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Unique (and Safety-Friendly) Businesses Launched During the Pandemic
It’s no secret that the pandemic has turned our lives upside down, including the way we dine, play, and travel – but that hasn’t stopped these businesses from opening new ventures during these difficult times. We’ve rounded up a few of the new experiences that have popped-up in the last year, all of which have been designed with safety in mind. From new Covid-safe dining models to unique ways to relieve stress, check out these new options invented with a little help from Mother Necessity.
Featuring: Aquila's Nest Vineyards | City of Bridgeport | City of Middletown | City of New Haven | NewSylum Brewing | Parkville Market | Sift Bake Shop | Six Summit Gallery | Smash Avenue | The Essex Public Market & Food Hall | The Lloyd | The Vault Virtual Reality | Town of Fairfield | Town of Greenwich | Town of Mystic | Town of Newtown | Young Buns Donghnuts
35 Things to Do in Connecticut this April
Looking for something to do in Connecticut in April? Even with all the COVID-19 safety restrictions, there is still so much to see and do — and you can be sure businesses are working hard to keep you safe. Whether you want something active or relaxing, cultural or nature-oriented, historic or trendy, Connecticut's got you covered. Here are some highlights for April.
Featuring: Adventure Park at Storrs | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Aer Blarney Balloons, LLC | Backyard Adventure UTV Tours | Berkshire Balloons | Blazing Fresh Donuts | City Climb Gym | City of Milford | City of New Haven | Delamar Spa West Hartford | Farmington Canal Linear Park | Farmington Valley Arts Center | Flying Connie Fishing Charters | Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana - New Haven | Greater Middletown Military Museum | Half Full Brewery | Halfinger Farms | Inn at Stonington | Institute for American Indian Studies | Madison Beach Hotel | Mandara Spa at Mohegan Sun | Middlebank II | Mystic Seaport Museum | Neil's Donuts | New England Carousel Museum | New England Motorcycle Museum | NewSylum Brewing | Newtown Salt Spa | North Coast Charters | Osprey Sport Fishing | Phantom Brewing Company | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | Prime Climb Mountain Fun | Project Oceanology | Rock Climb Fairfield | Salt Cave of Darien | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Smash Avenue | Soulshine Salt Cavern | Stamford Museum & Nature Center | Stone Age Rock Gym | The Connecticut Pizza Trail | The Essex Public Market & Food Hall | The Spa at Litchfield Hills | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The Vault Virtual Reality | Town of Avon | Town of Chester | Town of Madison | Town of Simsbury | Town of Thomaston | Town of West Hartford | Town of Westbrook | Vintage Hi Fi Museum | Washington Art Association & Gallery | Water's Edge Resort & Spa | Wesleyan Potters
Top 10 Spring Things to do in Litchfield Hills
Is anybody out there that doesn’t have cabin fever? After a long winter (and an even longer year), things are looking up and popping up in the Litchfield Hills, offering loads of fun things to do – alone, with your mate or friends, and with the kids. Check out this 10 must-dos now that the air is warm and the sun is shining – and put a little Spring in your step!
Featuring: Aquila's Nest Vineyards | Arethusa al tavolo | BAD SONS Beer Company | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden | Bennett's Pond State Park | Bicycle Tour Company | Black Hog Brewing Company | Bridgewater Chocolate Factory Retail Store - Brookfield | Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery | Burr Pond State Park | Campbell Falls State Park Reserve | Castle Hill Chocolate | Charter Oak Brewing Company | City of Danbury | City of Torrington | Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford | Covered Bridge Electric Bike Rental | Cricket Hill Garden | DiGrazia Vineyard & Winery | Down the Hatch | Fascia's Chocolates | Firefly Hollow Brewing Company | Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden | Hawk Ridge Winery | Hidden Valley Preserve | Hollister House Garden | Hopkins Inn | Hopkins Vineyard | Housatonic River Brewing | Housatonic Trading Company | Humaston Brook State Park | Kent Falls State Park | Land of Nod Winery | Litchfield Saltwater Grille | Macedonia Brook State Park | Mine Hill Preserve/Roxbury Land Trust | NewSylum Brewing | Nod Hill Brewery | Norbrook Farm Brewery | Noteworthy Chocolates | Osborne Homestead Museum | Reverie Brewing Company | Six Spoons Chocolatier | The White Hart | Town of Barkhamsted | Town of Bethel | Town of Bethlehem | Town of Canaan | Town of Cornwall | Town of Kent | Town of Litchfield | Town of Litchfield | Town of New Milford | Town of Newtown | Town of Plymouth | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Salisbury | Town of Washington | Town of Wolcott | Town of Woodbury | West Street Grill | White Flower Farm | White Horse Country Pub | White Memorial Foundation
