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Guide to Summer Seafood Shacks in Connecticut
The CT Ambassadors are on the hunt for seafood destinations in the state. Here's a list from the fanatic foodies at CTEatsOut.com.
When you live in Connecticut, summer and seafood shacks go hand in hand. A day at one of the many state beaches can come to the perfect end with a stop for a hot, buttered, Connecticut style lobster roll, a fried seafood platter and an ice cream cone. Here are a handful of my favorite Connecticut seafood shacks.
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Bill's Seafood Restaurant | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Clam Castle | Ford's Lobsters | Lobster Landing | Lobster Shack | Oyster Club | The Place
12 Classic Connecticut Clam Shacks
New England seafood is famous worldwide. And there's no better place to enjoy it on a hot summer day than by stopping at one of Connecticut's many seashore clam shacks. All along the shoreline, you'll find local spots that offer the freshest in seafood favorites. From buttery lobster rolls (we invented them!) to fried shrimp, freshly caught oysters and creamy clam chowder, these classic seafood shacks in Connecticut are worth a visit.
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Captain's Cove Seaport | Clam Castle | Costello's Clam Shack | Jasper White's Summer Shack | Johnny Ad's | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Madison) | Lobster Landing | Sea View Snack Bar | SoNo Seaport Seafood | Stowe's Seafood
Lobster Lover’s Guide
If Connecticut ever had to name an Official State Food, it would probably be a close call between pizza and lobster. Of course, lobster has been on the menu here a lot longer, dating back to the days before the European settlers arrived. And today it’s available everywhere, served in all sorts of ways and always hard to say no to. Here’s a quick look at some of the best purveyors.
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | City of Hartford | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Lobster Landing | Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar | Max's Oyster Bar | The Lazy Lobster Restaurant | The Place | Town of Branford | Town of East Lyme | Town of Simsbury | Westbrook Lobster Restaurant & Bar - Clinton
6 Connecticut Beach Getaways
Albert Turner walked the entire Connecticut shoreline in 1914. His mission, as the first State Parks employee, was to identify Connecticut’s best spots for coastal recreation. You probably don’t have time to hunt that hard for beach-day bliss. So, this guide to saltwater adventures on Long Island Sound will help you choose the sandy expanse that’s right for you.
Featuring: Black Duck Cafe | Book Barn | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Chamard Vineyards | Connecticut Children's Museum | Downeast Lighthouse Cruises | Fort Trumbull State Park | Gilbertie's Herb Gardens | Gumdrops & Lollipops Candy Shoppe | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Harvey's Beach | Henry Whitfield State Museum | Jacob's Beach | Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Museum | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Madison) | Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts | Meigs Point Nature Center | Ocean Beach Park | Rocky Glen State Park | Rolnick Observatory | Sherwood Island State Park | Shoreline Segway | Spa at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | The Sculpture Mile
Pet-Friendly Connecticut
If you’ve got a notion to bring your pet along with you during your travels in Connecticut, you won’t have a problem finding a place to stay overnight or even dine out. The number of pet-friendly hotels, B&Bs and restaurants has exploded in recent years, giving travelers many options as they explore the four corners of the state.
Featuring: Burger Bar & Bistro | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Delamar Greenwich Harbor | Delamar Southport | Delamar West Hartford | Flipside Burgers & Bar | Harbour Inne & Cottage | Interlaken Inn, Resort & Conference Center | Marty's Cafe | Odetah Camping Resort | The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk | Town of Fairfield | Wentworth Homemade Ice Cream Company
September: Second Summer
As we all know, summer doesn’t officially end until September 22, which means there’s still time to do some of the things you never got around to before Labor Day. And what’s not to love about the September version of summer in Connecticut? The crowds are down, the weather and water are both still warm, prices are sometimes reduced…heck, it might be the nicest summer month of all.
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Ferris Acres Creamery | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Lobster Landing | Madison Beach Hotel | Rich Farm Ice Cream | Rocky Neck State Park | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Sherwood Island State Park | UConn Dairy Bar | Water's Edge Resort & Spa
Roadside Food Extravaganza
One thing that's great about Connecticut's compact, manageable size is that you're never far from a great roadside meal, especially in summer. In fact, there are so many good ones that we couldn't stop at five or 10 or even 15 - our list of 20 doesn't even cover the entire scene, of course, but it's a good place to start. Here they are, in brief and in alphabetical order. Can you get to them all?
