On our way down to Mystic, Shae and I saw a sign for Gillette Castle State Park. This had been on our list of places to visit while in Connecticut on our 50 state road trip, so we decided to stop by on our way through. We had Truffles with us and so were only able to walk … [Read more...] about Visiting Gillette Castle State Park In Connecticut
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Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Milford/New Haven, Connecticut
When planning out our 3.5 weeks in Connecticut, I was considering a 2 week stay at the Hyatt House Shelton seeing as that would give us a kitchen in our room. However, they didn't have award availability for the entire two weeks we'd be in the area, so that option wasn't … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Milford/New Haven, Connecticut
Bubble Run Fun in Hartford, Connecticut
If you read my recent update on our relationship on the road, you'll have seen how much we're just loving Connecticut. Uh. No. It's definitely not the state for us one day. However, we've found a little fun here and there. One of the most fun things we've done is the Bubble … [Read more...] about Bubble Run Fun in Hartford, Connecticut
Hotel Review: Hyatt House Shelton, Connecticut
After spending 3 more weeks in Vermont while on our 50 state road trip, it was time to move on to Connecticut for 3.5 weeks. Shae and I decided to stay in a few different locations around the state which were mainly dictated by the fact that we could stay for free using hotel … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt House Shelton, Connecticut
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Vermont
Shae and I recently left Vermont after spending 3 weeks during our 50 state road trip. Despite our last state - Kentucky - being our 12th state, Vermont wasn't our 13th. That's because we spent a week in Montpelier last year, so really it was our 5th state. We didn't have time … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Vermont
10 Vermont Covered Bridges In 1 Day
There are more than 100 covered bridges in Vermont, but we didn't spot any during the four weeks we spent there on our 50 state road trip. That is, until a couple of days before we left. On our way from Brandon to Quechee Gorge, we came across four covered bridges. It was … [Read more...] about 10 Vermont Covered Bridges In 1 Day
Drinking Our Way Along The Middlebury Tasting Trail In Vermont
Not only is Vermont a beautiful state, but it has a lot of delicious alcohol. It feels like Shae and I drank most of it. Most of that was done while we were staying in Waterbury as there were a lot of craft breweries, distilleries and wineries around. Check out 12 Great … [Read more...] about Drinking Our Way Along The Middlebury Tasting Trail In Vermont
Visiting Quechee Gorge In Quechee, Vermont
When we were planning our time in Vermont, I was excited when I saw that we'd be in the state when the 40th Annual Quechee Balloon Festival would be held. There wasn't any affordable accommodation nearby though, so that weekend we were staying more than an hour to the west in … [Read more...] about Visiting Quechee Gorge In Quechee, Vermont
Visiting Moss Glen Falls In Granville, Vermont
At the end of our second week in Vermont this year on our 50 state road trip, we moved on from Waterbury to Brandon. While driving along we stopped off at Warren Falls, a beautiful set of waterfalls and swimming hole. Once we were done there, we continued on our way to … [Read more...] about Visiting Moss Glen Falls In Granville, Vermont
12 Great Places to Eat & Drink In Central Vermont
Shae and I recently spent a week in Waterbury, a city in central Vermont which is a short drive to the west of Montpelier, the state capital. We did far too much eating and drinking while there, but on the positive side it means we now get to recommend all kinds of great … [Read more...] about 12 Great Places to Eat & Drink In Central Vermont