Exploring Coastal New England

Discover historic coastal America by visiting harbors in Maine, dining out in Connecticut, walking New Hampshire's shore, sailing in Rhode Island, and exploring the insider’s Nantucket.

Connecticut’s Urban Gem

South Norwalk promises nightlife, shopping, and waterfront dining―plus a little taste of heaven.

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City Scene

While the aquarium appeals mainly to the under-18 set, SoNo’s restaurant and bar scene brings adults to the neighborhood. The district has an industrial-chic feel, heightened by factories refurbished as condos and offices, the background music of train whistles, and the modern design of restaurants such as Match, which serves “New American” cuisine on Washington Street. Co-owner Scott Beck says SoNo’s restaurant scene is hopping. With Cuban, Japanese, Spanish, and African restaurants all within a block or two, “the diversity is amazing,” he says.

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