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Featuring: Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | City of Groton | Connecticut Science Center | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Lighthouse Point Park | Mystic Aquarium | New England Carousel Museum | Saltwater Farm Vineyard | Supercharged Powered by Mohegan Sun - Indoor Karting & Trampoline Park | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | Town of Cornwall | Town of Plainville
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Instagrammable Connecticut: Winter Gems
Connecticut transforms into a winter wonderland during the cold months. And whether you’re looking to bundle up to visit a landmark or cozy up for a fireside meal—snap a photo at any of these winter gems to charm your followers.
Featuring: Angevine Farm | Bulls Bridge | GrayBarns Inn | Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre | Lighthouse Point Park | Olde Mistick Village | Terrain Garden Cafe | Town of Barkhamsted | Town of Westbrook
Take Your Time, Connecticut — Play Tourist in Your Own Backyard!
Research shows that 7.2 million vacation days go unused in Connecticut every year. Now, with a new nationwide study touting the health benefits of taking more of your hard-earned Paid Time Off (PTO) days, we’ve got a few suggestions on how you can “take your time” — while playing tourist right here at home.
Featuring: American Museum of Tort Law | Antiques on the Farmington | Argia Mystic Cruises | Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry | Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum | Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden | Book Barn | Boothe Memorial Park & Museum | Breck Marshall at Mystic Seaport | Bruce Museum | Butler-McCook House & Garden | Cathedral Pines Farm | Collinsville Canoe & Kayak | Connecticut River Museum | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Cross Sound Ferry Lighthouse Cruise | Custom House Maritime Museum | Deacon John Graves House (c.1685) | Dinosaur State Park | Florence Griswold Museum | G Spa at Foxwoods | General David Humphreys House (c.1698) | Gillette Castle State Park | Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden | Greenwich Historical Society | Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | Hempsted Houses | Henry Whitfield State Museum | Hill-Stead Museum | Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum | Hollister House Garden | Kent Falls State Park | Leffingwell House Museum | Lighthouse Point Park | Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (c.1864) | Lyme Art Association | Mandara Spa at Mohegan Sun | Mayflower Inn & Spa | Mohawk Mountain Ski Area | Mount Southington Ski Area | Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystic Whaler Cruises | Nathan Hale Homestead | New Britain Museum of American Art | New England Science & Sailing | Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society | Ogden House & Gardens | Osborne Homestead Museum | Paddle Mystic-Mystic River Adventure Company | Phelps-Hatheway House | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | Project Oceanology | Quinebaug River Trail | Roseland Cottage Museum | S&P Oyster Co. | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Schooner Brilliant at Mystic Seaport | Sea Mist Thimble Island Cruise, LLC | Ski Sundown | Sleeping Giant State Park | Stamford Museum & Nature Center | Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | The Glass House | The Glass House | The Mark Twain House & Museum | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The Vanilla Bean Café | Town of Essex | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Water's Edge Resort & Spa | Webb Deane Stevens Museum | Westbrook Outlets | White Flower Farm | White Memorial Foundation | Winding Trails Cross Country Ski Center | Winvian Farm | Yale Center for British Art
Instagrammable Connecticut: Connecticut Bucket List
We’ve teamed up with FOX61News this summer to find out what’s on everyone’s Connecticut bucket list. We then asked viewers to share their bucket list experiences by including #CTBucketList in their photos. We’re delighted to see all the destinations that Connecticut residents have been crossing off this summer. Here are a few #CTBucketList photos to provide inspiration for your own Connecticut bucket list.
Featuring: Book Barn | Brewport | Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream | City of West Haven | Devil's Hopyard State Park | Gillette Castle State Park | Grace Farms | Lavender Pond Farm | Lighthouse Point Park | Red 36 | Town of West Hartford
Locals Love: New Haven
Home of Yale University and America’s best pizza, New Haven is a rarity these days—a modern, vibrant city with a passionate connection to its historic past. Whether they’re students or longtime locals, city residents are proud of its pedigree—both as an internationally recognized educational center and a hub for art, science and history museums. And its energetic, inclusive vibe has created a lively culture of international cuisines and communities. So, if you want to experience New Haven like a local, start with the suggestions below.
Featuring: Amtrak | BAR | Book Trader Café | College Street Music Hall | Courtyard by Marriott at Yale - New Haven | Elm City Party Bike | Escape New Haven | IT Adventure Ropes Course | Kehler Liddell Gallery | Lighthouse Point Park | Modern Apizza | New Haven Hotel | New Haven Village Suites | Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale | Pacifico | Rhythm Brewing Company | The Blake Hotel | The Owl Shop | The Study at Yale | Tweed New Haven Regional Airport | Union Station
Have you Discovered Connecticut’s Hidden Gems?
Most people know Connecticut’s most visited landmarks and attractions, like Mystic Aquarium and the Mark Twain House. So, we asked Facebook users to suggest a few of the state's “hidden gems,” and we were thrilled with the response! Maybe you’ve heard of some of these but never visited. Or maybe you haven’t. Either way, it’s a great list of places where you might just find a few surprises worth discovering for yourself.
Featuring: American Museum of Tort Law | Antiques on the Farmington | Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum | Book Barn | Boothe Memorial Park & Museum | Collinsville Canoe & Kayak | Lighthouse Point Park | Town of Canton
Connecticut’s Legendary Lighthouses
Situated along the edge of Long Island Sound, and, further east, the Atlantic Ocean itself, Connecticut’s lighthouses are among the most photographed in New England. From Revolutionary War-era beacons to lights that guided over a century of maritime history, here’s a list of some of Connecticut’s best known lighthouses, along with a few ways to capture the experience yourself!
Featuring: City of Bridgeport | City of Groton | City of Norwalk | Cross Sound Ferry Lighthouse Cruise | Cross Sound Ferry Lighthouse Cruise | Custom House Maritime Museum | Downeast Lighthouse Cruises | Lighthouse Point Park | New Haven Green | New London Historic Waterfront District | Old Lighthouse Museum | R/V "Spirit of the Sound" | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Harbor Tour | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | Town of Fairfield | Town of Mystic | Town of Old Saybrook | Town of Stonington | Town of Stratford | Winvian Farm
Connecticut's Perfect Picnic Spots
Pack a picnic lunch or dinner and head out to these inviting spots all over Connecticut. Some have picnic tables, some have grills, but all offer an opportunity for a unique and memorable outdoor dining experience.
