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Helping you Find the Best Things to do in Connecticut

  • Connecticut Facts
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  • Places to Eat
  • Trip Ideas
  • Family Fun

Swimming Lakes in Connecticut: Top 10 Lakes for Swimming

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Connecticut has tons of huge water parks, and natural lakes, as well as over 20 beaches. Sometimes the beach visit is too much of an undertaking, but you still want a fresh body of water to swim in, like an awesome lake! Luckily, Connecticut has more than a few lakes that are safe for swimming. […]

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Where to go for the Best Breakfast in Connecticut

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The great nutmeg state is the perfect place for food enthusiasts. Since Connecticut is a proud part of New England, it’s got all the great seafood and Long Island cuisines. But, if you are more of a breakfast food lover, then there are plenty of restaurants with awesome breakfast food for you to try in

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Where to Go to See the Best Fall Foliage CT

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Connecticut is known for many things, and having gorgeous scenery of nature is one of them. Each season is met with sights unique to the state, but the fall foliage is one of the most beautiful sights in CT. The leaf colors get to be very vivid, and following a rainy spring, they can get

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The 10 Most Relaxing Bed and Breakfasts in CT in 2023

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Are you looking for a quick getaway? If you are a Connecticut resident, then you will be happy to know that there are so many bed and breakfasts in CT ready and waiting to offer you the perfect weekend getaway. Whether you want coastal, country, or a mix of both, there are so many bed

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Where to Get the Tastiest Donuts in Connecticut

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If you have a sweet tooth, then you already know how good donuts can be. With so many styles and variations, it is hard to find the perfect donut – perhaps it doesn’t even exist! Well, plenty of donut shops in Connecticut have tons of different donuts for you to try. From classic to loaded,

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The Top 10 Best Lakes in CT

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Did you know that the word ‘Connecticut’ is derived from the Algonquian word for ‘long tidal river?’ That makes perfect sense since the state was named after the Connecticut River. The Connecticut River runs right through the center of the state, making up the Connecticut River Valley. So, even though Connecticut is the Nation’s 3rd

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The Top 10 Resorts in CT to Visit in 2023

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Are you looking for some fun and relaxing resorts in CT? If so, you’re in the right place. Connecticut offers many resorts for visitors near and far to come to check out. The Constitution State is the most southern part of the New England Area. With that comes all the charm and relaxation you could

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Top 10 Charters for Deep Sea Fishing in Connecticut

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If you love the outdoors, then you have probably taken the time to go fishing at some point. You may also know that there are different ways to go fishing – like deep sea fishing in Connecticut, lake fishing, and river or stream fishing. If you didn’t, then you would be happy to know that

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Antique Shops in Connecticut: Top 10 Picks!

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Connecticut is full of surprises, and having an antique shop in nearly every town is one of them. Well, the Connecticut Tourism Board even organized the best antique shops into the Antiques Trail, so that people from out of state and around Connecticut had an easy way of discovering all the antique shops. Whether you’re

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The Top 10 Restaurants for Oysters in Connecticut

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Connecticut sits right on the coast, so the Long Island Sound is nearby and offers tons of fresh seafood, oysters included, for fishermen and restaurants nearby to get right from the source! With so many different cultures and cuisines in Connecticut, all these restaurants have something for every pallet. Oysters are one of the most

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