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ITINERARY
3h 6m132 miles22 stops
1
Colonie Center
Located in the heart of New York’s Capital Region, visitors enjoy the convenience and selection of Colonie Center for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The center is just 5 minutes from the Albany International Airport and is easily accessible from I-87 and I-90 (NY Thruway). Anchored by Whole Foods, Boscov’s and Macy’s, the center has many stores that are unique to the market—from the L.L. Bean retail store to the only P.F. Chang’s China Bistro in the Capital Region. Our center-wide renovation added a two-story fireplace, a family lounge and the DeNooyer Play Park in center court. Plan a night out at the 13-screen Regal digital cinema or At The Pier Arcade. Colonie Center is dog-friendly! Your leashed, well-behaved pups are welcome in the common areas and select stores!
2
Colonial Theatre
3
Bousquet Mountain
Nestled in the Berkshires, Bousquet Mountain offers 200 acres of winter wonder, with 23 thrilling ski trails and a 750-foot vertical drop. Savor local delicacies at our onsite restaurant, or grab quick bites between adventures. Bousquet Mountain is not just an outdoor destination - it's an experience, a community, a piece of history. From Olympic skiers to weekend warriors, from first dates to family traditions, Bousquet Mountain welcomes you.
4
Guido's Fresh Marketplace
A family-owned independent marketplace featuring beautiful produce, natural and specialty food, prepared food, a full-service florist, meat and seafood, and wine and beer.
5
Berkshire Theatre Group
Berkshire Theatre Group was created in 2010 by the merger of two of Berkshire County's oldest cultural organizations, Berkshire Theatre Festival founded in 1928 in Stockbridge and The Colonial Theatre built in 1903 in Pittsfield. One of the largest and most exciting arts organizations in the area, BTG oversees the development, production and presentation of theatre, music and the performing arts on multiple stages.
6
Burr Pond State Park
7
Pursue the Clues
Pursue the Clues offers live, interactive experiences in Torrington, Connecticut. Your group will use critical thinking and teamwork to accomplish a common goal within a 60-minute time limit. Bookings are available to the public on weekends and for private groups/corporate bookings on weekdays.
8
Fascia's Chocolates
Fascia’s Chocolates has been crafting the finest chocolates for over 50 years. We have mouthwatering chocolate, gelato, and cakes as well as offering factory tours, special events, and birthday parties! We also provide personalized corporate gifts and wedding favors! Please stop into our showroom today and treat yourself with our delicious handcrafted sweets!
9
Mattatuck Museum
The Mattatuck Museum was established as the Mattatuck Historical Society in 1877 to preserve the history of that part of Connecticut "anciently known as Mattatuck" - roughly the ten town region surrounding present-day Waterbury. The Museum’s collections and special exhibitions help us to tell the stories of our community in partnership with neighborhood associations, ethnic organizations and regional manufacturing groups. Our art galleries display the work of American masters such as Frederic Church and John Frederick Kensett; Joseph and Anni Albers; Cleve Gray and Alexander Calder. We also present numerous changing exhibitions each year. The Museum is also home to a button gallery displaying 10,000 miniature works of art collected from around the globe.
10
Apple Cinemas
11
Church of the Assumption
Our parish welcome pilgrims to our church and rectory chapel. Our rectory chapel is open daily from 8:00am-10:00pm Weekend Mass schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Sundays: 8:00am, 10:30am and 6:00pm
12
Goat Yoga at Nadeau Farm
13
West Rock Ridge State Park
14
The Well For Women
15
Mew Haven Cat Cafe
Visit Connecticut's first cat cafe! Hang out with a bunch of lovable cats while enjoying a coffee and cinnamon roll. All of the cats are from a local shelter and are adoptable. It's a great way to get your caffeine fix and cat fix at the same time, and it's an excellent way to help cats find permanent homes. Reservations recommended.
16
David S. Ingalls Rink
17
Yale University Art Gallery
Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest college art museum in America. The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings of more than 250,000 objects range from ancient times to the present day and represent civilizations from around the globe. Spanning a block and a half of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, the Gallery comprises three architecturally distinct buildings, including a masterpiece of modern architecture from 1953 designed by Louis Kahn through which visitors enter. The museum is free and open to the public.
