Maison de Jardin at Yale

06/06/2024

🔔 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.

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...

02/05/2024

Bring a touch of France to your kitchen with these Delicate Parisian-Style Crepes - versatile, simple, and utterly delicious! 🥞💖🇫🇷

Full Recipe ✅⬇️👇
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12/22/2023

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 ...

11/06/2023

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

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,...

10/19/2023

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...

10/09/2023

Each year, fans gather in Litchfield County to celebrate Connecticut’s favorite fictitious town, Stars Hollow. Explore the magic by experiencing the Gilmore Girls Getaway. Here are some other cities and towns around the state featured in the popular television show Gilmore Girls that are worth a v...

09/13/2023

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.

09/13/2023

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...

09/13/2023

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...

08/25/2023

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...

07/17/2023

Temps pour le thé

06/23/2023

21 Best Things to Do in New Haven, Connecticut (Full Guide!)

https://ouradventurejournal.com/new-haven-connecticut/ #:~:text=New%20Haven%20is%20definitely%20a,that%20make%20the%20town%20famous.

04/10/2023

Connecticut Springs to Life!

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....

03/03/2023

J’aime les plantes!

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02/27/2023

In Connecticut, it's not hard to explore the stories of women from history who were first (Ella Grasso was the nation's first female governor elected in her own right), best (Katharine Hepburn won four Oscars for Best Actress) or extraordinarily influential (Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin...

12/13/2022

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...

05/21/2022

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 ...

04/08/2022

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.

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.

03/04/2022

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

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...

02/03/2022

Spend a weekend in New Haven and discover beautiful architecture and large museums as you fill your stomach with great eats. This is the total royal treatment!

Spend a weekend, or any two days, in New Haven, one of the nation’s great museum cities. You’ll find yourself surrounded by artistic, historic and architectural treasures. Even the food has a backstory.

01/28/2022

Chapel Street is what you should see after having a meal at Maison Mathis. Many guests come here to enjoy tasty breakfast sandwiches, salads and smoked salmon. Try belgian waffles and croissants with your Belgian Mocha Latte. I would definitely recommend “The Valentine” strawberry waffles.

01/23/2022

Are you getting stir crazy feeling cooped up inside your home this winter?

Why not embark on an adventure along any of Connecticut’s various trails.

If you’re up to the challenge, then enduring the brisk air will certainly be well worth it. Sleeping Giant Park is close by.


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https://ctweekender.com/5-stunning-winter-hikes-in-ct/

If you love hiking, then not even winter can stop you from heading out and enjoying the views. Here are 5 stunning winter hikes in CT for you to tackle.

11/25/2021

Lighthouses are such charmingly quaint symbols of coastal life. Did you know there are 14 active lighthouses in Connecticut, plus six that are no longer being used?

Love lighthouses in Connecticut? Check out the Stonington Lighthouse Museum. It's got fascinating artifacts from the town's history.

11/23/2021

Catch up with friends and family and soak in Mother Nature's ever-changing scenery.

Mother Nature is calling. Take advantage of crisp fall weather and celebrate Thanksgiving in your great outdoors this year with our tips.

06/18/2021

FESTIVAL 2021: IMAGINE
Imagine New Haven. Imagina un mundo sin fronteras. Imagine music. Imagine theater. Imagine a better world. Imagine yourself--at Festival 2021. Together, we’ll explore the world as it is and how it could be with events ranging from drag to drumming, bike tours to beekeeping, truffle-making to cocktail-tasting. With paddleboard yoga, hair art, fresh takes on Shakespeare, gospel, Grammy winners, and more.

Featuring 200+ events--95% of them free--Festival 2021 has something for everyone. Events will be primarily virtual with some reservation-only in-person programming.

New Haven is one of the most diverse, creative and welcoming small cities in New England. We have a rich history and outstanding academic institutions including Yale where many of our events take place. New Haven is a walkable “human-scale” city with shops, outstanding restaurants, museums, boutique hotels and several parking areas. There is public transportation from Metro North train station and we are off I-95 and I-91.

Set in the beautiful hills and estuaries of Connecticut, New Haven is home to the Quinnipiac tribe, a storied colonial history and a long tradition of welcoming immigrants from all over the world.

Imagine New Haven. Imagina un mundo sin fronteras. Imagine music. Imagine theater. Imagine a better world. Imagine yourself--at Festival 2021. Together, we’ll explore the world as it is and how it could be with events ranging from drag to drumming, bike tours to beekeeping, truffle-making to cockt...

06/17/2021

2021 Connecticut Fireworks Displays!
Fireworks displays are a big part of Summer and here in Connecticut, our fireworks exhibitions do not disappoint. Here is a list of some of the best fireworks in Connecticut this Summer season. Check the link below for updates:
https://connecticutlifestyles.com/connecticut-fireworks.../

05/05/2021

Spring blooms at Maison de Jardin!



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04/08/2021

Hiking to explore!

Connecticut has 824 miles of blue-blazed trails, spanning terrain across every region of the state and suitable for every level of hiker. Simply no better way to take in the fresh air — and leave behind the stresses and strains of daily life.

04/04/2021

Here’s to chill nights and great company at Maison de Jardin!