Connecticut

The Nutmeg State's a somewhat underappreciated corner of New England, in our opinion. There's New Haven, home of Yale; genteel towns like Litchfield Hills; atmospheric Mystic Seaport; Old Lyme; glitzy Foxwood casino, more.

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Discovering the historic Hopkins Inn in Litchfield Hills

The scenic Litchfield Hills region, covering the corner of northwest Connecticut, is home to several historic inns and restaurants. One of the very best is the Hopkins Inn in the small, picture-postcard village of Warren (pop. around 1,400). Settled in 1737, its attractions include a small state park, a charming one-room schoolhouse, a winery, and the handsome, 264-year-old Warren Congregational Church. And despite its tiny size, Warren has had some notable residents indeed, including film…

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Christmas greetings from Gillette Castle in East Haddam

At the turn of the 20th century, William Gillette was a renowned American actor and playwright. In 1914 he purchased a scenic 184-acre plot of land that overlooked the majestic Connecticut River in East Haddam, Connecticut. On a ridge at the site, Gillette constructed a magnificent hand-tooled stone castle where he hoped to enjoy his retirement in the solitude of his estate. Through the years, the strange-looking edifice on the high bluff became known as Gillette's Castle. Today the castle…

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Stamford for a beach escape? And no car required

Is it possible for a Courtyard by Marriott to actually be a boutique hotel? Lately, it seems that mainstream chain hotels are strategically inserting themselves into prime urban locations walkable to top amenities rather than buried in the anonymity of suburban strip development. Car-free packages like their "Downtown Beach Escape" include round-trip Metro North rail tickets from Manhattan's Grand Central Station with free shuttle connections to the hotel. Courtyard Stamford Downtown then…

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Connecticut River Loop shoutout in 'Favorite New England Foliage Drives'

Oh yes, it's that time of year again - when a region already one of America's loveliest kicks it up a few Dix Notches and rolls out the flaming reds, yellows, and oranges. Whether it's Indian summer or crisply autumnal, there's nothing more delightful than a ramble through New England's countryside in its glowing glory, the better to appreciate the historic landmarks, inns, restaurants, eco attractions, and... keep reading

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David Paul Appell December 5, 2024 at 3:16pm

Condé Nast Traveler takes a look at New Haven, which is apparently having a moment! https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-best-things-to-do-in-new-haven...

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in New Haven

The Elm City is bouncing back in a big way, with classic pizza joints and excellent museums still big draws.
Barbara Necker August 16, 2023 at 11:01pm

I lived in Connecticut years ago and went to Greenwich a couple of times - and I learned a thing or two from this! https://www.tripadvisor.com/Articles-lt1CIBBVelPU-Greenwich_ct_week...
John Kipper November 15, 2022 at 3:07pm

I've been over to Connecticut a bit on weekend getaways and enjoyed them greatly. And seeing this video makes me want to go back and see all of it! (Though I reckon I'll wait till spring has sprung haha) https://youtu.be/rcPL7UaopJk
Max Pesling February 18, 2022 at 9:18am

If you're a U.S. state trivia geek like I am, you may know that Connecticut has the (unofficial) moniker "the Nutmeg State" - but do you have any idea why? Here's the (rather odd, in my opinion) reason: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/55245/why-connecticut-called-nu...

Why is Connecticut Called the “Nutmeg State”?

Technically, it’s not. Connecticut’s “official nickname”—there is such a thing—is the “Constitution State” because of historian John Fiske’s claim th…
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Bescover July 12, 2012 at 11:36pm

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Tripatini June 19, 2012 at 5:05pm

Now on our blog: highlights of the BBQ festival at Uncasville's Mogegan Sun casino r.... Yum!
Tripatini June 6, 2012 at 5:52pm

Now on our blog: Turning 'The Hunger Games' into 'No Hunger Games' at New England inns.
David Lawrence November 17, 2011 at 9:46pm

Hartford's a good sports town too. Uconn games etc.
Janice Brown November 17, 2011 at 9:33pm

Hartford, Connecticut is a paradise for food and wine lovers, history buffs, museum-goers and fans of natural beauty.

Hartford, Connecticut: Bustling, Bounteous, Historic

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