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Blackie's Hot Dogs | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | City of Bristol | Clam Castle | Glenwood Drive-In | Guida's Drive-in Restaurant | Harry's Place | Sea Swirl of Mystic | Stowe's Seafood | Town of Bethel | Town of Fairfield | Town of Guilford | Town of New Milford | Town of Old Saybrook | Town of Southbury | Town of Southington | Town of Stratford
Instagrammable Connecticut: Lobster Shacks
In Connecticut, we take our seafood very seriously. As the home of the lobster roll, you can be sure we’ve got lots of places to savor some of the best New England seafood around, from fine dining to shoreline shacks. With our Instagrammable Connecticut series, we’re inviting Instagrammers to share their pictures — and their photo tips! Check back often for new topics. Or if you have some photos to share, tag your photos with #CTvisit!
Featuring: Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Costello's Clam Shack | Ford's Lobsters | Johnny Ad's | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Madison) | Lobster Landing | Stowe's Seafood
Lobster Lover's Guide
If Connecticut ever had to name an Official State Food, it would probably be a close call between pizza and lobster. Of course, lobster has been on the menu here a lot longer, dating back to the days before the European settlers arrived. And today it’s available all over the state, served in all sorts of ways and always hard to say no to. Here’s a quick look at some of the best purveyors that are currently offering takeout, delivery or outdoor dining.
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | City of Milford | Clam Castle | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant | Johnny Ad's | Lenny's Indian Head | Lobster Landing | Lobster Shack | Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar | Max's Oyster Bar | Plan B Burger Bar (Simsbury) | The Capital Grille | The Place | U.S.S. Chowder Pot III | Westbrook Lobster Restaurant & Bar - Clinton | Westbrook Lobster Restaurant & Bar - Wallingford
Roadside Food Extravaganza
One thing that's great about Connecticut's compact, manageable size is that you're never far from a great roadside meal, especially in summer.
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Blackie's Hot Dogs | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Clam Castle | Denmo's Dairy & Snack Bar | Glenwood Drive-In | Guida's Drive-in Restaurant | Harry's Place | Johnny Ad's | Sea Swirl of Mystic | Stowe's Seafood | Sycamore Drive-In Restaurant | The Place
How to Experience the Best of New England—in Connecticut
Did you know that it’s possible to experience all the best that the New England region has to offer right here in Connecticut? Halfway between New York and Boston, Connecticut is a great place to start your visit, offering easy-to-reach unique and memorable attractions and activities, any time of year. Here are a few of our favorite classic New England experiences.
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Argia Mystic Cruises | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Connecticut Wine Country | Mattabesett Blue Trail | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Seaport Museum | Sea Mist Thimble Island Cruise, LLC | Sea View Snack Bar | Stowe's Seafood | Town of Goshen | Town of Mystic | Town of New Milford | Town of Westport | West Cornwall Covered Bridge
Fireworks Are Back — Make the Most of Fireworks in 2021
Finally, after a year without this classic summer favorite, firework shows are happening again in Connecticut! And now that they’re back, why not make your firework outing an even bigger celebration? We’ve gathered a list of ways to enjoy your time before and after a few of Connecticut’s most popular fireworks shows. To find even more fireworks, check out the complete list here.
