Where is the best spot to catch the summer solstice ? A survey conducted by Mixbook of 3,000 respondents found that a few Connecticut locations made the list. The 2024 summer solstice is June 20. Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison was 1st in Connecticut and 56th overall, thanks to its beautiful sunrise view over Long Island Sound, according to the survey.
You can catch the spectacle on the beach or from the Meigs Point Nature Center. Next up was MIlford’s Silver Sands State Park at 100th, according to Mixbook. Its boardwalks and beaches provide stunning views of the sunrise coupled with scenic Charles Island.
The last CT location to make the list was Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden. According to the survey, “The view from the tower on the summit provides a panoramic vista of the surrounding area, making it a perfect spot for sunrise watching.” Nevada’s Lake Tahoe took the number one spot nationally, per Mixbook.
Its eastern shore, particularly around Sand Harbor, makes for a beautiful destination to catch the sunrise against the clear blue waters and surrounding mountains. Here is the full top ten, according to Mixbook: “Experiencing the Summer Solstice sunrise marks new beginnings and invites us to appreciate life’s beauty. We hope this list inspires you to start summer with a moment of appreciation for the world around us,” says Leslie Albertson, Head of Brand at Mixbook.
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