Francesca’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Bring your boat, or conveniently rent one at a nearby marina! Or enjoy the lake from our private beach with the beach chairs, umbrella, and beach wagon we provide.
Candlewood Lake is not only a gorgeous community - it's the largest lake in Connecticut and is known for its fishing, boating, and Lake Life culture!
34 locals recommend
Candlewood Lake
Bring your boat, or conveniently rent one at a nearby marina! Or enjoy the lake from our private beach with the beach chairs, umbrella, and beach wagon we provide.
Candlewood Lake is not only a gorgeous community - it's the largest lake in Connecticut and is known for its fishing, boating, and Lake Life culture!
Coming to the area for antiquing? You'll love Elephant's Trunk Flea Market! Open every Sunday, April-November.
61 locals recommend
Elephant's Trunk Flea Market
490 Danbury RdComing to the area for antiquing? You'll love Elephant's Trunk Flea Market! Open every Sunday, April-November.
Food scene
Did you know that the Connecticut Wine Trail is one of the fastest growing wine regions in the US? Whether you prefer red, white, or rose, you'll be sure to find something you love here. Not to mention, there are limo companies to whisk you from one winery to another, so you can thoroughly enjoy your tastings!
18 locals recommend
Connecticut Wine Trail
433 S Main StDid you know that the Connecticut Wine Trail is one of the fastest growing wine regions in the US? Whether you prefer red, white, or rose, you'll be sure to find something you love here. Not to mention, there are limo companies to whisk you from one winery to another, so you can thoroughly enjoy your tastings!
Sporting
Just 75 Minutes from NYC, this mountain offers skiing and snowboarding for folks of all levels.
92 locals recommend
Thunder Ridge Ski Area
137 Birch Hill RdJust 75 Minutes from NYC, this mountain offers skiing and snowboarding for folks of all levels.
Farms
From the Sunflower Festival every August to the Farm Stand Shop, there is so much to see at The Farm! There are so many seasonal offerings, you'll be amazed.
The Farm, Woodbury CT
Connecticut 132From the Sunflower Festival every August to the Farm Stand Shop, there is so much to see at The Farm! There are so many seasonal offerings, you'll be amazed.
Family Fun
Traveling with children? Don't miss the Discovery Science Center and Planetarium in Bridgeport, CT. With tons of exhibits and learning labs, it's fun for the whole family!
20 locals recommend
The Discovery Museum and Planetarium
4450 Park AveTraveling with children? Don't miss the Discovery Science Center and Planetarium in Bridgeport, CT. With tons of exhibits and learning labs, it's fun for the whole family!
City/town information
Take a day (or half day) trip to Westport for some amazing shopping and dining.
23 locals recommend
Westport
Take a day (or half day) trip to Westport for some amazing shopping and dining.