Ivoryton Inn

The historic inn is located in the western section of the beautiful riverside town of Essex. “Ivoryton” is so named because in the 1800’s Ivory was imported there from Africa. Piano keys were manufactured at the old piano factory located just up Main Street. Ivory traders and other merchants from all over the world ….stayed at the Ivoryton Inn, formerly known as the “Ivory Inn” and the “Hotel de Ivory”. Ivoryton Inn has been housing, feeding and welcoming travelers, business people, famous persons and Hollywood and Broadway celebrities for more than 150 years. Completely upgraded, refurbished

Hogan's Cider Mill

Hogan's Cider Mill is a historical landmark that has been making Cider since 1912! In addition to our delicious sweet apple cider, we also offer a variety of hard ciders that are also made on-premise. Make sure to grab some delicious baked goods and browse through our many locally made crafts, gifts, and preserved goods. Our hard ciders are available to purchase by the bottle or a limited selection by the glass in the Mil Shop on Wednseday or Thursdayl, or you can sit back, relax, and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and enjoy a Flight of Hard Cider in our historic barn. We also offer a variety

Adventure Rooms

Take on some of the most famous, award winning, room escape events in the world. Your goal is simple... complete the Adventure Rooms challenge in less than 60 minutes! Can you solve your way to victory? Adventure Rooms events are private. You will never be paired up with strangers. This is an interactive group entertainment experience! Explore unique environments, find interesting objects, and use clues to solve a series of puzzles in an attempt to reach your ultimate objective. Are you up for a challenge? Experience our top rated private room escape for yourself.

Giuffrida Park

The Mattabesett Trail (blue) in Meriden is a segment of the National Scenic Trail that passes through Giuffrida Park. Other trail sinclude the Crescent Lake Loop (white), Wetland Meadow (black), and Mount Lamentation (red or yellow). The park offers everything from a peaceful reservoir to a beautiful wetland meadow to stunning views from Lamentation Mountain and Chauncey Peak. These trap rock ridges are extremely steep, and care should be taken. In addition to trails that climb to ridgelines, there are other trails that follow relatively level terrain.

Town of Newtown

Newtown is a growing and vibrant part of Fairfield County, maintaining its charming "small-town" feel. The fifth-largest town in the state, Newtown was established in 1711 and is made up of the Borough, Sandy Hook, Hawleyville, Botsford, and Dodgingtown. Conveniently located on major highways between New York City and Boston, it offers an ideal location for both living and working. The town’s picturesque countryside offers stunning autumn foliage and lush spring greenery, among many other scenic views. With a lively events calendar and a diverse food scene, Newtown attracts a wide variety of

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Find Fall Faster

Why do we say “Find Fall Faster” in Connecticut? Because Connecticut puts New England’s richest fall experiences within easy reach, without the long drive. Our fall foliage season lasts well into November, so you’ve got more time to enjoy the leaves, pick the pumpkins, harvest the apples, get lost in the corn mazes and experience everything else that makes fall our most spectacular season.

West Street Grill

West Street Grill has over the years become the favorite restaurant of anyone who likes to dine well and appreciates the gorgeous atmosphere, including sought-after al fresco tables overlooking the historic Litchfield Green. Come for a casual lunch, a fun dinner of bistro-style fare like wild Maine mussels and three-cheese ravioli, or a more formal dinner with expert wine pairings.

Tours of Distinction

For over 45 years Tours of Distinction has developed unique programs for the Group Travel Market. We specilaize in innovative One-Day and Multi-Day Motorcoach Tours and promote Air/Cruise pacakges and design our own intermodal tours in the USA, Canada & Europe. Our full time staff of six travel professionals has over 100 years of combined experience developing and operating motorcoach tours.

Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial

This living-trees memorial honors all veterans and especially those with ties to Connecticut. It encompasses a beautifully designed space that includes a tree planted for each of Connecticut’s heroes who gave their life serving in the most recent wars. A serene and reflective space where families, friends and visitors can be reminded of the valiant courage, bravery, and selflessness of our Connecticut men and women who served and sacrificed. The Memorial serves as a lasting record of the unselfish devotion to duty and an inspiration to future generations visiting the park.

Teff Stamford

Experience a historical region's cuisine finding it's way in Stamford. Teff is a place where you can discover the beauty and joy of the cuisine of Eritrea and Ethiopia, two samll East African countries. Teff is perfect for the gluten intolerant, vegan friendly and carnivore lovers. Our ingredients and spices are handmade in Ethiopia by our family and delivered to our little restaurant in Stamford, Connecticut.

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