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10 Best Ski and Snowboard Shops in Connecticut!

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Fatty’s Snowboards, Canton, CT

Fatty’s Snowboards is the ultimate snowboarders’ resource. Head to this Canton shop for top-quality snowboards, skis, and even splitboards, all in one place that’s backed by expert…
Fatty’s Snowboards is the ultimate snowboarders’ resource. Head to this Canton shop for…

Best Kids’ Play Centers in Connecticut

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The Little Green Tambourine, Canton, CT

The Little Green Tambourine offers open play on Mondays and Fridays for children ages one to five. During open play time, children will have the chance to play on an indoor playscape, build their…
The Little Green Tambourine offers open play on Mondays and Fridays for children ages one to five.…

10 Best Wedding Planners in Connecticut

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One Fine Day, Avon, CT

The team at One Fine Day makes pulling off your dream wedding look easy. Brides love how easy going they are to work with and the level of attention they get throughout the planning process.

The team at One Fine Day makes pulling off your dream wedding look easy. Brides love how easy going…

The 9 Best Shopping Malls and Outlets in Connecticut!

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The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Canton, CT

Relax while shopping outdoors and finding great bargains at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley. Here, you’ll find shops such as Ben and Jerry’s, Loft, Olive A Little, Barnes & Nobel,…
Relax while shopping outdoors and finding great bargains at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley. Here,…

9 Best Furniture Stores in Connecticut

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America the Beautiful Country Store, Collinsville, CT

America the Beautiful Country Store provides you the opportunity to select tailor-made wooden furniture in a variety of styles including shaker, contemporary, and rustic. The wood used to construct…
America the Beautiful Country Store provides you the opportunity to select tailor-made wooden…

The 10 Best Cake Shops in Connecticut!

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Cake Gypsy, Canton, CT

Savored by the likes of the Kardashians, Cake Gypsy offers beautiful cakes with options for those with dietary restrictions such as gluten free, lactose free, nut free, and vegan cake and truffles.…
Savored by the likes of the Kardashians, Cake Gypsy offers beautiful cakes with options for those…

The 10 Best Nature Centers in Connecticut!

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Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, CT

With numerous activities for students and families, such as school break activities, scavenger hunts, and classes about maple sugaring, Roaring Brook Nature Center provides wonderful services to the…
With numerous activities for students and families, such as school break activities, scavenger…

The 9 Best Craft Stores in Connecticut!

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Knit & Pearls, Avon, CT

Come check out the knitting supplies in store, or search the helpful website at Knit & Pearls. They carry monthly knitting magazines, yarn made from a variety of materials, needles, dye, and…
Come check out the knitting supplies in store, or search the helpful website at Knit & Pearls.…

The 6 Best Buffets in Connecticut!

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Evergreens Restaurant at the Simsbury Inn, Simsbury, CT

Enjoy an all you can eat Sunday brunch at Evergreens, a beautiful fine dining restaurant at the Simsbury Inn. The menu varies depending on the week, but guests will find a selection of continental…
Enjoy an all you can eat Sunday brunch at Evergreens, a beautiful fine dining restaurant at the…

The 9 Best Bike Shops in Connecticut!

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Benidorm Bikes, Canton, CT

Benidorm Bikes sells bikes suitable for rocky trails, roads, and even triathlons, and provides visitors with bike fittings. All staff are bike riders themselves, so they’ll be able to answer…
Benidorm Bikes sells bikes suitable for rocky trails, roads, and even triathlons, and provides…
Best Things In & Around West Simsbury, CT
10 Best Wedding Planners in Connecticut

One Fine Day, Avon, CT

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The team at One Fine Day makes pulling off your dream wedding look easy. Brides love how easy going they are to work with and the level of attention they get throughout the planning process.

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Best Kids’ Play Centers in Connecticut

The Little Green Tambourine, Canton, CT

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The Little Green Tambourine offers open play on Mondays and Fridays for children ages one to five. During open play time, children will have the chance to play on an indoor playscape, build their… Read More
The 9 Best Shopping Malls and Outlets in Connecticut!

The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Canton, CT

Featured in The 9 Best Shopping Malls and Outlets in Connecticut!
Relax while shopping outdoors and finding great bargains at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley. Here, you’ll find shops such as Ben and Jerry’s, Loft, Olive A Little, Barnes & Nobel,… Read More
Editors' Picks: 19 of the Best Things to Do in Connecticut!

New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT

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Explore everything from vintage World War II planes (including a fantastic B-29 bomber), to a variety of helicopters and many more aviation wonders - including some that are pretty rare. Many… Read More
10 Best State Parks in Connecticut

Penwood State Park, Bloomfield, CT

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Penwood is an 800-acre park with fun for every season, including hiking, picnicking, and cross-country skiing. Their extensive trail system offers a fabulous yet intimate experience of nature… Read More
The 10 Best Guided Tours in Connecticut!

Connecticut State Capitol Tours, Hartford, CT

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Year-round guided tours are available weekday mornings and early afternoons of the Connecticut State Capitol. During this tour, visitors will learn about the history of the capitol, see important… Read More
9 Best Furniture Stores in Connecticut

America the Beautiful Country Store, Collinsville, CT

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America the Beautiful Country Store provides you the opportunity to select tailor-made wooden furniture in a variety of styles including shaker, contemporary, and rustic. The wood used to construct… Read More
The 9 Best First Date Locations in Connecticut!

The Green Teahouse, Farmington, CT

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Enjoy a stroll around the lovely Farmington area while sipping on a fun cup of bubble tea. The Green Teahouse offers some of the best tea varieties and blends in the state as well as Taiwanese bubble… Read More
The 10 Best Places for Crab in Connecticut!

