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Louis’ Lunch | Local Flavor

New Haven’s gift to the world isn’t just pizza; it’s also the home of the hamburger sandwich at Louis’ Lunch.

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Independence Park

Independence Park is a lovely place to sit and relax. On the waterfront in the heart of historic Bristol, it is the where the East Bay Bike Path begins.

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Best of the Connecticut Gold Coast | 2015 Editors’ Choice Awards

Heading to the Connecticut Gold Coast? We’ve got the perfect roundup of what to see, do, and eat while you’re there, plus where to stay when it’s time for bed. Read on to see our picks for the best of the Connecticut Gold Coast for 2015! BEST ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE CONNECTICUT GOLD COAST Best Adults-Only MuseumConnecticut Air […]

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Best Attractions in Connecticut | 2015 Editors’ Choice Awards

Looking for fun in the Nutmeg State? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Connecticut for 2015. BEST FARM EXPERIENCE SUNFLOWER MAZE AT LYMAN ORCHARDS, Middlefield Sunflowers—350,000 of them—tower above your head, their wall-to-wall angelic faces glowing with daylight. This room without a roof is the happiest place […]

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Best Classic Attractions in Connecticut | 2015 Editors’ Choice Awards

There’s a lot to see in do in the Nutmeg State, but some activities really stand the test of time. Read our picks for the best classic attractions in Connecticut. Historic Highlight – Best Clams The Place, Guilford (1940s) They arrive at your table in a bath of buttery cocktail sauce, still on a grill grate, […]

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Best Dining in Connecticut | 2015 Editors’ Choice Awards

Hungry? The Nutmeg State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best food & dining in Connecticut for 2015. BEST SUSHI MIYA’S SUSHI, New Haven Don’t expect tuna: This is futuristic sushi for the adventurous! Chef Bun Lai is so passionate about sustainability that he […]

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Hammonasset

Taken at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, CT, just as the sun was setting. The path to the beach – enveloped by the brush on the sides, the sand beneath and the clouds above – ‘painted’ a postcard perfect picture. While the colors were already naturally vibrant and fresh, I increased the brightness only […]

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Best Bargains in Connecticut | 2015 Editors’ Choice Awards

Pinching pennies never felt so good! Check out our picks for the best bargains in Connecticut for 2015. Best BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) Firefly Hollow Brewing, Bristol Brewmaster Dana Bourque, who started homebrewing with his dad and “couldn’t stop,” has concocted more than 30 different beers since he and 10 partners opened this 10-barrel […]

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Best Lodging in Connecticut | 2015 Editors’ Choice Awards

Looking to rest your head in the Nutmeg State? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Connecticut for 2015. BEST FAMILY CAMPGROUND BEAR CREEK CAMPGROUND, Bristol A day at Lake Compounce, America’s oldest amusement park, is doubly fun when you’re justa short tram ride away from marshmallow toasting and movie […]

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Best Outdoor Attractions in Connecticut | 2015 Editors’ Choice Awards

The Nutmeg State has plenty to offer in the Great Outdoors. Read our picks for the best outdoor attractions in Connecticut for 2015. Best Miniature Golf Mini-Golf at Saybrook Point, Old Saybrook If your putting’s not up to par, you’ll love this picture-perfect course, where distracting views of Long Island Sound and shorebirds soaring overhead […]

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