Editor’s note: with February school winter vacation coming near the end, we can now look to signs of spring not too far ahead in the distance. Sweetness comes to mind when thinking of spring in New England, including the blossoming of flowers, the laundry fresh air, the opening of...
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.
Tours of Restoration at Weir Farm National Historic Site, Wilton, Conn.
Free Art of Restoration “Sneak Peek” guided tours will be offered at the Weir Farm National Historic Site “restoration in progress” project in Wilton, Conn., on four Sundays: Feb. 20, March 20 and April 17 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Here, visitors to this Western Connecticut National Park Service landmark...
The Mystic Drawbridge, Mystic, Conn., is a Real Tourist Draw
We often don’t think of drawbridges as the most exciting travel attraction, but the Mystic Drawbridge in Mystic, Conn., majestically rises above the norm. Located at the gateway of downtown Mystic, the 21 ft. long Mystic Drawbridge never fails to bring about crowds with its counter weight of 230...
Following the Connecticut Wine Trail
The Connecticut Wine Trail comprises 20-plus vineyards in some of Connecticut’s most beautiful New England towns. This eastern and western Connecticut itinerary offers many award-winning wines. Cost-wise, all you need is a tank of gas and a thrifty wine budget to make this a cheap but fun and scenic...
Compare Hotel Prices in New England Cities and Towns
Compare hotel prices for the lowest available rates in more than 300 New England cities and towns: Connecticut Hotels | Maine Hotels | Massachusetts Hotels | New Hampshire Hotels | Rhode Island Hotels | Vermont Hotels The background on this price-saving concept: If online hotel booking sites keep getting smarter in their services, then...
An Apple Orchard a Day: Bishop’s Orchards, Guilford, Conn.
Apple picking in New England is an affordable, fun way to spend part of a vacation or day trip. The season has started and we’ll be featuring a New England apple orchard a day for the next few weeks for your apple picking enjoyment. Today, we feature Bishop’s Orchards...
Bushnell Park in Hartford, Conn.: A Scenic Urban Oasis
Bushnell, Park in Hartford, Conn., might be America’s oldest publicly-funded public park but it is ultimately a timeless New England attraction and the centerpiece of this central Connecticut city. The spacious 41 acres grounds in the heart of downtown Hartford are perfect for walking or a jog, and...