SUN UNDERTHECONNECTICUT
Every Activity for the Perfect Summer Stay-cation
by Alyssa Seidman
The arrival of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, reminds us that every proceeding day will be shorter than the last. This crunch for time will motivate many of us to soak up every second of the sunny season ahead. And since Connecticut has a lot to offer, it feels as if the stars are aligned for a summer we won’t soon forget
SinceMysticwasrankedasatopsummertravel destinationbyUSATodayin2023,thenextfew monthshavealottoliveupto Butbeyondthebordersofthehistoricseafaringvillagearecities,towns, stateparks,andentertainmentvenuesjustwaitingto enticeresidentsandvisitorsalike Ifyouwereslowto makeplansforyourseasonalvacation,considerthis yourguidetoallthingssummerinCT
Althoughmajorlylandlocked,maritimeloversfrom alloverthenortheastmaketheirwaytoourmilesof shorelinetoenjoylifeonthewater.Evenlandlubbers canfindenjoymentamongourpicturesquestate parks,whichprovidetheperfectsettingtopitchatent, hike,andsleepunderthestars.
ThestatecapitalishometotheHartfordYardGoats,a minorleaguebaseballteamthatdishesoutmuchmore thanspiritedsportingevents.Fanscanalsobellyupto Dunkin’Parktogetatasteofover-the-topballparkeats.
Fortheadventurersoutthere,Connecticutoffers awe-inspiringlocalesthatseeminglyjumpfromthe pagesofastorybook.Fromaparkfilledwithprehistoricpredatorstoancientcastlesoverlookinglush landscapes eventhemostjadedvisitorcanfind wonderintheseunexpectedplaces.
Althoughfamousforitspizza,steamedcheeseburgers,andbutterylobsterrolls,Connecticutserves upanothersavoryoptionforthosewithcarnivorous appetites.Whetheryou’rehungryforribs,brisket, pulledpork,orburntends,thebarbecuesceneinCT willsurelysatisfyyourcravings.
Foratasteofculture,homeiswheretheartis
InsteadoftravelingintothecityforShakespearein theParkorapriceyconcertatMSG,takeachairto yourtowngreenandexperienceliveperformancesall summerlong.Thestateisalsohometoahandfulof venuesthatareconsideredsomeofthebestinthe NewYorkMetropolitanarea.
TherearemanyotherreasonsthatmakeCTtheperfect placetospendyoursummer.Readonforadetailedlook ateachoftheaforementionedtopics,and
OPENFOR THE SEASON
PLAY BALL!
by Alyssa Seidman
Summer is the season for America’s favorite pastime baseball!
Although we’re about halfway through the standard periphery of play, there’s still plenty of fun to be had at the old ball game. In addition to our major league loyalties, Nutmeggers have a minor league team to root for in the Hartford Yard Goats. But if you want to get in on the action yourself, Connecticut offers amateur leagues that let fans play just like their faves.
Hartford Yard Goats
TheHartfordYardGoatsareaDouble-Aaffiliateofthe ColoradoRockies.Everyseason,playerssuituptoplay homegamesatDunkin’Park,ortravelaroundtheregion tofaceoffagainsttheirequallyformidableopponents
Theorganizationoffersindividualgameticketsaswell ashospitalityoptionsforlargergroups Therearealso optionstopurchasefull-seasonpackagesforthe remainderof2024.Eachgameontheschedulefeaturesagamehighlight,whichpreviewsthekindoffun fanscanexpectuponvisitingtheballpark.
JUNE25-30 TheYardGoatswillhosttheNewHampshireFisherCats,anaffiliateoftheTorontoBlueJays. On JUNE27,theteamwillplayasLosChivosdeHartfordandcelebratethepeopleandcultureofColombia. Theeveningwillfeaturepre-gameperformances,Latin food,andaspecialanthem.
JUNE29 ShortlyafterJuneteenth,theorganization willcelebrateBlackculture TheYardGoatswillplayas theSchoolBoysasanhomagetoJohnnySchoolboy Taylor,themostfamousNegroLeagueBaseballplayer fromConnecticut.
JULY23-28 TheYardGoatswillhosttheHarrisburg Senators,anaffiliateoftheWashingtonNationals.That week,theorganizationwillraisebreastcancerawarenessduringPinkOuttheParkon JULY24;celebrate localheroesduringFirstRespondersNighton JULY25; andmarkthemostpopularweekendoftheyear,WhalersAlumniWeekend, JULY25-26
AUGUST13-18 TheYardGoatswillhosttheSomerset Patriots,anaffiliateoftheNewYorkYankees.On AUGUST14,bringyourappetiteforItalianHeritageNight, whichwillofferspecialtyfoods,themedpromotions, andmore On AUGUST15,breakoutyourbootsand
10-gallonhatforCountryNight,completewithpregameactivitiesandalltherootin tootin’musicyou love.On AUGUST18,theorganizationwillhonorthe bravemenandwomenofthearmedforcesduring HomeRunforHeroes,whichincludesachanceforkids torunthebases.
SEPTEMBER3-8 The last series of the 2024 season will take place, when the Yard Goats host the Altoona Curve, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first three games include giveaways galore, including sports jerseys and Hawaiian shirts for adults. StatewidepridewillshinethroughonSEPTEMBER6,whenthe organizationcelebrateshappyfamilies,thrivingbusinesses,andvibrantcommunities“MadeinConnecticut.” ThefinalpitchoftheseasonwillbethrownonSunday, SEPTEMBER8,whereadoringyoungfanswillrunthe basesonelasttime
FortheHartfordYardGoats fullschedule,visit www.milb.com/hartford/schedule
Amateur Leagues
The CONNECTICUTMEN’SSENIORBASEBALL LEAGUEisanamateurleagueforadults18 andolder.Itwasfoundedin1988,andisthe fastest-growingadultbaseballorganizationin thecountry,accordingtothewebsite.The leagueisbasedinFairfieldCountyandencompasses10teamsfromStamfordtoMonroe. GamesareplayedonSundaymorningsfrom ApriltoOctober.
TheGREATERHARTFORDINDEPENDENT BASEBALLLEAGUEisanamateurwoodbat league.Itwasestablishedin2004byEricM. Hoss TheteamsplayinHartford,Tolland, andWindhamcountiesandcompriseplayers ofallagesandexperiencelevels.
Sinceitsinception,theleaguehasbeenfueledby aboardandmanagerswhopridethemselveson providingacompetitiveenvironmentfilled withgreatfields,umpires,andteammates,accordingtothewebsite.If you’reinterestedinsteppingupto theplate,visitwww.ctabl.com
CONNECTICUTNORTHMEN’SBASEBALLLEAGUE wasfoundedin1986andhashostedthousands ofamateurathleteswhocontinuetoplayfrom their20sthroughtheir80s.TeamsplaydoubleheadersonSundaysfromApriltoAugust.The leagueconsistentlysendsplayersfromits25+ and35+divisionstotheMen’sSeniorBaseball LeagueWorldSeriesinPhoenix,Ariz.Those interestedinjoiningasateamoranindividual cancontacttheleagueviaFacebook.
