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Chestnut Fine Foods is one of Be Outside.

1. Chestnut Fine Foods

7.3
1012 State St (Mechanic), New Haven, CT
Bakery · East Rock · 4 tips and reviews
Toto Mediterranean Restaurant is one of Be Outside.

2. Toto Mediterranean Restaurant

70 Reef Rd, Fairfield, CT
Mediterranean Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Martel is one of Be Outside.

3. Martel

7.1
2316 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
French Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews
Parker Mansion is one of Be Outside.

4. Parker Mansion

7.3
541 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT
Bistro · 5 tips and reviews
Gusto Trattoria Italian Restaurant is one of Be Outside.

5. Gusto Trattoria Italian Restaurant

7.5
255 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Milford - Harbor - Post Road South · 3 tips and reviews
Sunset Meadow Vineyards  SMV is one of Be Outside.

6. Sunset Meadow Vineyards SMV

8.8
599 Old Middle St, Goshen, CT
Vineyard · 16 tips and reviews
Wells Hollow Creamery is one of Be Outside.

7. Wells Hollow Creamery

8.0
656 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT
Ice Cream Parlor · 16 tips and reviews

8. Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier

8.7
16 Chauncey Creek Rd, Kittery Point, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

amy s.amy selwyn: THE place for Maine lobsters. Summer only. Bring bug spray.

Mansfield Drive-in is one of Be Outside.

9. Mansfield Drive-in

8.0
228 Stafford Rd, Mansfield Center, CT
Movie Theater · 14 tips and reviews

10. Talcott Mountain State Park

9.1
560 Simsbury Road, Bloomfield, CT
State or Provincial Park · 7 tips and reviews

NEREphotographyNEREphotography: Head here for a breath taking view of the Farmington Valley, amazing backdrop in the fall or use the tower for a different look

11. Winvian

7.7
155 Alain White Rd, Morris, CT
Hotel · 10 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: Fixed-price menus: $90 per person (three courses), $100 per person (four courses), $130 per person (chef's tasting dinner). Sit by the fireplace or near the gardens.

12. The Old Inn On The Green

7.6
134 Hartsville New Marlboro Rd (Rt 57), New Marlborough, MA
Hotel · 6 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: 200-year-old former stagecoach inn, no electricity, in warm weather gardenside dining on a patio

Mondo Pizza is one of Be Outside.

13. Mondo Pizza

9.0
10 Main St (Union St.), Middletown, CT
Pizzeria · 45 tips and reviews

14. Lucky Lou's Bar and Grill

7.8
222 Main St, Wethersfield, CT
Bar · 16 tips and reviews

Rosemary L.Rosemary L.: The lobster Mac n cheese is fantastic!

Half Moon Coffee and Grille Café is one of Be Outside.

15. Half Moon Coffee and Grille Café

7.3
50 N Main St, Wallingford, CT
Café · 29 tips and reviews

16. Whitfield's

25 Whitfield St, Guilford, CT
New American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Patrick B.Patrick Butler: Order anything that's served on the pretzel bread. I would eat my own hand if it was served between two slices.

Perk On Church is one of Be Outside.

17. Perk On Church

8.6
20 Church St, Guilford, CT
Coffee Shop · 16 tips and reviews
Sunny Side Up Coffee Shop is one of Be Outside.

18. Sunny Side Up Coffee Shop

33 Water St, Guilford, CT
Breakfast Spot · 10 tips and reviews
Café Atlantique is one of Be Outside.

19. Café Atlantique

8.7
33 River St (Downtown Milford), Milford, CT
Coffee Shop · Downtown Milford - Harbor - Post Road South · 33 tips and reviews

20. Cafe Romeo

534 Orange St, New Haven, CT
Coffee Shop · East Rock · 21 tips and reviews

Geff B.Geff Blackburn: Best fresh squeezed orange juice on the market.

21. Flamig farm

8.5
West Simsbury, CT
Farm · 8 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: Borrow-a-bike, fresh eggs, and hay rides

Good News Restaurant and Bar is one of Be Outside.

22. Good News Restaurant and Bar

8.0
694 Main St S, Woodbury, CT
New American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Kasey B.Kasey B: Allergy friendly & good gluten free selection! The adult Mac & Cheese is divine - thankfully comes in half portions!

The Drawing Room is one of Be Outside.

23. The Drawing Room

8.3
5 Suburban Ave, Cos Cob, CT
Tea Room · 8 tips and reviews
Fort Hill Farms is one of Be Outside.

