Grab a copy of a bestseller for a friend and head of to the RJ Cafe located in RJ Julia Booksellers, Madison Connecticut and sit back and relax while enjoying superb coffee and an award-winning cupcake. Daily specials are available and the RJ Cafe also serves a selection of soups, salads, paninis and other sandwiches, after all reading makes you work up an appetite, so come enjoy.READ MORE

Come to the shoreline's best kept secret, the Madison Beach Hotel with views that seem to stretch to infinity. From early 2011 guest will be enjoying 32 waterfront rooms with private balconies, luxury amenities such as, lavish bedding, fine linens, five star bath products, wireless internet, flat screen TV's and fireplaces. So come and enjoy the fabulous restaurant's, the finest conference and banquet facilities located right on the beach.READ MORE

Cafe Allegre in the heart of Madison, Connecticut invites you to come for a delectable dinner and then stay the night in the upstairs Inn at Lafayette. The dining room atmosphere is casual and friendly but very classy and lighter fare is served at the bar. Cafe Allegre serves sublime "New World Italian Cuisine" to the discerning palate and offers a unique shoreline dining and lodging experience, and banquets for up to 200 people can be catered for. READ MORE

Madison Beach Hotel Weddings offers memorable weddings on the beach with the sun on your face and the sand beneath your toes and warm ocean breezes. The on to the second floor ballroom for a celebration unsurpassed with carefully selected menus, gracious service and panoramic views. Wedding packages are available with music and dancing, beach ceremonies and cocktail receptions - come celebrate your special day in style.READ MORE

The Audubon Shop in Madison, Connecticut is the original birding store now 25 years in the running close to Hammonassett State Park, one of the best birding sites in the state. Come to The Audubon Shop for optical equipment, international travel and field guides, and expert advice as well as an exciting range of bird feeders. Come for a winter Eagles watch trip that includes lunch and see Eagles on the CT River.READ MORE

Savvy Tea Gourmet in Madison, Connecticut offers over 250 loose leaf specialty teas and fine foods in their beautiful cafe, tea bar and tea lounge. Come be part of the tea community and sip on a custom brewed hot, iced, or specialty tea beverage while enjoying a wonderful meal and leave with some world famous teas, teaware, treats from the bakery case, artisan cheeses and other gourmet foods. Tea tastings are available and free WIFI, so come and be part of the tea lifestyle - it's good for the soul.READ MORE

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Scranton Library in Madison, Connecticut is a local public library with activities and events for children all year long. Come and peruse the catalog of new books and look out for the annual book sale for bargains and audio books are available as well. Reading enrichment programs are available for teens and kids with mentors and if you want to dine out in Madison Center, leave the kids behind for a night of fun, stories, movies and craft-making for gift giving! Scranton Library, is one of the greatest resources in Madison and also a center for town information, a learning and resource facility equipped with computers, an exciting environment for childrens programs and art exhibits, and a gathering spot for community organizations. READ MORE

Madison Beach Hotel Clambakes in Madison, Connecticut are a spectacular dining experience on the New England beach. Come and enjoy steamers, mussels, lobsters, potatoes, and corn on the cob, steamed in seaweed over an open fire, with seating available on the lawn, it's sublime. Choose from the Spectacular Clambake, or the Captain's Clambake, or the Wharf Clambake, your choice and all delicious. READ MORE

At The Wharf Restaurant located in the Madison Beach Hotel, Madison, Connecticut, expect to enjoy fresh seafood, salads and sandwiches in decor that depicts a delightful beachfront setting. Soft seating, outdoor dining, a large stone fireplace and a lively bar complete the mood for a wonderful dining experience. In Summer months enjoy dining out on the deck and in winter by the cozy fire.READ MORE