TheNUTMEGSTATEBASEBALLLEAGUEisanaffiliate oftheNationalAdultBaseballAssociation, andacceptsadults18andolder.Its10teamsalso playonSundaysandrepresenttownsinFairfield andNewHavencounties.Playoffgamesare typicallyheldattheendofAugust.Formore information,visit“NutmegBaseball”onFacebook orInstagram. l
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by Alyssa Seidman
No season calls for outdoor cooking more than summer, and with (hopefully) sunnier weekends on the horizon, many of us will feel compelled to fire up the grill. But if you’d prefer someone else to do the cooking, Connecticut has plenty of places where you can satisfy these seasonal cravings.
Despitebeinglocatedhundredsofmilesawayfrom thebarbecuecapitalsofAmerica,theNutmeg Statehasitsveryownposseofpitmastersdishingout allthedeliciousmeatsthatfillourgrillsthistimeof year.Andwhiletheymaynotbeknownforburgersand dogs,thesesultansofsmokeareservingupsomething justassumptuous.
Hoodoo Brown Barbeque
RIDGEFIELD
HoodooBrownBarbequeopenedinRidgefieldinMay 2015,andhasbeenslingingoutTexas-stylebarbecue eversince Namedafter“thebaddestcowboyofthem all,”thebusinesscelebratesthespiritandauthenticity ofHoodooBrown,whoepitomizedtheWildWest,accordingtothewebsite.
DuringatriptoAustin Texas severalyearsago, OwnerCodySperryvisitedmorethanadozenbarbecuejoints Ashelearnedoftheowners passionforthe craft(aswellassomeoftheirsecrets),hereturnedto Ridgefieldhellbentonreplicatingtheexperiencehe haddownsouth.
Best BBQ in CT * Earlierthisyear,readersofConnecticutMagazinecastvotestodecidewhichofthestate’s
RickyD’sRibShack(NewHavenCounty) Oz’NBonesBBQ(NewLondonCounty)
Smokin’withChris(HartfordCounty) TheCueRestaurant(FairfieldCounty) FarmboysSmokin’BBQ(FairfieldCounty)
SperrystartedhisapprenticeshiponaBigGreen Eggsmokerandeventuallyopenedabarbecue cateringbusiness,accordingtothewebsite.Through theencouragementofcustomers,family,andfriends, therestaurantwasborn.
All of Hoodoo Brown’s meat is smoked low and slow over firewood for up to 16 hours. The menu includes classics like brisket, pulled pork, and spare ribs, as well as cracklin’ pork belly and specialty smoked sausages.
Aselectionofeccentrically-namedsandwichesis alsoavailable,includingTheBattleofRidgefield (brisketandcrispyporkbellytoppedwithanapple cidervinegarslaw),theBatMasterson(friedbuffalo chickentoppedwithabluecheeseslaw)andthe HOGZILLA(threetypesofporktoppedwithHoodoo Voodoosauceandafriedgreentomato)
Ifyou’reinterestedinlearningathingortwofrom theHoodooCrew,youcanenrollinthebusiness’ BarbecueSchool.Thisfour-hourprogramoffersa behind-the-sceneslookatthekitchen’sdailyoperations,includingtrimmingandseasoning firecontrol andsmoking,tocarvingand(ofcourse)eating.
HoodooBrownBarbequeislocatedat967Ethan AllenHighwayinRidgefield.Formoreinformation,call (203)438-6033orvisit www.hoodoobrownbbq.com
Smokin’ with Chris STONINGTON
ChrisConlonopenedSmokin’withChristocombinehis threefavoritethings food,friends,andmusic into one.Takingallthelessonshelearnedfromhismother Jeanne,themenuemploysonlythefreshestingredients, manyofwhicharesourcedlocallyfromConnecticut.
Conlonfiresupthesmokerdailytochurnoutpulled pork,beefbrisket,spareribs,andbabybackribs The meatiscomplementedbyaselectionofhomestylesides andseasonalvegetables,allofwhichismadeinhouse. Therestofthemenuiseclecticasitisdelicious, boastingunusualofferingslikeaSteak&Taters appetizer(grilledteriyakisteaktipsskeweredwith friedmashedpotatoballs),aMac&CheeseParfait, andanentréethatwouldevensatiateFredFlintsone’s appetite:theYabbaDabbaDoo(asmokedbeefrib slatheredinhouseBBQsauce).
Smokin’withChrisofferscateringpackagesfor partiesofupto200people;inquiresforpartiesof200or morerequireacustomnote,accordingtothewebsite. Thebusinessprovidespickup,delivery,deliveryandset up,anddelivery,setup,andstaffedcateringoptions; youcanevenrequesttohavethesmokeratyourevent.
Smokin’withChrisislocatedat59WestCenterSt. inSouthington.Formoreinformation,call(860)6209133orvisit www.smokinwithchris.com
“Our specialty is barbecue andothersmokedmeats,butweofferspecialty salads,seafood,andvegetariandishestoo.”
CHRISCONLON,OWNER,SMOKIN’WITHCHRIS
Wood’s Pit BBQ & Mexican Cafe BANTAM
AfteropeningthefirstMexicanrestaurantinLitchfield Countyintheearly’80s,theownerofWood’sheaded southtoaddanothernotchtohisculinarybelt:authenticpitbarbecue In1991,“Woodie”visitedthe Carolinas,Georgia,andFloridatolearnthetricks behindthetrade,thewebsitereads.
Today the restaurant serves up “some of the most authentic southern barbecue you’ll find in New England,” according to food writer Lorien Crow. The menu also includes Mexican dishes, sandwiches and salads, vegan and vegetarian options, and even seafood.
Butbacktothebarbecue Allofthemeatgetsdry
rubbedwithablendofspicesandseasoningsbefore enteringthewood-firedoven;thesmokyaromacomes fromfreshGreenHickory,accordingtothewebsite. Followingthetrendof“lowandslow,”theovenissetat 220degreeswhileeverythingcooksforhoursonend.
SomeofWood’sspecialtiesincludeahand-pulled porkshoulderthat’ssmokedfor18hours,twice-cooked burntendsrenderedtoperfection St.Louisporkribs thatfalloffthebone and14-hourHickory-smoked brisketservedwithitsownjuices.