24. Fort Hill Farms

6.2
260 Quaddick Rd, Thompson, CT
Farm · 4 tips and reviews
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is one of Be Outside.

25. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts

8.8
149 Girdle Ridge Rd, Katonah, NY
Music Venue · 9 tips and reviews

26. Blue Hill at Stone Barns

9.1
630 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY
New American Restaurant · 154 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Arrive early and work up an appetite for the stunning tasting menu by wandering the grounds of the former Rockefeller dairy estate. In the fields, you'll see much of the makings of the night's meal.

Gillette Castle State Park is one of Be Outside.

27. Gillette Castle State Park

8.6
67 River Rd, East Haddam, CT
State or Provincial Park · 28 tips and reviews
Devil's Hopyard State Park is one of Be Outside.

28. Devil's Hopyard State Park

8.8
366 Hopyard Rd, East Haddam, CT
State or Provincial Park · 14 tips and reviews

29. Silver Sands State Park

8.9
Silver Sands Park Rd., Milford, CT
State or Provincial Park · Devon - Walnut Beach · 21 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: At low tide, walk the sand bar out to the island.

30. Selden Neck State Park

Connecticut
Campground · 1 tip

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: On the Connecticut River This park offers four camp-sites with outdoor cooking and toilets. Access ONLY by boat and requires reservations made in writing two weeks in advance.

America's Stonehenge is one of Be Outside.

31. America's Stonehenge

6.0
105 Haverhill Rd., Salem, NH
Hiking Trail · 8 tips and reviews

32. Lee's Riding Stable at Windfield Morgan Farm

57 E Litchfield Rd, Litchfield, CT
Stable · No tips or reviews
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum is one of Be Outside.

33. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

8.8
101 Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI
Museum · 11 tips and reviews
Shelburne Falls, MA is one of Be Outside.

34. Shelburne Falls, MA

Massachusetts
City · 3 tips and reviews
Cathedral of the Pines is one of Be Outside.

35. Cathedral of the Pines

10 Hale Hill Rd, Rindge, NH
Event Space · 1 tip

36. Wadsworth Mansion

8.5
421 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT
Park · 6 tips and reviews

Paul D.Paul D'Antonio: Best place just to go relax and walk around with friends

Long Lake is one of Be Outside.

37. Long Lake

7.9
Long Lake, NY 12847 (1130 Deerland Road), Long Lake, NY
Beach · 6 tips and reviews

38. Northwest Park

8.8
Windsor, CT
Park · 6 tips and reviews

Jaclyn O.Jaclyn O: Hike yellow to blue to white!

39. Besito

46 S Main St (Memorial Rd.), West Hartford, CT
Mexican Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Tara B.Tara Berkoski: Make sure to get the table side guacamole. It is amazing!

40. Luc's Cafe + Restaurant

8.7
3 Big Shop Ln, Ridgefield, CT
French Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Carol Ann K.Carol Ann Korpi: Excellent, fun bar/restaurant. Herve,the owner is married to Keith Richard's daughter.

Water's Edge Resort & Spa is one of Be Outside.

41. Water's Edge Resort & Spa

7.9
1525 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT
Resort · 21 tips and reviews
White Silo Winery is one of Be Outside.

42. White Silo Winery

8.6
32 Route 37 E, Sherman, CT
Winery · 3 tips and reviews
Farm Restaurant is one of Be Outside.

43. Farm Restaurant

279 Avon Mountain Rd, Avon, CT
Uncategorized · 1 tip
The Cheesecake Factory is one of Be Outside.

44. The Cheesecake Factory

8.0
71 Isham Rd Ste B20, West Hartford, CT
American Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews

45. Centro Ristorante & Bar

7.9
1435 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
Italian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Alex C.Alex Correa: Get Centos to go! Dinner for 2 for $16! fresh Homemade pasta!

46. Molto

7.7
1215 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT
Wine Bar · 39 tips and reviews

Lisa IBB S.Lisa IBB Somma: Food is great! Fresh arugula and proscuitto pizza was excellent!

Trolley Road beach is one of Be Outside.

47. Trolley Road beach

Trolley Road, Guilford, CT
Beach · No tips or reviews

48. The Griswold Inn

8.8
36 Main St, Essex, CT
American Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

aaron d.aaron dean: The tap room is awesome! Hot buttered rum on a cold night!

Abby's Place is one of Be Outside.

49. Abby's Place

35 Pratt St, Essex, CT
American Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Essex Island Marina is one of Be Outside.

