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Fashionista Tour
If you're worth your salt in style in Connecticut, you should know about these six boutiques in our state. Each store has its own unique approach to fashion, and all are run by the chicest women you ever did meet. Grab your favorite shopping partner and hit the road — all are well worth the visit!
Featuring: City of Milford | Town of Avon | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Westport | Town of Wilton | Town of Woodbury
Step Back in Time in These Connecticut Towns and Cities
Connecticut is home to towns and cities rich with history. From the Native Americans to the earliest European settlers, the revolutionary war era to the industrial revolution, so much of our past is so well preserved, it’s worth planning a visit just to travel back in time. Once you’re there, you’ll walk in the footsteps of forefathers and enjoy a modern taste of these vibrant, welcoming destinations. You can find a wealth of historic information on any of these towns and many more from our friends at ConnecticutHistory.org.
Featuring: Ancient Burying Ground of Hartford | Argia Mystic Cruises | B&B at Bartlett Farm | Black Rock Fort and Fort Nathan Hale | Butler-McCook House & Garden | Chester Bulkley House B&B | City of Hartford | City of New Haven | City of Norwich | Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum & Sanctuary | Connecticut Freedom Trail | Connecticut's Old State House | Fairfield Museum & History Center | Guilford Walking Tours | Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre | Henry Whitfield State Museum | Historic Mystic Harbor Tours | Hyland House Museum (1713) | Indian Burial Grounds | Keeler Tavern Museum (c.1713) | Leffingwell House Museum | Marriott Hartford Downtown | Mount Crescent House B&B | Mystic River Historical Society | Mystic Seaport Museum | New Haven Museum | Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors’ Center | Ogden House & Gardens | S&P Oyster Co. | Spa at Delamar Southport | Steamboat Inn | Taste of New Haven Tours | The Dudley Farm Museum | The Mark Twain House & Museum | The Study at Yale | The West Lane Inn | Thomas Griswold House | Town of Fairfield | Town of Guilford | Town of Mystic | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Wethersfield | Uncas Leap | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Webb Deane Stevens Museum | Weir Farm National Historic Site | Wethersfield Historical Society | Yale University Visitor Center
Connecticut’s Favorite Towns for Arts and Culture
The state of Connecticut is filled with picturesque towns. That’s why so many artists, musicians, photographers and authors are drawn to them. And that’s exactly what makes them a great place to visit. Here are a few towns where you can explore galleries, studios, gardens, theaters and more, as well as great places to stay, eat and shop!
Featuring: B&B at Bartlett Farm | Carriage Barn Arts Center | Connecticut Art Trail | Connecticut River Artisans | Cooley Gallery | Cooper & Smith Gallery | Copper Beech Inn | Essex Art Association Gallery | Florence Griswold Museum | Grace Farms | Guilford Art Center | Guilford Walking Tours | Ivoryton Playhouse | Lyme Academy of Fine Arts | Lyme Art Association | Old Lyme Arts District | Old Lyme Inn | Ridgefield Guild of Artists | Ridgefield Playhouse | Ridgefield Theater Barn | Roger Sherman Inn | Silvermine Arts Center | Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | The Bird Nest Salon & Gallery | The Glass House | The West Lane Inn | Town of Essex | Town of Guilford | Town of New Canaan | Town of Old Lyme | Town of Ridgefield | Weir Farm National Historic Site
8 Spring Flings to Get You Out of the City
When the snow and ice finally thaw and things start to turn green again, that’s the perfect time to take a trip outside the city and experience springtime in Connecticut. Late March through mid-June, everything from flowers and fishing to farm animals and food trucks re-emerges from hibernation, ready to be experienced. Got a springtime fling we haven’t mentioned? Let us know @CTvisit.
Featuring: Action Wildlife Foundation | Belknap Preserve | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Brignole Vineyards | Buttermilk Lane Farm | Chamard Vineyards | City of Bridgeport | Collinsville Canoe & Kayak | Connecticut Audubon Society Deer Pond Farm | Connecticut College Arboretum | Connecticut Wine Country | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Earthplace, The Nature Discovery & Environmental Learning Center | Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens | Flamig Farm | Gillette Castle State Park | Haight-Brown Vineyard | Halfinger Farms | Hill-Stead Museum | Housatonic Anglers | Lavender Pond Farm | McLean Game Refuge | Middlebank II | Mine Hill Preserve/Roxbury Land Trust | Mountain Meadow Outfitters and Charters | Mystic Aquarium | Pachaug State Forest | Rum Runner | Scoot & Paddle | Stamford Museum & Nature Center | Taylor Brooke Winery | Town of Ridgefield | University of Connecticut Animal Barns Self-Guided Tours | Westmoor Park
Travel Mindfully: Find Your Escape in Connecticut
Everyone needs time to distress from the hustle and bustle of everyday life – what could be better than detoxing in luxurious spas, finding your center through meditation, or connecting with the crisp beauty of nature? You may think you need to travel to a faraway land, but believe it or not, “off the grid” is actually right around the corner! With numerous destinations to keep you mindful, Connecticut puts peace right in the palm of your hand.
Featuring: Claire's Corner Copia | G-zen | Lavender Hill Farm Alpacas | Mayflower Inn & Spa | Ray of Light Farm | Rowanwood Farm | Salt of the Earth Therapeutic Spa | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The Stand Vegan Cafe | Town of East Hartford | Town of Madison | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Trumbull | Town of West Hartford | Winvian Farm | Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center
Charm Alert
With its appealing, historic architecture, village greens and tidy shops, Connecticut still does “charming” very well, especially in the autumn. In fact, there are immensely attractive little towns all across the state that—with their shops, restaurants, galleries and inns—are perfect for a visit and even an overnight stay this fall.
