Napa has its wine trail, Boston has its freedom trail, and now Eastern Connecticut has a trail the whole family can dig into. Dubbed simply the "Ice Cream Trail," it's a route planner featuring 35 of the best spots for sampling locally-produced ice cream along the state's shoreline and throughout its inland towns. Download the map of Sundae Drives, which also offers suggestions for nearby family-friendly attractions and activities. After a visit to the ever-popular Mystic Aquarium, where kids can go beak-to-nose with a penguin, you can cool down with a cone at Mystic Drawbridge. If you find yourself in Canterbury (located in Connecticut's northeastern "Quiet Corner"), grab some scoops at Canterbury Cones and then visit the nearby Burgess Brook Alpaca Farm. So hop in the car, scoop up some tasty fun, and don't forget the jimmies—or sprinkles to non-New Englanders.
Following Connecticut's ice cream trail





