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Making Thanksgiving Traditions in Connecticut
Thanksgiving is about coming together with family or friends. And in Connecticut, we’ve got all kinds of ways to make the holiday even more special, from farm-raised foods to community events, to honoring Native American traditions. Here are a few ideas for celebrating Thanksgiving in Connecticut.
Featuring: Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar | Artisan Restaurant, Tavern & Garden | Avon Old Farms Hotel | Bear's Smokehouse (Hartford) | Captain Daniel Packer Inne | City of Hartford | City of Norwalk | Clark Farms at Bushy Hill Orchard | Connecticut Wine Country | Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm | Fife 'n Drum Restaurant & Inn | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Gozzi's Turkey Farm | Griswold Inn | Holmberg Orchards & Winery | Maple Bank Farm | March Farm | Market Grille | Millwright's Restaurant | Silverman's Farm | The Simsbury Inn | Town of Manchester | Town of Newtown | l'escale
Dog-Friendly Places to Play and "Stay"
Love to travel but hate to leave your dog behind? Connecticut loves dogs. From pet-friendly hotels to vineyards that welcome pups to great places to hike together, we’ve got all kinds of ideas to help you plan the perfect road trip with Rover.
Featuring: Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn | American Legion State Forest Campground | Avon Old Farms Hotel | EVEN Hotel Norwalk | Green Acres B&B | Harbour Inne & Cottage | Inn at Middletown | Interlaken Inn, Resort & Conference Center | Mystic Seaport Museum | Peppertree Camping | Priam Vineyards | Salem Farms Campground | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Scranton Seahorse Inn | Strawberry Park Resort | The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk | Town of Coventry
Love the Journey with Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport
Moving travelers on routes both domestic and international, and serving airlines including Delta, Southwest, American, Air Canada and Aer Lingus, Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, just outside of Hartford, is the busiest airport in New England after Boston Logan.
Featuring: Avon Old Farms Hotel | Bradley International Airport | Candlewood Suites Bradley International Airport - Windsor Locks | Connecticut Firefighter's Memorial | DoubleTree by Hilton - Windsor Locks | New England Air Museum | Sheraton Hotel at Bradley International Airport | Simsbury 1820 House | Skyline Restaurant | The Goodwin Hotel | Winners Bradley
Special & Safe: Thanksgiving 2020
'Tis the season to cherish what we're grateful for — even if it looks a little different this year. To keep your family and community safe, we recommend reviewing the state's holiday guidance and considering these low-risk celebration ideas . The holiday may be smaller and quieter in 2020, but we certainly can still make it memorable. We've gathered a few Thanksgiving ideas for you and your closest kin, so you can still make the day special!
From unique take-home feasts and dine-out dinners to farm fresh shopping, Christmas tree chopping and more, the Thanksgiving fun doesn’t just make your day great — it helps support beloved Connecticut businesses who have been hit hard by the pandemic. And when you do, you can even use our hashtag #SupportCTBusinesses to help keep our restaurants, attractions and hotels top of mind.
Featuring: Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar | Allen Hill Farm | Angevine Farm | Avon Old Farms Hotel | Bear's Smokehouse (Hartford) | Bear's Smokehouse (New Haven) | Bear's Smokehouse (South Windsor) | Bear's Smokehouse (Windsor) | Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery | Captain Daniel Packer Inne | Castle Hill Farm | City of Danbury | City of Hartford | City of Norwalk | City of Stamford | City of Waterbury | Clark Farms at Bushy Hill Orchard | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Dzen Tree Farm | Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm | Fairfield Museum & History Center | Fairview Tree Farm | Fire at the Ridge | Flora | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Griswold Inn | Hamilton Park | Hickory Ridge Tree Farm | Holmberg Orchards & Winery | Hopkins Inn | J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks | Judy's Bar + Kitchen | Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk at Riverfront | Maple Bank Farm | Maple Hollow Christmas Tree Farm | March Farm | Market Grille | Match | Max Amore | Max Downtown | Max a Mia Ristorante | Mill on the River | Miller Tree Farm | Millwright's Restaurant | Olde Mistick Village | On the Rocks Restaurant | Pequot Library | Silverman's Farm | Staehly Tree Farm & Winery | The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk | The Shops at Yale | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The Waters Edge at Giovanni's | The Wharf Restaurant | Town of Branford | Town of Deep River | Town of Enfield | Town of Greenwich | Town of Manchester | Town of Morris | Town of Newington | Town of Newtown | Town of Stratford | Town of Washington | Town of Wethersfield | Town of Woodbury | Wall to Wall: The New London Mural Walk | Westbrook Outlets | Whittle's Willow Spring Farm | Winterberry Farm | l'escale
Great Places to Stay in Connecticut
There’s so much to see and do in Connecticut – but no trip is complete without the perfect place to stay. Whether you want a seaside escape, the serenity of the countryside, the excitement of the city or beyond, Connecticut has plenty of great options to rest your head after a day of adventure.
