The Nutmeg State's a somewhat underappreciated corner of New England, in our opinion. There's New Haven, home of Yale; genteel towns like Litchfield Hills; atmospheric Mystic Seaport; Old Lyme; glitzy Foxwood casino, more.

35 Members
Join Us!

Discovering the historic Hopkins Inn in Litchfield Hills

The scenic Litchfield Hills region, covering the corner of northwest Connecticut, is home to several historic inns and restaurants. One of the very best is the Hopkins Inn in the small, picture-postcard village of Warren (pop. around 1,400). Settled in 1737, its attractions include a small state park, a charming one-room schoolhouse, a winery, and the handsome, 264-year-old Warren Congregational Church. And despite its tiny size, Warren has had some notable residents indeed, including film…

Read more…
0 Replies

Christmas greetings from Gillette Castle in East Haddam

At the turn of the 20th century, William Gillette was a renowned American actor and playwright. In 1914 he purchased a scenic 184-acre plot of land that overlooked the majestic Connecticut River in East Haddam, Connecticut. On a ridge at the site, Gillette constructed a magnificent hand-tooled stone castle where he hoped to enjoy his retirement in the solitude of his estate. Through the years, the strange-looking edifice on the high bluff became known as Gillette's Castle. Today the castle…

Read more…
0 Replies

Stamford for a beach escape? And no car required

Is it possible for a Courtyard by Marriott to actually be a boutique hotel? Lately, it seems that mainstream chain hotels are strategically inserting themselves into prime urban locations walkable to top amenities rather than buried in the anonymity of suburban strip development. Car-free packages like their "Downtown Beach Escape" include round-trip Metro North rail tickets from Manhattan's Grand Central Station with free shuttle connections to the hotel. Courtyard Stamford Downtown then…

Read more…
0 Replies

Connecticut River Loop shoutout in 'Favorite New England Foliage Drives'

Oh yes, it's that time of year again - when a region already one of America's loveliest kicks it up a few Dix Notches and rolls out the flaming reds, yellows, and oranges. Whether it's Indian summer or crisply autumnal, there's nothing more delightful than a ramble through New England's countryside in its glowing glory, the better to appreciate the historic landmarks, inns, restaurants, eco attractions, and... keep reading

Read more…
0 Replies

You need to be a member of Tripatini to add comments!

Join Tripatini

Comments are closed.

Comments

This reply was deleted.