weekend in connecticut | the best food, cafes, and harbor towns for a cute nyc getaway

Come with me on an NYC escape to Connecticut's coastal towns. Sharing a weekend filled with the cutest cafes, shops, seafood, and waterfront vibes in Essex, Madison, Clinton and Niantic. Bookmark for the perfect nyc summer getaway to the beach (and it's way more affordable than the Hamptons!) ♡
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where i went:
Grand Central Terminal - maps.app.goo.gl/cPgiciTHuPK2e...
New Haven Union Station - maps.app.goo.gl/7rG6Pdc7LrF1h...
IKEA New Haven - maps.app.goo.gl/yFyL6NAUhQBmb...
Essex Steam Train - maps.app.goo.gl/5XZjNupnmAvf5...
Italian Food Store - maps.app.goo.gl/j4TK5oRCZLbFK...
Sweet P’s - maps.app.goo.gl/uUU3miE9syxhh...
Essex Coffee and Tea Company - maps.app.goo.gl/X4TrPeM4xrs7H...
Goods & Curiosities - maps.app.goo.gl/t6xU6wL7YgqAe...
Toys Ahoy! - maps.app.goo.gl/5GZ8zz1jNc8XG...
Rocky’s Aqua - maps.app.goo.gl/WM5haajVJXn7Y...
Sift Bake Shop Niantic - maps.app.goo.gl/miK8smy7Nqxch...
Azalea - maps.app.goo.gl/DFhxbQ4MQ3mMc...
Madison Surf Club - maps.app.goo.gl/v8QwwRqqLPZhj...
in this video:
00:00 how to get to connecticut from nyc
03:13 connecticut house & morning coffee
06:31 essex stream train: "thomas & bubbles" day
09:56 essex village & boat show
15:05 seafood in clinton
15:56 shopping & cafe in niantic
18:23 madison beach club
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filmed on apple iphone 15 pro max

[@kristinchong629]

The internet frontier. Luca is so adorable. He’s so lucky. The conglomerating. Thank you Germany it means so much to have in America.

[@ThickMinnesotaAccent]

I love that they’re teaching/speaking German to him lucky kid gets 2 cultures to learn about

[@JessGRealtor]

This video was a wonderful take on your view of CT. There are some great beaches and historic places. Connecticut is most certainly family friendly.

[@saadiquagasant9754]

Love the change of scenery ❤❤❤

[@mokiera2397]

Your mom is so sweet and lovely in your vlog! I love how she is guiding us through your adventures.

[@newyorkplease]

she's the best 😄

[@M-I-T]

Yay! So happy to see a post from you this morning and getting to see family time with your parents. Happy Mother’s Day🫶.

[@newyorkplease]

☺💕

[@riograndelily8344]

Happy Mother's day to you and your queen. Your Parents are lovely.

[@laurastone6578]

OMGosh….Luca must have loved that train station event! Your parents have a lovely home location in Connecticut. Your parents seem to love spending time with their grandchild. I enjoyed watching your weekend trip.

[@AnnmarieWilliams-hf2yf]

Great memories for you and Luca❤

[@LadySunflower-52]

Such beautiful photography and I love your choice of music! Thank you for sharing with us. Happy Mother’s Day - you are a good one!

[@newyorkplease]

thank you 💕

[@anastasiav.206]

Such a nice weekend ❤❤❤

[@rhondaferguson240]

Your vlog is always a bonus on a Monday morning (Australian time) for me. I loved seeing your trip to Connecticut. I'm hoping that we may be able to take a day trip when we visit NYC in September. I always learn so much from you. Thank you.

[@newyorkplease]

thanks for watching ☺

[@Bluescaraab]

lovely vlog! it looks like in the movies

[@kordhey9697]

This vlog was wonderful 😊

[@Tonya995]

Enjoyed this vlog.

[@YP-lw9gr]

Happy Mother’s Day. Another fun video. Thanks for sharing.

[@newyorkplease]

🤗☺

[@StaceyandStephD]

Loved this vlog! I'm from CT so it was nice to see my state from your eyes! Glad you enjoyed your time here with family!

[@newyorkplease]

whoo glad you enjoyed! ☺

[@alyssarosengard6674]

Chantal, Happy Mother’s Day! You were in my neck of the woods again. Sift is my fav hangout to have coffee with girlfriends. We love Niantic. I live in Groton.

[@newyorkplease]

whoo jealous that you get to have Sift more often haha

[@islandgirl8914]

Yeah Luca!

[@judyhaynes209]

Lovely video!❤

[@newyorkplease]

thanks for watching ☺

[@artsygirlmarilyn6296]

Omg ❤we lived on the yacht in Clinton for the summers and would sing sea shanties at the GRIS (griswold inn. I lived on the shoreline on a historic green. Sooo homesick 👁️💋🍦👩‍🎤🐶🥑☕️🎨omg we walked to the surf club. ❤thanks for this. I’m saving it.

[@newyorkplease]

omg haha small world!

[@Gothmother78]

Aww lovely little getaway! I now want to visit CT! 😊❤❤

[@newyorkplease]

that's how I felt the first time we visited on a daytrip! and when my parents were looking to move closer, we immediately suggested coastal connecticut. it reminds us so much of the German baltic sea town that we grew up in ☺

[@IvySilvias28]

Happy Mother's Day Chantal❤

[@newyorkplease]

thank youuu ☺

[@TwoOnlyChildrenxoxox]

OH MAH GAWD. I miss my Senseo coffee machine so much! I had no idea they still made them. I had to abandon mine years ago when I could no longer find the pods. It makes the best crema on top of the coffee. I am going to research immediately. Also, Luca is getting far too big too quickly.

[@billiehicks6587]

That was fun❤…❤

[@shelbyroselaganelli]

I was born and raised in Guilford, CT. Right next to Madison.

[@newyorkplease]

the Guilford Green always gives me Gilmore Girl vibes ~ so cute!

[@carolyngrotaers4454]

Connecticut looks beautiful 😊

[@GulfCoastLady]

New subbie here! Love your vlogs. Luca is such a cutie pie ❤

[@newyorkplease]

yay, welcome! 🤗

[@nancybedwany3111]

Happy Mothers day 💓

[@newyorkplease]

☺🤗

[@victoriaadams2171]

I love the new Englad states.😊

[@newyorkplease]

especially in summer -- soo beautiful

[@BeltranMD]

It's one of your best videos ☺ What peace is breathed in Connecticut!! Have you not thought about going to live there? Greetings from Madrid, Spain 🤗

[@newyorkplease]

I love NYC too much to leave! haha but it's so nice having it as a city escape to see my parents regularly

[@allesae]

❤❤❤

[@georgiasmith7615]

Happy Mother’s Day! Fun video! How long does the train take from NYC to New Haven?

[@Kat-xl9cf]

It takes 2 hours from Grand Central Station NYC to New Haven, CT on the MetroNorth

[@ruebennomura9143]

You are have fun in Connecticut you find a good food cafe

[@cocoarose9990]

Luca is gorgeous.

[@newyorkplease]

I agree haha 😅

[@wilfriedjahn6309]

Schöner Besuch bei der Familie😅

[@newyorkplease]

Ja es war sehr schön ☺

[@fusunia1]

Did You rent the train cause it was only You in it :) You husband must be rich ;)