Editors' Picks: 19 of the Best Things to Do in Connecticut!

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PEZ Visitor Center, Orange, CT

You know you had at least one PEZ dispenser as a kid. This fun museum, located at the factory where the tiny treats are made, showcases the history of the candy, going back to 1927. There's a ton of…

You know you had at least one PEZ dispenser as a kid. This fun museum, located at the factory where…

The 6 Best Buffets in Connecticut!

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ID Brazil, West Haven, CT

ID Brazil takes a traditional Brazilian steakhouse and the concept of “rodizio,” unlimited food served to your table at a fixed price, to West Haven. This popular style of eating allows…

ID Brazil takes a traditional Brazilian steakhouse and the concept of “rodizio,”…

10 Best Shops for Apple Pie in Connecticut!

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Scratch Baking, Milford, CT

Whether you’re looking to purchase a breakfast sandwich while on the go, a loaf of freshly made artisanal bread to use at home, or a pie for a dinner party, Scratch Baking has you covered. If…

Whether you’re looking to purchase a breakfast sandwich while on the go, a loaf of freshly…

The 9 Most Delicious Food Trucks in Connecticut!

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Fryborg, Milford, CT

You may want to grab a napkin before reading on as the food served by Fryborg Food Truck is rather drool-worthy. Fryborg serves double fried French fries with sauces and toppings. Mouthwatering…

You may want to grab a napkin before reading on as the food served by Fryborg Food Truck is rather…

6 Best Paint & Wine Spots in Connecticut 2025!

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Picasso Parties, West Haven, CT

This kid-friendly crafting venue takes creativity to a whole different level by offering a wide array of classes and events. In addition to adult painting nights and kids painting nights, they have…

This kid-friendly crafting venue takes creativity to a whole different level by offering a wide…

The 8 Best Tanning Salons in Connecticut!

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Glo Tanning, West Haven, CT

This highly-rated tanning salon has won numerous awards and been featured on several best-of lists. Glo Tanning offers numerous discounts and specials, making this the best tanning salon for…

This highly-rated tanning salon has won numerous awards and been featured on several best-of lists.…

The Top 15 Historical Sites in Connecticut!

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Osborne Homestead Museum, Derby, CT

The Osborne Homestead was the former home estate of Frances Osborne Kellogg, a businesswoman and conservationist who lived in the early 1900s. This National Historic Site features a home from the…

The Osborne Homestead was the former home estate of Frances Osborne Kellogg, a businesswoman and…

9 Best Animal Shelters in Connecticut!

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New Haven Animal Shelter, New Haven, CT

This shelter is the second largest municipal animal shelter in the state of Connecticut. The New Haven Animal Shelter takes in approximately 1,400 cats and dogs every year, and draws 3,200 visits,…

This shelter is the second largest municipal animal shelter in the state of Connecticut. The New…

7 Best French Restaurants in Connecticut!

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Union League Café, New Haven, CT

With the same owner and executive chef, Jean Pierre Vuillermet, you know the chef has to be very, very talented. Each bite of their entrecote béarnaise or seared scallops in the stunning Old…

With the same owner and executive chef, Jean Pierre Vuillermet, you know the chef has to be very,…

9 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Connecticut!

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Marsh Botanical Garden, New Haven, CT

For botany aficionados, the Marsh Botanical Garden has a unique collection of species and they post online when the rarer species are in flower or close to blooming so you can plan your visit…

For botany aficionados, the Marsh Botanical Garden has a unique collection of species and they post…

Scratch Baking, Milford, CT

Featured in 10 Best Shops for Apple Pie in Connecticut!

Whether you’re looking to purchase a breakfast sandwich while on the go, a loaf of freshly made artisanal bread to use at home, or a pie for a dinner party, Scratch Baking has you covered. If… Read More

New Haven Animal Shelter, New Haven, CT

Featured in 9 Best Animal Shelters in Connecticut!

This shelter is the second largest municipal animal shelter in the state of Connecticut. The New Haven Animal Shelter takes in approximately 1,400 cats and dogs every year, and draws 3,200 visits,… Read More

Union League Café, New Haven, CT

Featured in 7 Best French Restaurants in Connecticut!

With the same owner and executive chef, Jean Pierre Vuillermet, you know the chef has to be very, very talented. Each bite of their entrecote béarnaise or seared scallops in the stunning Old… Read More

Fryborg, Milford, CT

Featured in The 9 Most Delicious Food Trucks in Connecticut!

You may want to grab a napkin before reading on as the food served by Fryborg Food Truck is rather drool-worthy. Fryborg serves double fried French fries with sauces and toppings. Mouthwatering… Read More

Marsh Botanical Garden, New Haven, CT

Featured in 9 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Connecticut!

For botany aficionados, the Marsh Botanical Garden has a unique collection of species and they post online when the rarer species are in flower or close to blooming so you can plan your visit… Read More

ID Brazil, West Haven, CT

Featured in The 6 Best Buffets in Connecticut!

ID Brazil takes a traditional Brazilian steakhouse and the concept of “rodizio,” unlimited food served to your table at a fixed price, to West Haven. This popular style of eating allows… Read More

House of Naan, New Haven, CT

Featured in The 9 Best Indian Restaurants in Connecticut!

Featuring a contemporary and perhaps elevated Indian menu, the House of Naan gives diners a lesson in Indian flavors incorporated into unexpected dishes. The dinner menu is especially tantalizing,… Read More

L’Orcio, New Haven, CT

Featured in 10 Best Italian Restaurants in Connecticut!

L’Orcio has the Italian food you crave within a trendy and luxe environment. At this upscale contemporary spot, the authentic Italian cuisine and the drinks are equally beloved throughout the… Read More

Atticus Bookstore and Café, New Haven, CT

Featured in 8 Best Bookstores in Connecticut!

Both a café and bookstore, Atticus is for the true bookworms who’d like to cozy up with a book and a great cup of coffee. Though not as large as some of the other bookstores on this… Read More

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