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Summer Festivals in CT: Top 23 Most Unique Spots

young people attending one of the best summer festivals in CT

Summer in Connecticut without a summer festival or two is a complete waste. Every Connecticutian has fond memories of the local summer carnivals and fairs. If you look forward to summer in New England and the many festivals the warm…

Summer in CT: Everything You Need to Know

sailing by a lighthouse during summer in CT

Remember the oft-repeated quote in the 2010s, Winter is coming? That was a common feeling in New England even before the advent of Game of Thrones. And yet, harsh winters always give-way to a glorious summer in Connecticut. Once warmer…

Greenwich Polo Club: Everything You Need to Know

polo players playing at Greenwich Polo Club

Intrigued by the glamor of polo? Then the Greenwich Polo Club is your “in” to this exclusive sport.  First played on the fields of Persia, it was used as training exercises for forces of the Persian Kings’ cavalry and guards. …

Greenwich Point Park: Everything You Need to Know

sailboats in front of the chimes building at greenwich point park

A visit to Greenwich isn’t complete without exploring Greenwich Point Park. Locals call it Tod’s Point. But regardless of what you call it, it is still one of the prettiest spots around. Are you planning a trip to CT or…

Thimble Islands: Everything You Need to Know

A mansion on an island in the Thimble Islands chain of Connecticut

What do Ayn Rand, President William Taft and Tom Thumb have in common? They all shared an affinity for a small slip of Connecticut known as the Thimble Islands. Unsuspecting travelers can easily miss the chance to explore one of…