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CTrail trains run between New Haven and Hartford.\r\n\r\nBradley International Airport, near Hartford, is the main airport.\r\n\r\nA car is the easiest way to reach the Litchfield Hills and smaller coastal towns.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"Metro-North | New York to New Haven\r\nAmtrak | Along the coast to Boston\r\nBradley Airport | Near Hartford\r\nCountryside | A car is easiest","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for Connecticut","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What Connecticut costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"Connecticut is expensive, with few hostels, so expect budget hotels and motels. It can be cheaper to visit from New York or Boston.\r\n\r\nSales tax is 6.35 per cent, with a slightly higher rate on meals. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nThe Yale museums are free, which helps.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Accommodation | Few hostels\r\nSales tax | 6.35%\r\nYale museums | Free\r\nTipping | 18\u201322% in restaurants","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for Connecticut","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"Connecticut is generally safe. Take normal city care in New Haven and Hartford at night.\r\n\r\nTicks are common in the woods and hills, so check after walks. Swim at beaches with lifeguards.\r\n\r\nHealth insurance is essential in the USA. 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Coastal towns cost more in summer.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 65 | 30 | 10 | 10\r\nMiddle of the road | 110 | 55 | 20 | 25\r\nComfortable | 200 | 100 | 40 | 50","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels across Connecticut and the region, straight from Hostelworld. Prices and availability are live on each property page.","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in the USA","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/","hw_hub_state_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_state_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_state_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_state_picks":"","hw_hub_state_hostels":"","hw_hub_state_faq_title":"Connecticut questions","hw_hub_state_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_state_faqs":"Is Connecticut worth visiting? | Yes, for New Haven, Mystic and the hills. 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