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Haley Eklund l The Connecticut Life

This creator shares videos about travel destinations and experiences in New England. They focus on highlighting towns, attractions, and eateries in states such as Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maine. Their content often includes recommendations for places to stay, dine, shop, and explore, with an emphasis on seasonal activities like fall foliage and summer getaways.

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Haley Eklund, also known as The Connecticut Life, offers an insider's guide to New England's most charming destinations. Her Instagram showcases picturesque towns, must-visit attractions, and delicious local eateries across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maine. With a focus on seasonal experiences, from vibrant fall foliage to sun-drenched summer getaways, Haley provides authentic recommendations for lodging, dining, and exploration, making her the perfect partner for brands looking to tap into the region's allure.

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Today in Woodstock, Vermont 🤎 

One of the many things I love about living in New England is how easy it is to visit the other states. Spending a few days at the @villageinnofwoodstock (more on that soon!) which is an easy walk to town and the cutest covered bridge. 

Always love coming up to VT this time of year ✨ 

#newengland #vermont #woodstock #fall #newenglandlife
This is one of the coolest art experiences I’ve found in Connecticut 🌿🎨

I-Park (@iparkct) is a nonprofit organization in East Haddam that hosts fully funded artist residencies within a 450-acre nature preserve. Artists come here from around the world to create, with works tucked throughout the woods, fields, trails and around the pond.

Many of the installations are ephemeral, designed to change over time and eventually return to the landscape, which means no two visits to I-Park are exactly the same.

While the grounds aren’t open to the public every day, I-Park hosts select events throughout the year, including Open Trails and Open Studios. They have a few upcoming Open Trails events in October and November. 

And coming up on September 19 is the annual Illuminations Benefit ✨ This year, eight Connecticut-based artists will be in residence, meeting guests and unveiling new works. The evening also includes a Mediterranean dinner, silent auction, illuminated trails and gardens, dessert by the pond and a bonfire.

If you love art, nature and discovering places you might not otherwise know about in Connecticut, put @iparkct on your list. You can visit their website to find a list of their events and check them out on Instagram. 

@iparkct #theconnecticutlife #connecticut #newengland #ctvisit #liveconnecticut
A fall getaway just two hours from Fairfield County, Connecticut 🍎🍂🤎

Last September I went on a solo trip to Kinderhook, New York. I had never been, and it ended up being one of my favorite trips of the year. 

Here’s everything I did: 

🏡 Stayed at @olddutchinn right in the center of Kinderhook
🍝 Dinner at @feastandfloret in Hudson
🍦 Soft serve at @samascottsgardenmarket 
🍸 Nightcap at @isolakinderhook 
🥐 Breakfast at @bartletthouseghent 
🏛️ Visited Lindenwald, the home of President Martin Van Buren
🍎 Apple picking at @samascottorchards 
🍺 Lunch + drinks at @goldenharvestfarms
🍷 Wine tasting at @hudsonchathamwinery
📚 Shopped around town, loved @kinderhookbooks and @okpantry 
🍽️ Dinner at @theaviarykinderhook
🥕 Kinderhook Farmers Market the next morning
🐑 Stopped by the @kinderhookfarm store 
🥪 Lunch at @ok_saisonnier 
🎨 Explored Art Omi 

Save this one for a fall weekend in the Hudson Valley 🍂 

#theconnecticutlife #falltravel #hudsonvalley #newyork onlyinnewyork
I love a solo trip every so often and last fall, I went on one to Kinderhook, New York which is only 2 hours from Fairfield County, Connecticut. 

It ended up being one of my favorite trips of the year and is such a fun place to visit in the fall. Here’s everything I did on my trip:

🏡 Stayed at @olddutchinn right in the center of Kinderhook
🍝 Dinner at @feastandfloret in Hudson
🍦 Soft serve at @samascottsgardenmarket 
🍸 Nightcap at Isola
🥐 Breakfast at Bartlett House in Ghent
🏛️ Visited Lindenwald, the home of President Martin Van Buren
🍎 Apple picking at @samascottorchards 
🍺 Lunch + drinks at @goldenharvestfarms
🍷 Wine tasting at @hudsonchathamwinery
📚 Shopped around town, loved @kinderhookbooks and @okpantry 
🍽️ Dinner at @theaviarykinderhook
🥕 Kinderhook Farmers Market the next morning
🐑 Stopped by the @kinderhookfarm store 
🥪 Lunch at @ok_saisonnier 
🎨 Explored Art Omi 

Save this one for a fall weekend in the Hudson Valley 🍂 

#theconnecticutlife #falltravel #hudsonvalley #newyork #onlyinnewyork

Who is Haley Eklund l The Connecticut Life’s audience?

Haley Eklund's audience is likely comprised of individuals interested in regional travel, particularly within New England, seeking inspiration for weekend getaways, seasonal activities, and local dining. Their intent signals are strong, indicated by an impressive 5.13% engagement rate on Instagram, significantly outperforming benchmarks (TikTok ~3.0%, Instagram ~1.5%, YouTube ~2.0%). This suggests a highly invested and responsive community, likely to engage deeply with sponsored content related to travel, hospitality, and local businesses.

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