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Discover Unique New Businesses
Overview: The past year turned our lives upside down — but it didn’t stop these business owners from launching new experiences. And as we begin to get out and explore again, we could use a breath of fresh air. From exciting ways to de-stress to restaurants with unique flavors, we’ve gathered a list of newly opened businesses, all designed with safety top-of-mind.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2021-03-04
Featuring: Aquila's Nest Vineyards | City of Bridgeport | City of Middletown | City of New Haven | El Segundo | NewSylum Brewing | Parkville Market | Sift Bake Shop | Six Summit Gallery | Smash Avenue | The Essex Public Market & Food Hall | The Lloyd | The Vault Virtual Reality | Town of Fairfield | Town of Greenwich | Town of Newtown
Ring in Spring
Overview: Spring is here, flowers are budding, and hope is in the air! Whether you’re looking for relaxation or fast-paced thrills, Connecticut’s filled with ways to enjoy the season — and businesses are working diligently to prioritize safety, so you can focus on fun. From UTV tours, fishing, and scavenger hunts, to gardens, galleries, and newly opened breweries, here’s how to safely ring in spring.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2021-03-26
Featuring: Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar | Adventure Park at Storrs | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Aer Blarney Balloons, LLC | Arethusa al tavolo | Backyard Adventure UTV Tours | Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens | Bella's Café | Berkshire Balloons | Blazing Fresh Donuts | Castle Hill Chocolate | City Climb Gym | City of Milford | City of New Haven | City of New London | City of Norwalk | City of Norwich | City of Stamford | Connecticut Chocolate Trail | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Delamar Spa West Hartford | Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | Edgerton Park | Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens | EverWonder Children's Museum | Farmington Canal Linear Park | Farmington Valley Arts Center | Fascia's Chocolates | Florence Griswold Museum | Flying Connie Fishing Charters | Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden | Greater Middletown Military Museum | Half Full Brewery | Halfinger Farms | Harkness Memorial State Park | Hill-Stead Museum | Hollister House Garden | Inn at Stonington | Institute for American Indian Studies | Le Rouge Handmade Chocolates by Aarti | Madison Beach Hotel | Mandara Spa at Mohegan Sun | Middlebank II | Mill on the River | Munson's Chocolates | Mystic River Chocolate | Mystic Seaport Museum | Neil's Donuts | New England Air Museum | New England Carousel Museum | New England Motorcycle Museum | NewSylum Brewing | North Coast Charters | Noteworthy Chocolates | Osprey Sport Fishing | Pardee Rose Gardens | Phantom Brewing Company | Pond House Cafe | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | Prime Climb Mountain Fun | Ray of Light Farm | Rock Climb Fairfield | Salt Cave of Darien | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Six Summit Gallery | Smash Avenue | Soulshine Salt Cavern | Stamford Museum & Nature Center | Stone Age Rock Gym | Stone Row Kitchen + Bar | The Chocolate Shell | The Connecticut Pizza Trail | The Corner Restaurant | The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village | The Essex Public Market & Food Hall | The Place 2 Be | The Spa at Litchfield Hills | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The Vault Virtual Reality | Thompson Chocolate | Thorncrest Farm, LLC & Milk House Chocolates | Town of Avon | Town of Chester | Town of Fairfield | Town of Madison | Town of Mystic | Town of Simsbury | Town of Thomaston | Town of Wallingford | Town of West Hartford | Vintage Hi Fi Museum | Washington Art Association & Gallery | Water's Edge Resort & Spa | White Horse Country Pub | Wickham Park | Winvian Farm
Recent Press
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: National Beer Day
WRCH-FM, WRCH-FM Online
Weekly radio and online spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2021-04-06
Featuring: Elicit Brewing Company | Kent Falls Brewing Company | NewSylum Brewing | Two Roads Brewing Company | Willimantic Brewing Company
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: National Beer Day
WRCH-FM, WRCH-FM Online
Weekly radio spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2022-04-05
Featuring: Elicit Brewing Co. | Kent Falls Brewing Company | NewSylum Brewing | Two Roads Brewing Company | Willimantic Brewing Company