Thimble Islands Cruise on the Sea Mist

Off the coast of Branford, the Thimble Islands archipelago has long attracted the rich, famous, and private, including William Howard Taft and Gary Trudeau. There are 25 inhabited islands and about 365 in all, depending on whether you count large rocks and whether you're counting during high or low tide. Scheduled boat tours depart from the village of Stony Creek May through October, and though they don't stop (the islands are all private), they do provide an incredible view.