Connecticut

Connecticut has plenty of coastal and inland New England charm and this information focuses on the best cheap travel attractions, places to eat, where to find a farmers market, as well as how to book a hotel room at the lowest rate.

Free Housatonic River Association Connecticut Paddle Guide Available

Free Housatonic River Association Connecticut Paddle Guide Available

Learn the best ways to paddle the Housatonic and the Farmington Rivers through the free, full color Housatonic River Association Connecticut Paddle Guide Blessed with two major recreational rivers, the Housatonic and the Farmington, and...
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New Kids at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, Conn.

New Kids at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, Conn.

This past April, Connecticut’s only zoo, the Beardsley Zoo located on 1875 Noble Ave. in Bridgeport welcomed two new female Nigerian Dwarf goats.  Their mother, Cupcake is s three years old and gave birth after...
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Fairy and Wizard Festival in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills, May 11

Fairy and Wizard Festival in Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills, May 11

Connecticut Landmarks’ Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden — located on 9 Main St. in the scenic village of Bethlehem in the heart of the Litchfield Hills  – will host the fourth annual Caroline’s Enchanted...
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Daffodils in Litchfield Hills, Conn., in Full Bloom

Daffodils in Litchfield Hills, Conn., in Full Bloom

As the winter snow melts and the days become warmer and longer, daffodils — the heralds of spring in New England’s Litchfield Hills and Fairfield County — slowly begin to emerge. The best place in...
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Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream Serves True Homemade Flavors in Mystic Conn.

Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream Serves True Homemade Flavors in Mystic Conn.

Many of us have visited ice cream places that say they serve homemade ice cream but if there’s any truth in advertising, these businesses might as well state they also serve homemade...
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A Connecticut Castle Fit for a Tourist…

A Connecticut Castle Fit for a Tourist…

Gillette Castle at Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam, Conn., is a sight to behold. Truly one of New England’s most offbeat, fascinating travel attractions, tours for a nominal fee restart for the season Memorial...
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How to Find Maple Sugaring Destinations in New England

How to Find Maple Sugaring Destinations in New England

If winter has you feeling a little sapped, spring time in New England brings a sweet remedy with maple sugaring. Generally a low-cost event, maple sugaring is a fun activity where we get to...
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Save Money When Dining Out in Mystic CT

February 25, 2013
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Save Money When Dining Out in Mystic CT

Looking to save money when dining out in Mystic, Conn.? We recommend checking out Restaurant.com’s Mystic area restaurants  page. While the list is somewhat limited, some excellent restaurants are included including one of our favorites, The...
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$ Off Dining at Fisherman Restaurant, Noank, Conn.

September 25, 2012
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$ Off Dining at Fisherman Restaurant, Noank, Conn.

I’m glad to see Restaurant.com offering a $25 for $10 deal at The Fisherman Restaurant and Lounge in Noank, Conn. This is one of our favorite seafood restaurants in New England. // The Fisherman is...
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45 Fun, Affordable New England Fall Travel Ideas

September 17, 2012
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45 Fun, Affordable New England Fall Travel Ideas

// // // ]]> The tough economy begs for many of us to turn over a new leaf and find affordable or free things to do for the New England fall foliage season. With that...
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