Bluff Point

Took a walk at Bluff Point State Park recently - a great place to ride a bike, too.

You can walk all the way out to the wonderful beach, but be careful swimming, because there are no lifeguards.

You can see the awesome New London lighthouse from the point, one of the few 'high points' along the Connecticut coast.

Abbot's Lobster in the Rough

Best, most consistent place on the Connecticut shoreline to get a lobster dinner: fresh, perfectly steamed lobsters ready for the cracking and slurping.

Mystic Cemetery

One of the loveliest cemeteries in Connecticut...the world? On the shores of Mystic River.

And check out the old sailor who put this plaque on his grave. Uncle Walt! "Now finale to the shore" indeed.

Camping at Rocky Neck State Park

Belissimo Grande

Amy and I stayed a night at the Bellisimo Grande near Foxwoods recently. A great alternative to staying at the casino itself, especially on nights when events make the prices too high. We were upgraded to the suite you see above, and I enjoyed the jacuzzi while Amy went down to the spa and got a "killer" massage. A shuttle takes you back and forth to Foxwoods - very convenient, especially for some of the (very drunk) people we shared it with. They even have quiet hours to make sure people don't come back and whoop it up while the rest of us are trying to sleep. I highly recommend a stay here (see the Insiders' Guide to Connecticut, of course).