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The Best Spots for Wings in Connecticut!

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The Hidden Still, Ellington, CT

The Hidden Still is a restaurant and moonshine bar, with an interior that encourages customers to sit back and relax. They take 25 hours to prepare their high-quality wings and sauces. Unusual…
The Hidden Still is a restaurant and moonshine bar, with an interior that encourages customers to…

The 6 Best Speakeasies in Connecticut!

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The Hidden Still, Ellington, CT

Order a flight of moonshine and you’ll definitely be drinking something a bit reminiscent to what one might have imbibed during Prohibition. Moonshine cocktails are also available and 10…
Order a flight of moonshine and you’ll definitely be drinking something a bit reminiscent to…

8 Best Horseback Riding Services in Connecticut!

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Shag Bark Hickory Farm, Broad Brook, CT

If you've been dreaming of galloping through fields on the back of a horse, your dreams can come true at Shag Bark Hickory Farm Horse Back Riding! Join them on Saturday mornings and Wednesday…
If you've been dreaming of galloping through fields on the back of a horse, your dreams can come…

9 Best Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Services in Connecticut!

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Juliano's Pools, Vernon, CT

Are you ready to take the plunge? Let Juliano's Pools transform your backyard into the perfect haven! With their Legacy Edition Certified Pool Builder status, you can trust Juliano's Pools total…
Are you ready to take the plunge? Let Juliano's Pools transform your backyard into the perfect…

The 10 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Connecticut!

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The Garden Barn Nursery and Landscape, Vernon, CT

On their 13 acres of land, Garden Barn Nursery grows thousands of plants and also sells garden accessories. If you are a pet owner, you’ll appreciate the special section of plants safe for…
On their 13 acres of land, Garden Barn Nursery grows thousands of plants and also sells garden…

7 Best Laser Tag Centers in Connecticut!

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Spare Time Vernon, Vernon, CT

Spare Time Vernon offers a one-of-a-kind adventure, assuring to get anyone's heart racing! With a massive, new arena complete with music, fog, LED lighting, special effects, and phasers, Laser Tag is…
Spare Time Vernon offers a one-of-a-kind adventure, assuring to get anyone's heart racing! With a…

10 Best Junk Removal Services in Connecticut!

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Odds & Ends Junk Removal, Vernon, CT

Odds & Ends Junk Removal is the perfect solution for all of your residential and commercial mess! Their experts can help make your basement, attic, and garage look spotless, whether it's by removing…
Odds & Ends Junk Removal is the perfect solution for all of your residential and commercial mess!…

10 Best Butchers in Connecticut!

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Bogner Quality Meats, Vernon, CT

Bogner Quality Meats is the one-stop shop for all your meat and deli demands. They offer the highest quality cuts in town, so if you're searching for the finest and freshest meats and deli products,…
Bogner Quality Meats is the one-stop shop for all your meat and deli demands. They offer the…

The 7 Best Nail Salons in Connecticut!

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Rose Beauty Nails, Vernon, CT

Choose from a range of blues, pinks, classics, or trendy colors to create the nail look that speaks to you. Rose Beauty Nails is a high-end salon offering manis, pedis, and beautiful nail art. The…
Choose from a range of blues, pinks, classics, or trendy colors to create the nail look that speaks…

10 Best Bowling Alleys in Connecticut!

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Spare Time Vernon, Vernon, CT

This luxury bowling and entertainment center offers bowling lanes, a private VIP bowling and dining room, plus a full restaurant and bar. You just found you’re next date night, reunion or fun…
This luxury bowling and entertainment center offers bowling lanes, a private VIP bowling and dining…
Best Things In & Around Ellington, CT
8 Best Horseback Riding Services in Connecticut!

Shag Bark Hickory Farm, Broad Brook, CT

Featured in 8 Best Horseback Riding Services in Connecticut!
If you've been dreaming of galloping through fields on the back of a horse, your dreams can come true at Shag Bark Hickory Farm Horse Back Riding! Join them on Saturday mornings and Wednesday… Read More
The 10 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Connecticut!

