A Local’s Connecticut Google Map: Hidden Gems & Local Secrets

Get access to my private Connecticut Google Maps locations! 🌲⚓

Connecticut gets a bad rap for being ‘stale’ or ‘preppy,’ but having lived here for 14 years, I know that’s just a carefully maintained illusion. I’m perfectly fine with the skeptics staying home, it just means more room for the people who are in the know.

Why choose this guide?
It’s curated by a local. Most CT guides are written by people who spent a weekend in Fairfield County and think they’ve seen it all. I’ve navigated these roads as a teenager, a witty (and occasionally sarcastic) traveler, and now as a mother to Sibby. This is my life pinned to your phone. Whether you’re looking for a Tuscan-style tasting room that reminds me of my Italian roots or a gritty, gorgeous trail that Patrick and I discovered by accident, it’s all here.

This map includes over 450+ locations(!) that capture the gritty, gorgeous, and untainted side of the state.

Inside, you’ll find:

• The Wine & Beer Trail: I’ve pinned my favorite vineyards, from the Tuscan-style tasting room to fruit wines, and my go-to beer gardens whether it’s waterside or inland.

• The “Dock & Dine” List: For those who prefer to arrive by boat rather than by car, I’ve marked the best spots with transient slips. You can pull right up to the restaurant, just remember to call the dockmaster before you drop anchor.

• Islands & Ferries: Connecticut has its own archipelago if you know where to look. I’ve included the ferry logistics and beach tips for my favorite islands, where you can spend the day on a rocky shore that feels worlds away from the mainland.

• Farm Stops & Field Feasts: We’re going beyond the grocery store. I’ve pinned the farm-to-table dinners and the best “farm stands” for chocolates, ice cream, and more.

• Speakeasies & Hidden Bars: I’ve included the “if you know, you know” spots with an inconspicuous entrance.

• Local Shops & Boutiques: A collection of 40-year-old antique shops, vintage bookstores, and hidden side-street boutiques.

• Biking & Active Trails: For when you need to move, I’ve mapped out my favorite biking trails, walking routes, and hiking trails both on and off the coast.

• The Parent’s Survival Guide: Since having Sibby, I’ve added my go to family spots and activities

• Free in-app updates whenever I find a new favorite bakery or a hidden nature trail.

• Lifetime access (meaning there’s no limit to using it).

Stop spending time pinning recommendations and instead easily add my life’s work to your phone.

Once your purchase has been made, you will receive an invitation to join my private Google Maps Locations and an easy instruction manual. At checkout, please provide your Google Maps account email address.