Featuring: 33 Golden | Acapulcos | America's Best Value Inn | Baco's Pizza | Bear's Smokehouse (Hartford) | Bicycle Tour Company | Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar | Brass City Raceway & Axe Throwing | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Centro Restorante & Bar | Circle Hotel Fairfield | City of Bristol | City of Hartford | City of New London | City of Norwich | City of Waterbury | Club Getaway | Colony Grill - Fairfield | Courtyard Waterbury Downtown | Cross Sound Ferry | Custom House Maritime Museum | D. Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course | Domenick & Pia Downtown Pizzeria | DoubleTree by Hilton - Bristol | Easy Pickin's Orchard | Epicure Brewing | Fairfield Social | Fascia's Chocolates | Fife 'n Drum Restaurant & Inn | Figaro Restaurant | Firefly Hollow Brewing Company | Flipside Burgers & Bar | H.C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center | Hampton Inn Springfield/Enfield | Harp & Dragon Pub | Hartford Flavor Company | Hartford Yard Goats | Hog River Brewing Company | Holiday Inn Norwich | Hopkins Inn | Illiano's Grill - Norwich | Inn at Fairfield Beach | Inn at Ocean Avenue | J. Timothy's Taverne | Jennings Beach | Kent Falls Brewing Company | Kent Falls State Park | Lake Compounce Campground | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lake Mohegan | Lakeside Watersports | Lee's Riding Stable | Litchfield Saltwater Grille | Louie's Pizza | Lyman Allyn Art Museum | Main Street Diner | Mambo Bar & Restaurant | Michael's Dairy | Milkcraft - Fairfield | Mohegan Park & Memorial Rose Garden | Mystic Whaler Cruises | New England Carousel Museum | Ocean Beach Park | Odin's Keep Axe House | Olde Tymes Restaurant | Pagliacci's Restaurant | Parkville Market | Penfield Beach | Pie Hops | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - Hartford | Powder Hollow Brewery | Reelin | Residence Inn by Marriott - Hartford | Rickards Beach | Riverfront Recapture | Rock Climb Fairfield | Sarapes Mexican Restaurant | Scantic River State Park | Sea Unicorns | Seven Villages Restaurant | Slater Memorial Museum | Sweetie's Bakery & Café | The Art of Yum | The Chelsea | The Goodwin Hotel | The Place 2 Be | The Spa at Norwich Inn | These Guys Brewing Company | Toto Restaurant | Town of Enfield | Town of Fairfield | Town of Litchfield | Town of Warren | Tox Brewing Company | Trumbull Kitchen | Via Al Paraiso | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Wall to Wall: The New London Mural Walk | West Hartford Center | West Street Grill | Western Hills Golf Course
Coastal Eastern Connecticut
Coastal Eastern Connecticut brings you must-visit state icons, stunning waterfront escapes, idyllic cruises and more. Below, discover a few of Eastern Connecticut's coastal towns and ways to make the most of your visit.
Featuring: 33 Golden | Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Argia Mystic Cruises | Beer'd Brewing Company - The Mill (Stonington) | Berry's Ice Cream & Candy Bar | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Bluff Point Coastal Reserve | Breakwater | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Captain Seth Sportfishing Fleet | Carolyn Ann | Chester's Barbecue | City of Groton | City of New London | Cooley Gallery | Cross Sound Ferry Lighthouse Cruise | Custom House Maritime Museum | Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | Downeast Lighthouse Cruises | Eastern Point Beach | Esker Point Beach | Florence Griswold Museum | Fort Trumbull State Park | Good Company II | Greens Harbor Beach | Hallmark Drive-In | Hangry Goose | Hideaway Restaurant | Historic Mystic Harbor Tours | Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum | Inn at Mystic | Inn at Ocean Avenue | Kokomo's Restaurant & Beach Club | Lauren `B' | Lyman Allyn Art Museum | Marlintini | Marsh and Bay Expeditions | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Boat Adventures LLC | Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream | Mystic Marriott Hotel | Mystic Museum of Art | Mystic Pizza | Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystic Whaler Cruises | New England Science & Sailing | Ocean Beach Park | Old Lighthouse Museum | Old Lyme Inn | Olde Mistick Village | On the Waterfront | Orchard Street Inn | Osprey Sport Fishing | Outer Light Brewing Company | Paddle Mystic-Mystic River Adventure Company | Project Oceanology | Red 36 | Reelin | Rum Runner | S&P Oyster Co. | Saltwater Farm Vineyard | Schooner Brilliant at Mystic Seaport | Sea Swirl of Mystic | Shennecossett Golf Course | Sift Bake Shop | Sound View Beach | Stonington Borough | Stonington Vineyards | Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds | Thames River Heritage Park & Water Taxi | The Chocolate Shell | The Fisherman Restaurant at Groton Long Point | The Velvet Mill | The Whaler's Inn | Town of Mystic | Town of Old Lyme | Town of Stonington | Tox Brewing Company | Wall to Wall: The New London Mural Walk | Water Street Cafe | White Sands Beach
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Lobster roll call.
