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Thanksgiving in CT: Top 23 Weekend Picks

The whole family coming together before the big meal

Let me let you in on a little secret: Thanksgiving in CT is quite special. After decades of feasting, hiking, and leaf-crunching from Greenwich to Kent (with a brief Peace Corps break in Africa, though that’s another story), I can…

Day Trips from Greenwich CT: Top 23 Most Unique Spots

Saville Dam, one of the best day trips from Greenwich CT

Looking for day trips from Greenwich CT that feel downright charmed? And preferably without hours of planning? I’m Colin, an Innkeeper at Stanton House Inn, and when I’m not at work, I’m off exploring Connecticut’s best-kept secrets: Ferry trips Cozy…

Connecticut Winter Vacations: Top 23 Most Unique Spots

couple blowing snow while enjoying their winter vacation at one of the best places to visit in CT for winter getaways

Close your eyes and imagine one of the best Connecticut winter vacations: Snow drifts down like powdered sugar on historic rooftops A fire crackles beside a frosty window And that first sip of hot cocoa after you shake-off a cold…

Speakeasy Lounge Near Me: Top 13 Most Unique Spots

Barman in a black vest mixing craft cocktails in a speakeasy lounge near me

If there’s one thing Greenwich, CT, (and Westchester County and Connecticut too, for that matter) does well, it’s keeping a secret. I’ve lived here my whole life, and I can tell you: Behind more than a few plain doors and…

Cafes in Greenwich CT: Top 7 Most Unique Spots

Espresso on a table at one of the best cafes in Greenwich CT

I trust you’re reading this because, like me, you’re always chasing a perfect cup of fresh coffee along with a good story. And cafes in Greenwich CT have both in abundance! And Greenwich has some amazing little café and coffee…

Hudson Valley Railway: New York’s Best-Kept Secret?

Metro North train

In 1851, a train left Manhattan headed for Albany. But this wasn’t just another upstate trip. It kicked off a movement. A ride that didn’t just connect cities, but changed how people saw New York forever. Here’s the thing no…

Hudson Valley Scenic Drives: Top 23 of the Most Unique Spots

View from the carseat of the Hudson Valley at the top of Bear Mountain State Park

There’s something special about hitting the road with no set destination. Just a tank of gas, a good road trip playlist, and the Hudson Valley stretching out ahead of you. I’ve driven these Hudson Valley scenic drives in every season…