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Merritt Parkway: Gateway to Academics

Nov 16, 2009 in College Visits

Looking for a wonderful college experience? Come visit one of the most scenic and culturally-rich areas of the Northeast. Connecticut’s Merritt Parkway serves as a gateway to a great number of colleges between New York City, NY and New Haven, CT. See world-renowned schools such as Yale, Julliard or Columbia at each end of the byway, or visit some of the smaller institutions along the way.
Escape the Norm with a Drive Along the Merritt Parkway

Feb 17, 2009

"One can build a concrete highway anywhere … But the Merritt Parkway is different. More than any 'futurama' at the World's Fair, … it shows what the highway of the future really should look like—a highway where the eye is filled with beauty and the mind with peace." —Bridgeport Post, 1938
Take an Extraordinary Drive on the Merritt Parkway

Sep 26, 2003 in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

The Merritt Parkway, one of the only roads listed on the National Register of Historic Places, boasts a distinction usually reserved for buildings or battlefields. Many locals consider the Byway the heart of their communities. Drive the byway and see for yourself why it inspires both reverence and devotion.

2-Day Trip: Merritt Parkway Must See Tour

Merritt Parkway, a driver's highway, has no points of interest directly on it. However, numerous interesting sites can be found just off the Byway. Take two days and explore some of the region's most entertaining sites.