Connecticut

Tucked along a walkable stretch of small-town Connecticut, there is a lodging spot where the wooden floors creak…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 13

Some places refuse to change, and that stubbornness turns into their greatest charm. Tucked into a busy Connecticut…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 13

Some restaurants chase trends. Others hold onto a slice of history and never let go. Along a busy…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 12

Some towns beg you to slow down, and Essex, Connecticut is one of them. Sitting right along the…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 12

Connecticut packs a lot of good living into a small footprint, which makes it a smart pick for…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 12

Tucked into the hills of northwestern Connecticut sits a wide, calm pond that once powered old mill dams…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 11

Connecticut has a special relationship with the lobster roll, and it goes back further than most people realize.…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 11

Tucked into a quiet corner of northwest Connecticut sits a country inn that has been welcoming travelers since…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 10

Connecticut moves at its own pace, and some of its towns barely move at all in the best…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 10

Somewhere in the quiet corner of eastern Connecticut, a 60-foot waterfall tumbles over dark, oddly carved rock just…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 9

Connecticut moves fast in some places, but a few towns still know how to take it easy. If…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 9

Cold water, warm sun, and a couple of hours drifting past green banks with a few splashy surprises…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 9

Tucked along the lower stretch of the Connecticut River sits a small New England town that keeps surprising…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 8

Some places let history sit behind glass, but a certain spot in southeastern Connecticut invites you to walk…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 8

Tucked into the quiet northeast corner of Connecticut sits a small town that keeps surprising the people who…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 7

Tucked along the Lower Connecticut River Valley sits a small New England town where retirement money tends to…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 7

Some places reward a quick walk-through. Others practically dare you to stay all day, and one spot in…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 6

Some meals are worth an hour behind the wheel, and Connecticut has a spot that proves it. Families…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 6

Tucked into a quiet corner of northwestern Connecticut sits a stainless steel diner that has been feeding travelers…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 6

Connecticut may be small, but it holds some of the best classic diners in New England. These are…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 6

Tucked into the quiet northeastern corner of Connecticut sits a small town where the pace slows down and…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 5

Tucked away in the quiet town of Weston, Connecticut, Trout Brook Valley Preserve is one of those rare…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 4

Connecticut is home to some truly amazing chocolate shops that are worth every bite. From small-town gems to…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 4

Stew Leonard’s in Newington, CT is not your average grocery store. From dancing animatronics to freshly made treats,…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 3

Sometimes you just need to break something, and Smash Avenue in West Hartford, Connecticut gives you the perfect…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 3

Tucked away in Hamden, Connecticut, Sleeping Giant State Park is one of those places that feels like a…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 2

Tucked away at 29 Main Street in Stamford, Connecticut, Soul Tasty Restaurant is a compact, casual spot that…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 2

Tucked along the water in Mystic, Connecticut, Sea Swirl is the kind of place that locals keep coming…

By Emily Bennett · Aug 1

Tucked away in Marlborough, Connecticut, Salmon River State Forest is one of those hidden gems that most people…

By Emily Bennett · Jul 31

Tucked away in the far northwestern corner of Connecticut, Salisbury is the kind of town that makes you…

By Emily Bennett · Jul 31

Tucked away in Branford, Connecticut, Rain Wellness Spa is a hidden gem that offers a true escape from…

By Emily Bennett · Jul 30

Tucked away on Main Street in the quiet town of Canaan, Connecticut, sits one of the most unexpected…

By Emily Bennett · Jul 30

Tucked away in the northwest corner of Connecticut, Mount Riga State Park in Salisbury is one of the…

By Emily Bennett · Jul 29

Tucked away at 247 S Main St in Manchester, Connecticut, the Lutz Children’s Museum has been sparking curiosity…

By Emily Bennett · Jul 29

Tucked away in Bristol, Connecticut, Lake Compounce is America’s oldest continuously operating amusement park, open since 1846. What…

By Emily Bennett · Jul 28

Tucked along the Connecticut shoreline, Madison is one of those rare towns that feels like a well-kept secret…

By Emily Bennett · Jul 28

Tucked away in the quiet town of East Hampton, Hurd State Park is one of Connecticut’s best-kept secrets.…

By Emily Bennett · Jul 27

Tucked along the shores of Norwalk Harbor, Harbor Lights is one of Connecticut’s most beloved waterfront dining destinations.…

By Emily Bennett · Jul 27

Tucked along the Connecticut shoreline in New Haven County, Guilford is one of those rare small towns that…

By Emily Bennett · Jul 26