Connecticut cherry blossoms are not native. The above fact used to bother my environmental sensibilities. Doubly so considering how extensively they are planted today. And yet, having appreciated some of the more magnificent displays of Connecticut cherry blossoms, their adulation…
When to Go, Where to Drive, and What It Actually Feels Like Late winter in Connecticut has a very specific smell. Cold air. Damp earth. And, if you time it right, that unmistakable sweetness drifting from a working sugarhouse. Steam…
It’s surprisingly easy to be romantic in Greenwich. To be honest, I’m of the opinion that any trip or activity can be romantic. It’s more about who you’re spending time with. But some attractions and activities just are more romantic…
Connecticut has had a creative bent since at least the Age of Impressionism. It’s why there are so many world-class museums in Connecticut, and nearby. I’m sure artistic and creative types lived in and appreciated the area before then. That…
Had your fill of beige rooms and disappointing coffee? The best Connecticut boutique hotels serve up something far better: Real charm Personality And the kind of stay you’ll actually remember (long after checkout) Connecticut might not top the trend lists,…
While this writer doesn’t agree with every stereotype about Connecticut, one does seem to be accurate. That is, shopping at antique stores is a quaint and charming way to spend an afternoon. And that some of the best antique stores…
Tired of the city grind? Slip into something cozier. Winter in Greenwich CT, is all: The winter in Greenwich CT is the most pleasant in New England, in fact. Nestled next to Long Island Sound at the southernmost point in…
Let’s be real: most wine bar lists read like a PR release. But someone who actually sends guests to these wine bars in Greenwich CT (and often) wrote this one. As the innkeeper of a historic bed and breakfast in…
As with everything here, locals have high expectations for cocktail bars in Greenwich CT. It makes sense, considering most are globe-trotters themselves. So, they’ve found the best (and the worst) elsewhere, and expect quite a a bit from their local…
Ask a stranger on the street about Connecticut, and I guarantee they will know two things about it: It’s one of the smallest states in the country And the richest towns in Connecticut are among the richest in America And…
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