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Supporting Tourism During the Pandemic May, 2020 Updates to CTvisit.com IDEASDOSTAYEATEVENTSREGIONSSEASONS Temporary modification of “This UNSTOPPABLE SPRING Weekend” and “Events” sections. For now, we all need to “Stay Safe, Stay Home” to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Until it’s time to travel again, we hope this page can be a source of visual inspiration for you—a virtual escape—and a place to learn about offerings that could be useful to you right now. Covid-19 features and copy. Virtual Activities for At-Home Social Distance-Friendly Hikes Experiences Instagrammable Connecticut: Virtual Connect icut Science Center's "Science W ays t o Dine Out W hile Staying In Escapes at Play" Promotion of experiences possible now. Mystic Aquarium Penguin Live Stream Takeout and Delivery Restaurants in Connecticut Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo Live Red Outdoor Activities for Solitary Go Fish in Connecticut Panda Cams Enjoyment IDEAS DO STAY EAT EV EN TS Connecticut Experiences Attractions by interest Accommodations Rest aur ant s This Weekend Suggest ed Get aways Specialty Trails by Type/ Region by Type/Region Calendar of Event s Travel Deals Antiques Connecticut Office of Tourism Cont act Us SELECT LANGUAGE ▼ 450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 5 REGIONS MAP Climate Hartford, CT 06103 Fairfield County Interactive Map Groups, Meetings & Conferences Greater New Haven How to Get Around Privacy Policy Report a Problem Travel Planning assist ance (US/ Canada) Litchfield Hills Resources & Links 888-CTvisit (288-4748) Disclaimers Si t em ap Mystic Country Pr ess Room River Valley/Greater Hartford 1 Email -us Copyright ©2020 Connecticut Office of Tourism Contact E-N ewslet t er Groups/ Tourism Free Visitor Info Sign U p Meetings Partners Guides New Content: Things to do now IDEASDOSTAYEATEVENTSREGIONSSEASONS IDEASDOSTAYEATEVENTSREGIONSSEASONS IDEASDOSTAYEATEVENTSREGIONSSEASONS IDEASDOSTAYEAT EVENTSREGIONSSEASONS STO RI ES > SOCIAL DISTANCE-FRIENDLY HIKES STO RI ES > WAYS TO DINE OUT WHILE STAYING IN STO RI ES > TAKEOUT AND DELIVERY RESTAURANTS IN CONNECTICUT Calendar of Upcoming Events in CT > STO RI ES > OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR SOLITARY ENJOYMENTThings To Do This Weekend > Connecticut's Spring Virtual Activities for 6 Parks Kids Will Love Blossom Finder Families Ways to Dine Out While Staying In LAST UPD ATED 5/ 20 Soci al Distance- Friendly Hi kes LAST UPDATED 5/ 20 During t his trying time, many Connect icut restaur ants that have shifted their offerings to accommodate safety – and have Many people are turning to the great outdoors for fresh air, exercise and the renewing power of nature during the gone t he ext r a mile t o suppor t t he communit y and mak e in-home eating enjoyable. COVID-19 pandemic. Connecticut’s parks, forests and trails are a great resource. Below is a list of a few you might consider. But please check for temporary closures before you venture out and follow the guidelines provided by state Many restaurant s in t he st at e are now offering takeout or delivery, and we wanted to highlight a few that are offering and local officials. Takeout and Del i ver y Rest aurants in Connecti cut LAST UPDATED 5/ 20 part icularly notable experiences. As the st ate’s sit uat ion quickly evolves, each restaurant’s offering may evolve just as quickly, so be sure to check with each spot before placing your or der. Here are st eps t o t ake t o enhance “social distancing” when enjoying the outdoors. COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of life, including the way we dine. But many dishes from popular spots can still They include avoiding popular or crowded parks; observing the CDC's minimum recommended social distancing of six be enjoyed while following the CDC's recommendations. feet from other people; and, avoiding surfaces that are touched oft en, like playscapes, park benches and even ot her Outdoor Activities for Solitary Enjoyment LAST UPDATED 5/ 20 We’ve gathered a list of notable Connecticut restaur ants that have shifted their offerings to accommodate safety during people's pets. NOTE: This is not a complete list of all available offerings. For a complete list of Connecticut State Parks, click here. this trying time. Beer, wine, and cocktails may even be available to take out for those 21 and older. Fine Dining from Home As we all stay home to mit igat e t he spread of COVID-19, we are all t he more appreciative of t he ways we can st ill take in Her e ar e a few of t he r est aur ant s off er ing t akeout or deliver y. As the state’s situation quickly evolves, each restaurant’s the outdoors, provided we follow the necessary guidelines. offering may evolve just as quickly, so be sure to check with each spot before placing your order. At the bottom of this page Connecticut has many beautiful outdoor spaces for solitary recreation. From golfing to fishing to self-guided art walks, are links to other lists of participating