Submitted by Mission_Fox6790 t3_122owph in newhaven
Looking to take advantage of the weather and take myself on a date outside of town today. I’m new to CT, so would love any suggestions within ~30 mins for nice destinations to walk around, grab a meal solo, see some ocean/sound, etc. Cute small towns, quiet boardwalk areas, etc. Thanks in advance! <3
My favorite solo getaway spot is visiting RJ Julia in Madison! It’s the cutest indie bookstore about a 30 min drive away from New Haven. They have a cafe in the back of the store with great lunch and coffee options. It’s also a 2min drive from the store to a small uncrowded boardwalk area where you can chill out and see the water. I also like to stop at Blazing Fresh Donuts in Guildford on the drive home - best donuts I’ve ever had, and they make them all fresh.
Mystic CT is perfect for a day trip.
That sounds perfect! Random question but do you know of hammonassett is charging for entry right now? I see it’s right nearby but I don’t have my CT plates yet 🥲
I don’t believe they are yet.
Guilford, Madison, Old Saybrook, Niantic / East Lyme have cute downtowns and beaches. Niantic has The Book Barn, a large used book store with multiple buildings / locations and a boardwalk. Madison has RJ Julia bookstore. Many town beaches are free during the off-season and I believe Hammonasset is free for everyone right now including non-residents. Seaside State Park in Waterford is cool, it’s an old sanatorium right on the water.
Milford center for great restaurants and lovely little shops. Silver Sands State Park for the beach and boardwalk!
Walk at Hammonasset then head to Essex, dine at the Gris.
Guilford is a great place to explore alone. Check out the shops and restaurants along the green and then head down to the town beach.
Was just there- not charging yet
Closer to home, but hiking up East Rock to the monument for a good view of the city is fun.
Guilford green. Beautiful and nice restaurants/bars. Walk down to the docks is nice.
I don’t think they charge until Memorial Day.
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Hike up Sleeping Giant in Hamden, too.
Or West Rock, but don’t because I like my peace and quiet up here.
The town green is cool
Can confirm this. I grew up in Madison. It’s a nice town
*East Guilford
Guilford doesn't recognize your town's secession.
Dam it!! All this time and I been telling everyone I’m from “Madison “
ManyYam8275 t1_jdr2ly5 wrote
Bit further off for you but harkness state park in waterford is a jewel to be discovered in ct. Absolutely georgeous.