Wood’sPitBBQ&MexicanCafeislocatedat123 BantamLakeRoadinBantam.Formoreinformation, call(860)567-9869orvisit www.woodspitbbq.com l
WORLDS
AWAY
by Alyssa Seidman
Now that school is out and summer is in full swing, many people will pack their bags to set forth on their much-needed vacations. But if you’re a homebody on a budget, Connecticut has multiple attractions to make you feel as if you’ve traveled far far away.
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by Alyssa Seidman
This summer, give yourself a chance to unplug from the everyday and spend some time in the great outdoors. Connecticut’s countless campgrounds are located amongst vast forests, luscious lakes, and hidden gems, all of which will make for a truly memorable weekend.
If this is your first time venturing out into the wilderness, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking to pitch a tent, enjoy the comfort of an RV, take your own trailer, or rent a cabin with friends, the state’s parks system allows you to camp to your heart’s content.
This article will tell you what to pack, where to go, and the rules to follow to prevent much more than just forest fires. And if you have certain activities planned for your itinerary, we’ll point out which parks will make you a happy camper in that regard
Happy Campers
VISIT SPECTRUM GALLERY
Over 40 ConcertsAll Summer Long! Caramoor SummerSeason
June 22
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
June 23
Chamber Feast
June 27 Abeo Quartet
June 28
Roomful of Teeth Concert on the Lawn
June 29
American Roots Music Festival feat. Madison Cunningham
June 30
The Knights &Aaron Diehl
July 4
Pops,Patriots,& Fireworks
July 5
Calidore String Quartet Bridget Kibbey, harp
July 6
Duo Kayo Music &Meditation in the Garden
July 6
Kiki Valera ysuSon Cubano Concert on the Lawn
July 7
Sphinx Virtuosi
July 11 Owls
July 12
LostBayou Ramblers Concert on the Lawn
July 13
Sutton Foster
July 14
Orchestra of St. Luke’s& Miloš, guitar AND SO MUCH MORE!
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Sphinx Virtuosi
Roomful of Teeth
Ifyou’recravingasummergetawaythat’s outofthisworld(oreventhistimeperiod), theNutmegStateistheplacetobe.Fromtouring aRevolutionaryWar-erataverntosummiting castlesintheclouds,youwon’tfeellikeyou’rein Connecticutanymore
Castles in the Clouds
Ifyourmythicalmeanderingsinvolvedragons knights, androundtables consideraself-guidedtourofone (orall)ofConnecticut’scastles.Thesetoweringstructureswillappeasehistorybuffsaswellashiking enthusiasts,sincethemajorityofthemaresituatedon hilltopsinstateparks.
HubbardParkinMeridenishometo CASTLECRAIG,anobservationtowerthat standsonEastPeak,whichhasanelevationof nearly1,000feet.Theroundtowerwasbuiltout ofnativetraprockbylocalstonemasonsin 1900,andstandsat32feethighand58feet wide.AccordingtotheCityofMeriden’s website,theinspirationforthetower’sdesign hasbeendisputedforyears.SomesayWalter Hubbard forwhomtheparkisnamedand whogavethetowertothepeople drewfrom FrenchNorman-stylearchitecture Otherssayit wasmodeledaftertowersbuiltontheDanube inTurkeyduringthe12thcentury,andthe CraigellachieBridgeinScotland.
Althoughitlookslikearoyalresidencefromhundredsofyearsago,constructiononthe CHRISMARK CASTLEinWoodstockbeganin2003.Theowner,ChristopherMark,builtthecastleforhisdaughterssothey couldliveouttheirdreamofbeingprincesses.
TheGothic-stylestructureboastsmorethan 18,000-square-feetoflivingspace,includingnine bedrooms,sevenfullbathrooms,threehalfbathrooms,andanareaundergroundthat,appropriately, resemblesadungeon.Someofthefurnitureinthe housewasevenimportedfromEurope,accordingtoa reportfromCTInsider.
The castle is surrounded by a moat and overlooks a 30-acre pond Its tallest tower measures at 126 feet, and stained glass is used throughout the design. Those interested in a tour can visit www. chrismarkcastle.com for more information.
An aerial view of Castle Craig in Hubbard Park in Meriden, CT Photo by AdobeStock
GILLETTECASTLEinEastHaddaminvitesvisitorsto immersethemselvesinhistory,architecture,and nature,accordingtothewebsite.Themedievalstone mansionwasbuiltbyactor,director,andplaywright WilliamHookerGillettein1914,andsitsperchedabove theConnecticutRiver
The14,000-square-footfortressissurroundedby 184acresofwoodlands FollowingGillette’sdeath,the statepurchasedthecastleandadjoiningacreageto createastatepark Today,thousandsofvisitorsmake theirwayheretocamp,hike,andpicnicamongthe historicsite,thewebsitereads.
Thecastle’s42roomsandornatefurnishingswere designedbyGillettehimself.Featuresincludebuilt-in couches,amovabletableontracks,andhand-hewn woodworkonthelightswitchesanddoors.
One-hourtoursareavailabledailythroughLaborDay. Formoreinformationortopre-bookyourticket,visit www.ctparks.com/parks/gillette-castle-state-park
Aquila’s Nest Vineyard ForatasteoftheMediterranean,headtoAquila’sNest VineyardinNewtown.Foundedin2016byNeviana ZhgabaandArdianLlomi,thevineyarddrawsitsinspirationfromtheirupbringinginAlbania.
Thebrushedsteelofthe4,000-square-footwinery standsoutagainstthebucolicbackgroundofthe region.Thefacilityboastsa75-seatwinebarand tastingroom,whichopenstoanoutdoorterrace overlookingthe41-acrevineyard
Aquila’sNestoffersnineseasonalwinesinspired bytheowners’loveofastronomy.Eachbottlefeatures theimageofaconstellation,thenameofawoman drawnfromancientMediterraneanmyth,anda translatedinscriptiononthebackofthelabel,accordingtothewebsite
Asanexperience-focusedwinery,Aquila’sNest allowsvisitorstochoosetheirownadventure.Enjoy yourvinowithaviewfromtheupper-levelpatio equippedwithAdirondackchairs,orparkyourselfat theLaVieEnRosePinkPergola,whereyoucancozy uptoafirepit.Partiesofnineormorecanoptforthe gardenesqueFairyGazebos,thefantasticalForbidden Fireplace,orahilltoppicnicthatevokestheteaparty scenefrom“AliceinWonderland.”
Aquila’sNestVineyardislocatedat56PoleBridge RoadinNewtown.Formoreinformation,call(203) 518-4352orvisit www.aquilasnestvineyards.com
Diversewomenofscience,arts,andsportsare celebratedallovertheinteriordécorofourwinery. Weareproudtocontinuouslypartnerwith somanylocalwomen-ownedbusinesses.
