Spring in Connecticut: 5 Must-Do Activities You Shouldn’t Miss
In the spring begins to bloom, which means outdoor activities are back!
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Madison Beach Hotel (CT)
Article sponsored by Madison Beach Hotel and the Curio Collection by Hilton Article by New England Travel Journal Writer Stavros
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Video – New England Travel Journal Show: Barley Head Brewery
In the final installment from episode one of the New England Travel Journal Show we document our visit to Barley Head Brewery.
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Video – New England Travel Journal Show: Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
Enjoying some ice cream in downtown Mystic
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Video – New England Travel Journal Show: Mystic Knotwork
Article by New England Travel Journal Staff We stopped at Mystic Knotwork during our recent trip to Mystic, Connecticut while
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VIDEO – New England Travel Journal Show: Mystic, Connecticut
We made a number of stops including Mystic Knotwork, Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream, and Barley Head Brewery. Come along and explore with us!
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VIDEO: New England Travel Journal Show Sneak Peek
Article by New England Travel Journal We are excited to announce that we have partnered with videographer and photographer Frank
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Must Visit New England Christmas Shops
New England is filled with quaint stores and with Christmas less than a month away we took a look at some of the most popular ones in each state.
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Exploring Chester, Connecticut
Chester is located along the Connecticut River and is a quintessential New England town with a number of restaurants, shops and cafes to explore.
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Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum Presents Summer Events in Old Wethersfield (CT)
The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum in Old Wethersfield is presenting a series of Summer 2021 entertainments to add to your calendar
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Wicked Tulips Flower Farm (CT)
If flowers are your thing then Wicked Tulips Flower Farm is for you. If flowers aren’t your thing then Wicked Tulips Flower Farm is for you. Let us explain!
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The Connecticut Lighthouse Tour: New London Ledge Lighthouse
The state of Connecticut has 14 lighthouses and we are on a quest to see them all! Follow along as we travel the coastlines of Connecticut and visit the distinct lighthouses that the state has to offer.
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Exploring the Hidden Gem of Collinsville (CT)
There are a lot of small towns in Connecticut that get a lot of attention and rightfully so. Essex, Mystic, Chester, and Kent just to name a few. One town that is a bit under the radar but beloved by those who know of it is Collinsville.
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Sharing a Cup with Graziella Coffee Co.
Just recently a friend of the Journal reached out and told me about one of their hometown friends that started a small batch, coffee roasting business. Here is there story.
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NETJ Podcast Ep. 21 – Connecticut Holiday Photographer Caryn B. Davis
We recently chatted with photographer Caryn B. Davis about about all things photography, focusing largely on her Connecticut Christmas book, plus getting some photography tips as well!
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NETJ Podcast Ep.19 – Hidden New England with Boston Magazine Executive Editor Brittany Jasnoff
Boston magazine Executive Editor Brittany Jasnoff joins the New England Travel Journal Podcast to talk about ‘Hidden New England.’
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NETJ Podcast Ep.18 – Fall Foliage and Lobster Rolls with New England Photographer Ryan Zipp
New England photographer Ryan Zipp joined us to talk fall foliage photography, about his adventures over the summer, and his new venture Deliciously New England.
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New England Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Looking for some family-friendly fall activities? We have you covered with some options in each New England state.
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The Place (CT)
The Place Restaurant is ‘the place’ to be in the summer for seafood in Connecticut
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Old and New In Old Wethersfield at the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum (CT)
This fall the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum will unveil its new Education and Visitor Center that blends seamlessly into the museum grounds
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Donut Craze hits Mystic – Young Buns Doughnuts Opens
The owners of Sift Bakery in Mystic, Connecticut have a new venture and it is already a big hit. On the first Saturday of August at around 7:30 a.m. we left our room at the Steamboat Inn and made our way over to the newly opened Young Buns Doughnuts.
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June In Connecticut – Strawberries and Roses
Late June brings perfect New England early summer weather to Connecticut.
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NETJ Podcast Ep.16 – Shorelines Illustrated Founder Kim Thomas
Shorelines Illustrated founder Kim Thomas joined us for episode 16 of the New England Travel Journal
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NETJ Podcast Ep.15 – Hartford Flavor Company
Countless small businesses around the world have dropped everything to do what they can to help during the Covid-19 pandemic. One such business is the Hartford Flavor Company located in Hartford, CT.
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Photos by Caryn B. Davis: Iconic Connecticut Riverside Towns
We journey down the Connecticut River with photographer and author Caryn B. Davis
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Lobster Landing (CT)
Lobster Landing is simple and delicious. Located on the Clinton, CT shoreline where Commerce Street runs out of pavement, Lobster Landing is the perfect place to enjoy the summer sunshine
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The Treasure Hunt for New England Sea Glass
Bejeweled by the spell and call of sea glass is the hope to find glistening shards atop a low tide beach making the heart race with joyful discovery.
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NETJ Podcast Ep.13 – Photographer Ryan Zipp
During a wide-ranging conversation New England photographer Ryan Zipp discussed how he got into photography as a kid, his days touring as a member of a band and how he returned to photography.
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NETJ Podcast Ep. 11 – Labyrinth Brewing Company
Born out of a Thursday night home brewing club Labyrinth Brewing Company in Manchester, Connecticut has become a must stop brewery in Connecticut
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Mystic Museum of Art unveils Renovated Galleries, New Museum Store, Two Exhibitions (CT)
The Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA), located in historic Mystic, Connecticut, is launching 2020 with gallery renovations, two new exhibitions, and a Museum Store
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Savoy Pizzeria & Craft Bar (CT)
For years I have walked the streets of downtown West Hartford, Connecticut looked towards Savoy Pizzeria & Craft Bar and said, ‘I really want to try that place.’ Well I now no longer have to ask myself that question, the question I now ask is, ‘Why did I wait so long?’
