Tag Archives: day trip

’Field Goals

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Whenever I visit Litchfield (map), the county seat of Northwestern Connecticut, I think of the Kinks song “Village Green Preservation Society,” especially the lines, “Preserving the old ways from being abused/Protecting the new ways for me and for …

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Shore Leave

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Port towns are especially prone to churn, their fortunes swelling or sinking depending on the tides. But the city of New London, perched where the Thames River meets the western edge of the Block Island Sound, has plenty of anchors.…

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Northern West

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At the intersection of two interstates, with its skyscrapers and gold-domed capitol, Hartford gets most of the day-to-day attention. But…

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Mystical Quest

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You’ve probably heard of Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport, Mystic Pizza.

You probably haven’t heard of Young Buns. …

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Summer Breeze

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Late summer might be the perfect time for a day trip with a friend—especially this summer, when being together means being outdoors. …

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Northern West

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At the intersection of two interstates, with its skyscrapers and gold-domed capitol, Hartford gets most of the day-to-day attention. But…

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Land of Plenty

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Say “Connecticut” to someone who isn’t from here, and they’re likely to picture a town like Farmington…

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Rhode Trip

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You can make reservations, firm up dinner plans and pack as much sunscreen as you want, but there’s no controlling the weather. …

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