Ways to Dine Out While Staying In

During this trying time, many Connecticut restaurants that have shifted their offerings to accommodate safety – and have gone the extra mile to support the community and make in-home eating enjoyable.

Many restaurants in the state are now offering takeout or delivery, but we wanted to highlight a few that are offering particularly notable experiences. As the state’s situation quickly evolves, each restaurant’s offering may evolve just as quickly, so be sure to check with each spot before placing your order.

Featuring: Arethusa al tavolo | Bear's Smokehouse (Hartford) | Brewery Legitimus | Brignole Vineyards | Chamard Vineyards | Charter Oak Brewing Company | City Steam Brewery Cafe | City of Middletown | Connecticut Valley Brewing Company | Elicit Brewing Co. | Geronimo Bar & Grill | Half Full Brewery | Hog River Brewing Company | Kinsmen Brewing Company | Maugle Sierra Vineyards & Winery | Priam Vineyards | Sayulita | Terrain Garden Cafe | The White Hart | These Guys Brewing Company | Town of Essex | Town of Fairfield | Town of Manchester | Town of Middlefield | Town of Mystic | Town of Old Saybrook | Town of Ridgefield | Town of West Hartford | Town of Westport | Two Roads Brewing Company | Urban Lodge Brewing | l'escale

In Solidarity: COVID-19 Front Line Workers

All across Connecticut, various businesses are showing their solidarity to front line workers amid COVID-19. From symbols of respect and signs of gratitude, to donations of vital equipment and resources, businesses are getting creative in order to show their thanks. Here are just a few of the many ways businesses are offering their appreciation.

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Featuring: Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | City of Hartford | City of New Haven | Grace Farms | Hartford Flavor Company | Hilton Hartford Hotel | Litchfield Distillery | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Seaport Museum | Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa | The White Hart | Town of Lyme | Town of Windham

Mother's Day: More Important Than Ever

This year as we prepare to celebrate Mom, we recognize that festivities will be different – but that doesn’t mean we can’t make the day special. We’ve put together some suggestions for showing Mom how much she’s loved. From gift ideas, to takeout feasts, to ways to celebrate, you’ll find there are still many fantastic ways to enjoy Mother’s Day in Connecticut.

Featuring: Adventure Park at Storrs | Arethusa Farm | Arethusa al tavolo | Bee & Thistle Inn & Spa | Bigelow Hollow State Park | Brewery Legitimus | Bridgewater Chocolate Factory Retail Store - Brookfield | Brignole Vineyards | Cafe Aura | Chamard Vineyards | Charter Oak Brewing Company | City Steam Brewery Cafe | City of Bridgeport | City of Hartford | City of Milford | City of New Haven | City of Norwalk | City of Norwich | Connecticut Valley Brewing Company | Delamar Spa West Hartford | Divine Treasures | East Rock Park | Elicit Brewing Co. | Fascia's Chocolates | Griswold Inn | Half Full Brewery | HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino | Hog River Brewing Company | Horse Guard State Park | Kinsmen Brewing Company | Lyman Orchards | Mansfield Hollow State Park | Maugle Sierra Vineyards & Winery | McLean Game Refuge | Montana Nights Axe Throwing | Munson's Chocolates | Mystic Knotwork | Nipmuck State Forest | On Track Karting | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - Hartford | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - New Haven | Priam Vineyards | River - A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar | Spa at Delamar Greenwich Harbor | Spa at Delamar Southport | Spa at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Sunnybrook State Park | Supercharged Powered by Mohegan Sun - Indoor Karting & Trampoline Park | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The White Hart | These Guys Brewing Company | Tiffany Juliet House | Town of Bloomfield | Town of Canton | Town of Chester | Town of East Granby | Town of East Hampton | Town of East Windsor | Town of Farmington | Town of Litchfield | Town of Mystic | Town of Newtown | Town of Simsbury | Town of South Windsor | Town of Southington | Town of Stonington | Town of Wallingford | Town of West Hartford | Town of Westport | Town of Willington | Town of Woodbury | Town of Woodstock | Urban Lodge Brewing | Water's Edge Resort & Spa | Willoughby's Coffee & Tea (New Haven) | l'escale

Great Places for Workcations in Connecticut

These days, we’re merging work and play more than ever before. If you’re looking to get away without using all your vacation days, Connecticut is a great place for a “workcation.” At these hotels, you can work remotely from your room, designated lounge spaces, or even your own private study – all while knowing the family has plenty to see and do nearby. The best part? When the workday ends, you can join in the fun!

