A few weeks ago, some photographer friends and I rented a car and went in search of spring blossoms and fresh green leaves. Instead, we were enchanted by the wonderful ‘Sleeping Giant’. After a quick stopover in Westport for brunch, Sleeping Giant, with its riverside location and bemusing ruins, was quite a lovely relief from city life.

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Once there, we decided against scaling the rather steep climb to the top and frolicked instead by the riverside.

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Our next stopoff was the waterfalls at Southford Falls, a roadside location with a beautiful waterfall, covered bridge, and no hike at all. It’s the perfect charming setting for a summer day with picnic benches by the water.

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Afterward, we rounded off the day with dinner at the Foundry Kitchen and Tavern in Sandy Hook. Their food was great and their wrap-around terrace looks straight onto the river. It made for a memorable meal and was the perfect ending to our afternoon away from the city.

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