The Garden Barn Nursery and Landscape, Vernon, CT

Featured in The 10 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Connecticut!
On their 13 acres of land, Garden Barn Nursery grows thousands of plants and also sells garden accessories. If you are a pet owner, you’ll appreciate the special section of plants safe for… Read More
9 Best Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Services in Connecticut!

Juliano's Pools, Vernon, CT

Featured in 9 Best Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Services in Connecticut!
Are you ready to take the plunge? Let Juliano's Pools transform your backyard into the perfect haven! With their Legacy Edition Certified Pool Builder status, you can trust Juliano's Pools total… Read More
The 10 Best Dog Parks in Connecticut!

The Enfield Dog Park, Enfield, CT

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The Enfield Dog Park consists of two fenced-in enclosures with woodchips on the ground. Scattered trees provide some shade and drinking water is available seasonally for dogs. The Enfield Dog Park is… Read More
10 Best Dog Kennels in Connecticut!

Day Hill Kennels, Windsor, CT

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Day Hill Kennels is the go-to destination for all of your pet's needs! Whether your furry friend needs a pampered spa day or a luxurious boarding experience, they will be in the best hands. Plus,… Read More
10 Best State Parks in Connecticut

Bolton Notch State Park, Bolton, CT

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Bolton Notch’s maintained hiking trail winds its way through the park. The trail was originally part of an old railroad bed, making it a very flat, wide, wonderful place to walk or ride your… Read More
The 9 Best Arcades in Connecticut!

Sonny’s Place, Sommers, CT

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With indoor and outdoor fun, Sonny’s Place is somewhere families can spend the entire day and never get bored. There are batting cages, miniature golf, a rock wall, zip lines, and an arcade.… Read More
7 Best Laser Tag Centers in Connecticut!

Spare Time Vernon, Vernon, CT

Featured in 7 Best Laser Tag Centers in Connecticut!
Spare Time Vernon offers a one-of-a-kind adventure, assuring to get anyone's heart racing! With a massive, new arena complete with music, fog, LED lighting, special effects, and phasers, Laser Tag is… Read More
Editors' Picks: 19 of the Best Things to Do in Connecticut!

Wickham Park, Manchester, CT

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It sounds like the name of a posh English estate - and, like an estate, its 250 acres of glorious ornamental gardens are done in a variety of styles. There are also woodlands, a museum, an aviary -… Read More
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Events around Ellington, CT
Sep
27

Exhibit - Shifting Patterns

9:00 AM
Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery, Manchester, CT
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Sep
27

Albertus Jones Exhibit

10:00 AM
Wood Memorial Library & Museum, South Windsor, CT
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Sep
28

Exhibit - Shifting Patterns

9:00 AM
Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery, Manchester, CT
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Sep
28

Albertus Jones Exhibit

10:00 AM
Wood Memorial Library & Museum, South Windsor, CT
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Sep
29

Exhibit - Shifting Patterns

9:00 AM
Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery, Manchester, CT
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Sep
29

Outdoor Concert Series - Trailer Trash

7:00 PM
Sonny's Place, Somers, CT
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Sep
29

Kountry Wayne comedy show at the Hartford Funny Bone

7:00 PM
Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, Manchester, CT
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Ellington News

Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Wrong-Way Driving Public Awareness Campaign

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 11, 2023
WATCH: Video of “One Wrong Move” television advertisement Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on March 10th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on Senate Vote Confirming Justice Kahn to the U.S. Court of Appeals

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 11, 2023
Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the vote on March 9th, by the U.S. Senate confirming Connecticut Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Araújo… Read More

Governor Lamont Extends Coverage Period for Deliverable Fuel Assistance Under the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program to March 31

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 11, 2023
HARTFORD, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on March 10th, announced that he has directed the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to extend the coverage period for households receiving… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - March 9, 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 10, 2023
Hartford, CT –As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of… Read More