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Lobster Landing (CT)
Written by Stavros Have you ever had the craving for a hot-buttered lobster roll in the winter? Great, because now
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Shake off the Winter Blues with an Eagle Watch on the Connecticut River
Our destination was the Steamboat Dock, next to the Connecticut River Museum, for a Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruise run by RiverQuest.
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Wildly Good Socks produces the Perfect New England Sock
Hiking, running, lounging in front of the fire; you name it and the socks from the Bear Feet Co. have you covered
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Top 10 Stories of 2019
2019 was the first full year of the New England Travel Journal. It was a year of growth and introductions into the wonderful community that is New England on the web and on social media
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NETJ Podcast Ep. 9 – The Front Door Project’s and CT Visit Ambassador Deb Cohen
The New England Travel Journal Podcast closed out 2019 with podcast guest Deb Cohen, the founder and curator of The Front Door Project.
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Thanksgiving Rolls Part 1
In part one of our Thanksgiving rolls series we give you recipes for Basic Wheat Rolls and a slight variation, Garlic Snakes (Knots)
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Thanksgiving Rolls Part 2
In the second part of our Thanksgiving rolls series we give you Seeded Sourdough Rolls and Bourbon Maple Bacon Rolls.
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2019 New England Holiday Festivals
The holiday season is a magical time in New England. Streets, houses, boats, lighthouses, store fronts are lit and holiday cheer is in the air.
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Essex’s Annual Trees in the Riggings Community Carol Sing & Boat Parade (CT)
As the sun sets on the Sunday following Thanksgiving hundreds of people; families, friends – young and old – flock to Main Street in the picture book town for the annual Trees in the Riggings Community Carol Sing & Boat Parade.
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Essex Paint and Sip (CT)
Nestled on Main Street in the picturesque town of Essex, CT along the Connecticut River, Essex Paint and Sip offers the perfect setting for a date night or large gathering.
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Mini Golf with Ghosts and Goblins (CT)
Join in the Halloween fun at the annual Haunted Miniature Golf event at Farmington Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor
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Mystic Knotwork (CT)
When you walk into Mystic Knotwork you are welcomed into the store by the site of hundreds of nautical knots, from bracelets to doorstops to coasters to name a few.
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NCAA Tournament comes to Connecticut, Things to Do When Not Watching Hoops
March Madness is upon us and during the first weekend of the men’s and women’s NCAA tournament Connecticut will be
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Ivory & Iron Brings B&B, Bakery, Lifestyle Store to Essex, CT
Ivory & Iron is turning a forgotten 1790 Essex, Connecticut Federal home into their dream property. The B&B is already open while the organic bakery, lifestyle and electrical shop are still to come.
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Abigail’s Grille and Wine Bar (CT)
Nestled at the foot of Talcott Mountain and at the intersection of Rt. 202 and 185 in Simsbury, Connecticut; Abigail’s Grille and Wine Bar was the perfect location for a seafood lunch in late February
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The Treehouse (CT)
The Treehouse restaurant in Mystic, Connecticut is a unique restaurant
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Parable Brewing Company (CT)
Locally owned Parable Brewing Company in Manchester, Connecticut is the perfect weekend hangout.
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Labyrinth Brewing Company (CT)
On the day of our visit they had seven beers on tap, along with various wines and ciders. You can have six beers for a flight
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Dog Watch Cafe (CT)
Article by Sam Dostaler The early November wind was whipping, some sleet had fallen earlier in the day but that
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VIDEO: New England Photographer “Jeff Foliage” featured on CBS Sunday Morning
An an interview with CBS Sunday Morning’s Conor Knighton, Folger, who goes by “Jeff Foliage” brought the beauty of New England foliage into living rooms all around the country.
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Liv’s Shack “Lobster Rolls And More” (CT)
Located in beautiful Old Saybrook, Connecticut on Harbor One Marina along the Connecticut River, Liv’s Shack “Lobster Rolls and More” provided the ideal setting for lunch on a summer afternoon.
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Red 36 (CT)
Red 36 in Mystic, Connecticut was the perfect way to end a summer evening. Located along the Mystic River, a short drive or walk from the Mystic River Bridge, Red 36 provides diners with a casual and relaxed experience that is perfect for all ages
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Quahog Republic (MA)
If you just so happen to be driving through the coastal Buzzards Bay area in Massachusetts and are looking for a great spot for seafood, Quahog Republic needs to be your destination
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Deepwater Seafood (CT)
The Farmington Valley’s own freshest seafood spot is perfect for a quick sit-down or take-away lunch during a busy work day
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Lenny and Joe’s Fish Tale (CT)
he state of Connecticut there aren’t many more iconic seafood restaurants than Lenny and Joe’s Fish Tale
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Sea Swirl (CT)
Sea Swirl is an iconic seafood shack located right on the Pequotsepos River in Mystic, CT that is separated from the busy and touristy part of the town
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J’s Crab Shack (CT)
At J’s Crab Shack the Connecticut seashore comes to Park Street in Hartford. When you first arrive at J’s just a mile or so off of I-84 near the corner of Prospect Ave and Park Street you aren’t really sure what to expect
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