Casa al Mare Beachfront Retreat

Outdoor Summer Concerts Summer nights, warm breezes, stars up above and music filling the air – how divine! With many outdoor concerts happening around the state this summer, you can enjoy musical days and nights with family and friends. Bring a picnic, relax, and savor the melodies of summer. Here are just a few of the ...

Things to Do in August Looking for something to do in Connecticut in August? Whether you want something active or relaxing, cultural or nature-oriented, artistic or trendy, Connecticut's got you covered. Here are some highlights.

Checkout the newly renovated Yale Peabody Museum!

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Five must-see exhibits at New Haven's renovated Yale Peabody Museum Employees of the Yale Peabody Museum in New Haven share their favorite exhibits from the recent renovation.

🔔 Nature, Art, Dinosaurs, History, Carousels, Trolleys and so much more - FREE - this Saturday on Open House Day. 🦖🖼️🚋🎠

Family fun experiences. Scenic boat and trolley rides. Behind-the-scenes tours. These are just a few of the activities that Connecticut residents and families can enjoy on Connecticut Open House Day, Saturday, June 8, 2024.

More than 200 tourism attractions across the state, including museums, arts and cultural venues, historical sites, farms and restaurants, will welcome visitors with free or discounted admission or special offers.

Discover this year’s lineup, below.

Celebrate Connecticut Open House Day on June 8th It's the 20th anniversary of Connecticut Open House Day! That's twenty years of celebrating the unique array of attractions that make the state so special. Beer and wine tastings. Incredible art exhibitions. Family fun experiences. Scenic boat and trolley rides. Behind-the-scenes tours. These are ju...

I love it when guests can appreciate the thought and care we put in our home like adding some of our favorite plants! According to Amanda it has made them feel like home away from home. 🪴🌱🪴

Holiday Movies Made in CT Every holiday season, networks like Hallmark, Lifetime, and the like play romantic, sweet movies that make everyone fall in love with Christmas. This year, quite a few of these movies have recently been filmed here in Connecticut, capturing the magic of our small towns. We’ve compiled a shortlist ...

Tavern on State, New Haven
Award-winning chef Emily Mingrone thinks outside the box with her ever-changing, ever-inventive menu.

Best Restaurants in CT Looking for the best restaurants in Connecticut? There are so many great spots to choose from, so we turned to the Connecticut Restaurant Association for the 2023 nominees of its annual CRAzies Awards. The awards consider hundreds of contenders, select a short list of nominee finalists, and finally,...

Find Fall's Best You’ve heard of wine pairings, well, in Connecticut, we’ve got a few “leaf pairings” for you— tips on experiencing the dramatic and diverse foliage of a Connecticut fall while enjoying a few great autumn activities. For the best viewing times, use our Foliage Finder to see when color is ex...

Go All-in on Apples The CT Ambassadors are on the hunt for the best apple picking spots in the state. Here's a list from the fanatic foodies at CTEatsOut.com. Connecticut has a number of orchards and farms stores all over the state, which, come fall, make apples the name of their game. Whether you’re looking for appl...

Outdoor Summer Dining A warm breeze in a vibrant atmosphere makes dining outdoors in Connecticut a memorable treat! Unwind on an evening or afternoon for a relaxing outdoor dinner. From casual eateries to upscale restaurants to roadside food stands, the choices abound throughout the state.

Things to Do in September Looking for something to do in Connecticut in September? Whether you want something active or relaxing, cultural or nature-oriented, historic or trendy, Connecticut's got you covered. Here are some highlights for September. For even more ideas check out CTvisit.com where you can search by type of ac...

9 Ways to Enjoy Fall Fall “officially” begins on September 22 and ends on December 21. By our count, that means there are about 90 days to make the most of the season in all its splendor. Given all there is to do in Connecticut, that isn’t a lot of time, so let’s get started. Here’s a quick checklist of some o...

New Haven, CT New Haven was named one of The New York Times' best cities to visit in 2023. There’s no better time to see what this vibrant, eclectic and hidden gem of a city has to offer. As the birthplace of the hamburger and the home of the pizza ranked #1 in America, a hub for creativity and innovation surro...