Featuring: Action Wildlife Foundation | Argia Mystic Cruises | Arrigoni Winery | Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | DiGrazia Vineyard & Winery | Dinosaur State Park | Gillette Castle State Park | Gouveia Vineyards | Hopkins Vineyard | Kent Falls State Park | Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts | Lighthouse Point Park | Lost Acres Vineyard | Meigs Point Nature Center | Music Mountain | Norfolk Chamber Music Festival | Old Lighthouse Museum | Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center | Stonington Vineyards | Weir Farm National Historic Site
Great Drives Along the Connecticut Coast
Everyone knows that busy I-95 and U.S. Route 1 follow the Connecticut shoreline from Greenwich east out to Stonington, but there are a lot of lesser known routes that’ll give you the flavor of the coast and sometimes take you right down to the water. Here are several recommendations to get you started.
Featuring: Book Barn | Central Regional Tourism District - River Valley/Greater Hartford | Eugene O'Neill Theater Center | Harkness Memorial State Park | Inn at Harbor Hill Marina | Lenny's Indian Head | Lighthouse Point Park | Ocean Beach Park | Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood | Rocky Neck State Park | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Sea Mist Thimble Island Cruise, LLC | Sound View Beach | Tarry Lodge - Westport | The Guilford House | The Inn at Longshore | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | Town of Old Saybrook
To Have and to Hold – Dream Wedding Spots in Connecticut
Once you’ve found “the one,” now it’s time to find the one perfect spot to celebrate. From engagement spots to bachelorette party locations to wedding venues that also welcome overnight guests (and offer local recommendations to keep them entertained), Connecticut has destinations that will make a memorable day for you, your wedding party and even your Instagram followers. Check out a few of our favorites here.
Featuring: BAR | Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar | Chamard Vineyards | Connecticut Wine Country | Cue & Brew | Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Gillette Castle State Park | Haight-Brown Vineyard | Hill-Stead Museum | Hopkins Vineyard | Inn at Mystic | Interlaken Inn, Resort & Conference Center | Jonathan Edwards Winery | Lady Katharine Cruises - Haddam | Lighthouse Point Park | Madison Beach Hotel | Mohegan Sun | Mystic Aquarium | Ocean Beach Park | Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge | Onyx Spirits Company LLC | Saltwater Farm Vineyard | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Harbor Tour | Spa at Delamar Southport | Stamford Museum & Nature Center | The Spot | Two Roads Brewing Company | West Cornwall Covered Bridge | White Memorial Foundation | Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Follow the Lights to Holiday Cheer!
Holiday cheer is upon us in Connecticut! Get in the holiday spirit by getting out and experiencing some of the brilliant holiday lights festivals and displays around the state. Enjoy a festive, magical, memorable and safe outing sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Featuring: Cava Restaurant | City of Torrington | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Danbury Railway Museum | Dockside Brewery & Waterfront Biergarten | Fairfield Museum & History Center | Goodwin Park | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | Lake Compounce Campground | Lighthouse Point Park | Mystic Seaport Museum | Olde Mistick Village | Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad Company | Shore Line Trolley Museum | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | Town of East Hartford | Town of East Lyme | Town of Essex | Town of Greenwich | Town of Hebron | Town of Old Saybrook | Town of Windsor | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Wickham Park
Instagrammable Connecticut: Lighthouses
In Connecticut, our lighthouses are one of a kind. If you’re planning a coastal adventure or just looking for a day trip, these lighthouse enthusiasts will get you inspired! 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: City of Bridgeport | City of New London | Lighthouse Point Park | Mystic Seaport Museum
Connecticut's Seafood Festivals 2019
New England is known for mouthwatering fresh seafood, and Connecticut is right in the heart of it. Late summer and early fall bring annual festivals to towns around the state.
Featuring: City of Milford | City of Norwalk | Lighthouse Point Park | Mystic Seaport Museum | Sherwood Island State Park | Town of Chester
Connecticut Beer Fests to Fall for This Autumn
Our CT Ambassador, Kevin Mardorf of CTBeer.com is back with a new list of great spots for beer lovers over the next few months (including Oktoberfest celebrations)! Check out his list below, and make sure you bookmark CTBeer.com and follow @CTBeer on Instagram for upcoming beer fests and other events!
Autumn is like Christmas time in the world of beer festivals. The weather is more comfortable than in the summer and usually more stable than in the spring. Most importantly – the flavors and styles tend to get more diverse. And then there’s a little thing called Oktoberfest…
Featuring: Beer'd Brewing Company - The Mill (Stonington) | Black Hog Brewing Company | City of Hartford | City of Milford | City of New Haven | City of Shelton | City of Stamford | City of Waterbury | Hartford Flavor Company | Hartford Yard Goats | Lighthouse Point Park | Mohegan Sun | Mount Southington Ski Area | New England Brewing Company | Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society | Ocean Beach Park | Relic Brewing Company | Rosedale Farms & Vineyards | Stony Creek Brewery | Town of Manchester | Town of Naugatuck | Town of North Haven | Two Roads Brewing Company | Willimantic Brewing Company | Witchdoctor Brewery
Holiday Tidings & Santa Sightings
Fun-filled Connecticut events brimming with holiday cheer at this special time of year!
