For decades, New Yorkers have fled to the Hamptons for sun-soaked weekends and ocean air. But as its popularity has surged—and traffic, crowds, and price tags have climbed with it—the once-effortless escape has started to feel more like a scene than a sanctuary.
Now, a growing number of city dwellers are looking beyond the Hamptons for somewhere they can truly unwind—trading see-and-be-seen hot spots for quieter shores and a slower pace.
Litchfield County, CT—just two hours from Manhattan—fits the bill…