Bennett's Pond State Park was once the home of Louis D. Conley, a successful manufacturer, and nurseryman, whose estate of more than 1,500 acres was one of the largest in Ridgefield. Today the park’s 460 acres are just a portion of 1,800 contiguous acres of open space in both Ridgefield and Danbury. Activities include bicycling, hiking, hunting (fall archery for deer only), and fishing.

A 40-acre parcel in Bloomfield was donated to the state park system and will forever be linked to the legacy of Beatrice Fox Auerbach (1887-1968), a Hartford philanthropic native who was prominent in the civic, educational, and cultural life of the city. This portion of her Bloomfield farmland was presented as a gift to the people of Connecticut. Activities include hiking and picnicking.

Immerse yourself in George Dudley Seymour’s personal dream of large-scale land protection. Mr. Seymour and his foundation contributed to the protection of eight state parks and one state forest. This park, which bears his name, protects a valuable mile of Connecticut River frontage and a significant grassland habitat along the river. Activities include bird watching, hiking, cross-country skiing, hunting, and fishing. A trail leading from the end of Clarkhurst Road leads past old foundations to a broad, grassy, Connecticut River tidal flat. Interpretive signs assist the visitor in the

This tiny park has shoreline appeal for those who want to try their hand at fishing or crabbing. The handicap-accessible boardwalk provides the perfect spot to cast or drop a line.

The Farmington Canal State Park Trail in Cheshire and Hamden forms a portion of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail which traverses Connecticut, north to south, from Suffield to New Haven. The State Park Trail follows the path of the Farmington Canal which served the area from 1828 to 1847. The Farmington Canal State Park Trail is divided into two parts. The multi-use trail is 5.5 miles long and extends from Cornwall Street in Cheshire south to Todd Street in Hamden. The Canal Trail is an entity unto itself and not part of the local road system, but users should be aware of the numerous road

The Southington Drive-In is one of only three remaining outdoor venues in the state. Originally, the facility opened in 1955 as a for-profit business and featured movies for nearly half a century before closing in 2002. In 2004, Southington residents voted to purchase the property to expand nearby Recreation Park and enjoy continued outdoor activities at the nostalgic site. Gates open at 6 p.m. Movies begin at dark. $12 a carload for Southington residents; $18 a carload for non-residents. Walk-ins are $3 each. Cash only. No alcohol or dogs are allowed. Food trucks, including ice cream, are

Located in downtown Greenwich set in a former manor that has been designed to blend contemporary and traditional finishes in a light, bright, and welcoming environment. Townhouse features a spacious dining room, separate bar area, and multiple private rooms - an intimate library, mahogany wine room, sunlit atrium encased with iron paneled french doors, and a private event floor with a banquet room that can accommodate a corporate or social event of any size.

Imagine: A beautiful cobalt blue coffee house and cafe situated in a circa 1784 house in the bucolic community of East Haddam with a mission to welcome all people, build a community asset and provide unmatched customer service while serving outstanding fresh food and coffee. Imagine: this unique coffee house bears the names of his two playful feline companions, Bruno and Larry, and has been transformed into an adoption center for some of the world's finest cat kitsch and space where customers are made to feel “at home.” And what if this quirky establishment is the creation of a retired

The mission of The Norwalk Art Space is to enhance opportunities and equity in the Connecticut arts community by serving as a hub for the arts, offering free art education and mentorship to under-served high school students, sponsoring and promoting local artists through our Resident Artist program and Korry Fellow exhibitions, and providing the public a welcoming forum to explore art and music in our beautiful building, ADK House. The Norwalk Art Space is free to all visitors. The Art Space Cafe, located on-site, is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Overflow parking lots are

Harbor Lights has been bringing the fresh refined flavors of the Mediterranean to Diners in Fairfield County for over a decade. The Prime sunset seating and views of the Harbor, the breeze, the umbrella-bedecked outdoor patio, unparalleled service, and incredible food make this waterfront spot hard to resist.