Featuring: Ballou's Restaurant Wine-Whiskey & Food | Bernard's + Sarah's Wine Bar | Brushmill by the Waterfall | Chester/Hadlyme Ferry | Copper Beech Inn | Delamar Southport | Griswold Inn | Guilford Art Center | Guilford Walking Tours | Henry Whitfield State Museum | Hopkins Inn | Hopkins Vineyard | Inn at Fox Hill Farm | Inn at Stonington | Keeler Tavern Museum (c.1713) | Litchfield Distillery | Lori Warner Studio / Gallery | Noah's Restaurant | Old Lighthouse Museum | Pequot Library | River Tavern | Sharpe Hill Vineyard | Stonington Vineyards | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | The Inn at Woodstock Hill | The Vanilla Bean Café | The West Lane Inn | The Windemere B&B | Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast | Tollgate Hill Inn | Town of Chester | Town of Guilford | Town of Litchfield | Town of Pomfret | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Stonington | West Street Grill | White Flower Farm | White Horse Country Pub | White Memorial Foundation
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
Connecticut's Sweet Spots: CT Chocolate Trail
They say there is nothing better than a good friend, except, perhaps a good friend with chocolate – so grab a partner, and treat the chocolate lover in your life (or yourself!) to an unforgettable tasting trip throughout the state. This Connecticut Chocolate Trail will indulge all of your senses!
Featuring: Castle Hill Chocolate | Divine Treasures | Fascia's Chocolates | Isabelle et Vincent | Le Rouge Handmade Chocolates by Aarti | Munson's Chocolates | Mystic Sweets & Ice Cream Shoppe | Noteworthy Chocolates | Sweet Cioccolata | The Chocolate Shell | The Village Chocolatier | Thompson Chocolate | Thorncrest Farm, LLC & Milk House Chocolates | Town of Brookfield | Town of Ridgefield | Tschudin Chocolates & Confections
9 Dining Favorites
There are so many fabulous cuisine offerings in Connecticut that you’ll always have an abundance of choices. But don’t take our word for it. Get the scoop straight from those who know Connecticut dining best – locals! The following are just a few of the many worthy restaurants voted the "Best" by the readers of Connecticut Magazine in its 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Featuring: City of Ansonia | City of Middletown | City of Stamford | Ichiban Restaurant | Max Burger | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Stratford | Water's Edge Resort & Spa
Feel-Good Food – Deliciously Healthy Dining Spots in Connecticut
We’re excited to welcome a new CT Ambassador, Ari Laing of Well Seasoned, a blog dedicated to eating beautifully, while capturing the joy of discovering new ways to cook and elevating the dining experience through amazing photography. Here’s her take on some of Connecticut’s most inspiring fresh-and-local dining destinations. Article has been updated by the Connecticut Office of Tourism.
There’s a whole movement on eating fresh, local ingredients making waves across the states. But how do you make those ingredients stand out? I’ve set out to discover restaurants in Connecticut that not only highlight local vegetables, dairy, and proteins, but also provide healthier options across a variety of unique and inspiring dishes. Food that not only looks good, but makes you feel good too. Whether you’re a local resident looking to explore both familiar and hidden gems, or you’re simply passing through, be sure to check out these foodie finds for some creative and inspiring healthy dishes.
Featuring: Claire's Corner Copia | Flora | Good News Restaurant & Bar | Right Path Organic Cafe | The Stand Vegan Cafe | Town of Fairfield | Town of Granby | Town of Ridgefield
Pride Celebrations 2019
June is Pride Month, and there are LGBT celebrations and events planned for towns all over the state. Here are some of the happenings taking place in Connecticut.
Featuring: Cinestudio Theater at Trinity College | City of Hartford | City of Middletown | City of New Haven | City of Norwalk | Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library | Connecticut Sun | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Greenwich Audubon Center | Hartford Yard Goats | Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall | Ocean Beach Park | The Glass House | Town of Fairfield | Town of Ridgefield | Town of West Hartford | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Coast & Country: A Perfect Fairfield County Family Getaway
CTvisit.com is proud to partner with some of Connecticut’s most popular bloggers for ideas, insights and inspirations from the people who are lucky enough to call Connecticut home. This time, we have a great summer weekend itinerary from our friends at Mommy Poppins Connecticut.
You only get about a dozen weekends to squeeze in summertime family fun. Luckily, Connecticut has got you covered. In just one weekend you can explore the great outdoors, stroll historic towns, squish your toes in the sand, watch the sunset, eat yummy fresh seafood, catch a tadpole, splash in a pool, and so much more. So leave your FOMO behind and trade your bucket lists for beach buckets with this Fairfield County getaway guide.
Featuring: Bartaco - Westport | Captain's Cove Seaport | City of Norwalk | Norwalk Inn & Conference Center | Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood | SoNo Seaport Seafood | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | Town of Ridgefield | Weir Farm National Historic Site
Coast & Country: A Perfect Fairfield County Family Getaway
CTvisit.com is proud to partner with some of Connecticut’s most popular bloggers for ideas, insights and inspirations from the people who are lucky enough to call Connecticut home. This time, we have a great summer weekend itinerary from our friends at Mommy Poppins Connecticut.
You only get about a dozen weekends to squeeze in summertime family fun. Luckily, Connecticut has got you covered. In just one weekend you can explore the great outdoors, stroll historic towns, squish your toes in the sand, watch the sunset, eat yummy fresh seafood, catch a tadpole, splash in a pool, and so much more. So leave your FOMO behind and trade your bucket lists for beach buckets with this Fairfield County getaway guide.
Featuring: City of Norwalk | Norwalk Inn & Conference Center | Town of Ridgefield
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
Accessible Connecticut - Welcoming to All Abilities
Connecticut is filled with things to discover, from natural places to explore to cultural treasures to enjoy. And it’s important to our state that as many as possible of our hotels, attractions and experiences are open to as many visitors as possible. That’s why we’re working to reduce barriers and create new experiences designed to welcome visitors with disabilities, their families and friends.
