And I might add that Rt. 7 in Ct. is quite picturesque too. I live in Massachusetts and when a friend of mine and myself returned from a round trip to new Jersey we headed North on Rt. & in Ct. It was a nice ride with quaint towns along the Housatonic River. I think you'll like that road too. Now if you head into Massachusetts I can tell you some really nice roads & places there.If you find yourself in the NY/Mass/CT border area, take a look at RT 22. I live in Litchfield Country ( northwest CT) and just traveled that RT to and from Lake George area. Nice road. Continue south on RT22 along the CT border with NY and there are some nice little towns scattered here and there along the way towards NYC.. Lots of nice riding roads in Southwest MA ( The Berkshires) and in my area of Northwest CT. Also, check out RT 7 from way up north ( vermont etc) and all through MA and CT.