I would like to start this thread for people to post cool stuff that is rarely visited, local info, mom & pop diners, parks, brew pubs, skinny-dipping holes and similiar place that are not seagull farms (wall-wall tourists). We seem to be hit by people all over and this would be great to help alot of people. Also, there are individuals that don't want to go as a group or have time commitments that would enjoy off the beaten path places.

 

Ice Cream Barns and 4 Major Car Shows Eastern CT Made at Farm

Route 49 about 1 mile south of 14A Ekonk Turkey Farm Sterling CT Farm made ice cream.

Route 165 & 201 Voluntown CT Buttonwoods Farm also in late July the owner has about 50 acres of sunflowers in bloom sells the seeds to give to Make A Wish foundation. Also go south on 201 from there about 4 miles down ther is a series of about 10 fun very tight curves thru a wooded valley. Farm made ice cream.

Rte 164 just east of I-395 Voluntown Stott's diner...looks like a tornado hit it but great pies and decent meals cheap.

Route 12 Plainfield south of 14a Hanks dairy Bar hosts ruise nites Old fashion "Carvel" type joint.

Harry's Hot Dog Stand Route 85 & 16 Colchester CT 1940's type hot dog shack with fantastic Hot DOgs. BONUS Go on 3rd Wednesday of month May-Sept and take in the Colchester (Good Times Motor Club) car show on the green usually over 200 cars. (no admission antiques thru uncommon modern cars wona prize for my X fire) Rain date 4th Weds.

NEW LONDON CAR SHOW Ocean Beach New London CT (follow signs or route 213 until u end up in Long Island Sound. Every Monday about 6-9 May thru mid-Sept. 200 cars no admission family atmosphere...bring the kids to Beach small amusement park too. Antiques thru modern

Middletown Car Show Downtown Middletown CT Too many cars to count..HUGE end of October (will get date when available)

Not off beaten path but Mohegan Sun Casino Montville CT has car show and fireworks every summer Wednesday nite. Show up about 6 and enjoy a tailgate party.

 

THERE IS A HOLE IN THE WALL IN BELLINGHAM MA ON MAPLE STREET ( OFF 495) CALLED MA GLOCKNERS.. BIG PARKING LOT GOOD FOOD, KARAOKIE ON SATURDAYS.. CHEAP DRINKS.. ( GOTTA BE RESPONSIBLE WITH THAT THOUGH) ITS MY REGULAR PLACE ON SATURDAYS..


( BUT.. FAIR WARNING.. ITS A DIVE! BUT A GREAT TIME)

 

Someone I know insisted that I go there and try the "steamed and pressed" chicken. Needless to say, I made the trip with a couple friends and thought the food was pretty good. The wood paneled atmosphere was really bad though and the waiter was a tool.

 

Connecticut Route 149 Ivoryton to Bashan. About 7 miles of fun curves
Route 201 about 3 miles south of Route 165 about 10 tight curves thru a hilly valley at speed nothing for an amatuer.
Conn Mass VT Route 7 North from I-84. Several nice streches on this and Route 8 N from waterbury. WARNING ON RTE 7 near Gaylordsville/Kent CT town line. Rte 7 has a horrible curve to go around a pwerhouse levy. Evry year there are several fatalities. This is not a corner to play with...more like a playground for the grim reaper. Use caution especially if you are driving North...blind, sharp, hidden and right after straightaways.
Massachusetts Westminister off Route 140 Mt Wachusetts toll road The road up to the summit is well worth the ride,,,gorgeous views. Curvy but not a challenging road.
Route 2 Florida-North Adams line hairpin curve out of this world view don't worry about seat belts, if u go off the road you won't need them for long BUT will have a great view on the way down...nice but unchallenging road from Templeton to North Adams along Route 2. Continnue past Williamstown into New York for nice scenery.


Vermont....entire state's secondary road system. BE CAREFUL many of these roads go from pavement to dirt with little warning. Also watch out for moose, deer and bicycles.

New York NJ and PA From Pt Jervis where NY, NJ, and PA meet follow 23 south thru High Point St Park great scenery & fun road many "s" curves. or follow 97 North along the PA-NY state line and Delaware River from Pt Jervis. Many BMW comercials filmed there gorgeous valley and fun road.