Featuring: American Legion State Forest | Black Rock State Park | Bruce Museum | Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield | Connecticut Science Center | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Earthplace, The Nature Discovery & Environmental Learning Center | EverWonder Children's Museum | Greenwich Audubon Center | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Hartford Stage | Housatonic Meadows State Park | Kettletown State Park | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lake Waramaug State Park | Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Seaport Museum | New England Air Museum | New England Science & Sailing | Rocky Neck State Park | Sacred Heart University’s Discovery Science Center & Planetarium | Ski Sundown | Stamford Museum & Nature Center | Stepping Stones Museum for Children | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | Town of Old Lyme | Town of Ridgefield | Yale Repertory Theatre
Celebrating Women's History in Connecticut
2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which legalized women’s right to vote – what an exciting time to celebrate Women’s History Month in March. Connecticut is rich with stories of female trailblazers who influenced American history. Explore the state that spawned the first boarding school for women of color, the home of one of the nation’s first female architects, and more! The Connecticut Women's Heritage Trail is filled with ways to celebrate strong women from our state. Here are some historic landmarks on the trail and events to honor Women’s History in Connecticut.
Featuring: City of Hartford | City of New Haven | Connecticut River Museum | Connecticut Women's Heritage Trail | Danbury Museum | Florence Griswold Museum | Greenwich Historical Society | Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | Hill-Stead Museum | Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Museum | New England Air Museum | Prudence Crandall Museum | Town of Derby | Town of East Hartford | Town of Litchfield | Town of Oxford | Town of Ridgefield | Town of West Hartford | Town of Wilton | Windham Textile and History Museum
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
Social Distance-Friendly Hikes
Many people are turning to the great outdoors for fresh air, exercise and the renewing power of nature during the COVID-19 pandemic. Connecticut’s parks, forests and trails are a great resource. Below is a list of a few you might consider. But please check for temporary closures before you venture out and follow the guidelines provided by state and local officials.
Featuring: Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens | Burr Pond State Park | Campbell Falls State Park Reserve | Chatfield Hollow State Park | City of Norwich | Cockaponset State Forest | Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield | Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | Devil's Hopyard State Park | Farmington Canal Linear Park | Giuffrida Park | Hidden Valley Preserve | Kettletown State Park | Macedonia Brook State Park | McLean Game Refuge | Mianus River State Park | Nehantic State Forest | New Canaan Nature Center | Old Furnace State Park | Pachaug State Forest | Riverfront Recapture | Ross Pond State Park | Salmon River State Forest | Shenipsit State Forest | Stratton Brook State Park | Town of Barkhamsted | Town of Mansfield | Town of Naugatuck | Town of Norfolk | Town of Putnam | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Sherman | Town of Vernon | Town of Windsor | Town of Woodstock | Wadsworth Falls State Park | Wadsworth Mansion | West Rock Ridge State Park | West Thompson Lake Federal Park | White Memorial Conservation Center Museum | Wickham Park
At-Home Beer, Wine, Spirits & More: Connecticut Libations
As we abide by social distancing guidelines and #StaySafeStayHome orders, Connecticut breweries, distilleries and wineries have innovated their offerings to bring good spirits right to your home. While many have provided curbside pick-up, to-go and delivery options, some have gone the extra mile to offer virtual classes, food pairings, and kits. Enjoy this quick list of options for your next from-home wine night or virtual happy hour celebration.
Featuring: 30 Mile Brewing Company | 5 Churches Brewing | Black Hog Brewing Company | Brewery Legitimus | Chamard Vineyards | City of Middletown | City of New Haven | City of Norwalk | City of Stamford | Connecticut Valley Brewing Company | Connecticut Valley Winery | Elicit Brewing Co. | Fifth State Distillery | Fox Farm Brewery | Geronimo Bar & Grill | Half Full Brewery | Hartford Flavor Company | Hawk Ridge Winery | Hogan's Cider Mill | Litchfield Distillery | Mine Hill Distillery | Powder Hollow Brewery | Priam Vineyards | Stafford Cidery | Sunset Meadow Vineyards | Taylor Brooke Winery | Town of Pomfret | Town of Ridgefield | Town of West Hartford | Town of Westport | Two Roads Brewing Company | Waypoint Spirits | Yankee Cider Barn at Staehly Farms
Top Hiking Trails in the Litchfield Hills
It’s hard to find a silver lining in the COVID-19 cloud; but if there is one, it’s that Connecticut residents, as well as out-of-state visitors young, old and in-between, have ventured into the great outdoors in search of fresh air and exercise as they take in our state’s rejuvenating natural wonders. Walkers, joggers, hikers, bikers – and their furry companions – have discovered the vast number of parks, forests, and trails in the Litchfield Hills (most of which are accessible at no charge and pet-friendly), with each one offering its own unique and memorable features. Whether you are a novice or seasoned hiker or nature lover, the Litchfield Hills has parks, preserves, and open spaces for everyone, with more than 367 miles of hiking trails. Here are some you might want to explore.
Featuring: Bennett's Pond State Park | Burr Pond State Park | Campbell Falls State Park Reserve | City of Torrington | Dennis Hill State Park | Hidden Valley Preserve | Kellogg Environmental Center | Kent Falls State Park | Macedonia Brook State Park | Mine Hill Preserve/Roxbury Land Trust | Mount Riga State Park | Osbornedale State Park | Town of Barkhamsted | Town of Derby | Town of Kent | Town of Litchfield | Town of Monroe | Town of New Hartford | Town of Newtown | Town of Norfolk | Town of Plymouth | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Roxbury | Town of Salisbury | Town of Washington | Town of Wolcott | White Memorial Conservation Center Museum
Litchfield Hills Sweet Spots: The Chocolate Trai
There simply aren’t many things in this world more loved, more appreciated, more craved, than chocolate. Chocolatiers are magicians who transform the simplest ingredients into not just delicious confections, but works of art. Fortunately, Litchfield Hills has no shortage of these dedicated artisans who understand that we can’t live without them!
