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LODGING: Inns, Hotels, Resorts

Goodwin Hotel
Hartford, CT
This elegant, European-style boutique hotel was fashioned from an 1880 luxury apartment building that was once home to... Read more
The Mansion Inn Bed and Breakfast
Manchester, CT
Beyond a sprawling common library, each room at this 1840s Greek Revival house boasts its own small collection... Read more
 
Simsbury 1820 House
Simsbury, CT
It's mind-blowing that this gargantuan mansion and carriage house—now on the National Register of Historic Places—was originally designed... Read more
Mark Twain House
Hartford, CT
The author wrote Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn in this Victorian showstopper designed by Edward Tuckerman Potter and... Read more
 
Hartford Marriott Downtown
Hartford, CT
Yes, it's a Marriott, but its riverfront location, connected to the city's new convention center, promises killer views... Read more
Spencer on Main
Suffield, CT
Designed by John Mead, who counted the Vanderbilts among his clients, this glorious, bright-yellow Second Empire house has... Read more
 
 

DINING: Restaurants, Cafes, Bars/Lounge

Bara Restaurant & Tapas Bar
Hartford, CT
Named after Barcelona's soccer team, this hip outpost is a feast for the eyes. Bright murals span the... Read more
Rein's Deli
Vernon, CT
This roadside diner has hardly changed its menu in 37 years: Jewish soul food like matzo ball soup... Read more
 
Firebox
Hartford, CT
The next-door farmers' market gives chef Jason Collin instant access to doses of inspiration and helps his contemporary... Read more
Bosc Kitchen & Wine Bar
Avon, CT
This restaurant offers a seasonal menu with creative preparations and more than a few appearances by—you guessed it—Bosc... Read more
 
On 20
Hartford, CT
Formerly the Polytechnic Club, On 20 has long been Hartford's best-kept lunch secret because of the misconception that... Read more
Dairy Bar
University of Connecticut, CT
Since 1953, the Dairy Bar has been making and selling ice cream from the University of Connecticut's own... Read more
 
 
 

DIVERSIONS: Museums, Parks, Trails

Elizabeth Park
West Hartford line, CT
The 102 acres that straddle the Hartford¬West Hartford border are ready for strolling and meandering (and, should you... Read more
Flamig Farm
West Simsbury, CT
The road to this working egg farm in Simsbury winds through some of the state's prettiest scenery. Children... Read more
 
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Hartford, CT
The oldest public art museum in the country, the Atheneum is known for its impressive baroque collection, but... Read more
Coventry Regional Farmers' Market
Coventry, CT
With more than 75,000 visitors per year, the state's preeminent farmers' market celebrates everything from heirloom tomatoes to... Read more
 
New England Air Museum
Windsor Locks, CT
Shiny airplane replicas hang from the roof, while the real things sit on the hangar floor for closer... Read more
Caprilands Herb Farm
Coventry, CT
Visitors are free to wander through more than two dozen themed gardens—like the Gold, the Shakespeare, and the... Read more
 
 
 

KIDS

Flamig Farm
West Simsbury, CT
The road to this working egg farm in Simsbury winds through some of the state's prettiest scenery. Children... Read more
Lutz Children's Museum
Manchester, CT
Owls and rabbits and snakes—oh, my! The “zoo” at this small museum has a few special residents, including... Read more
 
New England Air Museum
Windsor Locks, CT
Shiny airplane replicas hang from the roof, while the real things sit on the hangar floor for closer... Read more
 

SHOPPING

Connecticut Creative – A General Store
Hartford, CT
At the Connecticut Creative, a large assortment of foods and beverages, most from artisanal producers, proves the Nutmeg... Read more
Everything for the Kitchen
East Hartford, CT
The only kitchen necessity owner Kate Schweitzer doesn't sell is the sink itself. Her culinary emporium is crammed... Read more
 
The Stone Fish Gallery
West Hartford, CT
Stashed in a corner of West Hartford center, this gallery is home to offerings from about 130 artists... Read more
Brick Walk Books & Fine Art
West Hartford, CT
Rare finds like classic L. Frank Baum tomes lie behind a nondescript exterior at this indie bookseller. Browse... Read more
 
Salmon Brook Shops
Granby, CT
Find kitsch and collectibles in room after room stuffed with affordable little treasures, trinkets, tools, and even baseball... Read more
 
 
 

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