restaurants. the stat e is filled with creative ways t o get fresh air while practicing social distance. **If you are the manager of a restaurant that you think should be on this list, please contact the Connecticut Office of Fairfield County Tou r i sm . Bar t l et t Ar bor et um & Gar dens, St amf or d NOTE: This is not a complete list of all available offerings. Connecticut Audubon Society, Fairfield Deer Farm Pond, Sherman Hemlock Hills, Ridgefi eld New Canaan Nature Cent er , New Canaan Fishing M i anus River St at e Par k, St amford Fairfield County All Day Arepas, Bridgeport Hartford County Archie Moore's, Fairfi eld Far mingt on Canal Her it age Trail, Far mingt on Ar t isan Rest aur ant , Southport McLean Game Refuge, Granby Bagel Delight, Newtown Riverfront Recapture, Har t ford Wickham Park, M anchest er (opens Apr il 4 ) Baldanza, Natur al Market Cafe, New Canaan With the extraordinary circumstances of the times, many fine dining spot s are now offering special t akeout or delivery services. St r at t on Br ook St at e Par k, Simsbury Barcelona, Fairfield Windsor M eadows St at e Park, Windsor Barcelona, Norwalk Jesup H all, W est por t Barcelona, St amfor d Litchfield County Barnwood Grill, Newtown Award-winning farm-to-table restaurant Jesup Hall in Westport will now be offering curbside pickup or delivery so people can taste their fine cuisine safely from their homes. Barkhamsted Reservoir, Bar khamst ed Biagio's Ost eria, St rat ford Hidden Valley Preserve, Washington Depot Big Jim's Gallery, St rat ford Macedonia Brook State Park, Kent Blue Colony Diner, New t own White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield Blue Goose Restaurant, St rat ford Arethusa al Tavolo, Bantam Burr Pond State Park, Torrington Campbel l Falls St at e Par k Reser ve, Nor folk BrickBox, St rat ford Arethusa al Tavolo in Bantam, another high-end farm-to-table restaurant will provide a takeout option they've named “al tavolo at home,” which allows customers to experience their fresh food in the comfort of their homes. Bruno's Pizza, New Fairfield Burgeritoville, Newt own M iddlesex County Burrito Shack,Newt own The Inner Circle Trail at Wadsworth Mansion, M iddlet own Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middletown/Middlefield Butcher's Best Market, Newtown White Hart, Salisbury Chatfield Hollow State Park, Killingworth, Carminuccio's Pizza, New t own This award-winning restaurant is offering a daily selections of soups, salads, sandwiches, pies, lasagnas for tak eout for their The fishing season is now OPEN and a wonderful way t o get out doors. To encourage social distancing, Connecticut lakes, ponds, ri ver s, and st r eams fine cuisine can be enjoyed at home. Cockaponset St at e For est , Chest er / Haddam have opened early this year for fishing statewide. During this time of COVID-19, fishing should be enjoyed as a solitary activity or strictly with Castle Hill Chocolates, Newtown Devil's Hopyard State Park, East Haddam Cheese Br ead Factory, Newtown members of your immediate household. Cir cle Diner , Fair field l'escale, Greenwich New Haven County Thanks to our friends at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), now it’s even easier to get out t her e, wit h Coalhouse Pizza, St amf or d Giuffrida Park, Meriden online resources and a website filled wit h t ips, guides, maps and more. Check out these great ways to go fish in Connecticut. Cover Two Sports Cafe, New t own This high-end spot known for its seasonal Mediterr anean cuisine is offering takeout and delivery to bring their fine food right into your home. West Rock Ridge Stat e Park, Hamden/ New Haven Cricket Car Hop, St rat ford Far mingt on Canal St at e Par k Tr ai l, Cheshire/Hamden Danny's Drive-In, St rat ford Naugatuck State Forest , Hamden/Naugat uck Kettletown State Park, Southbury Delizioso Brick Oven Pizza, St rat for d Golfing A M eal & Act ivit y For an on the go guide, discover these trail maps of trails in the New Haven region. Der e Str eet Bakery, N ew t ow n DiRoma's Pizzeria, St rat ford Dodgingtown Market, New t own New London County Donovan's, South Nowalk Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Myst ic Salmon River St at e For est , Colchest er Donut Crazy, Shel t on Mohegan Park Loop, Nor wich Donut Crazy, St r at f or d Nehantic State Forest, East Lyme Duchess Diner, St rat ford Pachaug State Forest , Voluntown Egg & Company, Newtown El Cafecito Deli, St rat ford Tolland County elm Restaurant, New Canaan Fift y-Foot Clif f Tr ail Head, St orr s Empanadas on the Go, St amford Gay City State Park, Hebron Fairfield Pizza, Fairfield Nipmuck State Forest, Union Fairfield Pizza, Gr eenwich Shenipsit State Park, Stafford/Sommers/Ellington Talcottville Ravine Trail, Ver non Fairfield Pizza, St amford Fairfield Pizza, St rat ford Farmhouse Restaurant, New t own To spread a little hope during trying times, many Connecticut restaurants are creating unique offers to hopefully make dining in-home a household W indham County Ferris Acres Creamery, Newt own event .