Featuring: Avon Old Farms Hotel | Courtyard Waterbury Downtown | Delamar Greenwich Harbor | Delamar West Hartford | Foxwoods Resort Casino | GrayBarns Inn | Griswold Inn | Gwyn Careg Inn | Hilton Hartford Hotel | Hopkins Inn | Inn at Harbor Hill Marina | Inn at Middletown | Inn at Stonington | Interlaken Inn, Resort & Conference Center | Madison Beach Hotel | Manor House Inn | Mayflower Inn & Spa | Mohegan Sun | Mohegan Sun's Sky Tower and Earth Tower | New Haven Hotel | Old Lyme Inn | Residence Inn Stamford Downtown | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Simsbury 1820 House | Stonecroft Country Inn | Surfside Hotel | The Blake Hotel | The Fox Tower Hotel | The Goodwin Hotel | The Inn at Longshore | The Inn at Woodstock Hill | The Lloyd | The Study at Yale | The West Lane Inn | The Whaler's Inn | The White Hart | Water's Edge Resort & Spa
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Serve Up New Thanksgiving Family Memories
Overview: Make this year’s gathering even more special, or maybe start a new tradition. Check out these ideas for doing Thanksgiving Connecticut-style.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2019-11-08
Featuring: Artisan Restaurant, Tavern & Garden | Avon Old Farms Hotel | B&B at Bartlett Farm | Barcelona Wine Bar | Bear's Smokehouse (Hartford) | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Blue Venture Fishing Charters | Bluefin Sportfishing Charters | Bulls Bridge | Circle Hotel Fairfield | City of Stamford | Clark Farms at Bushy Hill Orchard | Clarke Outdoors | Comstock Covered Bridge | Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum & Sanctuary | Connecticut Wine Country | Copper Beech Inn | Deacon John Graves House (c.1685) | Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm | Escape 101 | Escape New Haven | Essex Clipper Dinner Train | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Fairfield Museum & History Center | Fife 'n Drum Restaurant & Inn | Fire at the Ridge | Flamig Farm | Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Gozzi's Turkey Farm | Griswold Inn | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Hammonasset Beach State Park Campground | Hidden Valley Preserve | Holmberg Orchards & Winery | Hopkins Inn | Hopkins Vineyard | Hotel Hi-Ho | Housatonic Anglers | Inn at Middletown | J House Greenwich | Keeler Tavern Museum (c.1713) | Kent Falls Brewing Company | Kent Falls State Park | Lake Compounce Campground | Lake Mohegan | Lake Waramaug State Park | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Madison) | Lock Museum of America | Lucius Pond Ordway/Devil's Den Preserve | Macedonia Brook State Park | Main Street Antiques | Maple Bank Farm | Mashamoquet Brook State Park | Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center | Mill on the River | Millwright's Restaurant | MindBreak Escape Rooms | Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystified Escape Rooms | Odetah Camping Resort | Penwood State Park | R.J. Julia Booksellers | Roaring Brook Nature Center | Rockland Preserve | Rosedale Farms & Vineyards | Roseland Cottage Museum | Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill | Silverman's Farm | SoundWaters | Talcott Mountain State Park | Tavern at the Armory | Team vs Time - Premier Room Escape | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | The Mark Twain House & Museum | The Simsbury Inn | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The White Hart | The Windemere B&B | Todd English's Tuscany | Town of Essex | Town of Fairfield | Town of Greenwich | Town of Kent | Town of Litchfield | Town of Madison | Town of Manchester | Town of Washington | Town of Wethersfield | Tulmeadow Farm Store and Ice Cream Shop | Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route in Connecticut | Webb Deane Stevens Museum | West Cornwall Covered Bridge | elm Restaurant
Special & Safe: Thanksgiving
Overview: Thanksgiving may look a little different in this unusual year — but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the day special. To keep your family safe, the state’s holiday guidance recommends smaller gatherings and a few changes to the traditional experience. Luckily, Connecticut’s filled with ways to make this year’s Thanksgiving memorable.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2020-11-04
Featuring: Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar | Allen Hill Farm | Angevine Farm | Avon Old Farms Hotel | Bear's Smokehouse (Hartford) | Bear's Smokehouse (New Haven) | Bear's Smokehouse (South Windsor) | Bear's Smokehouse (Windsor) | Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery | Cafe on the Green | Captain Daniel Packer Inne | Castle Hill Farm | Cava Restaurant | City of Bristol | City of Hartford | City of New Haven | City of Norwalk | City of Stamford | City of Waterbury | Clark Farms at Bushy Hill Orchard | Connecticut Trolley Museum | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Dzen Tree Farm | Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Fairview Tree Farm | Fife 'n Drum Restaurant & Inn | Figaro Restaurant | Fire at the Ridge | Flora | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Griswold Inn | Hamilton Park | Hickory Ridge Tree Farm | Holmberg Orchards & Winery | Hopkins Inn | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks | Judy's Bar + Kitchen | Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk at Riverfront | Maple Bank Farm | Maple Hollow Christmas Tree Farm | March Farm | Market Grille | Match | Mill on the River | Miller Tree Farm | Millwright's Restaurant | Mystic Aquarium | Olde Mistick Village | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Silverman's Farm | Staehly Tree Farm & Winery | Stone Row Kitchen + Bar | The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk | The Shops at Yale | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The Waters Edge at Giovanni's | The Wharf Restaurant | Town of Branford | Town of Deep River | Town of East Haddam | Town of Greenwich | Town of Manchester | Town of Morris | Town of Newington | Town of Newtown | Town of Wethersfield | Town of Windsor | Town of Woodbury | Visit Collinsville | Wall to Wall: The New London Mural Walk | Westbrook Outlets | Whittle's Willow Spring Farm | Winterberry Farm | l'escale
