Connecticut Archives - Daily Life Travels

Connecticut Archives - Daily Life Travels https://dailylifetravels.com/category/connecticut/ Uncovering the Best of Connecticut and Beyond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:18:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://dailylifetravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-DLT-Ico-KM-2025-32x32.png Connecticut Archives - Daily Life Travels https://dailylifetravels.com/category/connecticut/ 32 32 Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Connecticut https://dailylifetravels.com/fort-griswold-battlefield-state-park-in-connecticut/ https://dailylifetravels.com/fort-griswold-battlefield-state-park-in-connecticut/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:18:07 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=29361 A grassy field with a small stone building and a brick structure, bordered by trees and a stone wall, overlooks water with buildings on the opposite shore.

A grassy field with a small stone building and a brick structure, bordered by trees and a stone wall, overlooks water with buildings on the opposite shore.

This post is a paid partnership with the Connecticut Office of Tourism. All opinions expressed are my own. If...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/fort-griswold-battlefield-state-park-in-connecticut/feed/ 0 Celebrating The USA’s 250th Anniversary in Willimantic, CT https://dailylifetravels.com/celebrating-the-usas-250th-anniversary-in-willimantic-ct/ https://dailylifetravels.com/celebrating-the-usas-250th-anniversary-in-willimantic-ct/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:51:41 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=30265 A parade float with metallic "250" balloons and "Happy Birthday USA" sign on a black truck bed; crowds with umbrellas and American flags watch from the roadside.

A parade float with metallic "250" balloons and "Happy Birthday USA" sign on a black truck bed; crowds with umbrellas and American flags watch from the roadside.

This post is a paid partnership with the Connecticut Office of Tourism. All opinions expressed are my own. This...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/celebrating-the-usas-250th-anniversary-in-willimantic-ct/feed/ 0 The Connecticut Revolutionary War Trail https://dailylifetravels.com/the-connecticut-revolutionary-war-trail/ https://dailylifetravels.com/the-connecticut-revolutionary-war-trail/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:16:26 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=29359 Aerial view of an old star-shaped fort with grassy earthworks near a river, surrounded by trees, with an industrial area and water in the background.

Aerial view of an old star-shaped fort with grassy earthworks near a river, surrounded by trees, with an industrial area and water in the background.

This post is a paid partnership with the Connecticut Office of Tourism. All opinions expressed are my own. Connecticut...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/the-connecticut-revolutionary-war-trail/feed/ 2 Visiting New London, Connecticut Without A Car https://dailylifetravels.com/visiting-new-london-connecticut-without-a-car/ https://dailylifetravels.com/visiting-new-london-connecticut-without-a-car/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:25:31 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=30138 Close-up of the front of an Amtrak train at a station platform, showing train number 635 and American flag decal, with a brick building in the background.

Close-up of the front of an Amtrak train at a station platform, showing train number 635 and American flag decal, with a brick building in the background.

Believe it or not, southeastern Connecticut has areas that you can easily explore without a car. One spot that’s...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/visiting-new-london-connecticut-without-a-car/feed/ 8 Things to Do & Places to Eat in Mystic, CT https://dailylifetravels.com/things-to-do-places-to-eat-in-mystic-ct/ https://dailylifetravels.com/things-to-do-places-to-eat-in-mystic-ct/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:16:39 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=17038 A waterfront scene with a small lighthouse, historic buildings, and ships. Autumn foliage is visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

A waterfront scene with a small lighthouse, historic buildings, and ships. Autumn foliage is visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Mystic, Connecticut, is a small town with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors. From its waterfront views...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/things-to-do-places-to-eat-in-mystic-ct/feed/ 2 Explore Connecticut History at the Shore Line Trolley Museum https://dailylifetravels.com/explore-connecticut-history-at-the-shore-line-trolley-museum/ https://dailylifetravels.com/explore-connecticut-history-at-the-shore-line-trolley-museum/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:37:52 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=29922 A vintage green streetcar numbered 850 is parked on curved tracks outdoors, with signs reading "CAR HOUSE" and "TULANE" above the front windows.

A vintage green streetcar numbered 850 is parked on curved tracks outdoors, with signs reading "CAR HOUSE" and "TULANE" above the front windows.

This post is a paid partnership with the Connecticut Office of Tourism. All opinions expressed are my own. If...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/explore-connecticut-history-at-the-shore-line-trolley-museum/feed/ 2 Connecticut Summer Bucket List https://dailylifetravels.com/connecticut-summer-bucket-list/ https://dailylifetravels.com/connecticut-summer-bucket-list/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:19:48 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=29834 A person wearing a straw hat paddles a red kayak on a calm body of water near sailboats, buildings, and people paddleboarding under a clear blue sky.

A person wearing a straw hat paddles a red kayak on a calm body of water near sailboats, buildings, and people paddleboarding under a clear blue sky.

Connecticut is the most underrated state for spending a New England summer. As a Connecticut local, I’m here to...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/connecticut-summer-bucket-list/feed/ 8 Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tours in Mystic, CT https://dailylifetravels.com/middle-of-the-vines-vineyard-tours-in-mystic-ct/ https://dailylifetravels.com/middle-of-the-vines-vineyard-tours-in-mystic-ct/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:45:44 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=29703 Two wooden Adirondack chairs sit on a grassy lawn facing a vineyard with green grapevines and numbered wooden posts.

Two wooden Adirondack chairs sit on a grassy lawn facing a vineyard with green grapevines and numbered wooden posts.

If you’re looking for a new and unique tour to check out in Mystic, Connecticut, look no further than...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/middle-of-the-vines-vineyard-tours-in-mystic-ct/feed/ 6 Dive Into Revolutionary War History at Putnam Memorial State Park https://dailylifetravels.com/dive-into-revolutionary-war-history-at-putnam-memorial-state-park/ https://dailylifetravels.com/dive-into-revolutionary-war-history-at-putnam-memorial-state-park/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:53:23 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=29308 A small stone cabin with a wooden roof stands in a forest next to a large informational sign for Putnam Memorial State Park.

A small stone cabin with a wooden roof stands in a forest next to a large informational sign for Putnam Memorial State Park.

If you’re interested in the Revolutionary War history, this state park in Redding, Connecticut needs to be on your...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/dive-into-revolutionary-war-history-at-putnam-memorial-state-park/feed/ 0 Favorites Bistro Bar in New London, CT https://dailylifetravels.com/favorites-bistro-bar-in-new-london-ct/ https://dailylifetravels.com/favorites-bistro-bar-in-new-london-ct/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:12:11 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=29344 A crispy tostada topped with fried fish, shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, mango salsa, and a drizzle of sauce, served on a white plate.

A crispy tostada topped with fried fish, shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, mango salsa, and a drizzle of sauce, served on a white plate.

A couple weeks ago, I went to the ribbon cutting for the grand re-opening of Favorite’s Bistro Bar in...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/favorites-bistro-bar-in-new-london-ct/feed/ 0