Connecticut Springs to Life!

Find Flowers Spring (April-May) Once the snow melts, springtime in Connecticut quickly takes hold, rewarding us with colorful gardens, open fields, flowering trees and wonderful spring festivals. In April and May, the cherry blossoms, tulips, daffodils and dogwoods come into bloom. Here are a few of the biggest....

Check out The Stand in Branford

Originally a full-service gas station, now a filling station for folks with an appetite for authentic barbecue, local produce and community building.

And The Library in Wallingford

The restaurant is combined with the essence of historic downtown Wallingford with the old-world traditions of Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine, along with a worldwide wine selection, to bring you Wallingford's newest and most unique dining experience.

Savor Cool Spaces Ever dined in a jailhouse? (As a visitor, of course.) How about brunching in a fire station? Booking a meal in an old post office? You can in Connecticut. Foodies can indulge themselves at an historic mill, a train station, even a gas station. Inventive restauranteurs have transformed all sorts of l...

Who can resist the warm inviting beauty of plants? Just looking at them brightens my day and makes me want to smile. The fact that they also clean indoor air is a bonus!
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Must-Visit Holiday Towns No one dresses up for the holiday season quite like Connecticut. To find a few of the towns that show particularly scenic levels of festive spirit, we consulted the photo book, A Connecticut Christmas by Caryn B. Davis. We’re sharing some of her photographs that we think perfectly capture the char...

Casa al Mare is all decked out for the holidays!

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Shell and Bones Oyster Bar and Grill at 100 South Water Street, New Haven, CT. Phone: (203) 787-3466.

https://www.shellandbones.com

Shell and Bones Oyster Bar and Grill is a beautiful, waterfront restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut serving New England seafood fare. Enjoy the freshest seafood as you dine al fresco on the outdoor patio by the water. Enjoy your perfectly cooked steak as you watch the breathtaking sunset. For a picturesque waterfront restaurant experience in Connecticut, you can’t go wrong with Shell and Bones.

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill Award-winning seafood, steak and raw bar restaurant on the waterfront in New Haven, CT.

Spring Flower Festivals Spring is in the air! Celebrate springtime and the warmer weather with a visit to one of the state’s many seasonal festivals and events this April and May. Gather the family and friends for a joyous outing – it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy springtime in Connecticut! From flowers and farms ...

Happy Wednesday! Today's forecast includes sunshine, sand and sparkling waters...

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Have extra time to spend in New Haven? Why not checkout The Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library. It is one of the largest buildings in the world dedicated to rare books and manuscripts.

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The restaurant scene in New Haven is multifaceted and diverse. There’s a veritable smorgasbord of options ranging from casual to fancy, with lots of quintessential homespun New England cuisine and international offerings to delight and inspire.
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8 Cool Places to Eat Around Yale The best restaurants in New Haven, Connecticut are often located in and around Yale. Here's where to find some of the best food in the city.

City of New Haven

The theater and visual arts scene is unmatched due to the Shubert Theater, and the Tony Award winning Long Wharf Theater, Yale Repertory, Yale University Art Gallery and the Knights of Columbus Museum. Additionally, there are numerous culinary and historic treasures inlcuding Louis' Lunch (the birthplace of the hamburg), Frank Pepe's Pizzeria, the historic New Haven Green, Grove Street Cemetery and much more

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City of New Haven The theater and visual arts scene is unmatched due to the Shubert Theater, and the Tony Award winning Long Wharf Theater, Yale Repertory, Yale University Art Gallery and the Knights of Columbus Museum. Additionally, there are numerous culinary and historic treasures inlcuding Louis' Lunch (the birth...

Waking up....and enjoying breakfast with freshly baked bread. We have all the baking and cooking tools you’ll need to prepare that sumptuous breakfast.



Ready to make memories that will last a lifetime?
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Casa al Mare is your home away from home. You can prep this delicious Maple Cinnamon Apple Pear Baked Oatmeal the night before and reheat the next morning for a filling healthy breakfast to share with your family and friends. We have all the tools you’ll need from Vitamix blender, KitchenAid mixer, baking pans and baking gadgets to make that family special meal to share!

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