Overview: August in Connecticut is the perfect time for fresh New England lobster. So we asked our friends at CTEatsOut to share their favorite places for lobster rolls, whole lobsters, lobster bisque … plus clams, oysters and more!
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2018-08-01
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Adventure Park at Storrs | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Bantam Lake | Bashan Lake Mansion | Bill's Seafood Restaurant | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Bruce Museum | Burr Pond State Park | By the Lake Lodge | Candlewood Lake Town Park | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Clam Castle | Connecticut Art Trail | Empower Adventure Park at Nomads | Escape 101 | Florence Griswold Museum | Ford's Lobsters | Hopkins Inn | IT Adventure Ropes Course | Indianfield Campgrounds | Interlaken Inn, Resort & Conference Center | Ireland's Great Hunger Museum | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lake McDonough | Lake Waramaug State Park | Lake Waramaug State Park Campground | Lake Williams Campground | Lake Wintergreen | Laurel Island Cottages | Lobster Landing | Lobster Shack | Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (c.1864) | Lyman Allyn Art Museum | Lyme Art Association | Mansfield Hollow State Park | Mattatuck Museum | Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystified Escape Rooms | Odetah Camping Resort | Oxoboxo Lake Cottage | Oyster Club | Prime Climb Mountain Fun | Pursue the Clues | Quassy Amusement & Waterpark | Squantz Pond State Park | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village | The Glass House | The Place | Town of Simsbury | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Wangumbaug Lake | Wilderness Lake Campground & RV Resort | Yale Center for British Art
Dig these summer shacks
Overview: You’ll find delicious fresh clams, lobsters, oysters and much more at Connecticut’s famous seafood shacks, drive-ins and joints all along the shoreline.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2019-08-08
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Bill's Seafood Restaurant | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | City of Milford | City of New Haven | City of Norwalk | Clam Castle | Ford's Lobsters | Good News Restaurant & Bar | Litchfield Saltwater Grille | Lobster Landing | Lobster Shack | LobsterCraft | Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar | Max's Oyster Bar | Oyster Club | Ripka's Beach Cafe | S&P Oyster Co. | Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill | The Lazy Lobster Restaurant | The Place | Town of Chester | Town of Mystic | Town of Westport | Water Street Cafe | Westbrook Lobster Restaurant & Bar - Wallingford
Summertime Road Trips
Overview: Get a tour of the scenic Connecticut coastline right from your vehicle! Pack up the car, get your road trip playlist, and take one (or two) of these waterfront drives. You'll find safe dining and other fun spots along the way!
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2020-06-25
Featuring: 85 Main | Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Adventure Park at Storrs | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Antiques Marketplace | Antiques on the Farmington | B&B at Bartlett Farm | Book Barn | Branford River Paddlesports, Kayaks and Tours | Bricco Trattoria | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream | By The Sea Day Spa | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | City of Danbury | City of Milford | City of Stamford | Clam Castle | Club Getaway | Collinsville Canoe & Kayak | Crown & Hammer Restaurant & Pub | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Deary Brothers/Mikes Stand | Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | Empower Adventure Park at Nomads | Eugene O'Neill Theater Center | Flamig Farm | Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant | Harkness Memorial State Park | Harry's Place | HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino | Homestead Inn | Housatonic River Brewing | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | Indian Well State Park | Inn at Harbor Hill Marina | Johnny Ad's | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lenny's Indian Head | Lighthouse Point Park | Lobster Landing | Lobster Shack | LobsterCraft | Lovers Leap State Park | Lyman Orchards | Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & Marketplace | Mansion at Bald Hill | Max's Oyster