WHY GO: Morning fog transforms the landscape into the hazy tableau of an impressionist painting in the very place considered the Birthplace of American Impressionism, Old Lyme CT. In the late 1890’s widow Florence Griswold opened her home to American artists fresh from studying in France. Thus, the country’s first …
Scan any “Best Things to Do In CT” list and you’re sure to find the usual suspects: Mystic Seaport; Mystic Aquarium, Philip Johnson’s Glass House, Mark Twain House, Norwalk Maritime Center; and Gillett Castle. Of course, many travelers already know about those high-profile attractions. So, given our propensity to find …
For the ultimate Romantic Connecticut Coast Road Trip, follow our turn-by-turn guide along the Connecticut shoreline. It takes drivers to charming small towns on the Southern New England coast. Fans of country roads, seeking one of the best drives in the Eastern United States, will discover long tidal rivers, seeds …
According to Connecticut State Tourism: Connecticut knows how to do Christmas. In fact, Connecticut is brimming with so much Christmas charm, it’s become a go-to backdrop for holiday films by Hallmark, Netflix, and Lifetime with 22+ Christmas Movies filmed in Connecticut to date. Immerse yourself in holiday magic with a …
Situated at the mouth of the Connecticut River where it meets Long Island Sound, Old Saybrook CT has drawn vacationers and celebrities for 150 years. Wavery-voiced actress, Katharine Hepburn lived in the Fenwick neighborhood until she died in 2003. Out on “the point,” The Saybrook Point Inn and Spa also …
WHY GO: Visit the perfect small American town: Essex Village, in the Connecticut River Valley. Essex Connecticut happens to be both bewitching and replete with American History. And, it’s lots of fun: especially for boaters. Why is Essex, CT one of the most popular yachting towns in the Northeast USA? …
WHY GO: Performing, fine and culinary artists, as well as clothing and building designers, have been drawn to the mesmerizing Connecticut River for centuries, and after indulging in this Getaway – to Chester, Haddam and East Haddam – you’ll see why. Some of the best artists and chefs in the …
Who says Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine have cornered the market on the vibrant colors of Fall Foliage season in the Northeast?! Connecticut Fall Foliage can be just as dramatic, just as breathtaking – and closer to major metro areas for many. We assembled a roster of ways to experience …
Are you looking for the perfect escape from New York City or Boston for you and your partner? Look no further! In this guide, we’ve rounded up the best romantic getaways in CT to help you plan a memorable trip. Connecticut may be small, but it’s full of charming small …
WHY GO: It’s strange to think that there are relatively inexpensive things to do in Greenwich Connecticut, a town on the nation’s famed “Gold Coast.” This swanky Connecticut town, a 50-minute train ride on Metro-North from Grand Central Station in New York City, is known for its hedge fund billionaires, …