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Clinton Beach, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Alright, you've been cooped up too long; Clinton Beach in Middlesex County, Connecticut is a glorious place for getting out. Connecticut has scores of beaches. Clinton Beach is a place where you won't catch a glimpse of great crowds, ... More on GoingOutside

#2.
Clinton, Connecticut
Conveniently located between New York and Newport, Clinton remains one of the most visited ports in Long Island Sound. In summer, the waterway is often busy with sail and power boats stopping over for supplies or to visit one of the ... More on AnglerWeb.com

#3.
115 Cow Hill Road, Clinton, CT 06413
Founded in 1983 by the William R. Chaney family, the first vines were planted in the spring of 1984, a 5.5 acre vineyard consisting primarily of Chardonnay with a small quantity of Cabernet Sauvign... More on FactoryToursUSA
This 20 acre vineyard specializes in producing wines from classic European wine grapes using traditional techniques mixed with a bit of modern technology. Well behaved dogs are welcome to explore t... More on DogFriendly.com

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route 81 and Glenwood, Clinton, CT

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Clinton, Connecticut

#6.
Grove Beach, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Connecticut is a perfect place for beach folks. Few accommodations in the vicinity, you'll have to go a bit to get to one, but if you don't have reservations you might end up snoozing in your car. This beach is always great. There's ... More on GoingOutside

#7.
1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443
Connecticut's largest public beach facility consists of 919 acres of open country on a point between the to... More on LLBean.com
The beach is quite long and varied, and is ideal for swimming (in the Summer and early Fall, of course) a... More on Epinions.com

#8.
I-95 Ex. 62Madison, CT 06443
558 open sites, concession, dumping station, bathrooms and showers (most sites), salt water swimming and fishing, no pets. More on Ctvisit.com

#9.
954 Middlesex Turnpike, Old Saybrook, Connecticut
This 3-story antiques barn features more than 75 dealers all under one roof. Well behaved, trained dogs are welcome to join their caretakers exploring the grounds and the antiques ... More on DogFriendly.com
THIS LOCATION IS CLOSED AS OF 2008 This is my absolute favorite antique store in Old Saybrook. At one time I had an ... More on igougo

#10.
2 Pennywise Lane Old Saybrook, CT
The James Gallery and Soda Fountain played host to General Lafayette in 1824, as the sign outside states. ... More on Off the Beaten Path: Connecticut
The James Gallery and Soda Fountain played host to General Lafayette in 1824, as the sign outside states. B... More on Off the Beath Path: Connecticut
