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LODGING: Inns, Hotels, Resorts

The Inn at Woodstock Hill
Woodstock, CT
Rooms at the 1816 inn on Plaine Hill are cozy affairs with four-poster beds and fireplaces (and, yes... Read more
Homestead Inn, Thomas Henkelmann
Greenwich, CT
At many small inns, the promised "intimacy" actually means making small talk with your fellow guests rather than... Read more
 
The Mayflower Inn & Spa
Washington, CT
Movie stars on holiday in the Litchfield Hills, or those meeting with locally ensconced producers, love this "country... Read more
Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
Old Saybrook, CT
In the mid-1960s, the locals were abuzz when Frank Sinatra and a young Mia Farrow arrived via yacht... Read more
 
The Spa at Norwich Inn
Norwich, CT
With 100 guestrooms, suites, and villas on 42 acres, the Spa at Norwich Inn combines the luxurious amenities... Read more
Winvian
Morris, CT
Locals can dine and enjoy spa services at this ultraluxe 113-acre resort, but only true (or aspiring) tycoons... Read more
 
 
 

DINING: Restaurants, Cafes, Bars/Lounge

Dressing Room
Westport, CT
Believe it or not, there's this classically trained chef in Westport, Connecticut, using exquisite, high-end ingredients not for... Read more
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
 
Abbott's Lobster in the Rough
Noank, CT
An unassuming BYOB lobster shack with bare wooden tables, Abbott's happens to offer some of the best seafood... Read more
The Golden Lamb Buttery
Brooklyn, CT
After cocktails and a hayride through the 1,000-acre farm, retire to one of three dining rooms, where you'll... Read more
 
Still River Cafe
Eastford, CT
It may be served in a 150-year-old barn, but chef Kara Brooks's fare is far from rustic. She... Read more
Ibiza
New Haven, CT
In a former parking garage designed by famed (and local) architect Cesar Pelli, Ibiza re-creates the cuisine of... Read more
 
 
 

DIVERSIONS: Museums, Parks, Trails

Mataura Sportfishing
Mystic, CT
Coastal trips, great for novices, focus on bass and bluefish, while big adventurers can set their sights on... Read more
Thimble Islands Cruise on The Sea Mist
Stony Creek, CT
Off the coast of Branford, the 23 Thimble Islands have long attracted the rich and famous, including William... Read more
 
Sharpe Hill Vineyard & Fireside Tavern
Pomfret, CT
A latitudinal location similar to Rome's has helped this northeastern Connecticut winery bring home more than 250 medals... Read more
The Spa at Norwich Inn
Norwich, CT
With 100 guestrooms, suites, and villas on 42 acres, the Spa at Norwich Inn combines the luxurious amenities... Read more
 
Stratford Antique Center
Stratford, CT
There are fancier places to pick up vintage collectibles, but the 16,500-square-foot, 200-dealer-strong "Big Blue Building" off I-95... Read more
Action Wildlife
Goshen, CT
Aoudads, emus, and ibexes are among the exotic residents of Action Wildlife, a Litchfield Hills reserve set on... Read more
 
 
 

KIDS

Action Wildlife
Goshen, CT
Aoudads, emus, and ibexes are among the exotic residents of Action Wildlife, a Litchfield Hills reserve set on... 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
 
Ocean Beach Park
New London, CT
Most state beaches are private, but try telling kids that when they're hankering for a cool dip in... Read more
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
Mystic, CT
At the aquarium, kids and adults alike can watch a marine theater show, enjoy a face-to-face with an... Read more
 
The Maritime Aquarium
Norwalk, CT
What creature is 95 percent water, has no brain, heart, blood, lungs, or gills, and has lived on... Read more
Greenwood Glass
Riverton, CT

Glassblower Peter Greenwood's interactive workshops let children learn the about the art while making blown-glass ornaments.

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SHOPPING

Stratford Antique Center
Stratford, CT
There are fancier places to pick up vintage collectibles, but the 16,500-square-foot, 200-dealer-strong "Big Blue Building" off I-95... Read more
R. J. Julia Booksellers
Madison, CT
Community spirit thrives at indie bookstore R. J. Julia. You can sense it in the careful way books... Read more
 
The Women's Exchange
Old Lyme, CT
You can feel good about buying a trinket here for two reasons: Local artists receive a portion of... Read more
Artisan's Marketplace
Plainville, CT
Founded and run by a family who are pretty crafty in their own right (dad Jim designed and... Read more
 
J. Seitz & Co.
New Preston, CT
Joanna Seitz's store will probably never sell AA batteries or a quart of milk, but anything else is... Read more
Country Loft Antiques
Woodbury, CT
In a town hailed as the antiques capital of Connecticut, Country Loft distinguishes itself not only with memorable... Read more
 
 
 
 
 

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