Best Things to Do in Bay

A classic New England Inn with colonial-style architecture, small-town charm, and that fresh ocean breeze, the Stonington is a wonderful choice for a romantic weekend away. In fact, this Inn is so quintessential New England that Connecticut Magazine dubbed it “like a piece of Nantucket that’s somehow broken off and drifted southwest.”

Right on the picturesque waters of New England, Saybrook Point awaits to enchant you and your loved one on your next romantic getaway. Take in that salty ocean breeze as you gaze out onto the docks and the pristine Long Island Sound.

Since 2008, downtown Winter Garden has had a top-notch stage for live entertainment. This building, dating back to 1935, was originally a movie theater, but was converted into a farm supply store just a few decades later.

The museum explores the key role that the railroads played in the development of Central Florida. Stepping inside, you’ll be wowed by the sheer volume of artifacts crammed into this small space.

In Ocoee you’re a matter of minutes from one of America’s very best farmers’ markets, with 100+ vendors. Happening every Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM, the Winter Garden Farmers’ Market has a permanent pavilion downtown.

From IPAs to malty Belgian ales, Crooked Can has a lineup with a wide range of flavor profiles, so finding something you like shouldn’t be a problem.

One thing that gets me about this place is that it’s not wedded to any particular style. If you’re about sweet and smoky flavors, go for the Memphis Sauce.

The par 72, 18-hole course at Forest Lakes Golf Club is a delight, with little impact on its environment. I love how the lakes, live oaks, pines and palms here are all naturally occurring. One unforgettable hole for was the par-3 #14, with a nerve-wracking tee shot over water.

On the route of several abandoned railroads, the West Orange Trail passes through the north end of the city. The most convenient trailhead is the Ingram Outpost at 3024 Sugar Magnolia Dr, where there’s a small parking area.

Now owned by the city, Withers-Maguire House features Gothic Stick architecture that was all the rage when it was built in the late 1880s. One interesting fact I picked up here is that the pine used for the construction was cut on this very site.