Featuring: American Clock & Watch Museum | City of Stamford | City of Torrington | Connecticut River Museum | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Danbury Railway Museum | Fairfield Museum & History Center | Florence Griswold Museum | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Goodspeed Musicals - The Goodspeed | Goodwin Park | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater | Hartford Stage | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lighthouse Point Park | Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (c.1864) | Mohegan Sun | Olde Mistick Village | Palace Theater | Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field | Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad Company | Sherman Playhouse | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Shubert Theatre | Stanley-Whitman House | The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | TheaterWorks | Town of Bethlehem | Town of East Lyme | Town of Greenwich | Town of Mystic | Town of Old Saybrook | Town of Putnam | Town of Windsor | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Warner Theatre | Wickham Park
30 Things to Do in Central Connecticut this Summer
When the sun is shining and the ocean’s calling, you'll know it’s summer in Connecticut. As the days get longer, more fun activities emerge — and you can be sure businesses are working hard to keep you safe. Whether you’re soaking up sun or stars, there’s so much to see and do, from active adventure and family fun to relaxation and romantic escapes. Here’s your guide to the summer season in Central Connecticut
Featuring: Abby's Place | Alling Memorial Golf Course | Arrigoni Winery | Ashley's Ice Cream (Madison) | Bartaco - West Hartford | Bear's Smokehouse (New Haven) | Becky Thatcher Riverboat | Berkshire Balloons | Bill's Seafood Restaurant | Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Blackie's Hot Dogs | Blackledge Country Club | Branford River Paddlesports, Kayaks and Tours | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Bushnell Park | By The Sea Day Spa | Central Rock Gym | Chamard Vineyards | City of Hartford | City of New Haven | Clinton Town Beach | Collinsville Canoe & Kayak | Connecticut River Cruise & Charter | Connecticut River Museum | Connecticut Science Center | Connecticut Valley Brewing Company | Cove Landing Marine | Delamar Spa West Hartford | Devil's Hopyard State Park | East Hartford Golf Club | Edwin C. Ahlberg Antiques | Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens | Enders State Forest | Farmington Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor | Flying Connie Fishing Charters | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Gay City State Park | Gillette Castle State Park | Gillette Ridge Golf Club | Giuffrida Park | Glenwood Drive-In | Gouveia Vineyards | GrandView Camp Resort and Cottages | Grass Roots Ice Cream | Greater Middletown Military Museum | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Hill-Stead Museum | Honeycone Cream Company | Islander Sport Fishing Charters | Johnny Ad's | Lighthouse Point Park | Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk at Riverfront | Liv's Shack - Old Saybrook | Lobster Landing | Lobster Shack | Lost Acres Vineyard | Lyman Orchards Golf Club | Madison Beach Hotel | Main Street Creamery & Cafe | Milkcraft - West Hartford | New England Air Museum | New England Motorcycle Museum | Nightjack Sportsfishing | Nomads Adventure Quest | North Coast Charters | North Ridge Golf Club | Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine | Old Saybrook Town Beach | Onrust | PEZ Visitor Center | Pagliacci's Restaurant | Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery | Pardee Rose Gardens | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - Hartford | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | River - A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar | River Highlands State Park | RiverQuest | Riverdale Farm Campsite | Rockledge Golf Club | Ron-A-Roll Indoor Roller Skating Center | Rosedale Farms & Vineyards | Safari Golf | Sally's Apizza | Scoopy Doos | Sea Mist Thimble Island Cruise, LLC | Sea Sprite | Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Shoreline Segway | Sleeping Giant State Park | Southington Community Cultural Arts | Spectrum Art Gallery | Stony Creek Brewery | Stowe's Seafood | Sunset Bar & Grill | Talcott Mountain State Park | The Blue Oar | The Place | The Sculpture Mile | Tosca | Town of Avon | Town of Cheshire | Town of Chester | Town of Essex | Town of Farmington | Town of Glastonbury | Town of Lyme | Town of Madison | Town of Old Saybrook | Town of Southington | Town of West Hartford | Tradition Golf Club at Wallingford | Vintage Hi Fi Museum | Vintage Radio & Communications Museum of Connecticut | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Wadsworth Falls State Park | Water's Edge Resort & Spa | West Beach | West Haven Veteran's Museum and Learning Center | Wolf's Den Family Campground
Coastal Central Connecticut
Coastal Central Connecticut takes you everywhere from the Thimble Islands to elegant seaside resorts, walkable beach towns and more. Below, discover a few of Central Connecticut's coastal towns and ways to enjoy them.
Featuring: Ashley's Ice Cream (Branford) | Ashley's Ice Cream (Madison) | Audubon Guilford Salt Meadow Sanctuary | B&B at Bartlett Farm | Bear's Smokehouse (New Haven) | Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery | Black Rock Fort and Fort Nathan Hale | Black Seal Seafood Grille | Blazing Fresh Donuts | Branford Point Beach | Branford River Paddlesports, Kayaks and Tours | Carlson's Landing | Chaffinch Island Park | City Point Kitchen | City of New Haven | Connecticut River Museum | Connecticut Shoreline Bike/Boat Tour | East Wharf Beach | Essex Art Association Gallery | Essex Clipper Dinner Train | Essex Paint & Sip | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana - New Haven | Goodspeed Opera House Tour | Griswold Inn | Guilford Lobster Pound | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Harvey's Beach | Henry Whitfield State Museum | Ivoryton Playhouse | Jacob's Beach | Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Museum | La Luna Ristorante | Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant (Madison) | Lenny's Indian Head | Lighthouse Point Park | Liv's Shack - Old Saybrook | M&J Beach Grille & Seafood | Nightjack Sportsfishing | Old Saybrook Town Beach | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - New Haven | R.J. Julia Booksellers | Real Escape | Saybrook Point Miniature Golf | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Scotch Plains Tavern | Scranton Seahorse Inn | Sea Mist Thimble Island Cruise, LLC | Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill | Shoreline Segway | Stony Creek Beach | Stony Creek Brewery | Taste of New Haven Tours | The Antiques Depot | The Blake Hotel | The Cottage | The Essex Public Market & Food Hall | The Homestead Madison | The Place | The Sculpture Mile | The Village Chocolatier | The Wharf Restaurant | Thimble Island Brewing Company | Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast | Town of Branford | Town of Essex | Town of Guilford | Town of Madison | Town of Old Saybrook | Victorian on the Village Green | Volsunga IV Thimble Island Cruise | Yale Center for British Art | Yale University Art Gallery
36 Things to Do in Connecticut this August
Looking for something to do in Connecticut in August? Whether you want something active or relaxing, cultural or nature-oriented, artistic or trendy, Connecticut's got you covered. Here are some highlights.
Featuring: Adventure Park at Storrs | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Andrews Homestead (1760) | Athenian Diner | Bigelow Hollow State Park | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Blackledge Country Club | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | City of Norwalk | City of Stamford | Cockaponset State Forest | Connecticut's Old State House | Daniel Benton Homestead (c.1720) | Elm Street Diner | Fairview Farm Golf Course | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Gillette Ridge Golf Club | Goodspeed Musicals - The Goodspeed | HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino | Housatonic Museum of Art | IT Adventure Ropes Course | Lighthouse Point Park | Macedonia Brook State Park | Main Stream Canoes & Kayaks | Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & Marketplace | Mansfield Hollow State Park | Mattabesett Blue Trail | Matterhorn Mini Golf | Mystic Diner | Nathan Hale Homestead | New Hartford Diner | Pleasant Valley Drive-In | Safari Golf | Salt of the Earth Therapeutic Spa | Saybrook Point Miniature Golf | Scoot & Paddle | Shenipsit State Forest | Sonny's Place | Southington Drive-In | Stonington Vineyards | Sunset Meadow Vineyards | The Place 2 Be | The Sloppy Waffle | Town of Avon | Town of Chester | Town of Glastonbury | Town of Haddam | Town of Hamden | Town of Lebanon | Town of Middlefield | Town of Naugatuck | Town of Old Lyme | Town of Old Saybrook | Town of Stonington | Town of Windsor | Town of Wolcott | Town of Woodbury | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Yale Center for British Art
Touring Connecticut Universities
Students, scholars and beyond – Connecticut is home to some of New England’s -- and the world's -- top universities. So, it’s no secret that people travel from far and wide to visit these spectacular schools. Whether you’re touring to attend, visiting a student, or simply interested in the university’s history, we’ve gathered ideas to get the most out of your visit to just a few of the state’s most popular schools. From nearby restaurants and hotels to can’t-miss attractions, these spots may even become your go-to spots once you’re accepted!