Featuring: Aquila's Nest Vineyards | Bridgewater Chocolate Factory & Factory Store - Brookfield | Brookfield Craft Center | Castle Hill Chocolate | Fascia's Chocolates | Institute for American Indian Studies | Noteworthy Chocolates | Rolling River Antiques | Six Spoons Chocolatier | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | Town of Kent | Town of Litchfield | Town of Ridgefield
Winter Sports in the Litchfield Hills
Litchfield Hills is an ideal destination for outdoor winter sports activities such as downhill cross-country skiing, tubing, ice skating and sledding, as well as indoor fun like laser tag, target paintball mini golf and more. So why spend a winter weekend kicking around the house when you can be exploring so much of what Litchfield Hills has to offer instead?
Featuring: Mohawk Mountain Ski Area | Richter Park Golf Course | Ski Sundown | Topsmead State Forest | Town of Bethel | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Southbury | White Memorial Foundation
Plant-Based Connecticut
It’s no secret that plant-based meals, desserts, and even lifestyles are rapidly growing in popularity. Luckily, Connecticut’s plant-based scene is flourishing – and whether you’re eating for health, animals, the environment, or simply for the experience, there’s a lot to love. From fully vegan restaurants to vegan ice cream, herbivore options at omnivore spots and beyond, here’s where to find plant-based food in Connecticut.
Featuring: Arles & Boggs Vegan Eatery | Catch A Healthy Habit | City of Middletown | City of New Haven | Divine Treasures | Fire & Spice Vegan Restaurant | Flora | Fresh Fork Cafe | G-zen | Grass Roots Ice Cream | It's Only Natural (ION) Restaurant | Main Street Creamery & Cafe | Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream | New Morning Market Juice Bar & Cafe | Parkville Market | Priam Vineyards | Right Path Organic Cafe | Salem Valley Farms Ice Cream | The Stand Vegan Cafe | Three Girls Vegan Creamery | Town of Canton | Town of Darien | Town of Fairfield | Town of Glastonbury | Town of Granby | Town of Manchester | Town of Mansfield | Town of Plainville | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Watertown | Town of West Hartford | Town of Westbrook | Town of Woodbury | Tulmeadow Farm Store and Ice Cream Shop
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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In full bloom
Overview: Spring in Connecticut is in full force, with gardens, fields and farms bursting with new life! Here are a few places to take in the season at its most colorful.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2019-05-15
Featuring: Action Wildlife Foundation | Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center | Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens | Belknap Preserve | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Brignole Vineyards | Buttermilk Lane Farm | Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream | Chamard Vineyards | City of Bridgeport | City of New Britain | City of New Haven | Collinsville Canoe & Kayak | Connecticut Audubon Society Deer Pond Farm | Connecticut College Arboretum | Connecticut Wine Country | Cricket Hill Garden | Delamar Greenwich Harbor | Delamar Southport | Denison Homestead Museum - Pequotsepos Manor (1717) | Earthplace, The Nature Discovery & Environmental Learning Center | Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens | Flamig Farm | Florence Griswold Museum | Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana - New Haven | G Spa at Foxwoods | Gilbertie's Herb Gardens | Gillette Castle State Park | Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden | Harkness Memorial State Park | Hill-Stead Museum | Hollister House Garden | Housatonic Anglers | Housatonic Museum of Art | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | Lavender Pond Farm | Little Pub Fairfield | Mandara Spa at Mohegan Sun | Mayflower Inn & Spa | McLean Game Refuge | Meigs Point Nature Center | Middlebank II | Mine Hill Preserve/Roxbury Land Trust | Mountain Meadow Outfitters and Charters | Mystic Aquarium | Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge | Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale | Osborne Homestead Museum | Palmer Arboretum | Roseland Cottage Museum | Rum Runner | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Scoot & Paddle | Seaside Park | Stamford Museum & Nature Center | Taylor Brooke Winery | The Spa at Norwich Inn | Town of Fairfield | Town of New Canaan | Town of Ridgefield | University of Connecticut Animal Barns Self-Guided Tours | Water's Edge Resort & Spa | Webb Deane Stevens Museum | Weir Farm National Historic Site | Westmoor Park | White Flower Farm | Wickham Park | Winvian Farm | Yale Marsh Botanical Garden
Find Fun This March
Overview: Looking for something fun to do in March? Whether you want something active, relaxing, cultural, nature-oriented or romantic, we have you covered. Check out these great ideas to make the most of your month!