18
Owl Shop Cigar Lounge
19
Jokers Wild Comedy Club
Jokers Wild has been providing laughs to Southern Connecticut since 2008. We bring some of the best and brightest names in comedy each and every week. Our comics appear on Letterman, Conan, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, Sirius/XM radio and tour all over the country. We take great pride in being the only authentic comedy club in Connecticut. We are a free standing comedy club that doesn't operate in a mall, casino or the back of a bar. Jokers Wild features a full bar, outdoor patio and an immaculate kitchen and we make it all happen on historic Wooster Street in New Haven.
20
Anton Limo
Anton Limo is an elite limo transport company offering fully licensed vehicles and first-class services that meets your widest satisfaction. Whether you need a luxury limo for a special occasion, an appointment or a trip; we reserved the best services to secure your broad needs 24/7. We offer exclusive service on airport transfers:Our pricing is very affordable and we are located in Connecticut.
21
New Haven Railroad Station
22
Hoax Brewing Company
Hoax Brewing Company is located at The Beeracks, Connecticuts first collaborative brewery. Hoax shares a brewing facility and taproom with other breweries such as Armada, Overshores, Hulls, and New Haven Nighthawks.
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OVERVIEW
Albany to New Haven
1
Start:Colonie Center
Colonie, New York·
4.0
(94) review
Located in the heart of New York’s Capital Region, visitors enjoy the convenience and selection of Colonie Center for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The center is just 5 minutes from the Albany International Airport and is easily accessible from I-87 and I-90 (NY Thruway). Anchored by Whole Foods, Boscov’s and Macy’s, the center has many stores that are unique to the market—from the L.L. Bean retail store to the only P.F. Chang’s China Bistro in the Capital Region. Our center-wide renovation added a two-story fireplace, a family lounge and the DeNooyer Play Park in center court. Plan a night out at the 13-screen Regal digital cinema or At The Pier Arcade. Colonie Center is dog-friendly! Your leashed, well-behaved pups are welcome in the common areas and select stores!
2
Start:Colonial Theatre
Pittsfield, Massachusetts·
4.5
(99) review
111 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201-6174
3
Start:Bousquet Mountain
Pittsfield, Massachusetts·
4.0
(91) review
Nestled in the Berkshires, Bousquet Mountain offers 200 acres of winter wonder, with 23 thrilling ski trails and a 750-foot vertical drop. Savor local delicacies at our onsite restaurant, or grab quick bites between adventures. Bousquet Mountain is not just an outdoor destination - it's an experience, a community, a piece of history. From Olympic skiers to weekend warriors, from first dates to family traditions, Bousquet Mountain welcomes you.
4
Start:Guido's Fresh Marketplace
Pittsfield, Massachusetts·
4.5
(97) review
A family-owned independent marketplace featuring beautiful produce, natural and specialty food, prepared food, a full-service florist, meat and seafood, and wine and beer.
5
Start:Berkshire Theatre Group
Stockbridge, Massachusetts·
4.5
(92) review
Berkshire Theatre Group was created in 2010 by the merger of two of Berkshire County's oldest cultural organizations, Berkshire Theatre Festival founded in 1928 in Stockbridge and The Colonial Theatre built in 1903 in Pittsfield. One of the largest and most exciting arts organizations in the area, BTG oversees the development, production and presentation of theatre, music and the performing arts on multiple stages.
6
Start:Burr Pond State Park
Torrington, Connecticut·
4.0
(81) review
Burr Mountain Road, Torrington, CT 06790
7
Start:Pursue the Clues
Torrington, Connecticut·
5.0
(88) review
Pursue the Clues offers live, interactive experiences in Torrington, Connecticut. Your group will use critical thinking and teamwork to accomplish a common goal within a 60-minute time limit. Bookings are available to the public on weekends and for private groups/corporate bookings on weekdays.
8
Start:Fascia's Chocolates
Waterbury, Connecticut·
4.5
(86) review
Fascia’s Chocolates has been crafting the finest chocolates for over 50 years. We have mouthwatering chocolate, gelato, and cakes as well as offering factory tours, special events, and birthday parties! We also provide personalized corporate gifts and wedding favors! Please stop into our showroom today and treat yourself with our delicious handcrafted sweets!
