Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast 10 Must-Do Fall Things in Westbrook Newsletter 2024

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Fall in love with the CT Shoreline

Embrace the stunning natural beauty of the CT Shorelines this fall. Leaves will transform into vibrant red, orange, and gold hues and hit peak foliage in late October. As we welcome the crisp autumn air, we share our favorite fall things to do here along the shores of Westbrook and beyond and invite you to visit our little corner of the world we call home.


Below, discover our favorite fall experiences, our fall and holiday tea dates, the PAW-fect furbaby Holiday Package, and for those looking to start 2025 with a formal "I Do," check out our Elopement Package for

December 31, 2024.


Looking forward to seeing you soon,



- Meri & Marcus

Top 10 Things to Do on the CT Shoreline This Fall

  • Enjoy the stunning foliage and sit around the outdoor firepit at Westbrook Inn.
  • Kayak the Patchogue River directly from Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast.
  • Take a beach cruiser and cruise the shoreline.
  • Visit Bishops Orchards Farm Market and Winery for the Fall Festival at the Big Red Barn now through 11/3. The festival offers apple picking, wagon rides, a dinosaur-themed corn maze, a pumpkin patch, a farm store, and gifts.
  • Celebrate 75 years of Peanuts at the 2024 Corn Maze at Lyman Orchards. The 4-acre event, which features over a mile of pathways, will be open through 11/3.
  • Cruise the Connecticut River on a fall foliage sail with River Quest Cruises.
  • All aboard the Scenic Essex Steam Dinner Train.
  • Live music and theater entertainment at The Kate - Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center offers incredible performances for a night indoors.
  • Just a Brunch of Hocus Pocus with Salem's favorite witches - Winne, Mary, and Sara on October 20, 2024. Brunch and live singing show with hit songs from Hocus Pocus 1 &2 in River Valley Junction.
  • CT is rated as a top hiking destination, and the must-do hike in the area is Gillette Castle, State Park. The foliage hike visits a medieval stone castle with stunning views overlooking the Connecticut River.



Fall & Holiday Tea Dates

Tea Service Includes a Choice of Two Teas and a Selection of 10 Savory & Sweet Treats


Gilmore Girls Tea

Friday, October 18th

12:00 - 2:00 pm


Autumn High Tea

Tuesday, November 5th

12:00 - 2:00 pm


Fireside Tea Dates 

Tuesday, December 3rd

Tuesday, December 10th

Thursday, December 12th

Tuesday, December 17th

Thursday, December 19th

Tuesday, December 22nd


12:00 - 2:00 pm

Pets Stay Free 

PAW-fect Holidays on the CT Shoreline


Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast will offer complimentary dog stays from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day this holiday season. Upon arrival, your best friend will be PAWm-pered with a homemade dog treat and a Fido-friendly basket with a dog blanket, water bowl, pet wipes, and doggie bags.


Why your baby will love Westbrook, CT? Walk to the beach from the Inn, where dogs are allowed from September to May!


**Holiday pet package for pet-friendly room accommodation

New Year's Eve Elopement

at The Westbrook Inn

Elope, New Year's Eve, 12/31/24. The elopement package includes everything desired for an intimate exchange of vows on a special date.


  • An officiated wedding ceremony with up to 6 guests
  • Wedding flowers
  • Photography
  • Violin music
  • An intimate dinner for two
  • Champagne toast
  • Wedding cake
  • Two-night accommodations at the romantic Westbrook Inn
  • Breakfast-in-Bed Basket on New Year's Day


Call the Inn at 860-399-4777 to reserve your New Year's Eve Elopement Package. 

A bride and groom are kissing in front of a fireplace.

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