Bar | Millwright's Restaurant | Ocean Beach Park | Odetah Camping Resort | Old Furnace State Park | Old Riverton Inn | Plan B Burger Bar (Simsbury) | Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood | River - A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar | RiverQuest | Rocky Neck State Park | Rory's Restaurant | S&P Oyster Co. | Salt Cave of Darien | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Sea Mist Thimble Island Cruise, LLC | Shenipsit State Forest | Simsbury Free Bike | Sleeping Giant State Park | Stanton House Inn | Stone Row Kitchen + Bar | Stony Creek Brewery | Talcott Mountain State Park | Tarry Lodge - Westport | Tarrywile Park & Mansion | The Blue Oar | The Chowder Pot of Hartford | The Lazy Lobster Restaurant | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | The Place | The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk | The Westport Inn | Thimble Island Brewing Company | Town of Barkhamsted | Town of Branford | Town of Canton | Town of Darien | Town of East Hartford | Town of Falls Village (Canaan) | Town of Guilford | Town of Kent | Town of Manchester | Town of Monroe | Town of Naugatuck | Town of New Hartford | Town of New Milford | Town of Old Lyme | Town of Old Saybrook | Town of Putnam | Town of Salisbury | Town of Simsbury | Town of Washington | Uncas Leap | Wadsworth Falls State Park | West Rock Ridge State Park | Westbrook Lobster Restaurant & Bar - Clinton | Westbrook Lobster Restaurant & Bar - Wallingford | Winvian Farm | Wood-n-Tap (Farmington)
Make Summer Count
Overview: It’s so good to get away — and you can have all the fun of a summer vacation right in Connecticut! From daring adventure to savory seafood, drive-in movies to scenic hikes, there are so many ways to enjoy summer. Here’s your guide to finding your road trip escape or relaxing staycation! Just be sure to check the latest travel advisory before venturing out!
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2020-08-11
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Adventure Park at Storrs | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens | Bill's Seafood Restaurant | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Branford River Paddlesports, Kayaks and Tours | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Bulls Bridge | Burr Pond State Park | Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream | Campbell Falls State Park Reserve | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Chatfield Hollow State Park | City of Hartford | City of Middletown | Clam Castle | Club Getaway | Cockaponset State Forest | Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield | Connecticut Science Center | Connecticut Watersports | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | Devil's Hopyard State Park | Empower Adventure Park at Nomads | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Farmington Canal Linear Park | Flamig Farm | Ford's Lobsters | Gay City State Park | Giuffrida Park | Hidden Valley Preserve | HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino | Hopkins Vineyard | Indian Well State Park | Kettletown State Park | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lake Waramaug State Park | Lake of Isles Golf Course | Lee's Riding Stable | Lobster Landing | Lobster Shack | Lyman Orchards | Macedonia Brook State Park | Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & Marketplace | Mashamoquet Brook State Park | McLean Game Refuge | Mianus River State Park | Millwright's Restaurant | Mohegan Park & Memorial Rose Garden | Mohegan Sun Golf Club | Mount Tom State Park | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Seaport Museum | Nehantic State Forest | New Britain Museum of American Art | New Canaan Nature Center | Nipmuck State Forest | Odetah Camping Resort | Old Furnace State Park | Pachaug State Forest | RiverQuest | Riverfront Recapture | Ross Pond State Park | Salmon River State Forest | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Sea Mist Thimble Island Cruise, LLC | Shenipsit State Forest | Silverman's Farm | Simsbury Free Bike | Sleeping Giant State Park | Stratton Brook State Park | Supercharged Powered by Mohegan Sun - Indoor Karting & Trampoline Park | Talcott Mountain State Park | Taylor Brooke Brewery | The Glass House | The Last Green Valley | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | The Mark Twain House & Museum | The Place | Town of Barkhamsted | Town of Beacon Falls | Town of Cheshire | Town of Falls Village (Canaan) | Town of Hamden | Town of Pomfret | Town of Portland | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Sherman | Town of Simsbury | Town of Vernon | Town of Windsor | Town of Woodstock | Wadsworth Falls State Park | West Rock Ridge State Park | West Thompson Lake Federal Park | White Memorial Foundation | Wickham Park | Winvian Farm