J’s Crab Shack, Hartford, CT

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Head on over to J’s Crab Shack for a menu bursting with a variety of seafood. As the name suggests, crab features prominently on their menu and they offer a tossed salad topped with crab, crab… Read More
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Events around West Simsbury, CT
Jan
31

Chair Aerobics

10:00 AM
Newington Senior And Disabled, Newington, CT
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Jan
31

Play - Incedent

2:00 PM
Playhouse on Park, West Hartford, CT
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Jan
31

Stayed On Freedom with Dan Berger and Christina Greer (Virtual)

7:00 PM
The Mark Twain House and Museum, Hartford, CT
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Jan
31

AfterSun

7:00 PM
Cinestudio, Hartford, CT
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Feb
01

Exhibition - Alfred Pope: An Evolution of Ingenuity

10:00 AM
Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, CT
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Feb
01

AfterSun

7:00 PM
Cinestudio, Hartford, CT
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01

Play - Incedent

7:30 PM
Playhouse on Park, West Hartford, CT
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West Simsbury News

Governor Lamont Activates Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol Effective Thursday Afternoon

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
January 31, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 30th, announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience extremely cold air and strong winds later this week, he is… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on the Death of Tyre Nichols

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
January 30, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 28th, released the following statement regarding the death of Tyre Nichols: “Tyre Nichols should be alive today. His life matters and my heart… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces 2023 Legislative Proposal: Provide Tax Relief for Low-Income Workers

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
January 30, 2023
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 30th, held a news conference in Hartford to announce that the fiscal years 2024 and 2025 biennial state budget proposal that he will present to the… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces 2023 Legislative Proposal: Preventing Mass Shootings

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
January 28, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 26th, held a news conference in Hartford to announce the second of three sets of proposals he will introduce during the 2023 legislative session that… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - January 26, 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
January 28, 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 Announces Connecticut Educator Carolyn Kielma Named Finalist for the 2023 National Teacher of the Year Honor

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
January 27, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker on Jan 25th, announced that Carolyn Kielma – a science teacher from Bristol Eastern High School… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Fund to Assist Renters From Being Evicted From Homes Due To Overdue Rent

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
January 27, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno on Jan 26th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Housing is launching a new fund to assist renters who… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on Final Legislative Approval of State Police Contract

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
January 27, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding on Jan 25th’s final approval by both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly in favor of the collective… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces 2023 Legislative Proposal: Addressing the Future of Materials and Waste Management

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
January 25, 2023
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 24th, held a news conference in Hartford to announce a series of waste management proposals he will introduce during the 2023 legislative session that… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on Announcement From the LEGO Group

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
January 25, 2023
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to the announcement made this morning (Jan 24th) by the LEGO Group: “I am disappointed to hear Jan… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Plans to Close the Willard Correctional Institution

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
January 25, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 24th, announced that his administration has developed plans with the leadership of the Connecticut Department of Correction to close the Willard… Read More

Governor Lamont: Flags Lowered To Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Mass Shooting in Monterey Park

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
January 24, 2023
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 22nd, announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. directing flags to be lowered throughout the country… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces 2023 Legislative Proposal: Taking Action To Eliminate Gun Violence

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
January 24, 2023
WATERBURY, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Jan 23rd, held a news conference in Waterbury to announce the first in a series of proposals he will introduce during the 2023 legislative session that… Read More

USDA Names 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum Future Leaders in Agriculture Program Winners

January 23, 2023
Washington, DC ? The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected 30 university students who will attend USDA’s 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF) as winners of the USDA Future Leaders… Read More

Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz on the 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
January 23, 2023
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding the 50th anniversary of the January 22, 1973, landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling… Read More
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Simsbury Skate Park

Simsbury Skate Park
Memorial Park Complex on Plank Hill Road, Simsbury, CT
The skatepark is available for party rentals, please call 658-3836 for more information. The park is open for skateboarding and in-line skating onl... Read More

Roaring Brook Nature Center

Roaring Brook Nature Center
70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT
RoaringBrookNatureCenter was founded in 1948 by Canton resident Una Storrs Riddle and was originally known as the Canton Children's NatureMuseum. I... Read More

Heublein Tower

Heublein Tower
5 Huckleberry Ln, Simsbury, Simsbury, CT
Gilbert F. Heublein was a celebrated German-born hotelier and restaurateur in Hartford, Connecticut as well as an innovator in the American gourmet... Read More

International Skating Center of Connecticut

International Skating Center of Connecticut
1375 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT
The International Skating Center of Connecticut is a world class, twin-rink training facility located in Simsbury, Connecticut.With our dual ice su... Read More

Canton Skate Park

Canton Skate Park
14 E Hill Road, Canton, CT
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Bridge Street Live

Bridge Street Live
41 Bridge Street, Collinsville, CT
Bridge Street Live is a Connecticut Hot Spot and the "IN" Place to be featuring Amazing Live Music, Stand-up Comedy and Sophisticated Entertainment... Read More

Westmoor Park

Westmoor Park
119 Flagg Road, West Hartford, CT
About Us: Westmoor Park is an environmental, agricultural and horticultural education center dedicated to generating awareness and appreciation fo... Read More

Old New-Gate Prison And Copper Mine

Old New-Gate Prison And Copper Mine
115 Newgate Road, East Granby, CT
The presence of copper ore here was noted in 1705 and the site became one of the first commercial mines in the British Colonies. It was not a money... Read More

Connecticut Wine Trail

Connecticut Wine Trail
195 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT
Connecticut Wine Trail is one of the most exciting and fastest growing wine regions in the United States. A tremendous variety of wine styles and s... Read More
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