The Book Barn is a Connecticut institution with three locations in Niantic. The main location on West Main Street is an incredible old barn with smaller off-shoot locations on the main property where you can find old, out-of-print treasures amongst the bookstacks. If you have old books at home that you don't need or want to trade in, The Book Barn will gladly purchase your books for cash or store credit. Hot beverages and snacks are served (for free!) every day of the week. Plenty of bibliophile felines prowl the property, so be prepared to share a book or a snack with them as well. The shop is open daily, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Follow your nose to the most distinct district of downtown New Haven. Wooster Street was the center of New Haven's Italian community prior to the construction of I-91 and I-95 that rip right through the heart of the street. Today, Wooster Street is host to New Haven's finest and most renowned Italian restaurants, with the famous Pepe's and Sally's pizzerie. A few blocks up is the famed Lucibello's Italian pastry shop where you can taste all your favorite Neapolitan sweets. Wooster Street is the best part of town to explore and get a great meal.
The little city of New London finally has its own natural and organic foods store. Fiddleheads is a local cooperative that features products from some of the region's finest producers of meat, wine, cheese, baked goods and much more. There are lots of events at this little supermarket, like farmer's markets, product tastings and family events year round.
If you're style is a little more vintage than modern trends, then Fashionista Vintage & Variety is for you. There's a great selection for both men and women, so everyone can find something they want. In addition to the clothing, Fashionista also carries great vintage shoes and accessories.
This funky (and popular with the Yale crowd) bookstore offers an expansive selection for all ages and tastes, plus a fun adjoining cafe to grab a bite or drink and to further enjoy the literary experience. The store faces busy Chapel Street and if you are lucky enough to grab a place by the window, you can add people watching to the experience. Close to the Yale University Art Gallery and other Yale attractions, Atticus is a great place for the bookish as well as the hungry tourist.
Located only 20 miles (32 kilometers) from New Haven, Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets offers upscale outlet shopping with an impressive collection of 70 designer and name brand outlet stores. Enjoy savings of 25 to 65 percent every day from stores like Banana Republic, Barneys New York, Coach, Adidas, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th and many more.
The Book Barn is a Connecticut institution with three locations in Niantic. The main location on West Main Street is an incredible old barn with smaller off-shoot locations on the main property where you can find old, out-of-print treasures amongst the bookstacks. If you have old books at home that you don't need or want to trade in, The Book Barn will gladly purchase your books for cash or store credit. Hot beverages and snacks are served (for free!) every day of the week. Plenty of bibliophile felines prowl the property, so be prepared to share a book or a snack with them as well. The shop is open daily, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Orient Country Store is a convenience store located along the Village Lane in Orient. It sells all the household groceries and supplies, and also doubles up us a deli. It serves the most amazing sandwiches, scones, soups, homemade cookies and breads. Order their bacon egg and cheese and accompany it with a chilled beer. End your meal with a dessert like pistachio icecream.
Located in the quaint village of Greenport down bootleg alley, Little Creek Oyster Farm is one-of-a-kind market and a restaurant. Owned by Ian Wile, the place sells hot sauces, Shucking Kit, Horseradish, pickles and a lot more. The place serves food in its outdoor seating and offers view of the Peconic Bay. They have also partnered with Greenport Brewery company offering a range of beers which goes perfectly with the food. The place has also been awarded as 'Dan's Best of the Best 2015' for their bar and chowder.
The little city of New London finally has its own natural and organic foods store. Fiddleheads is a local cooperative that features products from some of the region's finest producers of meat, wine, cheese, baked goods and much more. There are lots of events at this little supermarket, like farmer's markets, product tastings and family events year round.
Where else could you find a music venue that offers a vintage clothing boutique upstairs? Probably not many places, but The Space in Hamden offers a small performance area (fits about 150 people) with plenty of local bands and theme nights filling out the weekly schedule.