If your trip to East Windsor is all sorted out but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.Sometimes short drives are fun too. Just down the road, Connecticut Trolley Museum and Broad Brook Brewing will keep you busy. Want some more nearby options? Connecticut Fire Museum is also worth a pit stop.

If you’re after some interesting places nearby, venture 2 miles from East Windsor to Broad Brook. Whether you visit for a day or just an afternoon, there’s lots to keep you busy.

If you adore the smell of salty sea air and the sight of seabirds swooping overhead, hop behind the wheel and spend a day walking along the water’s edge at Crystal Lake Sandy Beach. You’ll find this magnificent stretch 12 miles from East Windsor.

Constantly on the go for work-related purposes? Convention centers are probably like a second home to you. With easy access to hotels, restaurants and cafés, you can be sure your trip will go off without a hitch if you’re heading to any of these places:

• Connecticut Expo Center (9 miles away).
• Connecticut Convention Center (11 miles away).
• MassMutual Center (12 miles away).

Around 4 miles from central Southwood Acres, East Windsor is a terrific base to explore this cool city and beyond. If all you’re after is a cost-effective vehicle to take you around the local area, an economy car will tick all your boxes. Bigger groups might prefer the extra trunk space and the roomy interior that a four-wheel drive or an SUV offers. Feel like splashing out? Our premium category is full of cars that are super fun to drive and make road trips that little bit more special.

You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a wide variety of both high-end and economy rental vehicles on offer in East Windsor. What you opt for depends on your budget and what you’re hoping to do. Specialty vehicles offer unparalleled mod cons and comfort. If you want to indulge yourself, why not go for a high-end SUV, or perhaps a slick mid-size sedan? Otherwise, if you’re just after a set of wheels to zip around town in as cheaply as possible, go for a versatile compact vehicle (or something else that’s unlikely to break the bank).

Before you create your driving playlist, there’s one more list you should get acquainted with before settling into the driver’s seat of your rental car. Check out these traffic rules for East Windsor and beyond:

In East Windsor, you’ll have to keep to the right side. When road-tripping someplace new, it’s always a good idea to opt for an automatic vehicle. That way, you can focus on the road and save worrying about gear changes.

With Hartford having a modest population of approximately 124,000, peak-hour traffic isn’t a huge concern in neighborhoods like East Windsor. As with most destinations, the roads are busier as people go to and from work. Try to avoid those times for an easier journey.

Finding a parking spot in East Windsor is a breeze. There’s no need to keep driving around the block in heavy traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s plentiful off and on-street parking on offer.

East Windsor is a neighborhood in Hartford, where speed limits range from 30mph to 65mph. However, there are exceptions. Residential areas are usually 35mph unless otherwise signed.

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your car rental company may charge the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. This is the usual approach. Otherwise, it may give your contact information to local law enforcement agencies so the fine is sent to you directly.

Seat belts must be worn in Hartford. Having said that, the rule may not apply for some vehicles, like those operated by public transportation systems.

As long as you have Bluetooth or similar functions enabled, you are allowed to use your cell phone while cruising in your car around East Windsor. Just make sure you keep concentrating on the road.

While behind the wheel in East Windsor, it’s an offence to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) of more than 0.08%. Planning to have a drink or two over lunch or dinner? Consider using a ride-sharing service or booking a taxi.

Road rules in East Windsor permit drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic closest to them, without having to wait for it to turn green. Before doing so, the car must come to a complete stop and the driver must check that the lane is clear before continuing on.