Say Yes to Summer
Overview: For many, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer — so why not kick off the season right? From cookouts to ice cream adventures, garden-going and more, Connecticut’s filled with great ways to welcome summertime.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2021-05-24
Featuring: Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens | Bud's Fish Market | Burr Pond State Park | Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | City of Danbury | City of Norwalk | City of Shelton | Costello's Clam Shack | Edgerton Park | Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm | Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens | Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant | Florence Griswold Museum | Ford's Lobsters | Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden | Hallmark Drive-In | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Hank's Dairy Bar | Harkness Memorial State Park | Hill-Stead Museum | Hollister House Garden | Johnny Ad's | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Madison) | Lobster Landing | Michael's Dairy | Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream | Pardee Rose Gardens | Rocky Neck State Park | Salem Valley Farms Ice Cream | Stowe's Seafood | The Farmer's Cow Calfe & Creamery | Town of Branford | Town of Fairfield | Town of Greenwich | Town of Mystic | Town of Westport | Town of Wethersfield | UConn Dairy Bar | We-Li-Kit Farm | Wickham Park
Say "Yes" to July Adventures
Overview: In July, summer is in full swing with all our seasonal favorites. How will you make the most of the month? From oceanfront adventure and UTV tours to beer fests, baseball, stargazing and more, here's how to say "yes" to summer thrills in Connecticut this July.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2021-07-12
Featuring: 55 Wine Bar & Restaurant | Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Argia Mystic Cruises | Backyard Adventure UTV Tours | Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar | Belltown Hill Orchards | Bernard's + Sarah's Wine Bar | Bill's Seafood Restaurant | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Black Hawk | Blue Venture Fishing Charters | Blue Venture Fishing Charters | Bluefin Sportfishing Charters | Branford River Paddlesports, Kayaks and Tours | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Buell's Orchard | Bushnell Park | Captain John's Tiki Tours | Captain Morgan's Boat Training & Charters, LLC | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Captain Seth Sportfishing Fleet | Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary | City of Hartford | City of New Haven | City of Norwalk | City of Stamford | City of Waterbury | Clam Castle | Clarke Outdoors | Club Getaway | Collinsville Canoe & Kayak | Connecticut's Old State House | Farmington River Tubing | Ford's Lobsters | Goodspeed Musicals - The Goodspeed | Griswold Inn | Hartford Yard Goats | Hel-Cat II | Interlaken Inn, Resort & Conference Center | Islander Sport Fishing Charters | Joy Ride Charters of Connecticut | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lavender Hill Farm Alpacas | Lobster Landing | Lobster Shack | Lucky Strike Charters | Madison Beach Hotel | Main Stream Canoes & Kayaks | Middlebank II | MoCA Westport | Music Mountain | Nathan Liverant & Son Antiques, LLC | New Britain Bees | Ocean Beach Park | Old Saybrook Antiques Center | Osprey Sport Fishing | Owl Wine Bar | Poet's Lounge Charters | Quassy Amusement & Waterpark | Ray of Light Farm | Real Escape | RiverQuest | Riverfront Recapture | Rowanwood Farm | Sabino | Sail-works.com | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Scoot & Paddle | Scott's Yankee Farmer | Sea Kayak Connecticut | Sea Unicorns | Stonington Vineyards | Sunbeam Fleet | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | The Place | The Whaler's Inn | Tongue in Chique LLC | Town of Derby | Town of West Hartford | Town of Woodbury | Volsunga IV Thimble Island Cruise | Wadsworth Mansion | Wall to Wall: The New London Mural Walk | Water's Edge Resort & Spa | Webb Deane Stevens Museum | Westville Music Bowl