9
Start:Mattatuck Museum
Waterbury, Connecticut·
4.5
(82) review
The Mattatuck Museum was established as the Mattatuck Historical Society in 1877 to preserve the history of that part of Connecticut "anciently known as Mattatuck" - roughly the ten town region surrounding present-day Waterbury. The Museum’s collections and special exhibitions help us to tell the stories of our community in partnership with neighborhood associations, ethnic organizations and regional manufacturing groups. Our art galleries display the work of American masters such as Frederic Church and John Frederick Kensett; Joseph and Anni Albers; Cleve Gray and Alexander Calder. We also present numerous changing exhibitions each year. The Museum is also home to a button gallery displaying 10,000 miniature works of art collected from around the globe.
10
Start:Apple Cinemas
Waterbury, Connecticut·
4.0
(9) review
920 Wolcott St, Waterbury, CT 06705-1300
11
Start:Church of the Assumption
Ansonia, Connecticut·
5.0
(3) review
Our parish welcome pilgrims to our church and rectory chapel. Our rectory chapel is open daily from 8:00am-10:00pm Weekend Mass schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Sundays: 8:00am, 10:30am and 6:00pm
12
Start:Goat Yoga at Nadeau Farm
Hamden, Connecticut·
4.0
(2) review
74 Calamus Meadow Rd, Hamden, CT 06514-1402
13
Start:West Rock Ridge State Park
Hamden, Connecticut·
4.0
(46) review
1134 Wintergreen Ave, Hamden, CT 06514-4212
14
Start:The Well For Women
New Haven, Connecticut·
5.0
(3) review
495 Blake St Suite D, New Haven, CT 06515-1249
15
Start:Mew Haven Cat Cafe
New Haven, Connecticut·
4.0
(8) review
Visit Connecticut's first cat cafe! Hang out with a bunch of lovable cats while enjoying a coffee and cinnamon roll. All of the cats are from a local shelter and are adoptable. It's a great way to get your caffeine fix and cat fix at the same time, and it's an excellent way to help cats find permanent homes. Reservations recommended.
16
Start:David S. Ingalls Rink
New Haven, Connecticut·
4.5
(9) review
73 Sachem St, New Haven, CT 06511-3518
17
Start:Yale University Art Gallery
New Haven, Connecticut·
5.0
(984) review
Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest college art museum in America. The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings of more than 250,000 objects range from ancient times to the present day and represent civilizations from around the globe. Spanning a block and a half of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, the Gallery comprises three architecturally distinct buildings, including a masterpiece of modern architecture from 1953 designed by Louis Kahn through which visitors enter. The museum is free and open to the public.
18
Start:Owl Shop Cigar Lounge
New Haven, Connecticut·
4.5
(9) review
268 College St, New Haven, CT 06510-2404
19
Start:Jokers Wild Comedy Club
New Haven, Connecticut·
4.0
(9) review
Jokers Wild has been providing laughs to Southern Connecticut since 2008. We bring some of the best and brightest names in comedy each and every week. Our comics appear on Letterman, Conan, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, Sirius/XM radio and tour all over the country. We take great pride in being the only authentic comedy club in Connecticut. We are a free standing comedy club that doesn't operate in a mall, casino or the back of a bar. Jokers Wild features a full bar, outdoor patio and an immaculate kitchen and we make it all happen on historic Wooster Street in New Haven.
20
Start:Anton Limo
New Haven, Connecticut·
5.0
(9) review
Anton Limo is an elite limo transport company offering fully licensed vehicles and first-class services that meets your widest satisfaction. Whether you need a luxury limo for a special occasion, an appointment or a trip; we reserved the best services to secure your broad needs 24/7. We offer exclusive service on airport transfers:Our pricing is very affordable and we are located in Connecticut.
21
Start:New Haven Railroad Station
New Haven, Connecticut·
4.0
(97) review
50 Union Ave, New Haven, CT 06519-1754
22
Start:Hoax Brewing Company
East Haven, Connecticut·
5.0
(8) review
Hoax Brewing Company is located at The Beeracks, Connecticuts first collaborative brewery. Hoax shares a brewing facility and taproom with other breweries such as Armada, Overshores, Hulls, and New Haven Nighthawks.
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