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2020-03-05
Featuring: A.C. Petersen Farms | Aer Blarney Balloons, LLC | Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center | Audubon Sharon | Bats of Bedlam Maple Farm | Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library | Berkshire Balloons | Bridgeport Islanders | Cheshire Coffee | Christy's Irish Pub | City of Bridgeport | City of Bristol | City of Danbury | City of Hartford | City of Meriden | City of Milford | City of New Haven | City of Norwalk | City of Norwich | City of Stamford | City of Torrington | Connecticut Convention Center | Connecticut Dinosaur Trail | Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library | Connecticut Irish-American Heritage Trail | Connecticut Science Center | Connecticut State Museum of Natural History | Connecticut Whale | Craftsman Cliff Roasters | Dish Bar & Grill | Donahue's Madison Beach Grille | Donovan's | Duffy's Tavern | Fired Up | Flanders Nature Center/Land Trust | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Garde Arts Center | Geronimo Bar & Grill | Greenwood Glass Blowing Studio Gallery & School | Gunn Memorial Library & Historical Museum | Harp and Hound Pub | Hartford Wolfpack | Higher Grounds Coffee House & Art Gallery | Hungry Tiger Music Club & Cafe | Hydeville Sugar Shack | IT Adventure Ropes Course | Inishmor Pub | Inn at Harbor Hill Marina | Institute for American Indian Studies | Interlaken Inn, Resort & Conference Center | Ireland's Great Hunger Museum | J House Greenwich | JavaHut Cafe & Bistro | John Davenport's Restaurant | Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts | Lamothe's Sugar House | Litchfield Distillery | McLadden's Irish Public House | Mia's Prime Time Cafe | Middletown Roller Skating Rink | MindBreak Escape Rooms | Molten Java | Museum of Connecticut History | Mystic Aquarium | Mystified Escape Rooms | New Canaan Nature Center | Northwest Park & Nature Center | O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant | Painting with a Twist | Park & Oak Restaurant | Playwright Irish Pub & Restaurant | Roaring Brook Nature Center | Ron-A-Roll Indoor Roller Skating Center | Safe Harbor Escape Rooms | Shubert Theatre | SoNo Nightlife | Stamford Museum & Nature Center | Stanley-Whitman House | Stony Creek Brewery | Sweet Wind Farm Sugarhouse & Farm Stand | Tavern on Main | Tea Roses Tea Room | Team vs Time - Premier Room Escape | The Corner Restaurant | The Dudley Farm Museum | The Half Door | The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House | The Public House | The Sloppy Waffle | The Sloppy Waffle (Bloomfield) | The Vanilla Bean Café | Town of Avon | Town of Avon | Town of East Lyme | Town of Essex | Town of Fairfield | Town of Glastonbury | Town of Greenwich | Town of Hebron | Town of Kent | Town of Montville | Town of Mystic | Town of Naugatuck | Town of New Milford | Town of Plymouth | Town of Putnam | Town of Redding | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Seymour | Town of Simsbury | Town of Southington | Town of Stonington | Town of Westport | Town of Woodbury | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Vaughan's Public House | Velvet Libations | White Horse Country Pub | Wigwam Escape
Enjoy At-Home Virtual Experiences
Overview: Connecticut’s world-class museums, historic sites, aquariums, entertainment venues and other tourism destinations across the state are temporarily closed in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit—virtually. We've gathered a list of popular attractions across Connecticut that have created special online experiences or projects to entertain, teach and engage you and your family while you stay safe at home. Watch live animals, take virtual tours, participate in learning activities, try virtual yoga classes and more!
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2020-04-09
Featuring: Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry | Bradley Playhouse | City of Hartford | City of New Haven | City of New London | City of Waterbury | Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library | Connecticut Science Center | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Creative Arts Workshop | Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | EverWonder Children's Museum | Fairfield Museum & History Center | Fairfield Theatre Company | Goodspeed Musicals - The Goodspeed | Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | Hartford Stage | Henry Whitfield State Museum | Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center | Institute for American Indian Studies | Lyme Art Association | Mattatuck Museum | Meigs Point Nature Center | Mohegan Sun | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Seaport Museum | New England Air Museum | Norfolk Chamber Music Festival | Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine | PEZ Visitor Center | Quassy Amusement & Waterpark | Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours | Shubert Theatre | Slater Memorial Museum | Stafford Motor Speedway | Stamford Museum & Nature Center | Sunset Meadow Vineyards | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | The Glass House | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | The Mark Twain House & Museum | The Storyteller's Cottage | Town of Derby | Town of Greenwich | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Stonington | Town of West Hartford | Town of Westport | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | Wadsworth Mansion | White Memorial Conservation Center Museum | Wilton Historical Society | Yale Center for British Art | Yale University Visitor Center
Make Summer Count
Overview: It’s so good to get away — and you can have all the fun of a summer vacation right in Connecticut! From daring adventure to savory seafood, drive-in movies to scenic hikes, there are so many ways to enjoy summer. Here’s your guide to finding your road trip escape or relaxing staycation! Just be sure to check the latest travel advisory before venturing out!
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2020-08-11
Featuring: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough | Adventure Park at Storrs | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens | Bill's Seafood Restaurant | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Branford River Paddlesports, Kayaks and Tours | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Bulls Bridge | Burr Pond State Park | Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream | Campbell Falls State Park Reserve | Captain Scott's Lobster Dock | Chatfield Hollow State Park | City of Hartford | City of Middletown | Clam Castle | Club Getaway | Cockaponset State Forest | Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield | Connecticut Science Center | Connecticut Watersports | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | Devil's Hopyard State Park | Empower Adventure Park at Nomads | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Farmington Canal Linear Park | Flamig Farm | Ford's Lobsters | Gay City State Park | Giuffrida Park | Hidden Valley Preserve | HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino | Hopkins Vineyard | Indian Well State Park | Kettletown State Park | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lake Waramaug State Park | Lake of Isles Golf Course | Lee's Riding Stable | Lobster Landing | Lobster Shack | Lyman Orchards | Macedonia Brook State Park | Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & Marketplace | Mashamoquet Brook State Park | McLean Game Refuge | Mianus River State Park | Millwright's Restaurant | Mohegan Park & Memorial Rose Garden | Mohegan Sun Golf Club | Mount Tom State Park | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Seaport Museum | Nehantic State Forest | New Britain Museum of American Art | New Canaan Nature Center | Nipmuck State Forest | Odetah Camping Resort | Old Furnace State Park | Pachaug State Forest | RiverQuest | Riverfront Recapture | Ross Pond State Park | Salmon River State Forest | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Sea Mist Thimble Island Cruise, LLC | Shenipsit State Forest | Silverman's Farm | Simsbury Free Bike | Sleeping Giant State Park | Stratton Brook State Park | Supercharged Powered by Mohegan Sun - Indoor Karting & Trampoline Park | Talcott Mountain State Park | Taylor Brooke Brewery | The Glass House | The Last Green Valley | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | The Mark Twain House & Museum | The Place | Town of Barkhamsted | Town of Beacon Falls | Town of Cheshire | Town of Falls Village (Canaan) | Town of Hamden | Town of Pomfret | Town of Portland | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Sherman | Town of Simsbury | Town of Vernon | Town of Windsor | Town of Woodstock | Wadsworth Falls State Park | West Rock Ridge State Park | West Thompson Lake Federal Park | White Memorial Foundation | Wickham Park | Winvian Farm
Perfect New England Autumn
Overview: The air is getting crisp, leaves are beginning to change, and the perfect fall is calling — and can be found right in Connecticut! From foliage fun to pumpkin picking, autumn adventures to fall flavors, wineries and breweries to Halloween haunts, here's how to find the quintessential New England fall, all in one state.
