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DRIVE TRIP

Chester Bowles Scenic Highway Road Trip

22.0 miles: 0 hours, 20 minutes

Boulders edge up against leafy, wooded glens on either side of the SR-9 expressway as it roughly follows the winding path of the Connecticut River, connecting Middletown with the Connecticut coast. Charming small towns along the byway offer a pleasant stop.

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Rocky shoulders, unexpected water views and towering trees characterize SR-9 through the Lower Connecticut River Valley. At the route's southern terminus - near the mouth of the Connecticut River - is Old Saybrook, a historic town best explored by architectural tour.

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