Plan a Colorful Fall
Overview: Add more colors to your fall this year. Kick off the season right with a full spectrum of vibrant experiences. From pumpkin picking to craft brews, zipline views and more, these autumn activities are a great way to start planning for fall in Full Color Connecticut.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2021-09-22
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill | BAD SONS Beer Company | Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard | Belltown Hill Orchards | Berkshire Balloons | Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery | Black Hog Brewing Company | Breck Marshall at Mystic Seaport | Brewery Legitimus | Campbell Falls State Park Reserve | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Chester Charter, Inc. | City of Hartford | City of Waterbury | Connecticut Science Center | Connecticut Shoreline Bike/Boat Tour | Connecticut Wine Country | Covered Bridge Electric Bike Rental | Dinosaur State Park | Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm | Empower Adventure Park at Nomads | Essex Clipper Dinner Train | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Ferris Acres Creamery | Fields of Fire Adventure Park | Flamig Farm | Gold Rush Farm LLC | Gozzi's Turkey Farm | Great Falls Brewing Company & Depot Brewpub | Haley Farm State Park | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Hartford Yard Goats | Hidden Valley Preserve | HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino | Hogan's Cider Mill | Lake Waramaug State Park | Lee's Riding Stable | Lobster Landing | Lyman Orchards | Madison Beach Hotel | Millwright's Restaurant | Mount Southington Ski Area | Mystic Seaport Museum | New England Cider Company | Rich Farm Ice Cream | RiverQuest | Rocky Neck State Park | Rogers Orchards Sunnymount Farm | Rose's Berry Farm | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours | Sherwood Island State Park | Silverman's Farm | Skydive Danielson | Sport Hill Farm | Talcott Mountain State Park | The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village | The Pickin Patch at Woodford Farm | The Place | These Guys Brewing Company | Thimble Island Brewing Company | Thomas Hooker Brewing Company | Town of Easton | Town of Essex | Town of Glastonbury | Town of Guilford | Town of Litchfield | Town of Mystic | Town of Redding | Town of Simsbury | Town of Westport | Town of Wethersfield | Two Roads Brewing Company | UConn Dairy Bar | Water's Edge Resort & Spa | Yankee Cider Barn at Staehly Farms
Recent Press
Best of Connecticut | 2018 Editors' Choice Awards
New England Today
Print and online article from New England Today featuring their editor's picks for places to visit in Connecticut in 2018.
Published Date: 2018-04-16
Featuring: Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Delamar West Hartford | G-zen | Hidden Acres Family Campground | Hopkins Inn | Infinity Music Hall (Hartford) | Jack Rabbit's Gourmet Burgers & Dogs | Mystic Whaler Cruises | New England Carousel Museum | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | Present Company | Prime 16 (New Haven) | Roger Sherman Inn | Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill | Spicer Mansion | Supercharged Powered by Mohegan Sun - Indoor Karting & Trampoline Park | Talcott Mountain State Park | The Goodwin Hotel | The Kelsey House Bed & Breakfast | The Storyteller's Cottage | The Wallingford Victorian Inn | Town of Coventry
How to Beach: Everything You Need to Know About 5 Great Shoreline Spots
Hartford Magazine
Print article by Hartford Magazine highlighting great shoreline spots in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2018-05-01
Featuring: Ashley's Ice Cream (Madison) | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Clam Castle | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Fred's Shanty | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Harvey's Beach | Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum | Johnny Ad's | Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Museum | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Madison) | Meigs Point Nature Center | Ocean Beach Park | Paul's Pasta | Penny Lane Pub Restaurant | R.J. Julia Booksellers | Rocky Neck State Park | Saybrook Soup & Sandwich Co. | Skipper's Seafood Restaurant | The Shack - East Lyme
Five Connecticut Shoreline Destinations: All You Need To Know
The Hartford Courant
Online article from The Hartford Courant highlighting things to do on the Connecticut shoreline.