Featuring: Adventure Park at Storrs | Adventure Rooms | Akita Asian Fusion & Japanese Steakhouse | Amici Italian Grill Restaurant | Aunt Chilada's | Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry | Barcelona Wine Bar | Centro Restorante & Bar | Circle Hotel Fairfield | City of Middletown | Colony Grill - Fairfield | Connecticut River Cruise & Charter | Contemporary Art Galleries | Counter Weight Brewing | Dog Lane Café | Downtown Storrs | East Rock Brewing Company | Eli Cannon's Tap Room | Eli's on Whitney | Fairfield Comedy Club | Fairfield Social | Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana - New Haven | Graduate Storrs | Historic Main Street Middletown | Hops 44 | Hotel Hi-Ho | IT Adventure Ropes Course | Inn at Middletown | Isabelle et Vincent | It's Only Natural (ION) Restaurant | Jennings Beach | Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts | Lake Mohegan | Lake Wintergreen | Lighthouse Point Park | Long Wharf Theatre | Louis' Lunch | Luce | Milkcraft - Fairfield | Miner Hills Family Golf, LLC | New Haven Green | No Worries Brewery | NoRA Cupcake Company (Middletown) | O'Rourke's Diner | Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale | Pardee Rose Gardens | Penfield Beach | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - New Haven | Ristorante Luce | Rock Climb Fairfield | Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill | Sleeping Giant Golf Course | Sleeping Giant State Park | Spring Hill Inn | Stubborn Beauty Brewing Company | Taste of New Haven Tours | The Blake Hotel | The Chelsea | The Inn at Storrs | The Shops at Yale | Toto Restaurant | Town of Fairfield | Town of Hamden | UConn Dairy Bar | University of Connecticut | Wadsworth Falls State Park | Wentworth Homemade Ice Cream Company | Whitney Inn & Suites | William Benton Museum of Art | Yale Center for British Art | Yale University Art Gallery | Yale University Visitor Center
10 Reasons to Make Connecticut Your First Stop in New England
Connecticut is located halfway between Boston and New York City. That’s what makes it such an easy place to visit. But what really makes Connecticut an amazing destination is how much you can do in this compact state — all year round! From hiking to sailing, cross-country skiing to designer outlet shopping, riding a roller coaster to being a high roller at the casino, there is so much to do in Connecticut, you won’t know what to experience first.
Featuring: B&B at Bartlett Farm | Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library | Blue Back Square | Bradley International Airport | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Candlelight Farms Inn | Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets | Connecticut Science Center | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Cross Sound Ferry Lighthouse Cruise | Dinosaur State Park | Downeast Lighthouse Cruises | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Griswold Inn | Hard Rock Cafe at Foxwoods | Homestead Inn | Hopkins Inn | Inn at Stonington | Institute for American Indian Studies | Keeler Tavern Museum (c.1713) | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lake of Isles Golf Course | Lighthouse Point Park | Mandara Spa at Mohegan Sun | Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center | Mohegan Sun | Mohegan Sun's Sky Tower and Earth Tower | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Seaport Museum | New London Historic Waterfront District | Old Lighthouse Museum | Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale | Putnam Memorial State Park | R/V "Spirit of the Sound" | Riverwind Inn Bed & Breakfast | Scoot & Paddle | Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Harbor Tour | Silas W. Robbins House | Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods | Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods | The Fitch House B&B | The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk | The Shops at Yale | The West Lane Inn | Webb Deane Stevens Museum | Westbrook Outlets | Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun | Yale Center for British Art | Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History | Yale University Art Gallery | Yale University Visitor Center
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Ready, Set, Summer!
Overview: Summer is almost officially here in Connecticut, and from the shoreline to the hills, you’ll find so many ways to travel less and experience more this June. For starters, check out our list of popular beaches on Long Island Sound. Then, scroll down for Father’s Day ideas and more!
