Honor and remember this Memorial Day with parades and ceremonies across the Connecticut Shoreline. From Old Saybrook to East Lyme, find out where to pay tribute and celebrate with your community.

There’s no sweeter way to celebrate the Fourth of July on the Connecticut shoreline than with Ina Garten’s beloved Flag Cake. We recreated the classic with a few local twists—including fresh-picked berries and shoreline party tips.

From sweeping American sagas to heartfelt new releases, these 12 bestselling books are the perfect reads for a Memorial Day weekend on the Connecticut shoreline.

From the boldest raid in Long Island Sound to secret spy networks and the homes of Founding-era leaders, the Connecticut shoreline played a vital role in America’s fight for independence. Here are the sites where history still lives.

As spring blooms and Mother's Day approaches, it's the perfect time to treat the women who hold it all together. Whether you're planning a garden brunch, a stroll through a quaint town, or simply looking to spoil her at home, this curated list has you covered. From timeless wardrobe staples to thoughtful home accents, these gifts will help her feel cherished all season long. Because nothing says love like a little seasonal charm—wrapped up just for her.

From garden walks in Waterford to vineyard brunches in Clinton, this guide to Mother’s Day on the Connecticut Shoreline has everything you need to celebrate the women who make life beautiful.

The Shoreline’s agricultural landscape just minutes from the beach, is one of our favorite aspects of this corner of Connecticut. Explore a few of our favorites and experience Pick-Your-Own, farmer’s markets, wine tasting, and more.

You know how happy you feel being next to the Long Island Sound? Well, our grapes feel the same way. And happy grapes make a brilliant wine experience. Explore this corner of Connecticut through the Shoreline Wine Trail.

This refreshing cocktail is a nod to the iconic green jacket awarded to the winner of the Masters Golf Tournament. The combination of gin, lime, and green chartreuse create a bright and herbaceous flavor, while the addition of club soda adds a light and effervescent touch.

Toast the start of spring and golf’s greatest event with the unofficial drink of the tournament.

It doesn’t have to be #TacoTuesday, Cinco de Mayo or National Margarita Day to celebrate with one of our favorite cocktails on the Shoreline. Whether you prefer frozen or on the rocks, classic or creative twists, we’ve got the drink you need. Scroll on to discover the 6 best margaritas on the Shoreline.

From the Madison Beach Hotel in Madison, this cocktail is the perfect blend of Herradura infused with jalapeños, Cointreau, pineapple, mango, agave, and Luxardo.

No trip to the Shoreline is complete without some fresh from the dock seafood. From clam chowder, to fresh mussels, crabs, and lobster the Shoreline is the place to go for delicious seafood with plenty of New England charm.

The lobster roll was created in Connecticut (Milford to be exact), but over the years the Shoreline has perfected it. What do we mean by perfected? We’re talkin’ local catch, and authentic waterfront dining right on the Long Island Sound.

Savoring evenings by the water with a sunset view is a summertime staple. Scroll on to experience 6 of the Shoreline’s best sunset spots, including Hammonasset State Park, Madison Beach Hotel, Ferry Landing Park, Fort Griswold, Stonington Point, or while sailing with Mystic Whaler Cruises.

Get outside & explore the Shoreline

Did you know with a Connecticut license plate you have free access to state parks? Well technically, we pay for it with taxes, but you're welcome in and out of our state parks without any charge. And that means there's no excuse not to stop in one of the many state parks that dot the Connecticut Shoreline.

Wicked Tulips has the largest u-pick tulip field in New England - tulip lovers, mark your calendars! Tiptoe through their tulip field, experience the sights, sounds, and smells of spring on a historic farm and bring home a fresh handpicked bouquet of the most amazing tulips you have ever seen.