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Exploring apple orchards in the fall is a fun activity for the whole family. And fortunately, Connecticut has some of the best apple orchards in the entire county. This past fall, I visited all of the most popular places to pick apples in the state, to see which ones are the best. After picking apples…

Everyone can agree, freshly picked blueberries taste better than store-bought blueberries. So this season, why not visit one of the many farms and orchards in Connecticut that offer blueberry picking? Blueberry season in Connecticut lasts from early July to September, which is a very short season. That’s why you need to take full advantage of…

Nothing says summer like picking strawberries. So, with the strawberry season right around the corner, I thought it made sense to put together a list of the top strawberry fields in the state. There are a ton of places to go strawberry picking in Connecticut, so we narrowed down our list to the top 10….

If you’re looking for a Christmas tree in Connecticut, you came to the right place. There are dozens of tree farms to choose from, so it can be overwhelming to decide where to go. That’s why I visited all of the most popular tree farms in CT this past year, to see which ones are…

If you’re in search of locally sourced organic food, then you need to check out one of the many farmers’ markets in Connecticut. But with nearly a hundred farmer’s markets in the state, it can be overwhelming to decide where to shop. That’s why I recently visited all of the most popular farmer’s markets in…

If you’re searching for bargain treasures and vintage items you can’t find in regular stores, you’re going to want to stop by one of many flea markets in Connecticut. Flea markets are excellent places to stock up on hard-to-find goods at affordable prices. That’s why I visited all of the most popular flea markets in…

As one of the oldest states in the county, Connecticut certainly has some of the best antique shops. You can find stores selling vintage collectibles in just about every town. In fact, there are so many antique stores that the state’s tourism board has organized them into an official “Antiques Trail.” But which ones have…

As one of the oldest states in the country, it’s no surprise that Connecticut is home to a ton of haunted houses. But, which paranormal hotspots are actually haunted, and which ones are overhyped? I decided to find out. In this post, I’ll introduce you to the scariest haunted houses in CT, along with a…

If you are looking for an adrenaline rush rather than a standard activity, go-kart racing is a great option. Go-karts are an excellent way to entertain your kids but they are also fun for adults. There are several options for go-karting in Connecticut, and I recently tried out some of the most popular tracks myself….

There are several dozen lighthouses in Connecticut, some of which you can even tour. But which ones are the best? I decided to find out. I took a trip to all of the most popular lighthouses in CT to see which ones are actually worth visiting. So without further ado, these are the best Connecticut…