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2018-06-14
Featuring: Bear's Smokehouse (Hartford) | Bull & Swine | Calf Pasture & Shady Beach | Chester's Barbecue | Chief | Clinton Town Beach | Compo Beach | Cross Sound Ferry | Custom House Maritime Museum | Downeast Lighthouse Cruises | Empower Adventure Park at Nomads | Esker Point Beach | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Harvey's Beach | Hoo Doo Brown Barbeque | Island Beach | Lady Katharine Cruises - Haddam | Lighthouse Point Park | Little Mark's Big BBQ | Moodus BBQ | Morse Beach | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic River Historical Society | New England Air Museum | New Haven Green | New London Historic Waterfront District | Niantic Bay Beach | Ocean Beach Park | Old Mill Beach | Project Oceanology | R/V "Spirit of the Sound" | Rocky Neck State Park | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Harbor Tour | Sherwood Island State Park | Silver Sands State Park | The Cookhouse | The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | The Stand | Town of Fairfield | Town of Stonington | Town of Stratford | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Walrus + Carpenter | West Beach | When Pigs Fly Southern BBQ | White Sands Beach | Winvian Farm | duBois Beach
Merry & Bright
Overview: After Thanksgiving, Connecticut lights up with holiday spirit. From twinkling trees to lantern walks to trains and trolleys dressed up for Santa, you’ll find displays to dazzle the eyes and warm the heart.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2018-11-21
Featuring: Connecticut River Museum | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Goodwin Park | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lighthouse Point Park | Mystic Seaport Museum | Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad Company | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Stepping Stones Museum for Children
All decked out
Overview: Connecticut is ready for Christmas, and from coast to country, you’ll find all kinds of festivals, celebrations and traditions to help you make the most of this magical season.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2018-12-06
Featuring: Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn | Aer Blarney Balloons, LLC | Airsign Ballooning Company | Allen Hill Farm | AmericInn by Wyndham Griswold | Angevine Farm | Bethlehem Vineyard & Winery, LLC | Bishopsgate Inn | Blackberry River Inn | Bruce Museum | Captain Daniel Packer Inne | Castle Hill Farm | Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree Farm | Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Courtyard by Marriott - Shelton | Danbury Fair | Daniel Rust House | Delamar Spa West Hartford | Dzen Tree Farm | Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Evergreen Acres Tree Farm | Fairview Tree Farm | Fascia's Chocolates | Fire at the Ridge | Florence Griswold Museum | G Spa at Foxwoods | Goodspeed Musicals - The Terris Theatre | Goodwin Park | Griswold Inn | Guided Flyfishing Trips-Housatonic River Outfitters | Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic | Hampton Inn Danbury | Hartikka Tree Farm | Hickory Ridge Tree Farm | Hilton Garden Inn Glastonbury | Holiday Farm | Hopkins Inn | Housatonic Anglers | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | Hunt Hill Farm Trust | Inn at Stonington | Jones Family Farms | Joseph's Tree Farm | La Quinta Inn & Suites - New Haven | Lighthouse Point Park | Lime Rock Park | Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (c.1864) | Madison Beach Hotel | Mandara Spa at Mohegan Sun | Maple Hollow Christmas Tree Farm | Maple Lane Farms | Mayflower Inn & Spa | Miller Tree Farm | Moodus BBQ | Munson's Chocolates | Mystic Knotwork | Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystic Whaler Cruises | Oyster Club | Palace Theater | Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery | Pinchbeck's Tree Farm | Plan B Burger Bar (Glastonbury) | Preston Ridge Vineyard | Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad Company | Rock Hall Luxe Lodging | Rowanwood Farm | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Scranton Seahorse Inn | Spa at Delamar Greenwich Harbor | Spa at Delamar Southport | Staehly Tree Farm & Winery | Stanton House Inn | Stonecroft Country Inn | Sunset Meadow Vineyards | Taste of New Haven Tours | Tavern on 66 | The Inn at Woodstock Hill | The Marketplace at the Guilford Food Center | The Shops at Yale | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The Spa at Water's Edge | The Tolland Inn | The Vanilla Bean Café | The Windemere B&B | TheaterWorks | Thompson Chocolate | Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park | Towill's Christmas Tree Farm | Town of Bethlehem | Town of Greenwich | Two Roads Brewing Company | Uncle Frank's Christmas Tree Farm | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | White Horse Country Pub | White Memorial Conservation Center Museum | Willoughby's Coffee & Tea (New Haven) | Winterberry Farm | Wood Memorial Library & Museum
How Much Do You Know About Connecticut?
Overview: See how much you know about how much there is to do in Connecticut! Take our short quiz to find out. Then, share your email address to be entered for a chance to win one of 6 CTvisit Prize Packs! Filled with prizes from all around the state — like hotel stays, dining gift cards, attraction tickets and more — they’re everything you need for the ultimate Connecticut experience!
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2019-07-01
Featuring: City of Bridgeport | City of Bristol | City of New Haven | Connecticut Wine Country | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Gillette Castle State Park | Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lighthouse Point Park | Mystic Aquarium | PEZ Visitor Center | The Barnum Museum | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | Town of Salisbury | Weir Farm National Historic Site
Make September a-maze-ing.
Overview: The days may be shorter, but there's even more to do in Connecticut come September. For example, get lost in one of Connecticut's many impressive corn mazes, now at the height of their popularity.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2019-09-12
Featuring: Angevine Farm | Black Hog Brewing Company | Castle Hill Farm | City of Hartford | City of Meriden | City of Milford | City of New Haven | City of Norwich | City of Shelton | City of Stamford | City of Waterbury | Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm | Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm | Fort Hill Farms | Hartford Yard Goats | Hilton Hartford Hotel | Lighthouse Point Park | Lyman Orchards | March Farm | Mohegan Sun | Mount Southington Ski Area | Mountain Biking at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | New England Brewing Company | Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society | Ocean Beach Park | Relic Brewing Company | Rosedale Farms & Vineyards | Silverman's Farm | Stony Creek Brewery | The Connecticut Beer Trail | The Hops Company | The Pickin Patch at Woodford Farm | Town of Bethel | Town of Branford | Town of Chester | Town of East Hampton | Town of Griswold | Town of Manchester | Town of Middlebury | Town of Naugatuck | Town of North Haven | Town of South Windsor | Town of Trumbull | Town of Westport | Town of Woodbury | Two Roads Brewing Company | Whittle's Willow Spring Farm | Witchdoctor Brewery
Discover Connecticut's Brilliant Holiday Light Displays
Overview: Discover dazzling holiday light displays all over Connecticut. Towns near you are turning on the magic!
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2019-11-22
Featuring: City of Hartford | City of New Britain | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Goodwin Park | Griswold Inn | Harkness Memorial State Park | Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lighthouse Point Park | Lucky Lou's Bar & Grill | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Seaport Museum | Olde Mistick Village | Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad Company | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Silas W. Robbins House | Town of Branford | Town of Essex | Town of Mystic | Town of North Haven | Town of Old Lyme | Town of Stonington | Town of Washington | Town of Wethersfield | Visit Collinsville | Webb Deane Stevens Museum
Share the Joys of The Holidays
Overview: Pining for a special way to find that perfect Christmas tree? These farms add extra treats to your happy hunting: from wagon rides to hot chocolate!