Sitting high above thenorthernshoreofLake Waramaug,the Hopkins Innhas welcomed people since 1847. Guestsenjoyexpansiveviewsofthe lake,the Berkshire foothills,and neighboring vineyards from thedining areas and guest rooms The restaurantisrenowned forits contemporaryAustrian cuisine.
A view of the rear of Gillette Castle in East Haddam Photos by iStock
Connecticut’sBest ShorelineSecret
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Bird’s-eyeviews,dioramasof
Triassic & Jurassic
environments,fossils,interactiveexhibits, &hands-onactivities!
Dinosaur State Park Forkidsandkidsatheart,headtoDinosaurStatePark inRockyHill.Asoneofthelargestdinosaurtracksites inNorthAmerica,visitorscanmarvelat500fossilized footprintslikelyformedbydilophosaurusesmillionsof yearsago.
The tracks were accidentally uncovered during excavation for a new state building in 1966 according to the website. These tracks (known as Eubrontes the state fossil) are preserved in a Mesozoic floodplain and displayed within the Exhibit Center’s geodesic dome.
Visitors can experience a bird’s-eye view of the floodplain, as well as dioramas of Triassic and Jurassic environments, fossil collections, interactive exhibits, and hands-on activities in the Discovery Room. The center is surrounded by more than two miles of nature trails, and an arboretum containing plant families that appeared during the age of the dinosaurs.
DinosaurStateParkislocatedat400WestSt.in RockyHill.Formoreinformation,call(860)529-5816or visit www.dinosaurstatepark.org
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TheConnecticutDepartmentof Energy&EnvironmentalProtectioninvites familiestocelebrate DINOSAURSTATE PARKDAY onSaturday,Aug.3,from10 a.m to3p.m.Theeventwillfeaturea varietyofactivitiesforchildrentoenjoy, includingsciencechallenges,games, dinosaurtrackcasting,fossilmining,arts andcrafts,andmore.Admissionisfree
Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill features scale replicas of the extinct creatures in their natural habitat. Photo by iStock
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center
Duringitsmorethan300-yearhistory,theKeelerTavernMuseum&HistoryCenterinRidgefieldhasserved asafarmhouse,tavern,stagecoachstop,postoffice, andhotel.ItwasalsothehomeofnotedarchitectCass Gilbert,forwhomthetown’sfountainisnamed.
Thishistoricstoppingplacehassincebeenrestored,andnowservesasamuseumdepictinglife duringtheRevolutionaryWarandotherperiods.Itwas listedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlacesin 1982,andcelebrateditstricentennialin2013.
Thefour-acresiteofferstours rotatingexhibits,and publicaccesstoitsscenicgroundsandgardens.This summer,visitorscanattendPoetryintheGarden everyMondaynightinJuly,KeelerKidsprogramming onJuly15and22,andthemuseum’saward-winning exhibitionandprogramseries,#HandsOnHistory, startingAug.15.
KTM&HCislocatedat152MainSt.inRidgefield For moreinformation,call(203)438-5485orvisit www. keelertavernmuseum.org
Thehousewasbuiltintheearly1700s andconvertedintoaninnin1772by tavernkeeper(andeventualnamesake) TimothyKeeler.AftertheBattleof Ridgefieldin1777itbecameknownasthe CannonballHousesinceoneofthe British’scannonballsbecameembedded inthetavern’snorthwall.
SA TIPS SAFETY FOR ENJOYING SUMMER
Summer is synonymous with relaxation and fun in the sun. The easygoing nature of summer can make it easy to overlook safety concerns that run the gamut from heat-related illnesses to bug bites to water play injuries. Though no one wants to rain on their own summer parade, keeping these safety tips in mind can ensure the coming months are as safe as they are fun.
Apply sunscreen. Longdaysinthesummersunmaybeagreat waytorelax,butit’simperativethatindividuals applysunscreenbeforegoingoutsideandthen reapplyitthroughoutthedayasnecessary.Sunburnisnotonlyunpleasant,italsoincreasesa person’sriskforskincancerandaffectsthebody’s abilitytocoolitself,whichcanincreasetheriskfor heatstroke.
Safeguard against the threat of heat-related illnesses. Sizzlingsummerdaysposeasignificantthreatifthe propermeasuresaren’ttaketoavoidheat-related illnesses.AccordingtotheNationalSafetyCouncil,heat exhaustion,whichoccurswhenthebodylosesexcessive waterandsalt,andheatstroke,whichtheCentersfor DiseaseControlandPreventionnotesismarkedbythe body’sinabilitytocontrolitstemperature,canescalate rapidly.TheNSCidentifiesindividualswhoworkoutdoors, infantsandyoungchildren,peoplewhoare65andolder, peoplewhoareill,andpeoplewhoareoverweightas thosemostatriskofheat-relatedillnesses.Suchillnesses areentirelypreventable,andtheCDCrecommends remainingindoorsinairconditionedrooms,drinking plentyoffluidsbutavoidingalcohol,wearinglooseand lightweightclothingaswellasahat,andreplacingsalt lostfromsweatingbydrinkingfruitjuiceorsportsdrinks.
Protect against mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are more than a mere nuisance. Mosquitoes can carry an assortment of viruses, including Zika virus and West Nile virus. And though such viruses are often thought of as a problem for people in faraway lands, the NSC notes that the Aedes mosquito, which is a known transmitter of the Zika virus, has appeared in various regions of the globe, including the continental United States and popular vacation destinations like Mexico and Central and South America.
TheNSCrecommendsthateveryone, andespeciallyindividualswhoworkoutdoors
Hartford’s Riverfront Thehustleandbustleofthestatecapitalwillfeelfar andawayasyouventuretowardstheConnecticut River,whereaplethoraofparksandrecreational activitiesawait Intheearly’80sRiverfrontRecapture wasestablishedtoconnectresidentswithalltheriver hadtooffer,whichhassincebecomeadestination forpeoplefromacrosstheregion.
Visitorscanconnecttotheriverfrontinavarietyof ways,frompublicartinstallationstoboatingandbirdingtoexploringitsmilesofwalkwaysandtrails.Takea self-guidedtouroftheLincolnFinancialSculptureWalk, orsetsailfromGreatRiverParkandRiversidePark
From July 18-20, the Riverfront Food Truck Festival will offer music, beer, and filling fare from more than 20 vendors The Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival takes over on Aug. 3, followed by the Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival on Aug 17. The event will celebrate Asian and Pacific Island cultures through traditional music and dance, hands-on art activities, food, and martial arts demonstrations, according to the website.
