Maria & Taggart
Local Activities
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
One of our favorite museums, with a large collection of European Baroque art.
Elizabeth Park Gardens
Wander the grounds, then stop for lunch at the Pond House Cafe. In May, the tulip, iris, herb, and perennial gardens will be in bloom.
Wadsworth Falls State Park
Explore a scenic overlook and hiking trails.
Hammonasset Beach State Park
You're just under an hour from the coast—head south to visit the rocky shore of Long Island Sound.
Montgomery & Taggert Bookshop
...is a small-town romance bookshop where you can find romance novels in any sub-genre and literary gifts.
Back Again Board Game Café
Visit the café for coffee and a bite to eat, but stay for a collection of more than 900 board games for any age and interest.
Downtown Middletown
Enjoy the historic, small-city culture of Connecticut. This link includes restaurant suggestions.
Hartford
View options for dining, museums, and activities in Hartford. If you have extra time in your trip, we suggest going to a Yard Goats baseball game or seeing what's on at the Bushnell Theater.
Mystic
Slow down your trip with a stop in Mystic, a historic town on the coast.
Ice Cream
It deserves its own recommendation because nowhere has better ice cream than New England. The link below is a list of some of the best in our state (Maria's picks are Dr. Mike's and UConn Dairy Bar; Tagg's pick is Ferris Acres).
New Haven-Style Pizza
New Yorkers, hear us out: New Haven is the sleeper hit of American pizza cities. In the battle for the best among Frank Pepe's (Tagg's pick), Sally's, Modern, Zuppardi's (Maria's pick), and BAR, you be the judge; just head south to give Connecticut's best a try. For a closer option, try Sicily in Middletown.