Safe, Merry & Bright: The Holiday Season in 2020

Walkin’ in a winter wonderland may look different this year, but we can still make the holiday season memorable. While the state’s holiday guidance calls for smaller or even virtual gatherings, Connecticut has many new and creative ways to keep your holiday spirits up.

Featuring: Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar | Action Wildlife Foundation | Allen Hill Farm | Angevine Farm | Bear's Smokehouse (Hartford) | Bernard's + Sarah's Wine Bar | Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar | Blue Back Square | Broken Arrow Nursery | Cafe on the Green | Castle Hill Farm | Cava Restaurant | Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree Farm | City of Bridgeport | City of Bristol | City of New London | City of Norwalk | City of Torrington | Connecticut Chocolate Trail | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Copper Beech Inn | Da Capo | Divine Treasures | Dzen Tree Farm | Essex Clipper Dinner Train | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Evergreen Acres Tree Farm | Fairview Tree Farm | Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Goodwin Park | Greiser's Coffee & Market | Griswold Inn | Hickory Ridge Tree Farm | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | Jones Family Farms | La Trattoria | Madison Beach Hotel | Maple Hollow Christmas Tree Farm | Maple Row Farm | Mayflower Inn & Spa | Mill on the River | Miller Tree Farm | Mohawk Mountain Ski Area | Mount Southington Ski Area | Mozzicato DePasquale Bakery & Pastry Shop | Mystic Seaport Museum | Olde Mistick Village | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | River - A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar | Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill | Sift Bake Shop | Ski Sundown | Staehly Tree Farm & Winery | Tavern at Graybarns | The Inn at Woodstock Hill | The Shops at Yale | The Whaler's Inn | Town of Avon | Town of Greenwich | Town of Hebron | Town of Sherman | Town of Southington | Town of Washington | Town of West Hartford | Town of Wilton | Town of Windsor | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | West Street Grill | White Memorial Conservation Center Museum | Wickham Park | Winding Trails Cross Country Ski Center | Winterberry Farm | elm Restaurant

Safe and Creative Outdoor Dining for Colder Weather

Featuring: 116 Crown | Cava Restaurant | Essex Clipper Dinner Train | Fire at the Ridge | Guilford Mooring | J Restaurant & Bar | Luce | Millwright's Restaurant | Oyster Club | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | Sign of the Whale | The Stand | Toro Loco | Town of Cheshire | Town of Greenwich | Town of Plainville | Town of Westport | Town of Woodbury

Cut or Pick Your Own Christmas Tree & More in Fairfield County!

Exactly when does that joyful holiday spirit really kick in? That’s easy ­– when you bring home the Christmas tree! So why not make a memorable day of it by visiting a local tree farm and cutting your own? Find out which species provide the perfect color, branch strength, needle retention and aroma for your home. Each farm adds their own special touches – like cider and hot chocolate, hayrides and visits from Santa. So, bundle up, grab the kids and Rex (on a leash) and rev up the holidays at a Connecticut Christmas Tree Farm. 

Featuring: Bartaco - Westport | Brick + Wood | Connecticut Audubon Society - H. Smith Richardson Tree Farm | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Courtyard by Marriott - Shelton | Fairview Tree Farm | Jones Family Farms | Maple Row Farm | Sabia Tree Farm | Stamford Museum & Nature Center | Stamford Suites Hotel | Town of Greenwich

Getting Outdoors in Mystic Country

Some of the greatest memories are made off the beaten path. Whether you’re a Connecticut native looking for something different or are visiting from the big city, unique outdoor adventures are plentiful in Mystic Country. From Putnam to Mystic and out to Niantic, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy a breath of fresh air while doing something you have never done before.

Featuring: Barn Island Wildlife Management Area | Bluff Point Coastal Reserve | Haley Farm State Park | Mansfield Hollow State Park | Old Furnace State Park | Pachaug State Forest | The Last Green Valley | Town of Ledyard | West Thompson Lake Federal Park

It's So Good to Support Connecticut Businesses

Now more than ever, it’s important to #SupportCTBusinesses. Our beloved restaurants, hotels, attractions and boutiques have been hit hard by the pandemic, but are working diligently to keep customers safe so that you can enjoy their offerings without worry. When you choose to support a local spot, it helps keep them in business and keep Connecticut unique and authentic. Whether you’re going out or ordering in, consider shopping, dining, staying and playing at local Connecticut businesses. Here are some details.

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