Beech Tree Cottages

Set within a three-acre landscaped estate in the beautiful shoreline community of Madison, this former 1940's seaside retreat is the perfect destination for short excursions, romantic weekends or family vacations. Offering guests a unique alternative to the hotel lodging experience, Beech Tree Cottages aims to revive a classic American travel tradition. Beech Tree Cottages offers 7 seasonal cottages tastefully decorated with coastal New England style in mind, with modern amenities and vintage comforts. Cottages are available nightly/weekly May - October. Just a stone's throw away from

The Frame Shop and DaSilva Gallery

Gallery representing local, regional and international renowned artists. Established by Gabriel Da Silva in 2010 as part of an expansion of the parent company, The Frame Shop & Westville Gallery, LLC. Mr. Da Silva purchased the business from the original owners in 2002, The Frame Shop was founded in 1967 in the Westville section of the city of New Haven, and it has been here ever since. The gallery represents local, regional and international renowned artists and is an important part of the art scene in southern Connecticut.

The Artists Collective

Preserving and perpetuating arts and culture by providing training in the performing and visual arts. The Artists Collective is a cultural institution serving the Greater Hartford region, providing year-round professional training in dance, music, drama, visual and martial arts emphasizing the arts and culture of the African Diaspora.

Taste of New Haven Tours

Join experienced tour guides as they lead guests on foodie adventures that show off New Haven’s rich culture and history. Taste of New Haven aims to create enjoyable leisure activities connecting people with local food, culture, history and each other. We want to educate, entertain and inspire our guests, our partner restaurants and shops and onlookers. We are also working towards creating an interactive community invested in the City of New Haven to help make the City a more viable, vibrant and safe cultural destination.

Sweet Pea Cheese Farm

Sweet Pea Cheese at the House of Hayes Farm is a small family run dairy farm located in North Granby, CT. We milk 70 Saanen dairy goats and 65 dairy cows. Our product lineup includes pasteurized whole milk products from both our goats and cows. Our goat products include a fresh chevre seasoned with many different flavors, a fresh feta, a greek style yogurt, and milk available in quart, half gallon, and gallon sizes. We also carry scented soaps made from goat milk. Our cow products include whole cow milk yogurt, and pasteurized milk available in quart, half gallon, and gallon sizes. From time

Blue Back Square

Blue Back Square is a unique shopping, living, dining, and entertainment destination. Anchored by Kilwins, Crate & Barrel, Barnes & Noble and Cinepolis Cinemas. Blue Back also has many upscale restaurants such as The Cheesecake Factory, Boqueria, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, World of Beer (WoB), Vinted, The Place to Be, and more. Centrally located in the most affluent neighborhood of West Hartford and regionally accessible to all of Central Connecticut, Blue Back Square is where people shop, eat, work, and live.

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Fannie R Gabriel History Center

Home to an extensive collection of photos and slides that show the history of Bloomfield. The History Center features three or four historical exhibits a year and provides a comfortable area for historical and genealogical research as well as space for small group meetings. It is opened every Monday afternoon from 1-3pm and many Sunday afternoons from May 15 to October 15. . Arrangements for visiting other times can be made on request. View us on Instagram here .

Zips Diner

Named after the retired state trooper who started the business Henry "Zip" Zehrer , this retro dining car serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some of the delicious local favorites include the belly-buster 3 egg omelette, housemade strawberry shortcake, and chicken fried steak.

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