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    • Do
      • Adventures
        Woman kayaking on river
      • Animals & Wildlife
        Leopard on rock perch at Beardsley Zoo
      • Antiques
        Antiques Shadow Bottom Menu
      • Big Events
        Live music festival - Sound on Sound
      • Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries
        Woman holding glass of wine at Saltwater Vineyards
      • Casinos & Gaming
        Beautiful image of lobby at Mohegan Sun
      • Cultural Districts
        Mystic Ballet dancers in white garments on a dark stage
      • History & Heritage
        Beinecke Library
      • Holidays
        Young boy sitting in a wheel looking up at lights
      • Kids
        Boy sliding down waterslide at Ocean Beach in New London
      • Live Music & Concerts
        Acoustic guitarist performing
      • Luxury Experiences
        Luxury pool
      • Nature & Outdoors
        Group of hot air balloons launching in Fall Connecticut sky
      • Nightlife
        Woman having fun at nightclub at casino
      • Performing Arts
        Performing arts
      • Shopping
        Blue Back Square shopping with ominous sky
      • Spas & Wellness
        Spa and Wellness
      • Sports
        Hartford Athletic soccer team celebrating a goal
      • Visual Arts
        Woman enjoying a piece of art in gallery
      • Explore All
    • Stay
      • Unique & Unconventional
        Winvian Tree House
      • On The Water
        Beautiful balcony hotel room overlooking water
      • Luxury Hotels
        Luxury Hotel Lobby
      • In the Country
        Beautiful fall scene of cottage in the woods
      • In the City
        Goodwin Hotel in Hartford
      • Camping Destinations
        Camping at Odetah
      • Casino Destinations
        Mohegan Sun hotel at sunset
      • Inns & B&Bs
        Rustic cabin room at Litchfield Inn
      • Corporate & Conferences
        Corporate and Conference Hotels
      • Cottages & Cabins
        Cottage and cabins
      • Budget Hotels
        Budget Hotel
      • Overnight Marinas
        Saybrook Point Marina
      • Vacation Rentals
        Prana Residence Spa Indoor Pool
      • EXPLORE ALL
    • Eat
      • Culinary Tastes
        Italian dish
      • Food & Drink Trails
        Friends enjoying/cheersing beer at Back East Brewing
      • Award-Winning
        Award winning chef behind the counter
      • Waterfront Dining
        Waterfront Dining Restaurant
      • Wineries
        Two friends enjoying glass of wine at Chamard Vineyards
      • Distilleries
        Bartender from Litchfield Distillery pouring shot
      • Breweries
        Flight of beers at Little House Brewing Company
      • Brunch Spots
        Brunch plate
      • Family-Friendly
        Parkville Market at night
      • Romantic Restaurants
        Couple at romantic restaurant
      • Sweet Treats
        Sweet Treats
      • Instagram Heroes
        Two people sharing ice cream sundae at The Place 2 Be
      • Unusual & Repurposed
        Outdoor dining in see-through igloo
      • Late-Night Dining
        Friends dining at Forge by Fire in Hartford
      • EXPLORE ALL
    • Plan
      • Travel Inspiration
        Beautiful fall scene of cottage in the woods
      • Pre-Planned Itineraries
        Little girl at The Dinosaur Place at Natures Art Village
      • Getting Around CT
      • Climate
        Woman sitting at the peak of Sleeping Giant
    • Events
      • Things To Do This Weekend
        Sharing Tacos
      • Upcoming Events Calendar
        Live Music Concerts Mill River Park
    • Meetings
      • Group Tours
        Friends enjoying wine at vineyard
      • Meetings
        Man presenting in front of group
      • Weddings & Social Events
        Just married in front of Stegasaurus in Hartford
      • Sports Venues
        Yard Goats stadium in Hartford CT
    • Regions

      Pick a City/Town

      Select a Region

      View All of Connecticut
      1. Fairfield County
      2. Greater New Haven
      3. Greater New London/Norwich
      4. Litchfield Hills
      5. Mystic Country
      6. Naugatuck Valley
      7. River Valley/Greater Hartford
      8. Scenic Northeast
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        Group hiking over suspended bridge in peak Fall
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        Man jumping while snowboarding at Powder Ridge
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        Something Wanderful Lavender Field
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        Two girls jumping off a boat into a lake in CT
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Clam shack and ice cream stand that's been serving the shoreline since 1972.

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272 Pequot Avenue
New London, CT 06320
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