According to recent research, 66% of survey respondents are more interested in travel now than they were before the pandemic. Over 75% of travel spend, is now domestic, meaning Americans will spend more time hitting popular summer vacation destinations within the good old U.S. of A. No matter how you do the math, it adds… Continue reading Three Off-the-Beaten Path Summer Vacation Destinations
Tag: Things to do in Connecticut with kids
6 Connecticut Winter Activities for Non-Skiers: The Perfect Way to Spend a Cold Day
Connecticut day trips are a great way to bust the boredom of gloomy winter weather, but if you think you’re limited in options by the snow or cold, don’t worry. We’ve put together our top 6 Connecticut winter activities for non-skiers, to help you get out and explore this winter. These experiences offer some great… Continue reading 6 Connecticut Winter Activities for Non-Skiers: The Perfect Way to Spend a Cold Day
High-Adrenaline Excitement in the Litchfield Hills: ATV Rental Connecticut – Backyard Adventures
Home to revolutionary-war heroes and colonial mansions, renting an ATV in Connecticut may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering adventurous outdoor pursuits. In fact, the state has been shorted when it comes to high-adrenaline adventure. We’re talking about scrambling over rocky screes and blasting through the sodden leaf-strewn underbelly of… Continue reading High-Adrenaline Excitement in the Litchfield Hills: ATV Rental Connecticut – Backyard Adventures
Duckpin Bowling in Connecticut: Do It While You Can
Duckpin bowling in Connecticut is a traditional sport that is fun for all ages. Find a lane near you and learn more about this fading art. Duckpin Bowling Traditions in Connecticut It’s our family tradition when we are in Connecticut to go duckpin bowling on the day after Christmas. We descend upon Ducks on the… Continue reading Duckpin Bowling in Connecticut: Do It While You Can
Rescued Animals Find a Ray of Light in Connecticut
It isn’t every day that you find an interesting travel destination that also offers hope for rescued animals, but Ray of Light Farm in Connecticut is just such a place. Nestled in the back roads of East Haddam, not far from the famous Gillette Castle mansion, the farm offers sanctuary to abandoned animals as well… Continue reading Rescued Animals Find a Ray of Light in Connecticut
Heublein Tower Hike: Views Atop the Talcott Ridge
What started out as a lavish gift from a loving husband to his wife, is now one of the best hikes in Connecticut. The Heublein Tower hike and trail, located atop Talcott Mountain and just west of Hartford, offers views as far as Massachusetts. I grew up hiking Talcott Mountain and visiting the tower with… Continue reading Heublein Tower Hike: Views Atop the Talcott Ridge
