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Perfect Connecticut Towns for Romantic Escapes
When it’s just the two of you, nothing is better than a small town with romantic charm. From coastal Connecticut to the state’s northeastern “Quiet Corner,” the state is home to stylish towns and quaint villages that are perfect for sparking, or recharging, romance. Here are just a few of our favorites, and some things you can do to make the visit even more romantic.
Featuring: Bar Bouchée | Boardman House Inn | Brushmill by the Waterfall | Chester/Hadlyme Ferry | Clam Castle | Club Getaway | Fife 'n Drum Restaurant & Inn | Gillette Castle State Park | Grano Arso | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Kent Falls Brewing Company | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Madison) | Little House Brewing Company | Madison Beach Hotel | R.J. Julia Booksellers | RJ Café & Bistro | Riverwind Inn Bed & Breakfast | Rolling River Antiques | Rolnick Observatory | Roseland Cottage Museum | Scranton Seahorse Inn | Soleil & Suns Bakery | Starbuck Inn | Taylor Brooke Winery | The Inn at Longshore | The Inn at Woodstock Hill | The Westport Inn | Town of Chester | Town of Kent | Town of Madison | Town of Westport | Town of Woodstock
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
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
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
Roadside Restaurants Through Central Connecticut
Out on a road trip and growing an appetite? Or looking for a quick and easy place to get a bite? Hartford, Middlesex and New Haven counties are home to many great roadside restaurants with favorites from seafood to hot dogs. Here they are, in brief and in alphabetical order.
Featuring: Blackie's Hot Dogs | Clam Castle | Glenwood Drive-In | Guida's Drive-in Restaurant | Johnny Ad's | Stowe's Seafood | The Place | Town of Southington
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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 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
Recent Press
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
Businesses can’t wait for peak tourism in Connecticut
WTIC-TV
Online article on WTIC-TV highlighting the upcoming tourism season.
Published Date: 2018-05-09
Featuring: Clam Castle | Rocky Neck Inn | Rocky Neck State Park
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
Best Connecticut Coastal Towns
New England Today
Online article highlighting the best of Connecticut's coastal towns.
Published Date: 2018-06-16
Featuring: Argia Mystic Cruises | Clam Castle | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Harvey's Beach | Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Museum | Madison Beach Hotel | Meigs Point Nature Center | Mystic Seaport Museum | Old Saybrook Town Beach | Oyster Club | R.J. Julia Booksellers | Red 36 | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Stony Creek Beach | The Deacon Timothy Pratt B&B | Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast | Town of Madison | Town of Old Saybrook
Connecticut's seasonal eateries are closing for the fall
The Advocate, Connecticut Post, Fairfield Citizen, Greenwich Time, The Hour, The Middletown Press, New Canaan News, New Haven Register, News-Times, Westport News, Darien News, New Milford Spectrum
Online article that ran on twelve news sites, highlighting summer eateries that were soon closing for the fall.
Published Date: 2018-09-27
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Captain's Cove Seaport | City of Norwich | City of Stamford | Clam Castle | Ferris Acres Creamery | Sea Swirl of Mystic | The Lazy Lobster Restaurant | Town of Brookfield | Town of Guilford | Wells Hollow Creamery
Summer-only dining spots in Connecticut
Connecticut Post Online, The Middletown Press Online, New Haven Register Online, Darien News - Online
Online article that appeared in four (4) online publications highlighting summer dining spots in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2019-03-27
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Captain's Cove Seaport | City of Norwalk | City of Stamford | Clam Castle | Ferris Acres Creamery | Lobster Landing | Sea Swirl of Mystic | Stew Leonard's Danbury | Stew Leonard's Newington | Stew Leonard's Norwalk | The Lazy Lobster Restaurant | The Place | Town of Brookfield | Town of Guilford
Connecticut's summer eateries open for business during pandemic
Chron.com, Connecticut Post Online, Middletown Press Online, New Haven Register Online
Online article highlighting eateries that are open for business in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2020-05-12
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Bill's Seafood Restaurant | Captain's Cove Seaport | Clam Castle | Ferris Acres Creamery | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Westbrook) | Lobster Landing | Sundae House | The Lazy Lobster Restaurant | The Place | Town of Durham | Town of Guilford | Wells Hollow Creamery