Formoreinformationaboutthenonprofit, aswellasafullcalendarofevents,visit www. riverfront.org l
Theriverfrontencompassesfourparks,eachwiththeir ownuniqueamenities.GreatRiverParkfeaturesa350seatamphitheater,RiversideParkishometoacommunityrowing program,MortensenRiverfrontPlaza’sgrassyterracecanseatup to2,500peopleforaperformance,andCharterOakLandinghas anexcursionboatdockandpublicboatlaunch.
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by Alyssa Seidman
Connecticut’s proximity to Long Island Sound means there are many opportunities to help you stay cool as the days heat up. With miles of waterfront at your disposal, it seems silly to spend the season anywhere else. We identified some places you can find as you trace our shimmering shoreline due east.
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BRANFORDRIVERPADDLESPORTS offersa three-hourkayakingtouraroundmostof theisles.ThetripincludesastopatOuterIsland, theonlyonewithpublicaccess,whereparticipants canenjoyapackedlunchorperhapsgoforaswim. TripsdepartfromStonyCreekBoatRampon ThimbleIslandsRoad.Formoreinformation,visit www.branfordriverpaddlesports.com
BRANFORD
Farther down the shoreline is a more prominent archipelago located just off the coast of Stony Creek village in Branford Made up of more than 20 wooded isles, the THIMBLEISLANDSserve as a picture-perfect paradise for recreational boaters from Connecticut and beyond.
Eachislandisamoundofpinkgranitebedrockthat startedoutasahilltoppriortothelasticeage Their foundationismuchsturdiercomparedtootherislandsinLongIslandSound,creatingtheperfectplace forpeopletoestablishsummerhomes.
Here boaters,fishermen,islanders,andhomeown-
ersallco-existwhileenjoyingthescenicsanctuary. Visitorsarealsowelcometoexperiencethegrandeur oftheThimbleIslandsthissummer,andeverysummer,viaboat,kayak,paddleboard,orcanoe. Ifpaddlingyourownpathismoreyourstyle, contact THIMBLEISLANDKAYAKRENTAL Thebusiness providessingleandtandemkayaks,stand-up paddleboards,andthree-personcanoesforup totwohoursoraslongasoneweek(pricesvary). YoucanpickupyourchosenvesselfromStony CreekBoatLaunchat1IndianPointRoad.Formore information,visit www.thimbleislandkayak.com
Pictured above: Branford
NORWALK
Our first stop takes us to a city by the sea, where the NORWALKSEAPORTASSOCIATIONoffers cultural, environmental, and historical journeys around Norwalk Harbor and its more than two dozen islands. As keepers of the SHEFFIELDISLAND LIGHTHOUSE which has stood tall since 1868 their guided cruises offer the trip of a lifetime.
Asyouapproachthe 52-acreoutpost,yourcaptain willregaleyouwithtales ofpirates,rumrunners, andotherswhoonce madetripstoNorwalk’s shores.Afteryourship (inthiscasea45-foot C.J.Tothcatamaran) docks,you’refreetoexploreSheffieldIsland andthe19th-century lighthouse.
Theassociationoffersa scheduleofspecialtycruises andon-islandeventsthroughLabor Day. SUNSETHARBORCRUISES run WednesdaytoSunday,with Wednesdays’tripsfeaturinglive musictomakeyourtimeonwater evenmorerelaxing.
Ifyouhaveabigger appetite,reserveyour spotfora TUESDAY NIGHTCLAMBAKE Participants willfeastonfreshNewEnglandseafoodandallthefixings undertheisland’stimberpavilion.Atourofthe lighthouseisincludedatnoextracost.
FromJuly27-28,bringyourchildrenaboardfor aspecialthree-hourtour.During PIRATE’SWEEKEND,re-enactorswillentertainguestswithgunfire andsword-fightingdemonstrations,seashanties, storytelling,andotherswashbucklingshenanigans.
Cruisesdepartfrom70WaterSt.inNorwalk For moreinformationabouttheassociationaswellas afullscheduleofevents,visit www.seaport.org
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Pictured top: Passengers aboard the Norwalk Seaport Association’s C.J. Toth catamaran got a glimpse of Sheffield Island during a sunset cruise around Norwalk Harbor in June 2023 l Bottom: A fiery summer sun sets on Peck Ledge Lighthouse and Norwalk Harbor in June 2023 Photos by Alyssa Seidman.
GUILFORD
Fornaturelovers,theGUILFORDSALTMEADOWSAUDUBONSANCTUARYoffersover100acresofhabitatfor raresaltmarsh-dependentspecies,accordingtothe website Andwhiletakingawalkthroughitswildsideis common,boaterscanhaveauniqueexperienceby viewingitfromtheEastRiver.
Thetidalwetlandsareremnantsofthegreatsaltand brackishwatermarshesthatonceextendednearly continuouslyalongtheEastCoast.Theysupportspecializedsaltmarshvegetationandanimallifeand providevitalrefuelingandnestingstopsforthousands ofmigratorybirds,thewebsitereads
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Onespeciesthatisdependentonthesanctuaryis thesaltmarshsparrow,which,duetoitslimitedrange, isaspeciesofglobalconservationconcern.These sparrowsonlynestinathinstripofcoastalsaltmarshesbetweenMaineandNorthCarolina.
ThosewithcanoesorkayakscanACCESSTHEEAST RIVERfromastate-runboatrampoffofNeckRoadin Madison,ortheTownofGuilford’sboatramplocated offofWhitfieldStreet.Botharesituatedalongtheriver justsouthofthesanctuary.
TosupporttheworkofAudubonConnecticutorget involved,visit www.ct.audubon.org
ThelowerreachesoftheGuilfordsaltmarsh supportoneofthehighestdensitypopulations ofnestingsaltmarshsparrows
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One species that is dependent on the Guilford Salt Meadows Audubon Sanctuary is the saltmarsh sparrow, pictured Photo by AdobeStock
GROTON
ConsideringConnecticut’slonghistoryofmarine exploration,thisnextdestinationisparticularlyspecial. PROJECTOCEANOLOGYinGrotoninvitesaspiring explorerstolivelikeJacquesCousteauforadayas theyventureuponanOceanographicCruise.
Theorganizationhashelpedchildrenandadults learnabouttheoceanthroughfirst-handexploration andexperiencessince1972.Drawingmorethan 20,000patronstoitswaterfrontfacilityannually, ProjectOceanologyservesasacenterofexcellence forinquiry,place-basedscience,andmarineeducation,accordingtothewebsite.
PassengerscanclimbaboardtheEnviro-Labresearchvesselforan OCEANOGRAPHICCRUISEthis
summer.AsyousailthroughLongIslandSound,you willlearnhowtouseawiderangeofoceanographic equipmentaspartofaflagshipenvironmentalmonitoringprogram.
Thecruisesrunfortwoandahalfhoursandrequire advancedregistration.Formoreinformation,includingdatesandpricing,visit www.oceanology.org/ public-cruises
Participationis notonlyencouraged, butexpected.
MYSTIC
The last plot on our map is docked in Mystic River, and received a Travelers’ Choice award from Tripadvisor in 2023. ARGIAMYSTICCRUISESgives seafarers a chance to experience the historic village and its surrounding islands from the wooden deck of a sailing schooner.
TheArgiaisaUnitedStatesCoastGuard-inspected vessel,whichmustmeetthehighestrequirementsof acommercialpassenger vessel,accordingtothe website Itmeasuresat81 feetfrombowtostern,and canaccommodate49passengersandthreetofive crewmembers.
Theexperienceincludes360-degreeviewsofsceniccoastlinesandstunninglighthouses,aswellasa chancetohelpthecrewhoistandtrimthesails Passengersarewelcometobringtheirownrefreshmentsaboard,butcanalsopurchasesnackstobe deliveredtothemduringbooking.
Cruisesrunthroughmid-October.Morningand noonsailsareavailableonweekdaysandweekends, butpricesvaryduringthe highseason(July1through LaborDay).Youcanalso purchaseticketsforafternoonorsunsetsails.For moreinformation,visit www. argiamystic.com l
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Where to Go
Withnearly30stateparkstochoosefrom,you’resure tohavefunnomatterwhereyouchoosetogo.
HOUSATONICSTATEFORESTinSharonhasmorethan 10,000acrestoexplore,makingittheperfectplacefor abackpackingexcursion Hereyou’llfindConnecticut’s onlystretchoftheworld-famousAppalachianTrail alongsidethetranquilityofpanoramicriverviews.
HOPEVILLEPONDSTATEPARKinGriswoldisaparadise forpaddlersandcruisersofallkindsthankstoitsboat launch.Thefreshwaterreservoirwascreatedwhenthe PachaugRiverwasdammed,boastingcurvesand bendsthatechoitsoriginalstate
The AUSTINF.HAWESMEMORIALCAMPGROUNDoffers sixrusticcabinsnestledamongthepinewoodsthat overlooktheFarmingtonRiver.Theminimumrental periodissevennightsforuptosixpeople.ThecampgroundislocatedintheAmericanLegionStateForest inBarkhamsted.
Largergroupscanheadto SALTROCKSTATEPARKin Sprague/Baltic.Spreadover149woodedacresofwhat wasformerlycountryfarmland,itistheonlystate campgroundwithmanymodernamenities.SaltRock offerstentandrecreationalvehiclesites,showers, fishing,swimming,andmore.
WHAT TO PACK
For those who will choose camping over glamping this summer, it helps to have some essentials on hand. Below is a list of must-have gear you’ll need to get started, according to an article published by Kampgrounds of America:
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TENT:Whilestraightforward,it’simportanttobuy atentbestsuitedforyourspecifictrip.Forexample,ifyou’regoingtobehikingtoyourcampsite, packatentthat’slightweightandcanbestowed intoabackpack.Ifyou’restayingatadrive-upsite, youcanoptforaheavy-dutytentwithmorespace andamenities.
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SLEEPINGBAG:Whenpurchasingthisnecessity consideramulti-season sleepingbagsinceevenhotterclimates cangetcoldatnight.
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SLEEPINGPAD:Sincepropersleepisparamounttoanytrip,asleepingpadwillhidethe factthatyou’resleepingontheground.Options rangefromlightweightfoampadstocompactair pads,whileheavier,self-inflatingpadsarebetter suitedfordrive-upcampsites
4 PILLOW:Anothernecessityforfirst-time campersstayingatadrive-upcampsite.
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FOLDABLECHAIRS:Tomaintaincomfortwhile gathered‘roundthecampfire,packafew chairssoyoucaneat,read,orrelaxduringtheday
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PORTABLESTOVE:Ifyouneverearnedyour fire-makingmeritbadgefromthescouts, packasingle-ordouble-burnerstovetodo somereal-dealcooking becauseyoucan’t surviveonjusts’mores.
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PLATESANDUTENSILS:Packingreusableplates andutensilsishighlyrecommended,andgood fortheenvironment.Makesuretothrowinasharp knife,cuttingboard,andbowlsformealprep,as wellassometubstowashandrinseyourdishes whenyou’redone.
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BUGSPRAYANDSUNSCREEN:Theseeasy-topackessentialswillprotectyourskinifyou’re spendingampletimeoutside.
9 LIGHTING:Afterthesunsetsandthecampfire diesout aheadlampandcamplampswillhelp younavigateyourcampsiteafterdark
10 TOILETRIES:Whetheryourcampgroundhas restroomsornot,makesuretopackatoothbrush,toothpaste,shampoo,conditioner,soap, towels,toiletpaper,andotherhygieneessentialsto staycleanasyoucampout
11 PROPERCLOTHING:Theterm“fashionover function”doesnotapplyhere,sopackwith convenienceandlayeringinmind Stickwith syntheticorwoolfabricswhileavoiding cotton,asittendstoabsorbmoisture andnotinsulateagainstthecold.
CAMPING RULES OF THUMB
The following is a list of general guidelines to abide by when camping in state parks:
Firesarepermittedindesignated fireplacesonly.
Fireworks(includingsparklers) areprohibitedinallstateparks andforests.
Alcoholicbeveragesincontainers smallerthanoneliterarepermitted unlesstheparkisalcoholfree.
Petsareprohibitedin campingareasbutpermitted instateforests
Nofirearms,archery equipment,orotherweapons maybepossessedin anycampgroundorrecreation areaexceptasspecifically authorized.
BEYONDTHE
BO ER
Booking a last-minute trip but don’t want to deal with the hassle of airline travel? Since Connecticut is centrally located in the northeast, there are plenty of places you can visit via car. Whether you’re looking for a tri-state escape or want to explore more of New England, a regional road trip will fit perfectly into your summer plans.
by Alyssa Seidman
TRI-STATE
New York
Whetheryou’replanningtotakeatripwithyour friends,kids,orthatspecialsomeone,one lodgingaccommodationhaseverythingyou’relookingfor.At AUTOCAMPCATSKILLS thelushforestsof UpstateNewYorkactasyourpersonalplayground. Attheheartofthepropertyisacommunalclubhousewhereguestscangetrecommendationsfrom knowledgeablestaffwhoarelocaltothearea.Onsiteactivitiesincludecomplimentaryyoga,akid’s playset,lawngames,andcomplimentarybikes.