50. Essex Island Marina

Foot of Ferry St, Essex, CT
Harbor or Marina · 1 tip

Jessica H.Jessica Hartke: Awesome place to kayak. Lots of beautiful wildlife!

51. Connecticut River Museum

7.7
67 Main St, Essex, CT
Museum · 3 tips and reviews

Elizabeth K.Elizabeth King: Book a trip on the Schooner Mary E!

52. 2 Hopewell

9.1
2 Hopewell Rd (Main St), Glastonbury, CT
New American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Karen M.Karen McRee: The patio is the place to be for drinks. So relaxing!

Hill-Stead Museum is one of Be Outside.

53. Hill-Stead Museum

8.3
Hill Stead Museum Rd (Mountain Rd), Farmington, CT
Museum · 6 tips and reviews

54. Hubbard Park

8.8
199 Notch Rd (at Spruce St), Meriden, CT
Park · 31 tips and reviews

Smithsonian ChannelSmithsonian Channel: This park’s main attraction is Castle Craig, a century-old tower overlooking the Hanging Hills. The castle also claims to be the highest vantage point on the Eastern seaboard. (From Aerial America) Read more.

55. Winding Trails

8.5
50 Winding Trl, Farmington, CT
Park · 6 tips and reviews

Cosmo C.Cosmo Catalano: Ski trails are narrow, crowded, and poorly-groomed. This does, however, make for excellent mass start training.

56. The White Horse

8.5
258 New Milford Tpke, New Preston, CT
Pub · 45 tips and reviews

Mike V.Mike Valletta: The Shepard's Pie is out of this world! Definitely a top 10 dish.

Rive Bistro is one of Be Outside.

57. Rive Bistro

7.6
299 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT
French Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Boat House Cafe is one of Be Outside.

58. Boat House Cafe

6.6
307 Front St, New Haven, CT
Diner · Fair Haven · 4 tips and reviews
Oyster Club is one of Be Outside.

59. Oyster Club

9.2
13 Water St, Mystic, CT
American Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: The menu, which is written daily, showcases food that travels the shortest distance from ‘farm & sea to table'. Oh and sit on the "treehouse" deck.

Kitchen Little is one of Be Outside.

60. Kitchen Little

8.7
36 Quarry Rd, Mystic, CT
Breakfast Spot · 44 tips and reviews

Brian G.Brian Grady: Now at 36 Quarry Road on Mason's Island above the Mystic River Marina's ship's store. Follow 27 past the old location to Route 1. Take a left. Right at light on Masons Island Rd. Follow the signs.

Ashlawn Farm Coffee is one of Be Outside.

61. Ashlawn Farm Coffee

8.5
78 Bill Hill Rd, Town of Lyme, CT
Coffee Shop · 7 tips and reviews

Julie C.Julie C-R: Always a pretty drive to Lyme, CT for a one-of-a-kind caffeine experience. Warm & inviting in the cupping room or out on the deck with a view of the stone walls & pastures. Beans roasted onsite.

Artisan Restaurant, Tavern & Garden is one of Be Outside.

62. Artisan Restaurant, Tavern & Garden

8.8
275 Old Post Rd (btwn Rennell & Elmwood Dr), Southport, CT
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Clifford M.Clifford Mallory III: The seafood chowder and garden inspired ravioli are must try's!!! Also the homemade ice cream is a must in particular the delight.

The Boathouse at Saugatuck is one of Be Outside.

63. The Boathouse at Saugatuck

7.3
521 Riverside Ave (in the Saugatuck Rowing Club), Westport, CT
New American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

John H.John Holzwarth: The patio is now open for Spring Dining, with beautiful views of the river. Join us for lunch, Tues-Sat: 11:30-2, or for dinner, Wed-Sat: 6-9. We support local & sustainable farming. Zagat rated.

Spotted Horse Tavern is one of Be Outside.

64. Spotted Horse Tavern

8.5
26 Church Ln (Post Rd. E.), Westport, CT
New American Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Marcy J.Marcy Juran: The new kid on the block. Have to love those gas lamps out front, and the beautiful interior. The black truffle burger is one of the best burgers around. A nice addition to downtown.

Mama's Boy Southern Table And Refuge is one of Be Outside.

65. Mama's Boy Southern Table And Refuge

19 N Water St (at Marshall St), Norwalk, CT
American Restaurant · South Norwalk · 32 tips and reviews

Mary H.Mary H.: Sweet potato soup, shrimp n grits and their version of a manhattan made a great meal. Didnt have time for dessert but display had my mouth watering. I will ded be back to sample dessert

Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection By Hilton is one of Be Outside.

66. Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection By Hilton

8.5
94 W Wharf Rd, Madison, CT
Hotel · 10 tips and reviews

Nate B.Nate Beatty: The bar and dining room are both beautiful, but the deck overlooking the water is the most spectacular place to have a meal and a drink in Madison. Expect the service to have an edgy attitude, though.

Ballou's Wine Bar is one of Be Outside.

67. Ballou's Wine Bar

8.2
51 Whitfield St, Guilford, CT
Wine Bar · 15 tips and reviews

Lauren C.Lauren C: Champagne, wine, truffles, fondue .. What more could you ask for? 90+ wines by the glass...wow

terrain is one of Be Outside.

68. terrain

9.3
561 Post Rd E (at Crescent Rd), Westport, CT
Flower Store · 22 tips and reviews
Nellie Green's is one of Be Outside.

69. Nellie Green's

7.7
50 Maple St, Branford, CT
American Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Colin C.Colin Cunningham: Tuesday and Wednesday night dinner specials can't be beaten. $38 dinner for 2 and a bottle red or white included!

Splash Restaurant & Bar is one of Be Outside.

70. Splash Restaurant & Bar

260 Compo Rd S, Westport, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Kristin M.Kristin Marano: Great in the summer you can sit outside at the patio bar it's directly on the beach n Sunday brunch is awesome ..

The Whelk is one of Be Outside.

71. The Whelk

8.8
575 Riverside Ave (at Ketchum St), Westport, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Abbie W.Abbie W: TT: The Whelk is the newest restaurant from chef Bill Taibe of the renowned Le Farm. Stop in for whole griddled head-on shrimp and warm Peekytoe crab fondue

Captain's Cove Restaurant is one of Be Outside.

72. Captain's Cove Restaurant

8.0
1 Bostwick Ave (None), Bridgeport, CT
Harbor or Marina · West End - West Side · 21 tips and reviews

Iris D M.Iris D Morales: A fun summer place. Live music.

73. BRYAC Restaurant & Raw Bar

8.4
3074 Fairfield Ave (Fox Street), Bridgeport, CT
Seafood Restaurant · Black Rock · 16 tips and reviews

J.e. M.J.e. Moxham: Great staff...awesome because they love dogs!

Harborview Market is one of Be Outside.

74. Harborview Market

8.7
218 Harborview Ave (at Midland St), Bridgeport, CT
Breakfast Spot · Black Rock · 26 tips and reviews

Marcella K.Marcella Kovac: Cozy in the winter and beautiful outdoor seating in the summer, the most charming place in the area for breakfast and lunch

Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar is one of Be Outside.

75. Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar

7.2
383 Main St, East Haven, CT
Mediterranean Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Kowalczik: FANTASTIC RESTAURANT! This place is everything that a Tapas Bar should be. Great service, fantastic food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. A;though there is a dinner menu, try the tapas.

The Spit is one of Be Outside.

76. The Spit

North River, Scituate, MA
Beach · 1 tip
Miller's Pond State Park is one of Be Outside.

77. Miller's Pond State Park

7.1
344 Foot Hills Rd, Higganum, CT
State or Provincial Park · 2 tips and reviews
Caffe Bravo is one of Be Outside.

78. Caffe Bravo

7.4
794 Orange St (Willow St. and Orange St.), New Haven, CT
Italian Restaurant · East Rock · 3 tips and reviews

Amber C.Amber Castle: Cute patio, great food. Love the vodka sauce and the frutti di bosco

Cafe Sol is one of Be Outside.

79. Cafe Sol

8.3
346 Main St, Niantic, CT
Café · 14 tips and reviews

AngyAngy: A nice spot to sit outdoor and enjoy a beautiful day in downtown Niantic.

Arethusa al Tavalo is one of Be Outside.

80. Arethusa al Tavalo

9.0
828 Bantam Rd (Doyle Rd), Bantam, CT
New American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Alex H.Alex Hennessey: This a CT gem that deserves more hype. Lobster avocado salad, yellowfin-yellowtail tartare, Pekin duck. Everything tasted superb, right down to the bread and butter. Absolutely warrants repeat visits

Saltwater Grille is one of Be Outside.

81. Saltwater Grille

7.6
26 Commons Dr (Hwy 202), Litchfield, CT
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Saltwater GrilleSaltwater Grille: Stop by between 4-6PM on weeknights for our award winning happy hour!

Seabreeze Kitchen & Pizza is one of Be Outside.