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2019-12-04
Featuring: Allen Hill Farm | AmericInn by Wyndham Griswold | Angevine Farm | Averill Farm | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden | Bethlehem Vineyard & Winery, LLC | Blue Back Square | Boardman House Inn | Broken Arrow Nursery | Castle Hill Farm | Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree Farm | City of Torrington | Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Cornwall Bridge Pottery | Courtyard by Marriott - Shelton | Crystal Mall | Danbury Fair | Daniel Rust House | Downtown Cabaret Theatre | Dzen Tree Farm | Enfield Square Mall | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Evergreen Acres Tree Farm | Fairview Tree Farm | Falls Village Inn | Fire at the Ridge | Florence Griswold Museum | Goodspeed Musicals - The Terris Theatre | Goodwin Park | Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic | Hampton Inn Danbury | Hartikka Tree Farm | Hickory Ridge Tree Farm | Hilton Garden Inn Glastonbury | Holiday Farm | Homestead Inn - Thomas Henkelmann Restaurant | Hopkins Inn | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | IT Adventure Ropes Course | Inn at Harbor Hill Marina | Inn at Middletown | Jones Family Farms | Joseph's Tree Farm | La Quinta Inn & Suites - New Haven | Libby's Italian Pastry Shop | Lighthouse Point Park | Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (c.1864) | Maple Hollow Christmas Tree Farm | Maple Lane Farms | Maple Row Farm | Meriden Square Mall | Miller Tree Farm | Moodus BBQ | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Seaport Museum | New Haven Green | Olde Mistick Village | Oyster Club | Pattaconk 1850 Bar & Grille | Paul & Eddy's Pizza | Pinchbeck's Tree Farm | Plan B Burger Bar (Glastonbury) | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad Company | Rose's Berry Farm | Rowanwood Farm | Shubert Theatre | Staehly Tree Farm & Winery | Stamford Town Center | Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods | Tavern on 66 | The Litchfield Inn | The Marketplace at the Guilford Food Center | 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 Vanilla Bean Café | The Village Restaurant | The Windemere B&B | Thompson Chocolate | Towill's Christmas Tree Farm | Town of Bethlehem | Town of Greenwich | Town of South Windsor | Town of Washington | Two Roads Brewing Company | Uncle Frank's Christmas Tree Farm | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | West Cornwall Covered Bridge | Westbrook Outlets | Westfarms | White Horse Country Pub | White Memorial Conservation Center Museum | Winterberry Farm
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)
Safe and Bright Holiday Season
Overview: The holidays may look different this year, but we can still enjoy Connecticut’s winter wonderland—safely, of course. While the state’s holiday guidance calls for smaller or even virtual gatherings, Connecticut has many ways to enjoy the season. From drive-through lights and socially distant Santa visits to tasty feasts and wintry thrills, here’s your guide to safely celebrating the holidays in 2020.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2020-12-11
Featuring: Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar | Action Wildlife Foundation | Adventure Park at Storrs | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Allen Hill Farm | Angevine Farm | Bear's Smokehouse (Hartford) | Bernard's + Sarah's Wine Bar | Black Hog Brewing Company | Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar | Blue Back Square | Bridgewater Chocolate Factory & Factory Store - Brookfield | Broken Arrow Nursery | Cafe on the Green | Castle Hill Farm | Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree Farm | City of Bridgeport | City of Bristol | City of New London | City of Norwalk | City of Torrington | City of Waterbury | Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets | Connecticut Chocolate Trail | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Copper Beech Inn | Divine Treasures | Dzen Tree Farm | Essex Clipper Dinner Train | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Evergreen Acres Tree Farm | Fairview Tree Farm | Fascia's Chocolates | Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Goodwin Park | Griswold Inn | Hickory Ridge Tree Farm | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | Jones Family Farms | Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts | Lighthouse Point Park | 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 | Munson's Chocolates | Mystic Knotwork | Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystic Seaport Museum | New England Air Museum | Niantic Children's Museum | Old Saybrook Antiques Center | Olde Mistick Village | On Track Karting | Oyster Club | PEZ Visitor Center | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | River - A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar | RiverQuest | Saybrook Home | Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill | Shubert Theatre | Sift Bake Shop | Ski Sundown | Skydive Danielson | SportsCenter of Connecticut | Staehly Tree Farm & Winery | Sunset Meadow Vineyards | Taste of New Haven Tours | Tavern at Graybarns | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts | The Dutch Epicure Shop | The Inn at Woodstock Hill | The Mark Twain House & Museum | The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk | The Shops at Farmington Valley | The Shops at Somerset Square | The Shops at Yale | The Spa at Litchfield Hills | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The Whaler's Inn | Thompson Chocolate | Town of East Hampton | Town of Greenwich | Town of Hebron | Town of Litchfield | Town of Manchester | Town of Mystic | Town of New Canaan | Town of Old Saybrook | Town of Sherman | Town of Southington | Town of Washington | Town of West Hartford | Town of Wilton | Town of Woodbury | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | West Street Grill | Westbrook Outlets | White Memorial Foundation | Willoughby's Coffee and Tea | Winding Trails Cross Country Ski Center | Winterberry Farm | elm Restaurant
Soak Up the Summer
Overview: Soak up summer while you can! This August, get out and make the most of every moment — from golfing and foodie fests to beach days, sunflowers and everything in between. Check out these ways to say “yes” to August adventure.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2021-08-06
Featuring: Adventure Park at Storrs | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Andrews Homestead (1760) | Athenian Diner | Bigelow Hollow State Park | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Blackledge Country Club | Branford Point Beach | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Burying Hill Beach | Café Flo | Captain Grant's, 1754 | Cava Restaurant | City of Norwalk | City of Norwich | City of Stamford | Clarke Outdoors | Club Getaway | Cockaponset State Forest | Connecticut's Old State House | Daniel Benton Homestead (c.1720) | Elbow Room | Elm City Social | Elm Street Diner | Empower Adventure Park at Nomads | Esker Point Beach | Fairview Farm Golf Course | Farmington River Tubing | Florence Griswold Museum | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Gelston House | Gillette Ridge Golf Club | Goodspeed Musicals - The Goodspeed | Gulf Beach | Hammonasset Beach State Park | High George Rooftop Restaurant | HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino | HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino | Hopkins Inn | Hopkins Vineyard | Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk | Housatonic Museum of Art | House of 1833 B&B | IT Adventure Ropes Course | Jennings Beach | Joy Ride Charters of Connecticut | Lake Compounce Campground | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lighthouse Point Park | Macedonia Brook State Park | Main Stream Canoes & Kayaks | Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & Marketplace | Mansfield Hollow State Park | Mattabesett Blue Trail | Matterhorn Mini Golf | Mystic Diner | Mystic Whaler Cruises | Nathan Hale Homestead | New Hartford Diner | Ocean Beach Park | Old Lyme Inn | Oyster Club | Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint | Penfield Beach | Pleasant Valley Drive-In | Priam Vineyards | RiverQuest | Rocks 21 | Rocky Neck State Park | Rooftop 120 | Safari Golf | Salt of the Earth Therapeutic Spa | Saybrook Point Miniature Golf | Scoot & Paddle | Seabluff Beach | Sharpe Hill Vineyard | Shenipsit State Forest | Shoreline Segway | Sky Zone - Norwalk | Sonny's Place | Sound View Beach | Southington Drive-In | Southport Beach | Spa at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Sticks and Stones Farm | Stonington Vineyards | Stony Creek Brewery | Sunset Meadow Vineyards | The Blake Hotel | The Place 2 Be | The Russian Lady | The Sloppy Waffle | The Study at Yale | Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park | Town of Avon | Town of Bethel | Town of Bethlehem | Town of Chester | Town of Cornwall | Town of Deep River | Town of East Hartford | Town of Essex | Town of Glastonbury | Town of Granby | Town of Guilford | Town of Hamden | Town of Lebanon | Town of Middlefield | Town of Naugatuck | Town of New Milford | Town of Old Lyme | Town of Old Saybrook | Town of Salisbury | Town of Stonington | Town of Thompson | Town of Washington | Town of Willington | Town of Windsor | Town of Wolcott | Town of Woodbridge | Town of Woodbury | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Weed Beach | White Sands Beach | Winvian Farm | Woolley Acres Farm | Yale Center for British Art
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
Plan a Merry December
Overview: December is here — let's make this last month of the year count. From snowy escapes and sleigh rides to winter markets, menorah lightings, craft distilleries, and more, here's how to enjoy every moment of December in Connecticut.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2021-12-01
Featuring: Adventure Rooms | Alice in the Village | Allegra Farm & Horse-Drawn Carriage & Sleigh Rides | American Clock & Watch Museum | Angevine Farm | Arethusa al tavolo | Ascot's at The Norwich Inn | Bantam Lake | Bar Bouchée | Blue Ox Axe Throwing - Bridgeport | Bulls Bridge | Cava Restaurant | Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree Farm | City of Hartford | City of Meriden | City of Middletown | City of New Haven | City of Stamford | City of Torrington | Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets | Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret | Connecticut River Museum | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Cornwall Bridge Pottery | Danbury Ice Arena | Danbury Railway Museum | Delamar West Hartford | Dockside Brewery & Waterfront Biergarten | Downtown Storrs | Earthplace, The Nature Discovery & Environmental Learning Center | Fairfield Museum & History Center | Falls Village Inn | Florence Griswold Museum | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Gilbertie's Herb Gardens | Goodspeed Musicals - The Goodspeed | Goodwin Park | GrayBarns Inn | Griswold Inn | Guilford Art Center | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Harp & Dragon Pub | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater | Hartford Stage | Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre | Homestead Inn | Homestead Inn - Thomas Henkelmann Restaurant | Housatonic Trading Company | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | International Skating Center of Connecticut | La Plage | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lake Waramaug State Park | Libby's Italian Pastry Shop | Lighthouse Point Park | Litchfield Distillery | Little House Brewing Company | Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (c.1864) | Lou's Christmas Tree Farm | Lyman Allyn Art Museum | Madison Beach Hotel | Mayflower Inn & Spa | MoCA Westport | Mohawk Mountain Ski Area | Mohegan Sun | Montana Nights Axe Throwing | Mount Southington Ski Area | Mystic Seaport Museum | New Britain Museum of American Art | New Haven Green | Northford Ice Pavilion | Olde Mistick Village | Palace Theater | Pattaconk 1850 Bar & Grille | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field | R.J. Julia Booksellers | Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad Company | RiverQuest | RoseGarden Ice Arena | Salt Cave of Darien | Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours | Sharpe Hill Vineyard | Sherman Playhouse | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Shubert Theatre | Ski Sundown | Stanley-Whitman House | Terrain Garden Cafe | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts | The Inn at Longshore | The Inn at Woodstock Hill | The Litchfield Inn | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk | The Shops at Farmington Valley | The Shops at Yale | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The Village Restaurant | TheaterWorks | These Guys Brewing Company | Thompson Chocolate | Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park | Town of Barkhamsted | Town of Bethlehem | Town of Chester | Town of Cornwall | Town of East Lyme | Town of Essex | Town of Greenwich | Town of Guilford | Town of Hebron | Town of Litchfield | Town of Madison | Town of Mystic | Town of Old Saybrook | Town of Putnam | Town of Westbrook | Town of Westport | Town of Windsor | Town of Woodstock | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Trumbull Nature & Arts Center | Tschudin Chocolates & Confections | Uncas Leap | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Warner Theatre | West Cornwall Covered Bridge | White Memorial Conservation Center Museum | White Memorial Foundation | Wickham Park | Winding Trails Cross Country Ski Center | Yurechko Tree Farm
Enjoy a Bright Holiday Season
Overview: The most wonderful time of the year is here — how will you make the most of it? From drive-through light shows and Santa sightings to festive feasts, Christmas trees and other holiday glee, here’s our guide to making the season special for the whole family.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2021-12-10
Featuring: Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar | Adventure Park at Storrs | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Allen Hill Farm | American Clock & Watch Museum | Angevine Farm | Argia Mystic Cruises | Bear's Smokehouse (Hartford) | Bear's Smokehouse (New Haven) | Bear's Smokehouse (South Windsor) | Bear's Smokehouse (Windsor) | Bernard's + Sarah's Wine Bar | Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar | Bridgewater Chocolate Factory Retail Store - Brookfield | Broken Arrow Nursery | Brookfield Craft Center | Cafe on the Green | Castle Hill Farm | Cava Restaurant | Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree Farm | City of Bridgeport | City of Bristol | City of Hartford | City of Milford | City of Norwalk | City of Stamford | City of Torrington | City of Waterbury | Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets | Community Table | Connecticut Art Trail | Connecticut Chocolate Trail | Connecticut River Museum | Connecticut Shoreline Bike/Boat Tour | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Copper Beech Inn | Da Capo | Danbury Railway Museum | Divine Treasures | Dockside Brewery & Waterfront Biergarten | Dzen Tree Farm | Empower Adventure Park at Nomads | Essex Clipper Dinner Train | Evergreen Acres Tree Farm | Fairfield Museum & History Center | Fairview Tree Farm | Fascia's Chocolates | Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar | Florence Griswold Museum | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Goodspeed Musicals - The Goodspeed | Goodwin Park | Griswold Inn | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater | Hartford Stage | Hickory Ridge Tree Farm | Historic Downtown Mystic | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | Jones Family Farms | Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lighthouse Point Park | Lime Rock Park | Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (c.1864) | Maple Hollow Christmas Tree Farm | Maple Row Farm | Mayflower Inn & Spa | Mill River Park & Greenway | Mill on the River | Miller Tree Farm | Millwright's Restaurant | Mohawk Mountain Ski Area | Mohegan Sun | Mount Southington Ski Area | Mozzicato DePasquale Bakery & Pastry Shop | Munson's Chocolates | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Knotwork | Mystic Seaport Museum | New England Air Museum | New England Cider Company | New Mill Restaurant | Niantic Children's Museum | Old