Featuring: Artspace | Backyard Adventure UTV Tours | Ballo Italian at Mohegan Sun | Bear's Smokehouse (New Haven) | Bill's Seafood Restaurant | Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Calf Pasture & Shady Beach | Carlo's Bakery Mohegan Sun | City Climb Gym | College Street Music Hall | Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm | Escape New Haven | Firehouse 12 | Haywire Burger Bar | Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk | Infinity Music Hall & Bistro (Norfolk) | Interlaken Inn, Resort & Conference Center | Johnny Rockets - Mohegan Sun | Joy Ride Charters of Connecticut | Kent Falls State Park | Mandara Spa at Mohegan Sun | Modern Apizza | Mohegan Sun | Mohegan Sun Arena | Mohegan Sun Golf Club | Mohegan Sun's Sky Tower and Earth Tower | Mount Riga State Park | O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant | Oak & Almond | Olives and Oil - New Haven | Panic Room | Pedego SoNo Electric Bikes | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - New Haven | Seaview Bistro | Sharon Playhouse | Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Harbor Tour | Sky Zone - Norwalk | SoNo Collection | Stepping Stones Museum for Children | Sunset Bar & Grill | Supercharged Powered by Mohegan Sun - Indoor Karting & Trampoline Park | Taste of New Haven Tours | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | The Study at Yale | The White Hart | Town of Falls Village (Canaan) | Water's Edge Resort & Spa | Westbrook Outlets

Mid-Week Magic

Looking to get out without the crowds? Mid-week is the perfect time to escape and enjoy all your favorite spots – and enjoy more of them to yourself. In many cases, you'll even find great deals and discounted rates. From refreshing getaways to active adventure and fun for the kids, here’s how to make the most of mid-week offerings in Connecticut.

Featuring: Brass City Raceway & Axe Throwing | Connecticut Science Center | Flamig Farm | Foxwoods Resort Casino | High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge | HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino | IT Adventure Ropes Course | Infinity Music Hall & Bistro (Norfolk) | Jones Family Farms | Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Museum | Lutz Children's Museum | Lyman Orchards | Lyman Orchards Golf Club | Mayflower Inn & Spa | Meigs Point Nature Center | Mohegan Sun | Monza World Class Karting at Foxwoods | Mystic Aquarium | Mystified Escape Rooms | Nomads Adventure Quest | On Track Karting | PEZ Visitor Center | Prime Climb Mountain Fun | Richter Park Golf Course | Ridgefield Playhouse | RiverQuest | Rock Climb Fairfield | Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park - Trumbull | Ron-A-Roll Indoor Roller Skating Center | Rose's Berry Farm | Sky Zone - Norwalk | Sonny's Place | Spa at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Stone Age Rock Gym | Supercharged Powered by Mohegan Sun - Indoor Karting & Trampoline Park | The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The White Hart | Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park | Toad's Place | Water's Edge Resort & Spa | Wintonbury Hills Golf Course | Winvian Farm

Great Places to Stay in Connecticut

There’s so much to see and do in Connecticut – but no trip is complete without the perfect place to stay. Whether you want a seaside escape, the serenity of the countryside, the excitement of the city or beyond, Connecticut has plenty of great options to rest your head after a day of adventure.

Featuring: Avon Old Farms Hotel | Courtyard Waterbury Downtown | Delamar Greenwich Harbor | Delamar West Hartford | Foxwoods Resort Casino | GrayBarns Inn | Griswold Inn | Gwyn Careg Inn | Hilton Hartford Hotel | Hopkins Inn | Inn at Harbor Hill Marina | Inn at Middletown | Inn at Stonington | Interlaken Inn, Resort & Conference Center | Madison Beach Hotel | Manor House Inn | Mayflower Inn & Spa | Mohegan Sun | Mohegan Sun's Sky Tower and Earth Tower | New Haven Hotel | Old Lyme Inn | Residence Inn Stamford Downtown | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Simsbury 1820 House | Stonecroft Country Inn | Surfside Hotel | The Blake Hotel | The Fox Tower Hotel | The Goodwin Hotel | The Inn at Longshore | The Inn at Woodstock Hill | The Lloyd | The Study at Yale | The West Lane Inn | The Whaler's Inn | The White Hart | Water's Edge Resort & Spa

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