Living on the Connecticut Shoreline means you’re perfectly nestled between the hustle of NYC and the charm of Boston. And guess what? We get the best of both worlds - like sipping on the iconic Honey Deuce from the U.S. Open without the traffic or crowds.

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.