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Planning the Ultimate Girls’ Night Out in Central Connecticut

last updated: January 2024

Sex and the City famously taught us that our girlfriends are our real soulmates. So why not take the girls for a night (or day) on the town? From party spots for the ultimate night on the town to a luxurious day at the spa, we’ve got a few cool ideas for your next girls-only celebration throughout Hartford, Middlesex and New Haven counties.

The One-Stop Outing

These Connecticut destinations feature multiple restaurants, bars, shops and other entertainment choices, so you can have a great time without driving all over the place.

Front Street District, Hartford

Bear's Smokehouse BBQ, Capital Grille, live music and movies, all within a one block walk.

Shops at Yale

A one-of-a-kind collection of local boutiques, national retailers, cafes, casual eateries, award...

West Hartford Center

It’s all right here: exceptional shopping, delightful dining and vibrant nightlife, which makes bar...

Laugh and Learn

Try a paint-your-own pottery class, enjoy a little improv comedy or solve a mystery before time runs out. These are all things that are just a little more fun with your girls along for the ride!

Fired Up, Branford

Paint and fire an original piece of pottery.

Muse Paint Bar, Glastonbury, West Hartford

Three Connecticut locations to sip wine and paint your masterpiece.

Sea Tea Comedy Theater, Hartford

Laugh your heads off at this Hartford improv group.

Team Vs Time Escape Room, Berlin

Put your heads together and try to escape before time runs out.

Shop ‘Til You Drop

Want to spend a day browsing cute shops with your best girls? Here are few of Connecticut’s best town centers to do just that.

Explore the pretty village of Chester, with its boutiques, galleries, antique shops and restaurants.
Spend a few hours in seaside Madison, where you can browse the award-winning RJ Julia Booksellers, gift shops, coffee shops and cafes too.
Discover designer deals and unqiue finds at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets or the Westbrook Outlets.

Body and Soul

Looking for a little more relaxation time with the girls? Consider a day trip to one of Connecticut’s world-class spas. Here are a few spots to consider.