CONNECTICUT

Some bookshops exist to sell books and some exist because someone genuinely could not imagine the world without…

Nobody expects to turn a corner and find a castle but that is exactly what happens here and…

Every state has its well worn tourist trail and then it has everything else sitting just slightly off…

Most people drive past this Connecticut park without a second thought, completely unaware of the enchanting garden waiting…

Not all macarons are created equal and one bite here makes that very clear very fast. The shell…

Not every grocery store is created equal and the meat counter is usually where that becomes very obvious…

There are buildings that impress you and then there are buildings that genuinely make your jaw drop and…

There are croissants you eat because they are there and then there are croissants that genuinely stop you…

Ask someone who lives up this way where to eat and Italian comes up before you have even…

There is something about picking fruit straight from the field that a grocery store run will never come…

Fudge sounds simple until someone makes it so well that it becomes an actual destination and that is…

Some places just have an energy that is hard to explain in the daylight and nearly impossible to…

Everyone blows right past it on the way to Cape Cod and honestly the locals could not be…

You know that feeling when you find something so good at a thrift store that you literally look…

Western Connecticut has been seriously underestimated as a day trip destination and that reputation is about to change….

Bowling is fun. Bowling inside an ocean themed restaurant where the whole place feels like it was designed…

Some restaurants have history and some restaurants are history and this one has been earning that distinction since…

The donut conversation has been getting serious lately and Connecticut is showing up in it in a big…

If you love animals and a little adventure, this Connecticut spot is the perfect place to spend the…

Some views just do something to you that no photo ever quite captures and this is one of…

Getting to the top of something always feels good but getting to the top and finding a stone…

Some towns just have that thing and Mystic is absolutely one of them. The coastal energy here does…

Some bookstores are built for quick shopping, but this one feels made for people who genuinely enjoy the…

Honestly the beach is just better with a dog and if you’ve ever watched one hit sand and…

Clear your schedule before you walk through that door because this is not a quick browse situation. Room…

There is a buffet and then there is a buffet that actually makes you stop and reconsider everything…

Your project list is about to get a whole lot longer whether you planned for that or not….

Okay so imagine stumbling onto a park so beautiful your first reaction is to just stop and take…

Not all buffets are created equal and the moment you lay eyes on the seafood spread at this…

What earns a donut a place on a real dedicated trail? Connecticut has stops that make a strong…

You never know what you will find until you are already holding it. A vintage lamp that belongs…

If fabric is your thing, this one is going to feel like someone built it specifically with you…

There’s something about camping near the ocean that resets you in a way nothing else can. The salt…

Connecticut hides its best restaurants in plain sight. You drive past a hedge, catch a glimpse of white…

Ice cream is one of those things most people think they’ve figured out until a place like this…

What separates a truly beloved breakfast spot from a merely good one? Connecticut has multiple destinations that answer…

There are places you visit and places you experience and this one sits firmly in the second category….

When was the last time a meal made you close your eyes? Not out of politeness, but because…

There are eateries you enjoy and then there are places that linger in your mind long after the…

Not every beautiful place announces itself and that is honestly part of the appeal. One visit to this…

Cancel whatever you had going on because this is a better plan. The tea houses in Connecticut are…

Fifty dollars doesn’t stretch the way it used to – except here. This enormous resale shop in Connecticut…

You know that feeling when you walk into a place and immediately realize you’re going to be there…

Sometimes the reset you need isn’t a flight or a fancy hotel – it’s just water, silence, and…

There is a certain kind of burger that ruins you for everything else and this tiny Connecticut spot…

Most museums tell you about history. This one hands you a piece of it and lets you figure…

Retirement done right doesn’t have to mean packing up everything and starting over somewhere unfamiliar. There is a…

Some afternoons just need a good book, a cozy corner, and absolutely nowhere to be. Southern Connecticut has…

If you’re on the hunt for a sweet escape in Connecticut, there’s one spot that cinnamon roll lovers…

There is genuinely nothing like watching a movie outside at night with the windows down and the sound…

Coffee is great. Coffee with cats wandering around is significantly better and that is just a fact. This…

Word gets around fast when a restaurant is doing something right and these places have been proving that…

Pierogi, paczki, rye bread so dense and perfect it makes everything else feel like an imposter – this…

Jukeboxes, checkered floors, milkshakes that arrive in the metal cup – some places just get it right and…

Hand carved horses, gilded chariots, and craftsmanship so detailed it stops you mid step – this is not…

If you think you’ve seen everything the fabric world has to offer, this list is about to pleasantly…

Strawberry season does not last forever and these farms are making a very strong case for dropping everything…

If you’re still figuring out what to do this weekend, go ahead and clear the calendar because this…

There is a version of a ribeye that ruins every other steak you’ll ever order and this Connecticut…

Not every weekend needs an agenda and sometimes the best plan is finding a really good seat in…

There are streets that have stories and then there are streets that are basically living history books with…

Fried clams sound simple until someone gets them exactly right and suddenly you understand why people drive for…

Some places just bring out the kid in you and these are at the top of that list….

Everyone has that one spot they found by accident that immediately became their go-to and this is about…

Lobster bisque is one of those dishes that separates the serious kitchens from everyone else and this place…

Road trips need a destination worth talking about and this one delivers before you even get out of…

The best steaks rarely come from the fanciest places and this is all the proof you need. Walk…