82. Seabreeze Kitchen & Pizza

1 Seabreeze Ave, Milford, CT
American Restaurant · Woodmont · 2 tips and reviews
Somewhere In Time is one of Be Outside.

83. Somewhere In Time

8.5
3175 Gold Star Hwy, Mystic, CT
Breakfast Spot · 28 tips and reviews
Savin Rock Roasting Company is one of Be Outside.

84. Savin Rock Roasting Company

8.1
291 Captain Thomas Blvd #1, West Haven, CT
BBQ Joint · 20 tips and reviews
Nica's Market is one of Be Outside.

85. Nica's Market

9.1
603 Orange St (Humphrey St.), New Haven, CT
Deli · East Rock · 29 tips and reviews
Truffles is one of Be Outside.

86. Truffles

8.2
767 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT
Bakery · 18 tips and reviews
The Funky Monkey is one of Be Outside.

87. The Funky Monkey

130 Elm St, Cheshire, CT
Coffee Shop · 8 tips and reviews
La Petite France is one of Be Outside.

88. La Petite France

967 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT
Bakery · 10 tips and reviews
Radar Love is one of Be Outside.

89. Radar Love

Fan Pier, Boston, MA
Dive Bar · 1 tip
Lenny's Indian Head Inn is one of Be Outside.

90. Lenny's Indian Head Inn

8.4
205 S Montowese St (Linden Ave.), Branford, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Stone House Restaurant is one of Be Outside.

91. Stone House Restaurant

506 Old Whitfield St, Guilford, CT
Seafood Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Baingan Indian Restaurant is one of Be Outside.

92. Baingan Indian Restaurant

7.2
94 River Rd, Shelton, CT
North Indian Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Rainbow Gardens is one of Be Outside.

93. Rainbow Gardens

117 Broad St (Downtown Milford), Milford, CT
American Restaurant · Downtown Milford - Harbor - Post Road South · 11 tips and reviews
Foundry Kitchen & Tavern is one of Be Outside.

94. Foundry Kitchen & Tavern

8.4
1 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, CT
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Seaside Park is one of Be Outside.

95. Seaside Park

8.2
1 Barnum Dyke (Atlantic Street), Bridgeport, CT
Park · South End · 22 tips and reviews
St. Mary's By The Sea is one of Be Outside.

96. St. Mary's By The Sea

9.2
Grovers Ave. (via Gillman Street), Bridgeport, CT
Beach · Black Rock · 11 tips and reviews
Tavern on Main is one of Be Outside.

97. Tavern on Main

150 Main St, Westport, CT
American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Burger Bar & Bistro is one of Be Outside.

98. Burger Bar & Bistro

58 N Main St, Norwalk, CT
Burger Joint · South Norwalk · 79 tips and reviews
Two Roads Brewing Company is one of Be Outside.

99. Two Roads Brewing Company

9.3
1700 Stratford Ave, Stratford, CT
Brewery · 92 tips and reviews
Las Mañanitas is one of Be Outside.

100. Las Mañanitas

8.9
1250 New York 22, Brewster, NY
Mexican Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews
The Schoolhouse at Cannondale is one of Be Outside.

101. The Schoolhouse at Cannondale

8.1
34 Cannon Rd, Wilton, CT
Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Sadler's Ordinary is one of Be Outside.

102. Sadler's Ordinary

8.7
61 N Main St, Marlborough, CT
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Waveny Park is one of Be Outside.

103. Waveny Park

9.4
South Ave, New Canaan, CT
Park · 17 tips and reviews
Oak and Almond is one of Be Outside.

104. Oak and Almond

8.1
544 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT
American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Tarrywile Park and Mansion is one of Be Outside.

105. Tarrywile Park and Mansion

8.8
70 Southern Blvd (Wooster Heights), Danbury, CT
Park · 16 tips and reviews
Wave Hill is one of Be Outside.

106. Wave Hill

9.4
675 W 252nd St (Independence Ave), Bronx, NY
Garden · Riverdale · 53 tips and reviews
Cold Spring Waterfront is one of Be Outside.

107. Cold Spring Waterfront

9.2
1 Main st (at West St), Cold Spring, NY
Scenic Lookout · 25 tips and reviews
Grace Farms is one of Be Outside.

108. Grace Farms

9.3
365 Lukes Wood Rd, New Canaan, CT
Non-Profit Organization · 12 tips and reviews
Three Bears Acres is one of Be Outside.

109. Three Bears Acres

6.3
711 Beaver Dam Rd, Creedmoor, NC
Playground · 3 tips and reviews