Discover Connecticut's out-of-the-way Head to the Pub in Norfolk for microbrewed root beers and see a really cool chair made from antlers; or stop by Norm's Diner in Groton. The 1954-era Silk City diner serves up its locally famous cheesecake from a secret recipe.
I've used this book as a resource when roaming around the state. I used to keep it in in the car and pull it out on random drives just to see what was around us. I recommend it for that use.
When I first got the book, I didn't know a lot about Connecticut so this was very helpful. Seasoned CT folks may not find the places mentioned to be 'rare' or 'off the beaten path,' but if that's you, I believe you'll still find the book useful and will likely read about a location/event/history you didn't know about. It's also nice to have information in one compact place.
Clarification Point: I put this on my 'to read' shelf because while I've read it in bits and pieces, I'm sure I haven't read each and every word in the book.