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Find Your Vibe in Connecticut – As Seen on TV

You can find your vibe in Connecticut, no matter how unique, and no matter the season. If you’ve seen our latest films, you may be wondering where you can find the featured activities. We've put together a list of ideas, so you can kick off your autumn right.

See all the films here.

 

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Unique Performance Arts

Mystic Dark Room is an intimate show lounge offering unique entertainment experiences. Momix is a modern dance company known for collaborative performances aimed at finding beauty in the unexpected. Discover even more arts and music here.

 

 

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Cross-Country Skiing

Skip the downhill slopes and glide across the stunning snowy terrain! Check out cross-country skiing destinations.

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Fine Dining

Experience culinary excellence from savory to sweet at Connecticut’s award-winning restaurants.

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Ice Climbing

Seek thrill with guided ice climbing and rock-climbing trips. Ascent Climbing’s mission is to provide outdoor adventure for all- regardless of age, experience, or physical ability.

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Ice Fishing

Hit the ice and claim your perfect catch. Here’s how and where to try ice fishing in Connecticut this winter.

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Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl

Enjoy one-of-a-kind family entertainment at Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl which features a restaurant, arcade, lounge and bowling with an ocean-theme atmosphere.

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Outdoor Ice Skating

Put on your skates and get to gliding at outdoor ice skating rinks like Foxwoods Ice Rink, Hartford’s Winterfest, The Cohen Skating Center, Westport Pal Rink, or the Redding Community Center.

 

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Indoor Adrenaline

Find high-energy indoor fun at IT Adventure Ropes Course and other nonstop destinations the kids will love.

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Downtown Shopping

Strut the store-lined streets at The Shops at Yale or Greenwich Avenue. Then find even more shopping towns here.

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Nightlife

Connecticut comes to life after dark. Find nightlife not to be missed or try these spots for when the sun goes down.

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Unconventional Accommodations

Stay over up in the trees at The Treehouse at Bluebird Farm or rest your head at other cool and unique accommodations – from storybook cottages and lighthouses to helicopters and more.

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City Life

Hang out in urban spaces and cool downtown gems. Find local favorites in Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, and Norwalk.

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Snow Tubing

Whirl down the slopes in a snow tube at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort. And find even more fun winter activities here.

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Trampoline Parks

Jump on it! The kids will have a blast at trampoline parks like Sky Zone, Jumpz Trampoline Sports, or Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park. Make it even cooler with glow-in-the-dark jumping experiences.

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Holiday Events & Markets

Celebrate the season at winter markets and holiday light events like Glow Gardens or Hebron Lights in Motion — they’ll leave your heart all aglow.

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Snowboarding

Catch some air snowboarding at Mount Southington Ski Area. Plus find more ideas for winter sports here.

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Igloo Dining

Discover colorful igloo dining —an entire igloo park— at Dockside Brewery & Waterfront Biergarten. And find more creative winter dining here.

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Backyard Adventure UTV Tours

Take the ultimate UTV adventure tour in the beautiful northwest hills of Connecticut through hundreds of acres of privately owned trails — perfect for an outdoor winter expedition (or any season).

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Lifestyle & Design Accommodations

Book an extravagant stay at luxury hotels such as J House Greenwich, Winvian Farm, Mayflower Inn & Spa, Spicer Mansion,  Inn at GrayBarns, or Delamar West Hartford. Find more destinations here.

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Salt Caves

Relax and rejuvenate inside healing salt caves such as Groto Solna, Salt Cave of Darien, Soulshine Salt Cavern, or Salt of the Earth Therapeutic Spa.

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