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Sent: 2020-09-17
Featuring: Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar | Adventure Park at Storrs | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Angevine Farm | Ballou's Restaurant Wine-Whiskey & Food | Barcelona Wine Bar | Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens | Bee & Thistle Inn & Spa | Berkshire Balloons | Bernard's + Sarah's Wine Bar | Bidwell Tavern | Bigelow Hollow State Park | Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery | Black Hall Outfitters - Old Lyme | Black Hall Outfitters - Westbrook | Blackberry River Inn | Blue Jay Orchards | Boardman House Inn | Brignole Vineyards | Brushmill by the Waterfall | Captain Daniel Packer Inne | Chester/Hadlyme Ferry | City of New Haven | Clarke Outdoors | Collinsville Canoe & Kayak | Connecticut Bed & Breakfast/Bicycle Trail | Connecticut Parachutists, Inc. | Connecticut Shoreline Bike/Boat Tour | Connecticut Valley Brewing Company | Connecticut Voyager Balloons | Connecticut Wine Country | Copper Beech Inn | Delamar Southport | Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | Edgerton Park | Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm | Engine Room | Essex Clipper Dinner Train | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Flamig Farm | Florence Griswold Museum | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | G.W. Tavern | Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden | Gouveia Vineyards | Grano Arso | Griswold Inn | Guilford Art Center | Guilford Walking Tours | Gwyn Careg Inn | Henry Whitfield State Museum | Hidden Valley Preserve | HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino | Hill-Stead Museum | Homestead Inn | Hopkins Inn | Hopkins Vineyard | Housatonic River Brewing | Hubbard Park & Castle Craig | Infinity Music Hall & Bistro (Norfolk) | Inn at Fox Hill Farm | Inn at Harbor Hill Marina | Inn at Stonington | Jonathan Edwards Winery | Jones Family Farms | Keeler Tavern Museum (c.1713) | Lady Katharine Cruises - Haddam | Lady Katharine Cruises - Hartford | Lady Katharine Cruises - Middletown | Litchfield Distillery | Logee's Greenhouses | Lori Warner Studio / Gallery | Lyman Orchards | Macedonia Brook State Park | Manor House Inn | Martha's Herbary | Mattabesett Blue Trail | Mine Hill Preserve/Roxbury Land Trust | Miranda Vineyard | Mountain Biking at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort | Mountain View Green Retreat | Nathan Hale Homestead | Noah's Restaurant | Old Furnace State Park | Old Lighthouse Museum | Pequot Library | Present Company | Preston Ridge Vineyard | River Tavern | RiverQuest | Roger Sherman Inn | Rose's Berry Farm | Saltwater Farm Vineyard | Scranton Seahorse Inn | Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours | Sharpe Hill Vineyard | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Silverman's Farm | Simsbury 1820 House | Skydive Danielson | Stanton House Inn | Stonecroft Country Inn | Stonington Vineyards | Stony Creek Brewery | Strega Restaurant | Talcott Mountain State Park | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | The Inn at Woodstock Hill | The Litchfield Inn | The Mark Twain House & Museum | The Pickin Patch at Woodford Farm | The Vanilla Bean Café | The Wallingford Victorian Inn | The West Lane Inn | The Windemere B&B | Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast | Town of Brookfield | Town of Chester | Town of Easton | Town of Guilford | Town of Litchfield | Town of Middlefield | Town of Plainville | Town of Pomfret | Town of Putnam | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Stonington | Town of Stratford | Town of Thompson | Town of Wallingford | Town of Washington | Town of West Hartford | Town of Wethersfield | Town of Woodbridge | Tox Brewing Company | Two Roads Brewing Company | Union League Café | Urban Lodge Brewing | Warbird Experience | West Rock Ridge State Park | West Street Grill | White Flower Farm | White Horse Country Pub | White Memorial Conservation Center Museum | White Memorial Foundation | Windham Textile and History Museum
Make the Most of June
Overview: The weather's getting warmer, skies are getting brighter, and June is in full swing! How will you spend the month? From waterfront thrills and garden strolls to rollercoasters and ice cream cones, here's how to fill every moment with fun.
