Your Guide to Connecticut Summer Eats!

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Your Guide to connecticut summer eats! Summer is in full swing and it’s time to celebrate with some delectable Connecticut summer eats. From that first taste of fresh-made ice cream at your favorite Connecticut farm, to that first bite of this season’s freshly-picked fruit to Connecticut’s legendary lobster; get ready for one delicious summer. Your foodie tour of Connecticut starts now!. THIS WEEKEND Happy Independence Day! The Fourth of July Weekend is here and there are tons of celebrations happening across the state – from spectacular fireworks, to celebratory parades and family-friendly fun. WHAT'S HAPPENING IN CONNECTICUT Did you know July is National Ice Cream Month? You now have an excuse to eat as much ice cream as you please (well, kind of)! From the annual Ice Cream, Blueberry and Bluegrass Bash (July 21) at Fort Hills Farm to the Tea Ice Cream Social in Pomfret (July 26) there's so much to indulge in this month! Check out more ice cream deliciousness here. Lots of exciting new things at our favorite destinations! Lake Compounce welcomes a new wave pool, Quassy Amusement Park expands its water park, The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum in Bridgeport opens and the Essex Stream Train offers a new tour - the Gillette Castle Connection. Tall Ship Celebrations are here, starting with Sailfest (July 12-14) - which offers a chance to see tall ship Eagle, an outdoor fine crafts festival and a fireworks extravaganza - as well as Charles W. Morgan Launch Day (July 21) at Mystic Seaport where the historic ship will be re-launched. Time for some on the water adventure , including kayaking, rafting and more! And for a real glimpse of life on the water, check out overnight cruises aboard the Mystic Whaler which offers sailing adventures, lobster dinners and beautiful accommodations. GETAWAYS OF THE MONTH See all 52 Getaways Out For Ice Cream - #14 I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! Take a tour of some of Connecticut’s shops for sweet goodness and homemade flavors. Favorites like UConn Dairy Bar and Sweet Claude’s are the perfect indulgence!    White Water Thrills - #27 Calling all thrill seekers! Time to hit the water and take a tube ride down the Farmington River, canoe or kayak on the Housatonic and gain some bragging rights with your friends.      CONNECTICUT FAVORITES     Mystic  - A breath of fresh air.  Between New York & Boston. Visit our website | Subscribe to our newsletter Foxwoods Resort Casino - Welcome to world-class gaming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are over 380 table games with over 100 poker tables and chances are we’ve got your game. If you prefer the slots, we have 6,500 to choose from. Visit our website |  Subscribe to our newsletter Mohegan Sun - One of the world's most amazing destinations with some of New England's finest dining, hotel accommodations, retail shopping, live entertainment and sporting events. Visit our website | Subscribe to our newsletter The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk - Connect with sharks, seals, otters, jellies, sea turtles and other amazing animals from Long Island Sound. Visit our website |  Subscribe to our newsletter Last Green Valley - Discover Your True Shade of Green...in The Last Green Valley. Visit our website |  Subscribe to our newsletter Essex Stream Train - The Only Steam Train & Riverboat Connection in the U.S.             Visit our website |  Subscribe to our newsletter Connecticut Science Center Visit our website |  Subscribe to our newsletter Your Guide to Connecticut Summer Eats! This Weekend What's Happening In Connecticut Getaways of the Month Travel Deals of the Month Connecticut Favorites $169 ZIPS and ZZZ's in Cromwell Time for some outdoor fun! Get two tickets to Brownstone Park offering lots of new activities for 2013 - plus comfortable overnight at Courtyard by Marriott. Rates from  $169 $275 Lake Compounce Package in Southington Rollercoasters and water fun awaits you at Lake Compounce! Get four tickets, spacious overnight at Residence Inn by Marriott with free breakfast.   Rates From $275 $392 Foxwoods Golf Package in Mashantucket Calling all golfers! Enjoy an overnight stay at Foxwood's MGM Grand, two 18 hole rounds at the award-winning Lake of Isles North Course and more. Rates from $392

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