Governor Lamont Nominates Robert Shea, Jr. As Claims Commissioner

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 9, 2023
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on March 8th, announced that he is nominating Robert F. Shea, Jr. of West Hartford to serve as claims commissioner. Shea is being nominated to fill the… Read More

Lamont Commemorates International Open Data Day 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 6, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is marking International Open Data Day, which is celebrated this year on March 5, 2023, by recognizing the transparency and openness of Connecticut’s… Read More

Governor Lamont and Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce Connecticut Program on Reducing Student Absenteeism Featured as National Best Practice

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 6, 2023
WATCH: Video from the Collaborative for Student Success on Connecticut’s LEAP initiative HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut State Department of Education Commissioner… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on the Passing of Common Cause President Karen Hobert Flynn

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 6, 2023
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the passing of Karen Hobert Flynn, president of Common Cause: “Karen made a lasting impact on Connecticut… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - March 2, 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 3, 2023
Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of… Read More

Governor Lamont Directs State Office Buildings Closed to the Public Tuesday February 28th, Due to Winter Storm

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 28, 2023
Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 27th, announced that he is ordering all executive branch state office buildings closed to the public on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, due to the winter… Read More

Governor Lamont Proposes Establishing the English Learners’ Bill of Rights To Safeguard the Provision of Bilingual Education

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 27, 2023
Bridgeport, CT– Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 27th, held a news conference in Bridgeport to announce that he has submitted a legislative proposal to the Connecticut General Assembly establishing… Read More

Governor Lamont Nominates Bryan Cafferelli as Consumer Protection Commissioner

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 27, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 27th, announced that he is nominating Bryan Cafferelli to serve as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. “Bryan has… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - February 23, 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 25, 2023
Hartford, CT– As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of… Read More

Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Statements on the One-Year Anniversary of the Invasion of Ukraine

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 24, 2023
Hartford, CT– Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Governor Lamont… Read More

Governor Lamont and U.S. Small Business Administration Announce Expansion of HUBZone-covered Area in Torrington

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 24, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) New England Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich on Feb 23rd, held a news conference in Torrington to announce the… Read More
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kloter farms

kloter farms
216 West Road, Ellington, CT
Kloter Farms is a family-owned enterprise that started in 1980 as a horse and carriage hobby and then moved into construction of storage buildings ... Read More

New England Civil War Museum

New England Civil War Museum
14 Park Place, Rockville, CT
Our Mission The New England Civil War Museum and its library, works to convey the lessons of the American Civil War. We exist to perpetuate the me... Read More

Hartford County 4-H Fair

Hartford County 4-H Fair
56 Egypt Road, Somers, CT
Since 1937 the Hartford County 4-H Fair has been a youth run fair that features many attractions. The 4-H’ers work all year long to plan the ... Read More

Tolland County 4-H Fair

Tolland County 4-H Fair
24 Hyde Avenue, Vernon Rockville, CT
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Ron-A-Roll Indoor Roller Skating Center

Ron-A-Roll Indoor Roller Skating Center
85 South Frontage Road, Vernon Rockville, CT
Ron-A-Roll Skating Center, Founded in 1991, it is  located conveniently off of Interstate 84 in Vernon, Connecticut. Open skate, endurance par... Read More

Sonny's Place

Sonny's Place
349 Main Street, Somers, CT
Sonny's Place, formerly Somers Golf Center, is open year round, so come enjoy The Family Experience! We are the perfect place for the whole family ... Read More

Enfield Skatepark 2

Enfield Skatepark 2
174 Taylor Road, Enfield, CT
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Connecticut Trolley Museum

Connecticut Trolley Museum
58 North Road, East Windsor, CT
The Connecticut Electric Railway Association, Inc. is the owner and operator of The Connecticut Trolley Museum. Founded in October 1940, it is the ... Read More

Fish Family Farm

Fish Family Farm
20 Dimock Lane, Bolton, CT
Fish Family Farm is  one of the state's few remaining dairy farms that milk, pasteurize and bottle our own milk. We are open from 8-6, Mon.-Sa... Read More
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