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Recommended in Connecticut!
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items I live in Indiana now, but I grew up in CT and visit a few times a year to see family again. This list is for anyone looking for some cool spots in the Constitution State! The focus will primarily be in New Haven County, as this is where I lived. ☺️
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Family Fun!
Wedding Venues
Food and Beverage
Delicious New Haven Apizza! Pizza buffs can have their Sally’s and Pepe’s! While the other two are delicious, Modern is underrated will always have my heart.
Modern Apizza | local pizza shop | 874 State Street, New Haven, CT ...
Some of the best Thai food! Love the satay, pad Thai, and the massaman curry! The restaurant is small so call them if you plan to go with a larger party!
Thai Stories Restaurant | Order Authentic Thai Food Today
Newer bagel place (as of 04/26/2026). The bagels are fresh, staff is friendly and speed of service is great! They are located in the old UPS building by Amity Plaza.
Daily Bagel | Woodbridge CT - Facebook
Always a fun place to go in downtown New Haven! They have a brewery and a restaurant area, then they have a bar room with seating and a pool table. The back room is a nightclub but it can double into an event space. Kids are welcome in the restaurant...
Bar New Haven | Pizza Beer & Dancing
Great summer time food destination on the shoreline! Outdoor seating only. They provide tree stumps for seating or bring your own chair. Dog friendly. Delicious seafood and meat. My description isn’t doing it justice, please try it and see what the h...
The Place Restaurant
This place is 21+ except for indicated family days. Fun place to grab an adult beverage AND relive your childhood! Plenty of arcade and pinball options. Always been a good crowd when visited.
New Haven - Barcade® - The Original Arcade Bar
Threw my first surprise party here the other week! It was a surprise bday for my husband, which was hosted on the 2nd floor. The hostess was wonderful, as were the bartenders/servers that attended to our party. Be sure to request Raquel and Jason if ...
Char & Lemon: Modern Wood-Fired Pizza & Cocktails
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One of my favorite spots in CT! It’s a gathering spot for friends and family. Kid friendly. Cool patio. Great drinks (hot toddy in the fall, absolutely!) and food provided by Zuppardi’s.
The Hops Company
Family Fun!
I have two elementary-aged kids, so most of my entertainment is kid-friendly entertainment. These venues provide activities that are fun for the whole family!
Enjoy some time with the goats! Activities include goat walks, goat dress-up (we did this around the holidays), goat yoga, goat snuggles, create your own soap, and so on. The goats are adorable and have minds of their own, just as we humans do!
Bradley Mountain Farm - Home
This place has been around forever. I think I had my birthday party here in 1992! Bowling alley includes traditional bowling, plus modifications like bumpers and bowling ball ramps for the little ones. Bowling shoes are required and can be rented if ...
Amity Bowl
Beginner friendly! You have several options of items to paint, from knick-knacks to bowls to light switch plates. You paint your piece and pick it up about a week later. My kids have made some cute items here!
The Clay Date
This is a seasonal one, but the Fantasy of Lights are so fun to drive through during the holidays! You can sync your car radio to have music accompany the light show. Optional 3-D Santa glasses are available for a small up charge at check in. Bring y...
Fantasy of Lights
Wedding Venues
Starting this list off strong with my wedding location. Lisa Miller and her daughter, Victoria, were a most wonderful team! My husband and I got married on 02-22-2022 and remember the day like it was yesterday. I’m so grateful that the food, the deco...
Bill Millers Castle + Updated Prices - Branford - The Knot
My friends have hosted their weddings at the Aria, and the ceremonies were beautiful. The grounds are stunning!
Aria Wedding & Banquets (@ariabanquets) · Prospect, CT - Instagram
Very nice event venue along the shoreline! Not far from Lighthouse Park in New Haven. I’ve been there for holiday parties but can only imagine how nice this would be for a wedding!
Anthony's Ocean View: Premier Waterfront Event Venue in New ...