Live Local Connecticut is a UConn Extension program encouraging residents to live locally through food and gardening, and ties into our Live Local app. The Live Local UConn Trail highlights a few locations in and around UConn's Storrs campus where you can live locally.

Locally- Sourced Seafood...Creative Classics...Dishes to Share... and Eclectic Whiskeys! The Irons tips its hat to Mystic Seaport's sensibility for casual excellence in dining and social vigor. Nicknamed in honor of one of Mystic's most storied seaport craftsman, Irons and Grinnell Shipbuilders, The Irons design envokes its local maritime heritage, incorporating the building materials and color schemes that have punctuated Mystic's practical balance of function and form for generations. Reclaimed shiplap, brick, iron, floor planks, and canvas frame a bold architectural plan, balanced by the

Capacity is limited to 48 passengers. The Norwalk Seaport Association has owned, restored and maintained Sheffield Island Lighthouse since 1986 and is the official U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Friends group for the Norwalk Islands. This three (3) hour excursion begins with a narrated tour of the Norwalk harbor and its three historic Norwalk lighthouses, ending with a one hour stop at Sheffield Island Lighthouse. Sheffield Island with its historic lighthouse, beaches and wildlife refuge offers abundant summer fun for visitors. From May through September, visitors can board the Seaport

Fun awaits you throughout every season at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. The beloved 118-acre property is home to Heckscher Farm, an 18-acre working New England farm with heritage breeds of animals; Heckscher WILD!, featuring exotic animals from across the globe; Overbrook Nature Center; the Bendel Mansion, once the summer home of famed New York retailer Henri Bendel, which now houses museum galleries with changing exhibitions and pieces from the Museum’s permanent collection; an otter pond; more than 80 acres of hiking trails; and so much more. Classes and programs are offered year

Small-batch artisan chocolates handmade and hand-decorated to perfection. This boutique cafe serves coffee, signature hot chocolate, crepes and desserts. Chocolate making classes available for small groups.

Incorporated in 1739, the town of Goshen is located in the beautiful Litchfield Hills. With a population of approximately 3,000, this quaint New England town is home to farms, churches, theaters, restaurants, farmers' markets, chocolatiers, dairies, vineyards, orchards, B&Bs, and much more. It is the perfect place to spend a day, a weekend, or settle down for much longer. Goshen is a great family town, with a highly-rated local elementary school. Swimming, hiking, and skiing are just some of the activities that are popular here. The Recreation Department is very active, providing many

The center is located in the 1783 Dr. Daniel Lathrop Schoolhouse on the historic Norwichtown Green. Our mission is to inform residents and visitors about places of interest in the region and about Norwich’s rich heritage through exhibits, presentations and activities. The center serves as a gateway into the City of Norwich where visitors can learn about the numerous cultural sites and various local businesses. Visitors can pick up Walk Norwich self-guided brochures and can go on the trails by using their mobile device or computer by going on walknorwich.org. On permanent display, the Discover

Celebrating 350 years of History in 2025, what was built as a simple house in 1675, evolved from a pre-Revolutionary tavern into an elegant home by 1765. The house is filled with a fascinating assortment of pieces representative of its architectural evolution. The Leffingwell House Museum is owned and operated by the Society of the Founders of Norwich, CT. The Leffingwell House Museum (circa 1675) is one of the finest restored examples of New England Colonial architecture. Visitors to this living museum catch a glimpse of early 17th-18th century life. By the mid-18th century what was built as

The Ivoryton Playhouse is a unique theatre with a rich cultural history. Built in 1911, the Ivoryton Playhouse is the oldest, continuously running, self-supporting summer theater in the nation having hosted some of the great names of the American stage including Katharine Hepburn, Marlon Brando, Helen Hayes, and Tallulah Bankhead. The Ivoryton Playhouse now produces a year-round professional season of musicals, comedies, and dramas as well as many special events. Don’t miss some of the most exciting, entertaining, and affordable theater on the shoreline.