Audience: Consumer
Sent: 2021-06-10
Featuring: 1741 Pub & Grill | Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar | Adventure Park at Storrs | Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum | Argia Mystic Cruises | Bella's Café | Blue Venture Fishing Charters | Bluefin Sportfishing Charters | Brass City Raceway & Axe Throwing | Brewery Legitimus | Brignole Vineyards | Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Captain Morgan's Boat Training & Charters, LLC | Captain Seth Sportfishing Fleet | Chamard Vineyards | City of Bridgeport | City of Danbury | City of Hartford | City of Hartford | City of Middletown | City of New London | City of Shelton | City of Stamford | Clarke Outdoors | Connecticut Beer Trail | Connecticut Chocolate Trail | Connecticut Wine Country | David Burke Prime Steakhouse | Elicit Brewing Company | Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens | Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm | Elm Street Diner | Empower Adventure Park at Nomads | Fields of Fire Adventure Park | Fifth State Distillery | Firefly Hollow Brewing Company | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana at Mohegan Sun | Fresh Salt at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | GastroPark | Gouveia Vineyards | Grass & Bone | Guided Flyfishing Trips-Housatonic River Outfitters | HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino | Hog River Brewing Company | Hopkins Inn Restaurant | Hopkins Vineyard | Housatonic River Brewing | Islander Sport Fishing Charters | Jones Family Farms | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lucky Strike Charters | Lyman Orchards | Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & Marketplace | Maugle Sierra Vineyards & Winery | Middlebank II | Mill on the River | Miranda Vineyard | Mohegan Park & Memorial Rose Garden | Montana Nights Axe Throwing | New England Watersports | Nightjack Sportsfishing | Odin's Keep Axe House | On Track Karting | Oyster Club | Paddle Mystic-Mystic River Adventure Company | Pardee Rose Gardens | Parkville Market | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - Hartford | Pine & Iron Axe Throwing - New Haven | Pond House Cafe | Priam Vineyards | Problem Solved Brewery | Quassy Amusement & Waterpark | RPM Raceway Stamford | Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park - Trumbull | Rose's Berry Farm | Saltwater Farm Vineyard | Scoot & Paddle | Sea Sprite | Sharpe Hill Vineyard | Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill | Sky Zone - Norwalk | Skydive Danielson | Smash Avenue | Stony Creek Brewery | Stony Creek Brewery | Sugar Factory American Brasserie | Sundae Drives - Ice Cream Trail | Supercharged Powered by Mohegan Sun - Indoor Karting & Trampoline Park | TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge | Thames River Heritage Park & Water Taxi | The Essex Public Market & Food Hall | The Glass House | The Hops Company | The Spa at Norwich Inn | The Velvet Mill | Tom's Urban - Mohegan Sun Casino | Town of Avon | Town of Barkhamsted | Town of Branford | Town of East Hampton | Town of Fairfield | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Southbury | Town of Southington | Town of West Hartford | Town of Westport | Two Roads Brewing Company | Urban Lodge Brewing | White Horse Country Pub | Willimantic Brewing Company
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
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Free family-friendly day trips
Kids World (HAN Network)
Online article from Kids World (HAN Network) featuring free activities you can take part in within the towns of Ridgefield, Bridgeport, Newtown, Fairfield, Southbury, Litchfield, Wilton, West Hartford, East Haddam, Madison, Westport, East Lyme, Rocky Hill and New London.
Published Date: 2018-04-05
Featuring: Audubon Center at Bent of the River | City of Bridgeport | Dinosaur State Park | Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens | Fort Trumbull State Park | Garden of Ideas | Gillette Castle State Park | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Jennings Beach | Rocky Neck State Park | Sherwood Island State Park | Town of Fairfield | Town of Litchfield | Town of Newtown | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Southbury | Weir Farm National Historic Site | White Memorial Conservation Center Museum
How Ridgefield Will Celebrate Connecticut Open House Day
Patch
Online article highlighting Ridgefield's participants in Connecticut Open House Day.
Published Date: 2018-06-05
Featuring: Town of Ridgefield
Fall foliage drives in the US
Matador Network
Online article highlighting fall drives in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2018-08-27
Featuring: Keeler Tavern Museum (c.1713) | Kent Falls State Park | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Woodbury | West Cornwall Covered Bridge
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: Winter Spa Experiences
WRCH Lite 100.5
Weekly radio and online spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2019-01-22
Featuring: Delamar Spa West Hartford | Mayflower Inn & Spa | Spa at Delamar Greenwich Harbor | Spa at Delamar Southport | The Spa at Norwich Inn | Town of Branford | Town of Darien | Town of Ridgefield
A Sweet Connecticut Trail Residents will Love
HamletHub Local News
Online article that appeared in four Connecticut town local websites (Hartford, New Milford, Norwalk and Southbury) highlighting Connecticut's Chocolate Trail.
Published Date: 2019-01-24
Featuring: Castle Hill Chocolate | Divine Treasures | Fascia's Chocolates | Isabelle et Vincent | Le Rouge Handmade Chocolates by Aarti | Munson's Chocolates | Noteworthy Chocolates | Sweet Cioccolata | The Chocolate Shell | The Village Chocolatier | Thompson Chocolate | Thorncrest Farm, LLC & Milk House Chocolates | Town of Brookfield | Town of Essex | Town of Ridgefield | Tschudin Chocolates & Confections
Open House: Hands on History
Patch
Online article highlighting the Ridgefield Historical Society.
