Celebrating Black Culture & Businesses in Connecticut

Connecticut is a state with rich history and remarkable innovation – and so much of it has been influenced by the Black individuals who live or have lived here. From historic monuments to Black-owned restaurants, boutiques, and other businesses, we’ve gathered ways to honor and support the Black history, culture, and businesses that make Connecticut special.

Since there are so many great businesses, we were only able to feature a sample, but encourage you to find even more at ShopBlackCT.com.

Featuring: Amistad Center for Art & Culture | Amistad Memorial | Ancient Burying Ground of Hartford | Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar | Capital Ice Cream | City of Bridgeport | City of Bristol | City of Hartford | City of Meriden | City of Middletown | City of Milford | City of New Britain | City of New Haven | City of New London | City of New London | City of Norwich | Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library | Connecticut Science Center | Connecticut's Old State House | Fire & Spice Vegan Restaurant | Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | Music Theatre of Connecticut | Mystic Seaport Museum | New Britain Museum of American Art | Prudence Crandall Museum | Rhythm Brewing Company | Ruby & Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum | Soldiers' Monument & Memorial Park | Soul de Cuba Café | The Bijou Theatre | The Russell | Tosca | Town of Bloomfield | Town of Cheshire | Town of Coventry | Town of Derby | Town of East Haven | Town of Enfield | Town of Fairfield | Town of Farmington | Town of Greenwich | Town of Hamden | Town of Simsbury | Town of Watertown | Town of West Hartford | Town of Windham | Town of Windsor | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Cozy Hotels, Inns and B&Bs in the Litchfield Hills

As the thermometer drops lower and lower, romance heats up in the Litchfield Hills. Whether cozying up by a crackling fire, venturing out to explore the local color or enjoying a wintry hike in the woods, we’ve got so many places to get away and come together. Here are just a few of the charming destinations where you’ll find safe-friendly lodgings to help set the mood. Planning a romantic escape? Great getaways and wonderful adventures await.

Featuring: Blackberry River Inn | Hopkins Inn | Interlaken Inn, Resort & Conference Center | Manor House Inn | Mayflower Inn & Spa | The West Lane Inn | Winvian Farm

6 Winter Wonderland Destinations in Connecticut

When Connecticut is covered in sparkling snow, some folks can’t wait to bundle up and head outdoors. But what if you’re the hibernating type? Here are six destinations sure to coax you out of your home—both frosty activities worth pulling on boots for as well as toasty comforts that will erase winter from your mind.

Featuring: Allegra Farm & Horse-Drawn Carriage & Sleigh Rides | Arethusa al tavolo | Ascot's at The Norwich Inn | Bar Bouchée | City of Middletown | City of Norwich | Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret | Downtown Storrs | Earthplace, The Nature Discovery & Environmental Learning Center | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Harp & Dragon Pub | Housatonic Trading Company | Inn at Middletown | Interlaken Inn, Resort & Conference Center | La Plage | Litchfield Distillery | Madison Beach Hotel | Mayflower Inn & Spa | MoCA Westport | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | R.J. Julia Booksellers | RiverQuest | RoseGarden Ice Arena | Sharpe Hill Vineyard | Terrain Garden Cafe | The Inn at Longshore | The Inn at Woodstock Hill | The Spa at Norwich Inn | These Guys Brewing Company | Town of Litchfield | Town of Madison | Town of Westport | Town of Woodstock | Tschudin Chocolates & Confections | Uncas Leap | White Memorial Foundation

Inns of Distinction

Nothing says New England like a historic inn with a roaring fire and an excellent restaurant.  All these top-rated Connecticut lodgings fit the bill, making them ideal for romantic retreats and girlfriend getaways.

Featuring: Copper Beech Inn | Interlaken Inn, Resort & Conference Center | Mansion at Bald Hill | Mayflower Inn & Spa | Spicer Mansion | Stonecroft Country Inn | The West Lane Inn | Winvian Farm

Get a Room with a Foliage View at these Connecticut Inns & B&Bs

One of the best ways to experience fall in New England is to stay in a place that reflects the history, the charm and the natural beauty of the region. And this fall, you won’t find a more inviting collection of cozy B&Bs and charming inns than in Connecticut. Whether you spend a week or a weekend, they’re the perfect spot to rekindle romance, dine by a roaring fireplace, plan fall foliage expeditions and much more! Here are just a few favorites for fall—but book soon, these places fill up fast this time of year!

Featuring: Bernard's + Sarah's Wine Bar | Boardman House Inn | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Gillette Castle State Park | Goodspeed Musicals - The Goodspeed | Gwyn Careg Inn | Homestead Inn | Hopkins Inn | Infinity Music Hall & Bistro (Norfolk) | Inn at Harbor Hill Marina | Interlaken Inn, Resort & Conference Center | Manor House Inn | Mountain View Green Retreat | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Seaport Museum | Old Lyme Inn | Roger Sherman Inn | Scranton Seahorse Inn | Simsbury 1820 House | Stonecroft Country Inn | The Inn at Woodstock Hill | The Wallingford Victorian Inn | The West Lane Inn | Yale University Visitor Center