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Connecticut’s Favorite Shopping Towns
Part of Connecticut’s attraction has always been its small-town centers, filled with personality, history and charm. And what draws visitors again and again are the shops, boutiques and artisans that reward browsers and buyers alike. Whether you’re planning a girls’ trip or looking for a great way to spend a day with family, here are a few of the towns around the state that offer great shopping (and dining) districts.
Featuring: Barcelona West Hartford | Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets | Delamar West Hartford | Elbow Room | Hey Day Antiques | Hopkins Inn | Inn at Stonington | J House Greenwich | Litchfield Distillery | Little Pub Greenwich | Lobster Landing | Milkcraft - West Hartford | Old Saybrook Antiques Center | Penny Lane Pub Restaurant | Roger Sherman Inn | Saybrook Home | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Sharlene Cottage | Silvermine Arts Center | Stonington Borough | The Dutch Epicure Shop | The Glass House | The Velvet Mill | Town of Clinton | Town of Greenwich | Town of Litchfield | Town of New Canaan | Town of Old Saybrook | Town of Stonington | Town of West Hartford | Water Street Cafe | West Hartford Center | West Street Grill | elm Restaurant
Bike Trails for Every Speed
Shredding through mountain trails or gliding along an open road along the coast or through the countryside, there are so many ways to enjoy biking in Connecticut. We’ve pulled together a few recommendations and resources to help you find the ride that’s right for you.
Featuring: Air Line State Park Trail | Bicycle Tour Company | Bluff Point Coastal Reserve | Collis P. Huntington State Park | Connecticut Bed & Breakfast/Bicycle Trail | Connecticut Shoreline Bike/Boat Tour | Covered Bridge Electric Bike Rental | Farmington Canal Linear Park | Gay City State Park | Mohawk State Forest | Mountain Biking at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | Pedal Power - Vernon | Pedego SoNo Electric Bikes | Rockland Preserve | Town of Clinton | Town of Derby | Town of East Hampton | Town of Fairfield | Town of Greenwich | Town of Harwinton | Town of Litchfield | Town of Mystic | Town of Old Lyme | Town of Plainfield | Town of Putnam | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Simsbury | Town of Trumbull | Town of West Hartford | Town of Westport
Car-Free Connecticut
Think you need a car to visit Connecticut? Think again. There are quite a few great places to explore (and great deals to be found) when you visit by public transportation, too. We’ve even got a few ideas here that will save you money. Time to leave the traffic (or the city) behind!
Featuring: Amtrak | Bruce Museum | City of New Haven | City of New Haven | City of Norwalk | City of Stamford | Cross Sound Ferry | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Greenwich Historical Society | Local Kitchen & Beer Bar | Mohegan Sun | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Seaport Museum | New London Historic Waterfront District | Stanton House Inn | Stony Creek Brewery | The Glass House | Town of Clinton | Town of Falls Village (Canaan) | Town of Seymour | Town of Westport | Two Roads Brewing Company
Great Places to Hike with Your Dog
Nothing beats the freedom of getting out there on the trail — and that’s true for you and your best friend. Luckily, in Connecticut, we’ve got easy access to some of the most beautiful and diverse hiking in New England. Here are just a few of the places you can take your dog for a long walk, run or swim they’ll love (some even off-leash!) As well as a few places to “pawse” and enjoy a little downtime.
Featuring: Bigelow Hollow State Park | Bluff Point Coastal Reserve | Burger Bar & Bistro | City of Danbury | Cranbury Park & Gallaher Estate | Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | Elbow Room | Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens | Esker Point Beach | Haight-Brown Vineyard | Harry's Place | Hidden Valley Preserve | Homewood Suites by Hilton - Stratford | Hop River State Park Trail | Lovers Leap State Park | Macedonia Brook State Park | Niantic Bay Beach | Sea View Snack Bar | Shenipsit State Forest | Sleeping Giant State Park | Sunnybrook State Park | The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk | Topstone Park | Town of Avon | Town of Avon | Town of Branford | Town of Clinton | Town of Greenwich | Town of Manchester | Town of Monroe | Town of Monroe | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Simsbury | Town of South Windsor | Town of Southington | Town of West Hartford | White Memorial Foundation
Book Your Connecticut Beach Rental Now!
Now’s the time to secure your rental property so you won’t miss out on a summer vacation at the Connecticut shore! Imagine relaxing days swimming and sunbathing, taking walks along the beach searching for seashells, planning outdoor gatherings by the barbecue and discovering your favorite ice cream spot. For families, Connecticut offers several shoreline communities that are ideal for fun in the sun and lazy days at the beach.