Savor a Special Thanksgiving
Overview: It’s time to be grateful for all we have — so why not enjoy the moment with great Thanksgiving celebrations? From festive feasts and farm fresh treats to Turkey Trots, holiday planning and more, here’s how to make the most of Thanksgiving in Connecticut this year.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2021-11-23
Featuring: Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar | Allen Hill Farm | Angevine Farm | Avon Old Farms Hotel | Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery | Blue Back Square | Captain Daniel Packer Inne | Castle Hill Farm | Cava Restaurant | City of Stamford | City of Torrington | Clark Farms at Bushy Hill Orchard | Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Danbury Fair | Danbury Railway Museum | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Dockside Brewery & Waterfront Biergarten | Dzen Tree Farm | Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm | Enfield Square Mall | Fairfield Museum & History Center | Fairview Tree Farm | Figaro Restaurant | Fire at the Ridge | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Goodwin Park | Griswold Inn | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater | Hickory Ridge Tree Farm | Hilton Mystic | Holmberg Orchards & Winery | Hopkins Inn Restaurant | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lighthouse Point Park | Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk at Riverfront | Lyman Orchards | Maple Bank Farm | Maple Hollow Christmas Tree Farm | March Farm | Market Grille | Max Amore | Max Burger | Max Downtown | Max Fish | Max a Mia Ristorante | Max's Oyster Bar | Meriden Square Mall | Mill on the River | Miller Tree Farm | Millwright's Restaurant | Mystic Seaport Museum | Olde Mistick Village | Olde Mistick Village | Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field | Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad Company | Rogers Orchards Shuttle Meadow Farm | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Silverman's Farm | SoNo Collection | Staehly Tree Farm & Winery | Stamford Town Center | Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk | The Shoppes at Buckland Hills | The Shops at Farmington Valley | The Shops at Somerset Square | The Shops at Yale | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The Wharf Restaurant | Town of Bethel | Town of East Lyme | Town of Essex | Town of Greenwich | Town of Hebron | Town of Madison | Town of Manchester | Town of Morris | Town of Newtown | Town of Old Saybrook | Town of Southbury | Town of Stratford | Town of Windsor | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Wall to Wall: The New London Mural Walk | Water's Edge Resort & Spa | Westbrook Outlets | Westfarms | Whittle's Willow Spring Farm | Wickham Park | Winterberry Farm | l'escale
Recent Press
The 9 Best Connecticut Ski Hotels of 2018
TripSavvy
Online article from TripSavvy highlighting hotels that are ideal for a Connecticut ski vacation.
Published Date: 2018-02-04
Featuring: Avon Old Farms Hotel | Cornwall Inn | Econo Lodge - Plantsville | Interlaken Inn, Resort & Conference Center | Marriott Hartford Downtown | Residence Inn by Marriott - Southington | The Goodwin Hotel | The Wallingford Victorian Inn | Winvian Farm
Most Beautiful Towns in Connecticut
East End Taste
Online article highlighting the most beautiful town in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2022-02-08
Featuring: At the Corner | Avon Old Farms Hotel | Branford Point Beach | Canton Historical Museum | City of New London | Delamar Greenwich Harbor | Greenwich Historical Society | Greenwich Point Park | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Kent Falls State Park | LaSalle Market | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Madison) | Lenny's Indian Head | Litchfield Saltwater Grille | Madison Beach Hotel | Mohawk State Forest | Mount Tom State Park | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream | Mystic Seaport Museum | Putnam Cottage (c.1692) | R.J. Julia Booksellers | Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy | Stony Creek Brewery | The Litchfield Inn | The Simsbury Inn | The White Hart | Topsmead State Forest | Town of Branford | Town of Cornwall | Town of Greenwich | Town of Kent | Town of Litchfield | Town of Madison | Town of Mystic | Visit Collinsville | West Street Grill | White Flower Farm | Winvian Farm
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: Easter Activities
WRCH-FM, WRCH-FM Online
Online radio and online spot highlighting what there is to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2022-04-12
Featuring: Adventure Park at Storrs | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Avon Old Farms Hotel | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Market Grille | Olde Mistick Village | Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad Company | Roaring Brook Nature Center | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Spa at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina