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There’s A Family Campground In Connecticut So Massive It’s Practically A Small Town

Connecticut has been hiding something spectacular in its northwest corner, and it goes by the name of Lone Oak Campsites in Canaan. This isn’t your average patch of dirt with a fire ring and a prayer. It’s a full-blown outdoor community that makes you wonder why you ever bothered...

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This Middle-Of-Nowhere Connecticut Country Barn Serves The State’s Most Incredible Steaks

Nobody ever looked at a barn and thought, “That’s where I’m having the best meal of my life,” and yet here we are. The Steak Loft in Mystic, Connecticut is exactly that barn, and it’s been proving people wrong about barns for a long time.

Connecticut · 10d
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Locals Can’t Get Enough of the Homestyle Breakfasts at This Small-Town Connecticut Diner

There are places you stumble into by accident, and there are places that feel like the universe personally escorted you through the front door. That Breakfast Place in Willimantic, Connecticut falls firmly into the second category, and once you’ve been, you’ll completely understand why locals keep coming back like it’s their second home.

Willimantic, CT · 9d
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Connecticut lottery player won country’s biggest Powerball prize Saturday

The Connecticut player is the only person in the country to win a prize over $100,000 for Saturday night's Powerball drawing.

Connecticut · 4d

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Beloved Connecticut restaurant closes after 32 years of coastal cooking and community

Connecticut has lost another deeply rooted dining room, following an earlier group of beloved local restaurant closures. Water Street Cafe in Stonington Borough closed after dinner service on November 7,…

Stonington, CT · 2d

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The Nostalgic Connecticut Restaurant That Serves Mouthwatering Breakfast Every Single Morning

If Connecticut had a breakfast hall of fame, Ken’s Corner Breakfast & Lunch in Glastonbury would have its own wing, a plaque, and probably a commemorative pancake. This is the kind of place that makes you feel nostalgic for mornings you haven’t even had yet, which is a trick very few restaurants can pull off.

Glastonbury, CT · 1d

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Dine out for Thanksgiving in Norwich, but make reservations now

Want the turkey and pie without spending Thanksgiving morning peeling potatoes and watching the oven? Restaurants in and around Norwich are offering another option this year, with Thanksgiving dinners ranging from expansive buffets to traditional sit-down meals. Turkey and stuffing are on the menu, of course, but diners can also find prime rib, seafood, lamb and plenty of desserts. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, and reservations are required at some restaurants. With families competing for popular lunch and dinner times, waiting until the last minute could mean fewer choices. If dining out sounds better than cooking and cleaning this Thanksgiving, here’s where to start making your plans now. The Spa at Norwich Inn Let someone else handle the turkey and the dishes this Thanksgiving. The Spa at Norwich Inn, 607 W. Thames St., Norwich, will serve a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. The buffet features carved turkey and prime rib, four salads, a full hot buffet and a dessert station. Vegetarian and gluten-free options will also be available. The cost is $69 for adults and $19.99 for children ages 5 to 10, plus taxes and service charges. Children younger than 5 eat free. Reservations

Norwich, CT · 1d

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The Forgotten Theater in Connecticut Has an Eerie Backstory

In the heart of Derby, the state's smallest city, an old Victorian building that once uniquely served as both the community's bustling cultural center and local city jail now ranks among the most eerie abandoned places in Connecticut. The Sterling Opera House, which closed its doors in 1945, has long since been left to deteriorate and crumble, but remains a fascinating structure filled with rich history, local lore, and a possible paranormal presence.

Derby, CT · 13d

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These Connecticut restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner for dine-in in 2026

Not enough guests (or perhaps too many) for Thanksgiving dinner? Unfinished kitchen upgrades? Don't feel like cooking?. Restaurants around Connecticut are gearing up for the holiday with special dinner menus and prix fixe options beyond just turkey and stuffing. Reservations are necessary for many places in order to dine-in for Thanksgiving, while hours and seatings vary from restaurant to restaurant.

Connecticut · 13h

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Javon Jackson brings Bob Dylan jazz tribute to The Side Door Jazz Club in Old Lyme

Javon Jackson brings Bob Dylan jazz tribute to The Side Door Jazz Club in Old Lyme Tenor saxophonist and composer Javon Jackson and his quartet ... The post Javon Jackson brings Bob Dylan jazz tribute to The Side Door Jazz Club in Old Lyme first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Old Lyme, CT · 11h

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This Connecticut Seafood Spot Is So Legendary That People Will Drive Hours Just To Eat There

If you’ve never stood at the ordering counter at Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock in New London, Connecticut, with the salt air coming off the water and a menu full of excellent decisions in front of you, then you’ve been spending your time incorrectly. The good news is...

New London, CT · 4d

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East Hartford man thought he was joining a reality show. Then he walked into a real jail.

“When I walked into that intake room, I knew it was real… That’s when it hit me — ‘You’re in prison, you’re not getting out'," Joshua Padilla said.

East Hartford, CT · 1d

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Cane Corso Laws in Connecticut: What Owners Need to Know About Bans, Liability, and Housing

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Cane Corso laws in Connecticut are friendlier to the breed than the laws in most states, but the legal picture is not as simple as “no ban, no problem.” The state forbids breed bans, yet it holds you strictly responsible for anything your dog does. Insurers, landlords and HOAs can still say no to your … This article, Cane Corso Laws in Connecticut: What Owners Need to Know About Bans, Liability, and Housing , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Can Landlords Deny ESA in Washington? What State Law Actually Says • Kosher Slaughter Laws in Arizona: Shechita Rules, Federal Exemptions, and Plant Requirements • Pet Deposit Laws in Georgia: Caps, Fees, Refunds, and Your Rights

Connecticut · 4d

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Seven Connecticut Pubs Where A Plate Of Fish And Chips Tastes Like Old England

A good plate of fish and chips is simple on paper and hard to get right. You need crisp batter, flaky white fish, real chips, and a pub that treats the dish with respect instead of tossing it on the menu as an afterthought. Connecticut has more of those pubs...

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9 Quiet Connecticut Bulk Grocery Stores Where Families Can Stock Up And Save

Grocery bills have a funny way of growing even when you’re convinced you’ve bought almost nothing. A few household essentials go into the cart, and suddenly the total looks suspiciously ambitious. That’s when buying in bulk starts making sense. Some lesser-known Connecticut grocery stores offer bulk shopping...

Connecticut · 1d

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Jamie Lissow brings Marriage Material Tour to Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre in June 2027

Jamie Lissow brings Marriage Material Tour to Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre in June 2027 Comedian, actor, and television personality Jamie Lissow will bring his nationwide ... The post Jamie Lissow brings Marriage Material Tour to Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre in June 2027 first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Montville, CT · 1d

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Colony Grill announces opening date for new Glastonbury location

The pizzeria also has two new Connecticut restaurants in the works for 2027, in Newington and South Windsor.

Glastonbury, CT · 1d

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10 Vintage Connecticut Diners That Have Kept Their Original Charm

Chrome counters and spinning stools have a way of making breakfast feel like a scene from an old movie. Suddenly, ordering pancakes seems like a wonderfully nostalgic thing to do. And who doesn’t enjoy a little time travel with their morning coffee?. Some vintage Connecticut diners have preserved their...

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Connecticut pizzeria expanding frozen pizza into grocery stores. Here's where.

Silver Sands Pizza is now offering its mozzarella, margherita and tomato basil varieties as frozen entrees.

Milford, CT · 11d

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This Connecticut Christmas Light Show Returns In November With Millions Of Dazzling Lights And A Magical Drive-Through Experience

Whoever invented drive-through Christmas light displays deserves some appreciation. You get all the sparkle of a holiday outing without having to leave your warm car. That’s a pretty convincing arrangement when November evenings turn chilly. A Connecticut holiday attraction returns with millions of colorful lights arranged along a festive...

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