Connecticut is known for being a small state: only Delaware and Rhode Island are smaller. We’ve also got an abundance of small towns. We’ve written about some great small towns in Connecticut that make for excellent day trips before. But we’ve got so many great villages and census-designated places that are even tinier! Read on to learn about some super tiny towns in Connecticut that have less than 1,000 residents.
- Mansfield Center (2019 population: 939)
Jerry Dougherty/Wikimedia Commons Mansfield Center is a census-designated place within Mansfield. It’s got a charming old general store and an old-fashioned movie theater. It’s also home to the beautiful Mansfield Hollow State Park. Mansfield Center, Mansfield, CT, USA
- Stonington (2019 population: 934)
Pi.1415926535/Wikimedia Commons We’ve covered Stonington before: it’s such a delightful little beach town! What it lacks in population, it more than makes up for in charm. It’s home to a stone lighthouse that’s been turned into a museum. Stonington, CT, USA
- Union (2019 population: 854)
Magicpiano/Wikimedia Commons Union is so small it doesn’t even have a post office or grocery store. It does have a lot of history, and it was the first town settled in Windham County. Union, CT, USA
- Bantam (2019 population: 660)
Joe Mabel/Flickr Bantam is the second-least populated borough in Connecticut, so if you’re a recluse, it might be a good spot to visit. It measures just one square mile in area! It’s part of Litchfield County and is best known for being heavily damaged in a 1989 tornado. Bantam, Litchfield, CT 06750, USA
- Wilton Center (2010 population: 732)
Magicpiano/Wikimedia Commons Wilton Center is the historic area within the town of Wilton. It’s full of some fascinating old architecture, including several houses constructed before 1800. Wilton Center, Wilton, CT 06897, USA
- Falls Village (2019 population: 451)
David M. Hunt Library/Google Maps Falls Village is another tiny historic district full of beautiful architecture. It’s right in the center of Canaan and many don’t even realize it’s a separate town. It’s a great spot for a day trip in Connecticut. It’s named after the site of Great Falls, a 50-foot waterfall right in the middle of the Litchfield Hills. Falls Village, Canaan, CT 06031, USA
- Groton Long Point (2019 population: 461)
Philcomanforterie/Wikimedia Commons Groton Long Point is a beach town that grows substantially each summer. The year-round population hovers around 500. Between the beach and the wetlands, it boasts some remarkable scenery. It’s also home to the Groton Long Point Yacht Club, an organization that arranges many classes and cultural events for the area. Groton Long Point, Groton, CT 06340, USA
- Mashantucket (2010 population: 299)
Stilfehler/Wikimedia Commons Mashantucket is home to the Pequot Tribe. The tribal nation runs the Foxwoods Resort Casino, which attracts many visitors to the area. The Mashantucket Pequot Museum is a great educational opportunity. Mashantucket Pequot Reservation, Ledyard, CT, USA
Which of these towns have you been to? Share your experiences in the comments!
Connecticut is known for being a small state: only Delaware and Rhode Island are smaller. We’ve also got an abundance of small towns. We’ve written about some great small towns in Connecticut that make for excellent day trips before. But we’ve got so many great villages and census-designated places that are even tinier! Read on to learn about some super tiny towns in Connecticut that have less than 1,000 residents.
Jerry Dougherty/Wikimedia Commons
Mansfield Center is a census-designated place within Mansfield. It’s got a charming old general store and an old-fashioned movie theater. It’s also home to the beautiful Mansfield Hollow State Park.
Mansfield Center, Mansfield, CT, USA
Pi.1415926535/Wikimedia Commons
We’ve covered Stonington before: it’s such a delightful little beach town! What it lacks in population, it more than makes up for in charm. It’s home to a stone lighthouse that’s been turned into a museum.
Stonington, CT, USA
Magicpiano/Wikimedia Commons
Union is so small it doesn’t even have a post office or grocery store. It does have a lot of history, and it was the first town settled in Windham County.
Union, CT, USA
Joe Mabel/Flickr
Bantam is the second-least populated borough in Connecticut, so if you’re a recluse, it might be a good spot to visit. It measures just one square mile in area! It’s part of Litchfield County and is best known for being heavily damaged in a 1989 tornado.
Bantam, Litchfield, CT 06750, USA
Wilton Center is the historic area within the town of Wilton. It’s full of some fascinating old architecture, including several houses constructed before 1800.
Wilton Center, Wilton, CT 06897, USA
David M. Hunt Library/Google Maps
Falls Village is another tiny historic district full of beautiful architecture. It’s right in the center of Canaan and many don’t even realize it’s a separate town. It’s a great spot for a day trip in Connecticut. It’s named after the site of Great Falls, a 50-foot waterfall right in the middle of the Litchfield Hills.
Falls Village, Canaan, CT 06031, USA
Philcomanforterie/Wikimedia Commons
Groton Long Point is a beach town that grows substantially each summer. The year-round population hovers around 500. Between the beach and the wetlands, it boasts some remarkable scenery. It’s also home to the Groton Long Point Yacht Club, an organization that arranges many classes and cultural events for the area.
Groton Long Point, Groton, CT 06340, USA
Stilfehler/Wikimedia Commons
Mashantucket is home to the Pequot Tribe. The tribal nation runs the Foxwoods Resort Casino, which attracts many visitors to the area. The Mashantucket Pequot Museum is a great educational opportunity.
Mashantucket Pequot Reservation, Ledyard, CT, USA
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