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…
There’s a reason people keep coming back to the Berkshires. It’s not because they “did everything” the first time. It’s because this corner of western Massachusetts rewards a slower pace, a little restraint, and the confidence to leave a few…
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…
The best train trips from NYC have a certain romance to them: No traffic. No parking. No white-knuckle vigilance on unfamiliar roads. For train trips from New York City, that alone can feel like a gift. But here’s the part…
Spring getaways in New England are all about relishing the margins. It’s a shoulder season in the truest of senses: Get the timing right and spring in New England is heavenly. Miss it, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t just…
The West Coast gets all the glory, but East Coast road trips are where you find the real Americana. You could, for example: And all without ever going far from the coast (or the interstate, for that matter). Being spoiled…
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…
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