Saybrook Antiques Center | Olde Mistick Village | On Track Karting | Oyster Club | PEZ Visitor Center | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field | Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad Company | River - A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar | RiverQuest | Saybrook Home | Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill | Sherman Playhouse | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Shubert Theatre | Sift Bake Shop | Ski Sundown | Skydive Danielson | SportsCenter of Connecticut | Staehly Tree Farm & Winery | Stanley-Whitman House | Sunset Meadow Vineyards | Taste of New Haven Tours | Tavern at Graybarns | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts | The Dutch Epicure Shop | The Inn at Woodstock Hill | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | The Mark Twain House & Museum | The Palace Theatre | The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk | The Shops at Farmington Valley | The Shops at Somerset Square | The Shops at Yale | The Spa at Litchfield Hills | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The Velvet Mill | The Whaler's Inn | TheaterWorks | Thompson Chocolate | Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park | Town of Avon | Town of Bethlehem | Town of East Lyme | Town of Fairfield | Town of Greenwich | Town of Hamden | Town of Hebron | Town of Litchfield | Town of Mystic | Town of New Canaan | Town of Old Saybrook | Town of Putnam | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Sherman | Town of Southington | Town of Stonington | Town of Washington | Town of West Hartford | Town of Wilton | Town of Windsor | Town of Woodbury | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Two Roads Brewing Company | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Webb Deane Stevens Museum | West Street Grill | Westbrook Outlets | White Memorial Foundation | Wickham Park | Willoughby's Coffee & Tea (New Haven) | Winding Trails Cross Country Ski Center | Winterberry Farm | elm Restaurant
Recent Press
Tell Me Something Good: National Lighthouse Day
WRCH Lite 100.5
Weekly radio and online spot highlighting things to do in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2018-08-07
Featuring: City of New London | Lighthouse Point Park | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Harbor Tour | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | Wheeling City Tours, LLC | Winvian Farm
55 things to see and do while driving down the New England coast
Boston.com
Online article highlighting things to see and do in New England.
Published Date: 2018-11-27
Featuring: B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill | Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery | Bruce Museum | Chamard Vineyards | Connecticut Wine Country | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Lighthouse Point Park | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Seaport Museum | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Stony Creek Brewery | The Bistro at Chamard Vineyards
Tell Me Something Good: National Christmas Lights Day
WRCH Lite 100.5
Weekly radio and online spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2018-11-27
Featuring: Goodwin Park | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lighthouse Point Park | Mystic Seaport Museum
8 Connecticut Beach Hotels for Coastal Relaxation from New Haven to Greenwich
Trivago Magazine
Online article highlighting some of Connecticut's beaches and beach hotels.
Published Date: 2019-04-12
Featuring: Circle Hotel Fairfield | Delamar Greenwich Harbor | Fairfield Comedy Club | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Hyatt Place - Milford | Inn at Harbor Hill Marina | Jennings Beach | Lighthouse Point Park | Madison Beach Hotel | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Spicer Mansion | Town of Madison | Walnut Beach | Water's Edge Resort & Spa | Williams Beach Park
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: National Lighthouse Day
WRCH Lite 100.5
Weekly radio and online spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut
Published Date: 2019-08-06
Featuring: Lighthouse Point Park | Old Lighthouse Museum | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Harbor Tour
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: National Beer Lovers Day
WRCH Lite 100.5
Weekly radio and online spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2019-09-10
Featuring: City of Hartford | City of Milford | Lighthouse Point Park | Taylor Brooke Winery | Town of Manchester
The best weekend road trip in all 50 states
Travelocity Inspire Blog
Online article highlighting the best state road trips.
Published Date: 2020-09-09
Featuring: City of New Haven | City of Stamford | Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana - New Haven | Graduate New Haven | Lighthouse Point Park | Modern Apizza | Sally's Apizza | The Study at Yale
Where to Find the Best Holiday Displays Just a Day Trip From New York City
Departures Magazine Online
Online article highlighting holiday day trips from NYC.
Published Date: 2020-11-25
Featuring: Lighthouse Point Park | Olde Mistick Village
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: Holiday Lights
WRCH-FM
Weekly radio and online spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2020-12-01
Featuring: Connecticut Trolley Museum | Goodwin Park | Lighthouse Point Park | Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Safely celebrating the holiday season in Connecticut
Hartford Courant Community
Online article highlighting safe ways to celebrate the holiday season.
Published Date: 2020-12-04
Featuring: Cava Restaurant | City of New London | City of Torrington | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Delamar West Hartford | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Florence Griswold Museum | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Goodwin Park | Hartford Stage | Hill-Stead Museum | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | Lighthouse Point Park | Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (c.1864) | Mayflower Inn & Spa | Millwright's Restaurant | Music Theatre of Connecticut | Mystic Seaport Museum | Olde Mistick Village | Palace Theater | Shore Line Trolley Museum | SoNo Collection | The Whaler's Inn | Town of Greenwich | Town of West Hartford | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | West Street Grill
5 Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Displays In Connecticut The Whole Family Can Enjoy
Only in Your State
Online article highlighting Connecticut holiday lighting displays.
Published Date: 2020-12-18
Featuring: Connecticut Trolley Museum | Goodwin Park | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | Lighthouse Point Park | Toyota Oakdale Theatre
The best places in New England to visit around Christmas
Boston.com
Online article on the best places to visit around Christmas.
Published Date: 2020-12-21
Featuring: City of New Haven | Lighthouse Point Park | New Haven Green | The Shops at Yale
Discovering easy breezy Coastal Connecticut
Times Union
Online article highlighting Coastal Connecticut.
Published Date: 2021-05-21
Featuring: Artisan | Delamar Southport | Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana - New Haven | Graduate New Haven | Isabelle et Vincent | Libby's Italian Pastry Shop | Lighthouse Point Park | Louis' Lunch | Milkcraft - Fairfield | Modern Apizza | OKO | Sally's Apizza | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | Union League Café | Yale University Visitor Center
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: National Lighthouse Day
WRCH-FM, WRCH-FM Online
Weekly radio and online spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2021-08-03
Featuring: City of New Haven | City of New London | Custom House Maritime Museum | Lighthouse Point Park | Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Harbor Tour | Town of Stonington
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: Holiday Lights
WRCH-FM, WRCH-FM Online
Weekly radio spot and online article highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2021-11-30
Featuring: Goodwin Park | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater | Lighthouse Point Park | Olde Mistick Village