Beyond the Border
Off-siteactivitiesincludeoutdoorpottery,rock climbing,forestbathing,andnaturaldyeing workshops.Afteralongdayofadventuring,you’llrest yourheadinacustom-designedAirstreamoutfittedwith top-tieramenitiesandmoderndesigns.Sincethe propertyissituatedincentrally-locatedSaugerties, guestscanalsovisittheregion’smanyseasonalevents throughoutthesummer.Formoreinformation,visit www.autocamp.com/catskills
New Jersey
Nothingscreamssummerlikeatriptotheshore,and thenortheast’smostnotoriousbeachfrontiscalling yourname.Attractingmillionsofvisitorseveryseason, theofferingsalongthe JERSEYSHOREevokethefeelingofasimplertime.
TownslikeWildwood,OceanCity,PointPleasant Beach,andSeasideHeightsofferbustlingboardwalk culturescompletewiththrillingrides,carnival-like amusements,andnonstopexcitement accordingto thewebsite.
Withsomuchwaterfronttoworkwith,it’snowonder whyfishing,surfing andotherwater-relatedactivities attractvisitorsfromallover.Landlubberscangettheir filloffunattheSilverballRetroArcadeinAsburyPark,
iPlayAmericainFreehold,orFantasyIslandAmusementParkinBeachHaven.
OnJuly4,theCityofLongBranchwillhostOceanfest,thelargestIndependenceDaycelebrationinall ofNewJersey,accordingtothewebsite.Theall-day, family-friendlyfestivalcombinesthememorable sights,sounds,andsensationsofsummerfinishedoff withaspectacularfireworksdisplay.
OnJuly17,Belmar’sannualSandcastleContest kicksoffat12p.m onthebeachesbetween17thand 19thavenues.Drawingsandcastlesculptorsand spectatorsofallages,eachentrantwillbejudged basedontheiroriginality,creativity,resourcefulness, anduseofaccessories,accordingtothewebsite.
NewJersey’s130milesofcoastlineboasts
Withthreehorsebackridingloops,multi-usetrail access,andadesignatedhorsecampingsite, PACHAUGSTATEFORESTinVoluntownisanequestrian’s dream.Theloopsrangeindistancefromsixto14miles andoccasionallyoverlapastheyweavethroughthe forest’sterrain
Therivercampingareaat HURDSTATEPARKinEast Hamptonisaccessiblebywateronly.Onceyousecure yourboat,canoe,orkayakonthebanksoftheConnecticutRiver,feelfreetoexplorethepark’simpressive networkoftrails
BLACKROCKSTATEPARKinWatertownofferscampsitesforthosetravelingwithanRVortrailer.Fromthe steep,tree-linedledgesthatshadethepondtothe commandingrockfaceofferingviewsofnearbycivilization,thisparkoffersnoshortageofadventure.
DEVIL’SHOPYARDSTATEPARK in East Haddam offers 21 spacious tent sites near its scenic waterfall. But beware legend has it that a series of perfectly cylindrical potholes in the falls were created by the devil himself.
COCKAPONSETSTATEFORESTinHaddam/Chesteris thesecondlargestinthestate,spanningmorethan 17,000acres.Theparkispopularforswimming,hiking, mountainbiking,horsebackriding,kayaking,andjust gettingoutside,whichmaybegoodforyoungkidsin needofadigitaldetox l
Pictured: Chapman Falls at Devils Hopyard State Park in East Haddam, CT
Photo by AdobeStock
NEW ENGLAND
Maine
Thethree-milepeninsulaof PORTLAND Maine packsa punchdespiteitssize.Frommust-seelandmarksto world-classdiningandincredibleartinstitutions this 19th-centurycityisamarvelofthemodernera.
TheVictoriaMansiononDanforthStreetisopenfor toursmostoftheyearandfeaturesoriginalartwork andluxuriousfurnishings Ifyou’revisitingthecityon aSaturday,headovertoDeeringOaksParkforthe PortlandFarmers’Market.Theparkhostsmanyother spectaclesduringthesummermonths,including productionsbyFenixTheatreCompany.
The city’s art scene offers all kinds of experiences, from a night at the ballet to head-banging concert headliners. Congress Street serves as “the spine of the arts district,” according to the website, and is home to a plethora of art institutions and entertainment options.
Toscopeoutsomehiddengems,hitupEastBayside.TheneighborhoodishometoWashingtonAvenue,whosecollectionofcraftbreweries,international
restaurants,andlocalcoffeeshopswasmentionedby BonAppétitinitsRestaurantCityoftheYearnominationbackin2018.
OldPortinterminglesthecity’smaritimetieswith sophisticatedurbanliving accordingtothewebsite. Aroundthisworkingwaterfrontyou’llfindworld-class restaurants boutiques,bars,andperhapsaspeakeasyortwo.
Formoreinformationorrecommendations,visit www.visitportland.com
Massachusetts Duringthesummer,MetroWest BOSTONcomesalive withvisitorsfromalloverNewEngland.Theregion comprises19towns,eightstateparks,andcountless opportunitiestoengageinthearts,culture,and historicalattractions Locatedlessthan200miles (aboutthreehoursbycar)frompartsofFairfield County,it’stheperfectplacetogoforadaytrip, weekendgetaway,orextendedstay.
TUES. JUNE 25: JAMIE MCLEANBAND
THURS.JUNE 27: NEFESH MOUNTAIN
TUES. JULY2:COLD CHOCOLATE
THURS. JULY4:4PM: THE FAIRFIELD COUNTS
TUES. JULY9:CHRISTINE OHLMAN &REBEL MONTEZ BAND
THURS. JULY11: RADIO FREE HONDURAS TUES. JULY16: BANDITS ON THE RUN
THURS. JULY18: THE WILDER BLUE
SUNDAY, JULY214PM: IDRAWSLOW
TUES. JULY23: BLACK FEATHERS
THURS. JULY25: CIMARRON 615
TUES. JULY30: THE RUMBLE FEATURING CHIEF JOSEPH BOUDREAUX JR.
THURS. AUG. 1: C.J. CHENIER &HIS RED-HOT LOUISIANA BAND
TUES. AUG. 6: THE SENSATIONAL BARNES BROTHERS
THURS. AUG. 8: HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN
TUES. AUG. 13: A.J. LEE &BLUE SUMMIT
THURS. AUG. 15: MATT SCHOFIELD TRIO
TUES. AUG.20: SUE FOLEY TRIO
THURS. AUG. 22: THE STEEL WHEELS
TUES. AUG. 27: TUBA SKINNY
THURS. AUG 29: THE JIM KWESKIN QUARTET WITH SAMOA WILSON
Left: “Harvest Foraged, Found,” a prior exhibit at the Danforth Art Museum highlighted five artists who used natural materials to create diverse and unique pieces
Photo by Danforth Art Museum l Right: Boston Honey Company’s beautiful handmade products include sculptural beeswax candles, pictured, a wide variety of honey-based bath products and several varieties of local honey. Photo by Boston Honey Company.
