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Connecticut Adventures & Hidden Gems
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Arianna Scasino
This list is my go-to guide for all the places and experiences I want to check out in CT.
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Activities in CT

Different activities to do in CT

 
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Tons of things to do from Mountain biking to skiing
Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort
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Something fun to do!
Pedal Cruise Stamford at Harbor Point - Stamford's Fun on the Water At Harbor Point!
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Black owned business located in Bridgeport
Natural Annie Essentials Candle Making
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2 floor laser tag, glow in the dark mini golf, bowling, a ropes course, and more!
The Cave
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Available year round!
ATV Rentals & Guided Tours in CT
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Choose from 5 different paintball fields
Hogan's Alley Paintball
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Admission includes a souvenir Pez lanyard
PEZ Visitor Center - Hours and Location
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Only $30 a person, cash only!
Farmington River Tubing | New England Tubing | New Hartford CT
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Indoor golf simulator
Back 9 Social - Restaurant & Golf
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Spend a day thrifting!
The Bristol Bazaar - Makerspace & Small Business Community
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Beautiful Mini golf course
Hidden Valley Miniature Golf & Waterfront Grille - Miniature Golf & Waterfront Dining At Its Finest
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You can book a guided tour!
The Carousel Museum | museums | 95 Riverside Avenue, Bristol, CT, USA
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Sonny's place has an arcade, batting cages, bumper boats, a carousel, rock-clibing, go-karts, laser tag, mini golf,  ziplining, and more!
Sonny's Place | Family Fun in Somers, CT
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Axe throwing is always fun activity
Blue Ox Axe Throwing
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They have simulators for multiple sports, axe throwing, billards, & arcade games!
Clubhouse on Main
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Play a real life game of whipeout
DANBURY, CT | THRILLZ
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Great activity for a summer day
Farmington River Tubing | New England Tubing | New Hartford CT
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Visit an Alpaca farm
Roaring Acres Alpacas
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Go for a horseback ride!
Mustang Meadow
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Places to eat

Different places to eat in CT

 
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They have a happy hour & vegan options
Taco Co.
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Rooftop bar
Sono Sky Bar | Rooftop Bar in Norwalk, CT
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Hands down the best ice cream I ever had
UConn Dairy Bar
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One of the best pizza's you will ever have
Modern Apizza | Modern Apizza
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New Haven's most famous pizza
New Haven's Original Coal Fired Pizza - Frank Pepe's Pizzeria
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A New Haven staple
Sally’s Apizza - Handcrafted Authentic New Haven Apizza
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22 restuarants and 3 bars!
Parkville Market | The First Food Hall in CT... Now open for pick-up!
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Great for tea or cookies!
Alice in the Village
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A French restaurant in Saybrook
The Essex
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Italian restaurant with outdoor seating
Grano Arso
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Restaurant in New Canaan
Elm Restaurant
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Winner of CT Magazine Best Restuarants 2024
The Charles
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This steak restaurant has vegetarian options
The Smithy Restaurant
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They have outdoor seating!
Restaurant L’Ostal
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All dairy products are made fresh on their farm
Arethusa al tavolo
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Great outdoor patio
Consiglio's Restaurant on Wooster St. in New Haven, CT.
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Great drinks
Tavern on State
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Tapas
olea new haven
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They have INSANE milkshakes
Elm Street Diner
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Eat & play indoor golf!
Back 9 Social - Restaurant & Golf
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Always a delicious meal
Cafe Fiore Restaurant - Branford -
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Heads up, they do not take reservations
Sayulita
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I found this place on TikTok
Marcello's Authentic Italian Restaurant | Monroe CT
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Neeeeed to go
The Flour Girl
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They use fresh ingredients from local farmers
The Wheel | American Restaurant in Stamford, CT
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Perfect location for your next instagram post
Coco Cafe
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Happy Hour Sunday - Friday!!
El Santo - El Santo West Hartford | Upscale Mexico City Inspired Cusine, including, tacos, cerviche, seafood & more!
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Traditional Peruvian food
CORACORA
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Martha Stewart said this was her favorite hot dog
Home burgers
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They used to be located in Milford, but are now in New Haven
Home | Strega Restaurant
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Enjoy your meal from inside a greenhouse
Greenhouse Tavern
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Homemade icecream
Kelly's Cone Connection | Kelly's Cone Connection
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Homemade icecream made with all locally sourced ingredients
Honeycone Craft Ice Cream | Discover Delicious Ice Cream
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Great spot for a nice dinner
Anya
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Oldest steam-powered cider mill in the US
B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill
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Entertainment

Where to see a show 

 
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See a show!
Shubert Theatre New Haven
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Great if you love comedy
New York Comedy Club Stamford
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Such a fun way to spend the day!
Greenwich Polo Club | Sunday Public Polo Maches
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Suns games are so much fun!
Connecticut Sun | CT WNBA Schedule & Tickets
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Parks

Parks in CT

 
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The 3rd largest rose garden in the country!
Helen S Kaman Rose Garden
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Such a beautiful park
Helen S Kaman Rose Garden
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Gorgeous hiking trails
Hidden Valley Preserve - Steep Rock Association
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Places to go for self care

Different ways to treat yo self 

 
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$35 for 1 hour of Yoga
Bradley Mountain Farm - Goat Yoga
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Salt therapy is great for you
Grota Solna Salt Cave of Niantic
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Places to go for a drink

Some cools CT spots to try on your next night out 

 
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This place is a speakeasy
Bones & Botanicals
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Rooftop bar in SoNo!
Sono Sky Bar | Rooftop Bar in Norwalk, CT
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They have live music!
The 196 Club
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