We all know Connecticut is full of great places to visit, but some of our attractions require a little extra digging and make up the best hidden gems in Connecticut. Instead of visiting all your old regular favorites, consider adding some new places to your bucket list. These hidden gems in Connecticut are often forgotten, or at least not as popular as our major tourist attractions. They're definitely unique and worth a visit!

1. Connecticut's Old State House (Hartford)

Folks often think of this place as just another historical museum, and it definitely does have its share of history. But this is one of the better under-the-radar attractions in Connecticut.

The State House is also home to Joseph Steward's Museum of Curiosities, where you can see the famous two headed calf. There are a number of other interesting taxidermied creatures. You can find out more about Connecticut's Old State House on their website.

2. The Cushing Center at Yale's Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library (New Haven)

A visit to one of the nation's most esteemed universities is never a bad idea. Explore the area, grab some pizza, and check out the Cushing Collection.

The exhibit includes Dr. Cushing's manuscripts, art works, and best of all, preserved body parts. That includes jars of brains, both whole and sliced. The Cushing Center website has some interesting videos available.

3. PEZ Visitor Center (Orange)

You can learn a lot about these little candies at the visitors center. Like did you know they were created to help deter people from smoking? They're probably the tastiest cessation candy on the market.

This is your chance to see the greatest collection of all time, including the largest dispenser in the world. Spoiler alert: it's 12 feet tall! But not for sale. Visit the PEZ Visitor Center website for more information (and an online store!).

4. Lime Rock Park Racetrack (Lakeville)

Unless there's a big time race going on, entry is free at Paul Newman's "home away from home." He drove his cars around this track until he was 82 years old. And you can still catch some old-timers here doing the same!

The 1.53 mile course sees a lot of high performance vehicles, and the occasional car show where you can check out what racing looked like 50 years ago. They'll line them up on the green and let you get real up close and personal. The Lime Rock Park website has a calendar of upcoming events and additional information.

5. The Glass House (New Canaan)

Paradoxically, this is one of the most popular best little-known places in Connecticut. Though it's not often talked about or mentioned as a "must see attraction in Connecticut," tours frequently sell out. You'll actually get to be inside of the display as you learn about architecture and contemporary art.

The grounds are also beautiful, but will cost you extra to have it added to your tour. The fun part is walking around the house and wondering if you could actually live somewhere made of glass. For gorgeous photos, visit the Glass House website.

6. Devil's Hopyard State Park (East Haddam)

This place definitely draws hikers, but it's also a popular muse for the artistically inclined. This place is favored for painting, writing, and photographing alike.

The main attraction is of course the falls: it's one of the best hidden waterfalls in Connecticut. There's also great picnic spots and it's fantastic for bird watchers or insect lovers. The Devil's Hopyard State Park website has more information on this gorgeous place.

7. LEGO Factory (Enfield)

If you loved playing with these as a kid, then you should give this place a visit. And of course, take a picture with the 8 foot LEGO pieces out front.

Sadly, tours are not available of the factory itself, but you can still hit up some LEGO attractions in the area. Stop by the local airport to see a LEGO construction of Mark Twain's house. Then hit up his brick-and-mortar home, which is also a museum, to see a LEGO statue of him.

Do you know about other hidden gems in Connecticut? Tell us where to find them in the comments!