Happening Aug. 31: The 9th Annual A Taste in Simsbury

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On Thursday, August 31st, some of the Hartford area's top chefs will take a break from the kitchen to show off their skills at the 9th Annual A Taste In Simsbury. Although the roster of chefs is still being built, you can expect every type of food to be represented, from New American cuisine to […]

The Simsbury Giant Used Book Sale Returns Sept. 9-10

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The 2017 Giant Used Book Sale is the latest installment in an ongoing Simsbury tradition. Each year, the Simsbury Public Library wraps up the summer with an early-September book sale to end all book sales. Although the library sells used books year-round at the Friends' Book Store on its lower level, the Giant Used Book […]

Have You Tried Ice Cream From Milkcraft Yet?

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Giant roasted marshmallows. Heritage bacon. Balsamic glaze. What do all of these seemingly disparate ingredients have in common? You can order any of them on top of your ice cream cone at Milkcraft. It's probably already obvious that this isn't your typical ice cream shop. Opened in June, Milkcraft does things a bit differently than […]

Collinsville Canoe & Kayak Can Teach You to Paddle This Summer

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When Collinsville Canoe & Kayak first opened in 1990, the family-owned business only occupied a small section of the building that once housed the Miner Lumber Company. But now nearly 30 years later, it has expanded to take over the entire 10,000-square-foot building. With how much it has to offer, it's no wonder why the […]

Stock Up on Fresh, Seasonal Produce at Tulmeadow Farm

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Tulmeadow Farm in West Simsbury has been in the Tuller family for more than two centuries. The local Tuller clan took to tilling the land in 1768 in Connecticut. As agriculture started to dwindle, making way for industrial endeavors, Tulmeadow Farm remained strong by beginning to offer its fresh foods directly to the public via […]

Plan a Day Trip to Six Flags New England This Summer

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Six Flags New England recently acquired a new rollercoaster, and it extends beyond three dimensions. The Joker 4D Free Fly Coaster sends riders zipping around a track equipped with super-strong magnets, which allow them to flip head over feet and actually face their fellow riders. Once you ascend the 120-foot hill and zoom down a […]

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