Published Date: 2018-05-15
Featuring: Ashley's Ice Cream (Madison) | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Clam Castle | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Fred's Shanty | Gumdrops & Lollipops Candy Shoppe | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Harvey's Beach | Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum | Johnny Ad's | Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Museum | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Madison) | Meigs Point Nature Center | Ocean Beach Park | Penny Lane Pub Restaurant | R.J. Julia Booksellers | Rocky Neck State Park | Saybrook Soup & Sandwich Co. | Skipper's Seafood Restaurant | The Shack - East Lyme
13 Great Beach Day Trips in Connecticut
Mommy Poppins
Online article highlighting beach day trips in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2018-06-08
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Calf Pasture & Shady Beach | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Eastern Point Beach | Esker Point Beach | Fred's Shanty | Friends & Company | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Harvey's Beach | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Westbrook) | McCook Beach & Park | Ocean Beach Park | Paul's Pasta | Rocky Neck State Park | Sherwood Island State Park | Silver Sands State Park | SoundWaters Coastal Education Center | Tony D's | Walnut Beach Creamery
The Best of the Connecticut Food Scene
AAA Northeast
Online article highlighting the culinary scene in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2018-08-14
Featuring: Arethusa al tavolo | Blackie's Hot Dogs | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Chamard Vineyards | Connecticut Wine Country | Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana - New Haven | Gouveia Vineyards | Jones Family Farms | Mecha Noodle Bar | Miya's Sushi | Modern Apizza | New England Brewing Company | New England Cider Company | Oyster Club | Red 36 | Sally's Apizza | Spoke + Spy Ciderworks | Stony Creek Brewery | The Connecticut Beer Trail | Town of Fairfield | Town of Mystic | Town of Westport | Two Roads Brewing Company
10 Things New Milford Residents Can Do in Connecticut This Fall (No Pressure)
HamletHub Local News
Online article that ran in the New Milford, Norwalk, Scarsdale, and Southbury versions of HameltHub, highlighting places to visit in Connecticut during the fall season.
Published Date: 2018-09-25
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Ancient Burying Ground of Hartford | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Cedar Hill Cemetery | City of Hartford | Ford's Lobsters | Fred's Shanty | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre | Mohawk State Forest | Mount Tom State Park | Ocean Beach Park | Rocky Neck State Park | Scott's Yankee Farmer | Smith's Acres | Town of Harwinton | Town of New Milford | Town of Portland | Waterford Beach Park
Shellebrate New England’s Best Seafood Shacks
Fodor's Travel
Online article highlighting seafood shacks in New England.
Published Date: 2019-01-04
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | The Place
The Best of the Connecticut Food Scene
AAA Northeast
Online article highlighting the best places for food and drink in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2019-01-14
Featuring: Arethusa al tavolo | Blackie's Hot Dogs | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Chamard Vineyards | Connecticut Wine Trail (ctwine.com) | Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana - New Haven | Gouveia Vineyards | Jones Family Farms | Miya's Sushi | Modern Apizza | New England Brewing Company | New England Cider Company | Oyster Club | Red 36 | Sally's Apizza | Spoke + Spy Ciderworks | Stony Creek Brewery | The Connecticut Beer Trail | Two Roads Brewing Company
15 Great Beach Day Trips for Connecticut Families
Mommy Poppins
Online article highlighting day trips in Connecticut for families.
Published Date: 2020-06-19
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Calf Pasture & Shady Beach | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Cove Island Park | Eastern Point Beach | Esker Point Beach | Fred's Shanty | Friends & Company | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Harvey's Beach | Jacob's Beach | Jennings Beach | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Westbrook) | McCook Beach & Park | Meigs Point Nature Center | Ocean Beach Park | Paul's Pasta | Ripka's Beach Cafe | Rocky Neck State Park | Sherwood Island State Park | Silver Sands State Park | SoundWaters | Tony D's | Village Pizza | Walnut Beach
Where to Find the Best Lobster Rolls Across Connecticut
East End Taste
Online article highlighting where you can find the best lobster rolls in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2020-07-06
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Brewery Legitimus | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Costello's Clam Shack | Lobster Shack | Powder Hollow Brewery | R Dee Winery | Town of Morris | Town of Wallingford
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: Last-Minute Summer Fun
WRCH-FM
Weekly radio and online spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2020-09-01
Featuring: Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Branford River Paddlesports, Kayaks and Tours | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Lobster Landing | Lobster Shack | Poet's Lounge Charters | Town of Westport
10 best places to try a hot lobster roll in Connecticut
10 Best USA Today
Online article highlighting the best places for lobster rolls in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2021-07-23
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Ford's Lobsters | Guilford Lobster Pound | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Madison) | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Westbrook) | Liv's Shack - Old Saybrook | Liv's Shack - Westbrook | Lobster Landing | Lobster Shack
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: Summer Seasonal Dining
WRCH-FM, WRCH-FM Online
Weekly radio and online spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2021-09-07
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Lobster Shack | SoNo Seaport Seafood