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Best Train Trips from NYC: Top 16 Most Unique Stops

The best train trips from NYC could include fall foliage, if you so choose

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…

East Coast Road Trips: Where to Start (& How to Choose)

Driving through the Hudson Valley on an East Coast road trip

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…

Best Museums in CT: Top 23 Most Unique Spots

wall of art at one of the best museums in connecticut

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…

Boutique Hotels in CT: Connecticut’s Most Unique Stays

Bedding at one of the best boutique hotels located in Connecticut

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,…

Antique stores In CT: Top 12 Most Unique Stores

vendor display at an antique shop

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…

Wine Bars in Greenwich CT: Top 5 Spots Worth Savoring

Delicious food at one of the best wine bars in Greenwich CT

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…

Day Trips from NYC: Top 15 Most Unique Spots

Grand Central train station is the start of all the fun on day trips from NYC

Often, the best thing you can do for your relationship with New York City… is leave it for a day. Don’t get me wrong! We love the energy, the bagels, the museums, the everything-all-at-once. But as soon as the sirens…