Play Well August 2018 I celebrated my 100th Connecticut museum with cake at home with family. 200 was an overnight at Foxwoods. 300? The Upscale Bernard's restaurant in Ridgefield. How would I ever outdo myself at 400? Oh, I know! At work! How exciting. I thought it would be kind of neat. I worked at … [Read More...]
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Completed Towns & Celebrations
Completely Nutsmeg An astute reader once asked, “Hey Steve, how will you ever actually complete a Connecticut town?” What she meant was that new things open all the time. New breweries, new museums, new trails, new whatevers. And believe it or not, I sometimes learn of things that belong on a CTMQ list after I’ve … [Read More...]
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Freedom Trail: Avon
Pvt. Leverett Holden of the CT 29th at East Avon Cemetery 15 Simsbury Road, Avon December 2025 As I write this in late 2025, I'm entering my 20th year of writing this website. I'm working on the third site makeover, my hair has gone full gray, and my youngest son is starting to think about colleges. Sigh. Over … [Read More...]
Knowlton Hill Preserve
A Ton of Knowltons to Know Knowlton Hill Preserve, Ashford & Mansfield November 2025 This is a Joshua's Trust property. Before coming to this property to hike, I visited the Nathan Hale Heritage Museum at the June Norcross Scout Reservation. While there, I learned about Revolutionary War hero Lieutenant … [Read More...]
ChoccoDiva
Brigadeiro Braggadocio ChoccoDiva, West Hartford November 2025 What a gift to have a new entry onto the CTMQ Connecticut Chocolate Trail in my hometown! It's nearby and it's delicious! It's also expensive as all get out, but the work that goes into these unique treats justifies that. Or so I'm told. … [Read More...]