At the turn of the 20th century, Salvatore and Annuziata Consiglio arrived as immigrants and settled among the Amalfi community centered around Wooster Square in New Haven. By 1938, with the help of their seven children, they opened a neighborhood family restaurant across the from "The Big Apple" building. It was not so much a restaurant, bur an extension of their own kitchen and dining room, serving only the freshest ingredients and generous portions, with reasonable prices. In the early 1960s, major city redevelopment of the area required a move and the business relocated to the present site

The site of the Continental Army's 1779 winter encampment under the command of General Israel Putnam consists of remains of the encampment, reconstructed log buildings, and a museum. The park is the oldest state park in Connecticut. Located on the site of the Winter Encampment of General Israel Putnam's Continental troops from December 1778-May 1779, the park is dedicated to the role they played in the Revolutionary War in helping secure America's independence. Activities include ice skating, interpretive trail, museum, picnicking, pond fishing, youth group camping. Pets on leash are permitted

The Essex Art Association, housed in a charming historic building, has served the shoreline area as a nonprofit seasonal art gallery for seventy-five years. It was the first local art association to embrace all styles of art, from traditional to cutting edge. The excellence and variety of shows has made the EAA gallery an outstanding exhibition venue showcasing quality art at reasonable prices. Open April through September, a typical season at the gallery offers five themed exhibitions featuring talented artists from across Connecticut, and one serving community high school students. Fine art

Located in historic row houses, the Franklin Street Works building was originally two homes for working-class families. Today it's the home of a not-for-profit contemporary art space, cafe, and social gathering place, showcasing original on-site and off-site exhibitions, artist projects and related programming. Few buildings of this sort remain in the city and the art space is situated betwen 1980s corporate architecture, parking lots and offices built from the 1940s to today. The space now hosts three galleries and a cafe. Its exterior's scale and demeanor are domestic and inviting. Once

Underwater spacemen, exotic shells, geometric shapes, community portraits, musicians, mosaics and much more are part of this six block walking tour. Discover the work of internationally acclaimed artists as well as aspiring local artists reflecting the rich cultural diversity of this small historic city on the Long Island Sound. The walk may last from 30 minutes to an hour, will bring you past national historic landmark buildings. Be sure to plant on extra time to visit the city's bustling shops, eclectic restaurants, breathtaking waterfront park and many art galleries. Mural created by Mark

Take this self-guided walking tour of the village of Plymouth Center, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The walking tour includes the Burying Ground, where there are gravestones of 38 soldiers from the Revolutionary War. Learn about the symbolism of the engravings on the tombstones. See where George Washington slept, and also where the slaves found refuge as they escaped to freedom on the Underground Railroad. The walk is about a half mile long with plenty of free parking. The full-color guide is available at Antiques at the Green, 703 Main Street, Plymouth, or can be

Scenic nudist resort with 95 wooded-level sites, nestled on a mountain ridge among tall pines. Amenities include tennis, volleyball, outdoor pool, evening campfires.

Cruise the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound in style. The 33-foot vessel Blantyre offers rides to many popular and enjoyable destinations along the river and on Long Island Sound. Enjoy a one-hour harbor cruise. Private charters available to popular islands for picnicking, swimming and the Connecticut River's islands' sandy beaches. River cruises available for small company outings, client entertainment, social outings, and private meetings. Extended private cruises are available to Old Saybrook, Essex, Hamburg Cove, Gildersleeve Island and Dart Island. Overnight cruises available to

A destination for classic New England handcrafted products, including custom hardwood structures and furniture, all made in the United States. Located on 16 acres with three storefronts with displays and showrooms of products to enhance your home and yard. Products include hardwood dining and kitchen designs, custom kitchen islands, a bedroom gallery, custom desks, bookcases and entertainment centers plus hundreds of gifts, an art gallery and distinctive home decor. Yard displays include garden sheds, storage buildings and garages, gazebos and conservatrories, Adirondack chairs and patio sets

Everyone is welcome to explore the animal barns and learn more about the animals that are cared for on the university's campus. Visitors can see dairy and beef cows, sheep and horses in the barns daily from 10 AM - 4 PM. Young animals can be found at the barns at the following times of the year: foals and lambs in the spring, dairy calves year-round and beef calves beginning in March. Every day visitors can view the dairy cows being milked from 1 PM - 4 PM at the Kellogg Dairy Center.