Whom You Know: April 2009 in Connecticut

Thursday, April 16, 2009

April 2009 in Connecticut

Whom You Know just loves visiting Connecticut!

April 2009

Must See Quaint Towns in Connecticut

THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS

"Main Street Musts"

GETAWAYS OF THE MONTH

#1 Truly Scrumptious

#36 Old Town Showdown

WHAT'S GOING ON THIS WEEKEND

SPECIAL DEALS AND LODGING PACKAGES

THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS

"Main Street Musts"

In Chester, 19th century shops huddle the town's curvedMain Street like a collection of gingerbread houses, home to art galleries, elegant shops and boutiques. One such shop, the aptly named Ceramics, peddles Renaissance-inspired Italian majolica ceramics, hand-painted by artisans in Tuscany and Umbria and amounting to an extraordinary collection of tableware and decorative accessories.
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See below for not-to-be-missed events in Connecticut this month:

New Haven Restaurant Week - April 19-24, 2009 - To celebrate New Haven's wide variety of restaurants, the city is hosting a week-long event dedicated to the burgeoning culinary scene. For great value, sample some of New England's most innovative cuisine serving up mouthwatering prix fixe menus for lunch ($16.38 - the year New Haven was founded) and dinner ($29 - a price based on this year). Spend the night to take advantage of the "Stay the Night Package" where accommodations and free tickets to the culinary walking tour on April 25th are available. For more information on the New Haven Restaurant Week, visit
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Living Modern in New Canaan - April 23 - June 19, 2009 - The Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism will feature theLiving Modern in New Canaan exhibit to celebrate and help preserve this world-class collection of the architectural history. Beginning on April 23rd, the Commission's second floor gallery in Hartford will display photos, building materials, architectural models, period magazines, furniture and film clips. In May, the Hartford Preservation Alliance will offer five guided tours of Hartford's Modern architectural landmarks. The gallery hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. (860) 256-2800

31st Annual Connecticut Daffodil Show - April 25-26, 2009- Enjoy the onset of spring with more than 600,000 daffodils on display at Hubbard Park in Meriden. The festive, flowery affair also includes a parade,juried craft show, three stages of entertainment, fireworks display, road race, crafts fair, amusement area and food tent. The festival hours are Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (203) 630-4259
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GETAWAYS OF THE MONTH

#1 Truly Scrumptious

Begin in Norwalk at Penzeys for spices and seasonings from around the world. Make your way toStew Leonard's, which deems itself the world's Largest Dairy Store, offering wine, cheese, meats and regular cooking events. VisitChocopologie and watch chocolate makers craft handmade candies or order the signature Hot Chocopologie. Want an inventive lunch? Head toLouis' Lunch in New Haven - where the hamburger was invented. Spend the night at theOmni New Haven Hotel at Yale. The next day after touring the college town, dine at one of the top chef-owned restaurants. One suggestion is chefs Michel and Cynthia Keller'sRestaurant du Village in Chester; another is Jasper White'sSummer Shack at Mohegan
Sun in Uncasville. If time allows before heading home, visit Desserts by David Glass in Bloomfield, which offers tastings and signature desserts.

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#36 Old Town Showdown

For a getaway with old charm, make a visit to some of Connecticut's most historic sites. Start your visit in Windsor atNorthwest Park, a 473-acre municipal park, where you can learn about the town's tobacco farming heritage. After wandering through tobacco-curing sheds, enjoy 12 miles of hiking trails. Afterwards, get creatively inspired and hunt for antiques at the many shops near Windsor Center. Break for lunch at Bart's Drive-In & Restaurant, a town favorite since the 1950s known for its simple menu of hot dogs, clams and shakes by the Farmington River. Explore the river via a rental canoe or kayak from Long River Adventures. Stay overnight at the historicSilas W. Robbins House, a bed
and breakfast built in 1873 and an iconic example of 17th and 18th century period homes. The next morning, rise early to explore the historic district of Old Wethersfield. Walk along Main Street toward Wethersfield Cove, a picturesque waterside recreational spot before visiting the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum to take a look inside three 18th-century homes. Before embarking back home, end the trip with sampling the mouthwatering menu at J. Michaels Tavern, built by Henry Deming in 1790.

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www.CTVisit.com for more information on either escape!

WHAT'S GOING ON THIS WEEKEND

Make this holiday weekend one to remember at a number of events happening across the state. From Easter Egg Hunts in Mystic to Creative Arts Workshops in New Haven. There is something for everyone this weekend in Connecticut.

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Grab the girls for a night at the Sun! The "No Boys Allowed" package at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville includes a one night stay at Mohegan Sun's luxurious hotel, VIP hotel check-in at Aquai, two martini themed manicures and pedicures at the Elemis Spa at Mohegan Sun, two complimentary martinis at Leffingwells Martini Bar, two complimentary breakfasts at Seasons Buffet and one $10.00 free bet per person. Rates start from $239.00 per person per night, based on double occupancy. Additional charges may apply for more than two occupants. Mention code PTGRL when booking. Offer expires December 31, 2009. (888) 777-7922

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The "Litchfield County Antique Tour" package is a perfect fit for the antique enthusiast. While staying at the Heritage Inn located in the middle of beautiful New Milford, CT, guests can enjoy the superior quality furnishings and a state of the art facility that provides guests with a feeling of elegance combined with old world charm. The inn is an antique show in itself! The famous inn was originally a tobacco warehouse, displaying its original beams as well as vestiges of the original tobacco elevator and other original factory equipment. This package comes with a cozy deluxe King Suite and a welcome basket of assorted cookies and fruits. Also included is a tour of several antique
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