Featuring: Allis-Bushnell House and Museum (c.1785) | Audubon Guilford Salt Meadow Sanctuary | Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Chaffinch Island Park | Chamard Vineyards | Clinton Antique Center | Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets | Florence Griswold Museum | Foxwoods Resort Casino | General William Hart House (c.1767) | Henry Whitfield State Museum | Hey Day Antiques | Indian River Kayak | Jacob's Beach | Lyme Academy of Fine Arts | Meigs Point Nature Center | Mohegan Sun | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Arbor Cottage | Mystic Seaport Museum | Old Beautiful | Penny Lane Pub Restaurant | R.J. Julia Booksellers | Saybrook Home | Saybrook Point Park | Shoreline Segway | Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds | The Sculpture Mile | The Village Chocolatier | Town of Clinton | Town of Guilford | Town of Madison | Town of Mystic | Town of Old Lyme | Town of Old Saybrook
Recent Press
Middlesex County organizations join Open House Day activities
New Haven Register
Online article highlighting attractions from Middlesex County participating in Connecticut Open House Day.
Published Date: 2018-06-05
Featuring: Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center | Captain Elisha White House (1750), Buell Tool Museum & George Flynn Library | Connecticut River Museum | East Haddam Historical Society & Museum | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Goodspeed Musicals - The Goodspeed | Ireland's Great Hunger Museum | Ivoryton Playhouse | Jonathan Dickerman House Museum (c. 1792) | Museum of Fife & Drum | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | Pratt House (c.1732) | RiverQuest | Ruth Callander Museum | Town of Chester | Town of Clinton | Town of Clinton
Middlesex County organizations join Open House Day activities
New Haven Register
Online article highlighting attractions from Middlesex County participating in Connecticut Open House Day.
Published Date: 2018-06-05
Featuring: Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center | Captain Elisha White House (1750), Buell Tool Museum & George Flynn Library | Connecticut River Museum | East Haddam Historical Society & Museum | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Goodspeed Musicals - The Goodspeed | Ireland's Great Hunger Museum | Ivoryton Playhouse | Jonathan Dickerman House Museum (c. 1792) | Museum of Fife & Drum | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | Pratt House (c.1732) | RiverQuest | Ruth Callander Museum | Town of Chester | Town of Clinton | Town of Clinton
Great Deals on 240 Tourist Attractions in Branford and CT
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27 regional town-specific online articles highlighting the attractions participating in Connecticut Open House Day for the town of Branford, Clinton, Oxford, Fairfield, Guilford, Greenwich, Ledyard, Madison, Meriden, Middlefield, Middletown, Milford, North Branford, Old Lyme, Southbury, Stamford, Trumbull, Wallingford, Waterford, West Hartford and Woodbury.
Published Date: 2018-06-06
Featuring: City of Meriden | City of Middletown | City of Milford | City of Stamford | Dinosaur State Park | Lutz Children's Museum | Monte Cristo Cottage | Mystic Aquarium | National Helicopter Museum, Inc. | New England Carousel Museum | Osborne Homestead Museum | RiverQuest | The Barnum Museum | Town of Branford | Town of Clinton | Town of Fairfield | Town of Greenwich | Town of Guilford | Town of Ledyard | Town of Madison | Town of Middlefield | Town of North Branford | Town of Old Lyme | Town of Oxford | Town of Southbury | Town of Trumbull | Town of Wallingford | Town of Waterford | Town of West Hartford | Town of Woodbury | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Yale Center for British Art
Middlesex County organizations join Open House Day activities
Middletown Press
Online article highlighting attractions in Middlesex County participating in Connecticut Open House Day.
Published Date: 2018-06-06
Featuring: Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center | Captain Elisha White House (1750), Buell Tool Museum & George Flynn Library | Connecticut River Museum | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Goodspeed Musicals - The Goodspeed | Ireland's Great Hunger Museum | Ivoryton Playhouse | Museum of Fife & Drum | Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | Pratt House (c.1732) | RiverQuest | Ruth Callander Museum | Town of Clinton
Shop 'til You Drop, Lounge By the Pool, Play Like a Puritan
The Day
Online article highlighting shoreline attractions participating in Connecticut Open House Day.
Published Date: 2018-06-06
Featuring: Captain Elisha White House (1750), Buell Tool Museum & George Flynn Library | Guilford Art Center | Henry Whitfield State Museum | Hyland House Museum (1713) | Ivoryton Playhouse | Medad Stone Tavern Museum | North Haven Historical Society | Pardee-Morris House | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Spectrum Art Gallery | The Dudley Farm Museum | Thomas Griswold House | Town of Clinton | Town of Essex | Yale Center for British Art
It's open house all across Connecticut
Journal Inquirer
Online article highlighting places to visit during Connecticut Open House Day throughout Connecticut.
Published Date: 2018-06-07
Featuring: Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center | Connecticut River Museum | Museum of Fife & Drum | Town of Clinton
Clinton's Adam Stanton House joins CT Open House Day
Middletown Press
Online article highlighting the Adam Stanton House joining Connecticut Open House Day.,
Published Date: 2021-06-02
Featuring: Town of Clinton
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: Food Truck Festivals
WRCH-FM, WRCH-FM Online
Weekly radio and print spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2021-07-13
Featuring: City of Stamford | Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets | Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad Company | Riverfront Recapture | Town of Clinton | Town of Guilford