If New Haven can have its own popular mobile cupcake service, why can't Hartford? When The Cupcake Brake parks, tuck into some delicious homemade treats. Flavors are given Hartford-esque names, like "Plain Twain," "Charter Oak Chocolate," "Hale Hostess" and "Coconut Calhoun." Not only can you choose your frosting, but you can also select a filling (peanut butter, marshmallow, chocolate ganache or Boston creme) for a small cost more. The menu rotates weekly, so check out the website for a full listing of cupcake availability. Check out the Facebook and Twitter feeds to find the day's parking location.

Fans of Continental European desserts will love Dagmar's Desserts & Cafe in Old Saybrook. There is a never-ending selection of delicious cakes and pastries, including classics like apple strudel, Sacher Torte, stollen and Linzer cookies. Located just across from the street from The Kate, Dagmar's is a great place to stop for a taste of Bavaria before heading to the theater.

Vanderbrooke Bakers & Caterers is one of Old Saybrook's best bakeries, making a wide variety of cakes, cookies, cheesecakes, pies and breads daily. You can get individually-sized cakes or wedding cakes for any occasion. The Chocolate Mousse Bombe and Oreo Cookie Mudslide are musts for chocoholics, and classic European fruit tarts and galettes. If you are a big fan of the classic Whoopie Pie (a single-size, round chocolate cake with vanilla cream filling), you can pick some up for your next party!

One of Old Saybrook's biggest attractions is the lovely Shops at Saybrook Country Barn. This country store has everything from fine colonial reproduction furniture, bath and bedding textiles, and an impressive Christmas shop with trees covering nearly 40,000 square feet (3716 square meters). The complex has everything you need for one-of-a-kind gifts, furniture and holiday accoutrements in the Saybrook area.

The Fox Hopyard Golf Club is open from March through November in the lovely Connecticut River-town of East Haddam. This is a Par 71 golf course that spans roughly 7000 yards (6400 meters) and includes facilities such as a restaurant, tee shop, sports bar and banquet hall. The club also houses the on-site restaurant, On the Rocks, where delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served.

This one-of-a-kind Christmas shop is open from Independence Day until Christmas Eve. Housed is a rustic country barn, this winter wonderful sells handcrafted and unique Christmas decorations, from garland, ribbon and ornaments to nutcrackers, wreaths and trees. Not to be totally outdone by Christmas, there are also plenty of Halloween treats to be found too for your own haunted house. Be prepared to explore every nook and cranny of this 19th-century barn that has some of the region's best holiday decor and gifts.

For any necessity in every area of your life from health care to household to gifts, toys, personal items, food, electronics, and more, Walgreens is a must-stop convenience shop. Get your prescription filled, develop your vacation photos, stock up on toothpaste, grab some snacks, and find just about anything you're looking for. With thousands of stores throughout the U.S., Walgreens is often just a quick trip away. Select locations are open 24-hours and some stores offer drive-thru pharmacies.

North Cove Outfitters is a local favorite for outdoor goods and apparel. Find all the gear you need for any weather or climate condition in their 22,000 square foot store on Old Saybrook's Main Street, which stocks Patagonia, The North Face, Columbia, Teva, Keen and many other major brands. Their annual sales draw crowds from all around, especially for the summer Sidewalk Sale and Canoe & Kayak Event. If you want to pick up rifles and other hunting goods, visit the downstairs shooting range for target practice.

Located only 20 miles (32 kilometers) from New Haven, Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets offers upscale outlet shopping with an impressive collection of 70 designer and name brand outlet stores. Enjoy savings of 25 to 65 percent every day. Stores include Banana Republic, Barneys New York, Coach, adidas, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th and many more. Hours may change during sales, please visit the website for more information.

For any necessity in every area of your life from health care to household to gifts, toys, personal items, food, electronics, and more, Walgreens is a must-stop convenience shop. Get your prescription filled, develop your vacation photos, stock up on toothpaste, grab some snacks, and find just about anything you're looking for. With thousands of stores throughout the U.S., Walgreens is often just a quick trip away. Select locations are open 24-hours and some stores offer drive-thru pharmacies.