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My friends and I have an annual tradition of getting together for a dinner or brunch near the holidays. We try to pick somewhere new each year and this year it was a visit to my friend Erin down in Westport. We started the day at a cozy brunch spot, The Cottage, snagging the round table in the corner. I…
Continue readingThe Cliff Walk is one of my all-time favorite Newport activities. It is a public access walk on the Eastern Shore that runs for 3.5 miles. The views are incredible. On one side there are endless views of the ocean and on the other side there are views of historic buildings, including the Breakers, the biggest Newport mansion previously owned…
Continue reading1) The Location To start, Stonington is in an ideal spot for a visit – located in between New York and Boston and a stones throw away from downtown Mystic (which I wrote all about here). It is situated on a little peninsula with views of Fisher’s Island Sound and Little Narraganset Bay. 2) The New England Homes One thing…
Continue readingIf I had to name a summer destination spot in Connecticut perfect for families, Mystic would be it. Every time I drive into Mystic, I feel like I am officially on summer vacation in a place far away from home. Mystic is technically a “village” located on the Mystic River in the towns of Groton and Stonington. This little village…
Continue readingDo you ever feel like a tourist in your own state? That’s exactly how I felt exploring Litchfield County. For some reason I hardly ever travel west to this area of the state. Litchfield County is located in northwestern Connecticut and has charming main streets with shops and restaurants, lots of open land, scenic covered bridges, and a whole lot…
Continue readingIt’s finally starting to feel like summer, which means its Lobster Roll season! Rob & I took Lily to explore Clinton, CT while Elle was in school and stumbled across a quintessential New England Lobster Shack perfectly named Lobster Landing. This Connecticut gem sits on the water with views of Long Island Sound and serves fresh seafood, including my all-time…
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