Phase XLI : Connecticut

We headed towards the very northwest corner of Connecticut, because we had intentions on hiking Mt Frissell in the morning (tallest point in Connecticut).  When we arrived that evening, camping/parking was not clear and there were "No Parking" signs.  Also, the trail appeared to be flooded out.  We were on such a remote road, we opted to head back to MA.  Just across the border, we stayed in Mt. Everett State Preservation area.  This would be the first time (and only time) where we would not sleep over in a state.

It was raining pretty good next morning, so we skipped the hiking and started discussing our plan of action for the day.  We headed towards New Haven area, so we could hit up some beverages and food.  The drive south from Northwest CT is hilly and quaint.  It was great to see this part of the state and recommend anyone make this drive.

We enjoyed some tasty beverages at New England BC.  Then we hit up Voracious BC.  Their barrel aged beers were also very tasty!  By now, we were working up quite an appetite, so we headed to a local Italian eatery just down the road.  The food and service was exceptional.

In retrospect, I wish we would have hit Mystic, CT prior to heading to MA.  It would have been a short drive from RI.  I've heard many good things about Mystic.  Next time (there will be a next time, ha)  Our visit in CT was brief and really limited to some quality beverages and amazing Italian.  Our goal was to stay in NJ that evening, via Middleton, NY.  Wanted to hit Equilibrium BC, which turned out they only sold beer to go.  We were cool with this, because it would put us in NJ at a decent hour.