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  • Connecticut Facts
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  • Trip Ideas
  • Family Fun

Your Guide to Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middletown CT

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Are you considering a trip to Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middletown, CT? If so, you have come to the right place. This is one of our many favorite places to visit when we want to spend some time outdoors. From swimming to hiking to visiting the beautiful Wadsworth Falls, there’s so much to do […]

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Your Guide to Visiting Indian Well State Park in Shelton, CT

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If you’re looking for some information to help you plan a visit to Indian Well State Park in Shelton, CT, you’ve come to the right place. This awesome Connecticut state park is one of my family’s favorites, and after your visit, I’m sure it will be a favorite of yours, as well. There’s so much

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Your Guide to Visiting Niantic Beach in Niantic, CT

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If you’ve been thinking about visiting Niantic Beach (Niantic Bay Beach) in East Lyme, CT, it’s time to go ahead and do it – this beach is great. Niantic Beach is one of the most well-known beaches in eastern Connecticut and its got a lot to offer visitors. I’ve put together some information about this

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Your Guide to the Hole in the Wall Beach in Niantic, CT

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If you are interested in visiting the Hole in the Wall Beach in Niantic, CT, you’re in for a treat. It’s one of Niantic’s most beautiful beaches. Hole in the Wall is one of the first beaches in Connecticut that I took my children to visit and it holds a special place in my heart

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11 Fun & Christmas-y Things to do in CT in 2023

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If you are looking for some amazing Christmas things to do in CT, you’ve come to the right place. Christmas is my jam – heck, this whole holiday season is. I’ve put together a list of some awesome things to do around Christmas time in CT. Some of these activities are great for couples, while

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2 Awesome Fields for Airsoft in CT!

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If you are looking for something unique and fun, you’ve got to check out these awesome fields for airsoft in CT. The airsoft fields in CT are few and far between, but they are here – and they are fun. Airsoft has been gaining in popularity over the last decade and we’re seeing more outdoor

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9 Paces to go for the Best Milkshakes in CT

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There isn’t a time during the year when I’m not down for a tall, tasty milkshake. I recently went on a search for places that serve the best milkshakes in CT and let me tell you – I was not disappointed. The milkshakes at these top shops range from simple, classic flavors to some of

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Are there Bobcats in Connecticut? (We have the answer!)

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Within a month of moving to CT, I looked out on my back porch to see a giant wild cat standing on my favorite chair. Not being native to the state, I freaked out – what was it? A mountain lion? A lynx? That led me to research if there are bobcats in Connecticut. The

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Breweries in New Haven, CT you MUST Visit!

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No matter the time of year, beer is always in season – and New Haven brews up some of the best. If you’re in New Haven and you’re looking for some great breweries to visit, we’ve got 5 of them right here for you. New Haven has tons to offer in terms of great food

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Are There a Lot of Spiders in Connecticut?

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If you are looking for a place to live that doesn’t have a lot of spiders and are wondering if there are a lot of spiders in Connecticut, this article is for you. Here, you’ll find out what kinds of spiders are in CT, if spiders are a big problem here, and if Connecticut has

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