Forfamiliesinsearchofexcitement,MetroWest Bostonoffersahandfulofindoorandoutdooractivities;checkoutUrbanAirinBellingham,Hopkinton StatePark,oreventheNatickMall.Ifyou’relookingfor arts,culture,orhistory,headovertotheDanforthArt Museum,theFraminghamHistoryCenter,orthe AmericanHeritageMuseum.
SatisfyyoursweettoothwithavisittotheBoston HoneyCompanyinHolliston,orGoodnowFarms ChocolatesinSudbury.Thelatterofferstoursofits award-winningfactory,andishometothemost decoratedchocolatemakerinNorthAmerica.
Theregionalsohassomegreathiddengems, includingFraminghamStation,anall-you-can-eat Brazilianrestaurant,andtheNatickCenterCultural District,whichencompassesworkingartists’studios, museums,andotherinterestingattractions
Foravisitors guidetoMetroWestBoston,visit www. metrowestvisitors.org/guide Forseasonalitineraries visit www.metrowestvisitors.org/itineraries
Vermont DespitebeingthefirstcharteredtowninallofVermont, BENNINGTON’Srichhistorytrulystandsthetestoftime TheBenningtonBattleMonumentisthetown’stop attraction,aswellasthetallest,toweringatmore than300feethigh.Itcommemoratesapivotalpoint intheRevolutionaryWarwhenNewEnglandtroops declaredvictoryovertheirBritishopponents.
TheOldFirstCongregationalChurchgatheredfor worshipin1762,andthreeofthecoveredbridgesthat crosstheWalloomsacRiverwerebuiltin1840.Art loverscancheckouttheworld’slargestcollectionof GrandmaMosesfolkartattheBenningtonMuseum, whiletorturedpoetsbaskinthequaintnessofthe RobertFrostStoneHouseMuseum.
ThehistoriccharmofthissouthernVermontstaple alsogiveswaytoabustlingdowntown.Someofthe sitesincludetaphouses,breweries,clothingstores, restaurants,andastorethatsellsitemssolelymade inVermont.
OnAug.31,Benningtonwilltransforminto
TownU.S.A.
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foranannualfestivalthatisatime-honored traditioninNewEngland,accordingtothewebsite. Visitorscansamplegarlic-infusedgoodies frommorethan100vendorsandfoodtrucks duringthisall-dayevent
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.GARLICTOWNUSA.COM
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New Hampshire
EscapetotheWhiteMountainsofNewHampshirethis summerbytakingatriptoINDIANHEADRESORT This family-friendlyfacilityboastsafullsuiteofservicesand amenitiesthataresuretomakeyourvacationsing.
IndianHeadoffersrooms,cottages,bungalows, andrustichousesonboththeMainResortandNotchviewsidesofits180-acreproperty.TheMainResort comprisesthelobby,giftshops,pools,andaccessto ShadowLake Notchviewisclosertotenniscourtsand theMountPemigewassettrailhead.
Theresort’son-siteamenitiestrulyoffersomething foreveryone.ShadowLakeisstockedwithtroutevery spring,allowinggueststofishtotheirheart’scontent. Youcanalsoexplorethelakebypedalboatorby takinganaturewalk.
A100-foot-tallobservationtoweroffers360-degree viewsofthesurroundingmountains,butifyou’dprefer
anadventurealittlebitclosertotheground,headto thearcade.TheProfileRoomandThunderbirdLounge offeron-sitediningforbreakfast,lunch,anddinner, plusliveentertainment.
Theresortiscurrentlypromotingaspecialbooking packageforFourthofJulyweekend.Formoreinformation,visit www.indianheadresort.com/offerings
Rhode Island
ToexperienceacoastalNewEnglandsummerthat’sa bitmoreelevated,headto NEWPORT,RhodeIsland. Ifyou’revisitingNewportfortheveryfirsttime, there’sanabundanceofclassicexperiencesyou needtotry.EarnyoursealegswhiletakinginNewport Harbor;hitupBowen’sWharfforrestaurants,nightlife, boutiques,galleries,andmore;exploreoneofthe manygildedmansionsthatdotthecoast;orhopona trolleyforahistoricaltourofthecity’scobblestone streetsandcenturies-oldarchitecture.
Newport’s iconic sights include Cliff Walk, Ocean Drive, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Redwood Library & Athenæum, and Fort Adams State Park. For a taste of award-winning fare, head to The Black Pearl for a cup of classic New England clam chowder, or Flo’s Clam Shack for deep-fried clam cakes, which more closely resembles a doughnut.
Andifyouhappentoeatalobsterrolloutsideof Connecticut’sstateline,don’tworry wewon’ttell. l
TheClassicCoast,asNewport’sknowntolocals, comprisesninevibrantyethistorictownsthatsit alongaprimestretchofshimmeringcoastline.
Exercise caution around water. TheCDCreportsthatdrowningistheleadingcauseof unintentionaldeathforchildrenbetweentheagesof oneandfour.Thoughchildrenmightbemostvulnerabletowater-relatedaccidentsanddeath,adultsalso mustexercisecautionwhenaroundthewater.TheNSC recommendsindividualsavoidthewater,beitina lake,river,ocean,orpool,unlesstheyknowhowto swim.Individualsalsoshouldneverswimaloneand onlyswiminareassupervisedbyalifeguard.When swimmingataprivateresidence,childrenshouldnever beallowedtoswimunlessanadultissupervising Adultsalsoshouldavoidalcoholwhenswimming l
Chasing Summer
Summerisloadedwithsuper funeventsand festivals, includingthe St.Peter’s Fiesta, The40thAnnual Schooner Fest, Yankee Homecoming,Rockport Chamberand RiverfestMusic Festivals, RoaringTwenties Partyand so much more!
Whetheryou arelookingto fill aweekend or alonger getaway, NorthofBostonhas theperfect itinerary.
Discoveranother corner of NewEngland
Ourbeaches andboardwalksare waiting to welcomeyou.Takeinthe freshsea air on awhale watch, or enjoythe fresh tastes of theAtlanticatone of ourmany localeateries.
Exploreone of ourmanyworld classmuseums andAmerican heritage sites. From fine art, handicrafts,topirates,witches anda revolution —there’s surely somethingfor everyone
From quirky Salem,playful Salsibury,salty Gloucester, quaint Newburyport,vibrant Lynn,artsy Haverhill,and relaxing Rockport,there’s theperfect placefor you!
Schooner Lannon, Gloucester ©Karen Nascembeni
Salisbury Beach, courtesy of theSalisbury BeachPartneryship
courtesy of Mile Marker One, Gloucester
Mural, PuntoArt Museum, Salem, MA
courtesy 7SeasWhale Watch, Gloucester ©AmandaJohnston
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