Published Date: 2019-06-05
Featuring: Town of Ridgefield
Ridgefield has page on CTVisit state tourism website
WLAD-AM-Online
Online article highlighting Ridgefield's page on CTvisit.com
Published Date: 2019-06-11
Featuring: Town of Ridgefield
Fall Festivals and Fairs in Connecticut for Kids and Families
Mommy Poppins
Online article highlighting festivals and fairs happening in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2019-08-25
Featuring: City of Ansonia | City of Bristol | City of Groton | City of Norwalk | City of Shelton | Lyman Orchards | Town of Berlin | Town of Bethlehem | Town of Bloomfield | Town of Darien | Town of Durham | Town of East Haven | Town of Glastonbury | Town of Goshen | Town of Greenwich | Town of Guilford | Town of Harwinton | Town of Hebron | Town of Lebanon | Town of Lisbon | Town of Litchfield | Town of Middlefield | Town of Monroe | Town of Mystic | Town of Naugatuck | Town of New Canaan | Town of New Milford | Town of Putnam | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Seymour | Town of Simsbury | Town of Somers | Town of Southington | Town of Stratford | Town of Warren | Town of Westport | Town of Westport | Town of Wethersfield | Town of Wilton | Town of Woodstock
Best Halloween Events and Activities for Connecticut Kids
Mommy Poppins
Online article highlighting Halloween activities for kids in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2019-09-23
Featuring: Boothe Memorial Park & Museum | City of Milford | City of New London | City of Waterbury | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Discovery Depot at Nature's Art Village | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Fairview Tree Farm | Henry Whitfield State Museum | Lake Compounce Theme Park | Lyman Orchards | Mystic Aquarium | New Canaan Nature Center | Norwalk Historical Society | Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad Company | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Stamford Museum & Nature Center | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | Town of Darien | Town of East Hampton | Town of Fairfield | Town of Griswold | Town of Guilford | Town of New Milford | Town of Putnam | Town of Ridgefield | Town of South Windsor | Town of Trumbull | Town of West Hartford
52 Awesome Santa Activities for Kids in Connecticut
Mommy Poppins
Online article highlight Santa events happening throughout Connecticut.
Published Date: 2019-11-12
Featuring: Bushnell Park | City of Bridgeport | City of Bristol | City of Meriden | City of Middletown | City of Milford | City of New Haven | City of New London | City of Stamford | City of Waterbury | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Fairview Tree Farm | Flamig Farm | Greenwich Historical Society | Holcomb Farm | Lake Compounce Theme Park | New Canaan Nature Center | Pond House Cafe | Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad Company | Saint Clements Castle | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Stew Leonard's Newington | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | The Shops at Yale | Town of Bethlehem | Town of Branford | Town of Deep River | Town of East Lyme | Town of Greenwich | Town of Haddam | Town of Mystic | Town of New Canaan | Town of Newtown | Town of Putnam | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Simsbury | Town of South Windsor | Town of Thomaston | Town of Weston | Visit Collinsville | Water's Edge Resort & Spa
Add These 20 Small Towns to Your 2020 Travel List
Reader's Digest Online
Online article highlighting small towns to visit in 2020.
Published Date: 2020-01-08
Featuring: Hoo Doo Brown Barbeque | Ridgefield Playhouse | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | Town of Ridgefield | Weir Farm National Historic Site
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: Maple Sugar Season
WRCH Lite 100.5
Weekly Radio and Online spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2020-03-03
Featuring: Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center | Bridgeport Holiday Inn & Conference Center | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Stamford Museum & Nature Center | The Brewery at Maple View Farm | Town of Ridgefield
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: Women's History Month
WRCH Lite 100.5
Weekly radio and online spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2020-03-10
Featuring: Bridgeport Holiday Inn & Conference Center | Connecticut Women's Heritage Trail | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Florence Griswold Museum | Greenwich Historical Society | Hill-Stead Museum | Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Museum | Town of Ridgefield | Windham Textile and History Museum
Seeing the Light
National Parks Online
Online article highlighting art galleries throughout Connecticut.
Published Date: 2020-03-12
Featuring: Bruce Museum | Center for Contemporary Printmaking | Connecticut Art Trail | EVEN Hotel Norwalk | Florence Griswold Museum | GrayBarns Inn | Greenwich Historical Society | Schoolhouse at Cannondale | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Wilton | Valencia Luncheria | Weir Farm National Historic Site | Yale University Art Gallery
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: Spring Outdoor Adventures
WRCH Lite 100.5
Weekly radio and online spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2020-03-17
Featuring: Bridgeport Holiday Inn & Conference Center | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Enders State Forest | Mattabesett Blue Trail | Town of Falls Village (Canaan) | Town of Ridgefield
Virtual Field Trips Bring the Northeast’s Best to You
AAA Northeast
Online article highlighting the best virtual field trips in the Northeast.
Published Date: 2020-04-23
Featuring: Mystic Aquarium | Town of Ridgefield
Summer vacations we long to take in CT, the Northeast and around the world
Connecticut Magzine Online
Online article highlighting summer vacation spots in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2020-06-29
Featuring: Compo Beach | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Gillette Castle State Park | HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino | Hill-Stead Museum | Lyman Orchards | Milagro | Mohegan Sun | Mystic Seaport Museum | Sherwood Island State Park | Stafford Motor Speedway | The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | The Glass House | Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park | Town of New Canaan | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Stonington | Weir Farm National Historic Site
Get Out
Ridgefield Magazine
Print article highlighting outdoor activities.
Published Date: 2020-06-30
Featuring: Cockaponset State Forest | Devil's Hopyard State Park | Hammonasset Beach State Park | Kent Falls State Park | Mattabesett Blue Trail | Meigs Point Nature Center | Sherwood Island State Park | Sleeping Giant State Park | Town of Ridgefield | Wadsworth Falls State Park | Weir Farm National Historic Site
Connecticut Charm Alert: Office of Tourism Boasts Towns to Visit to Fall in Love with Fall
HamletHub Local News
Online article highlighting the best towns to visit in Connecticut during the fall.
Published Date: 2020-09-14
Featuring: Town of Chester | Town of Guilford | Town of Litchfield | Town of Pomfret | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Stonington
Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut: Shopping Towns
WRCH-FM, WRCH-FM Online
Weekly radio spot highlighting things to do and see in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2021-12-21
Featuring: Blue Back Square | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Stonington | Town of Stratford | Town of West Hartford
Video Marketing
Say Yes to Connecticut - Couples 30 sec. Summer
Featuring: Anchor Spa | Berkshire Balloons | City of Stamford | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Martell & Suffin Antiques, LLC | Saybrook Point Resort & Marina | Sleeping Giant State Park | The Glass House | The Last Green Valley | Town of Ridgefield