Codfather Sportfishing, 32 Longate Rd, Clinton, CT 06413, US

Nature lovers will feel right at home in this Main Street store, specializing in wild bird feed, innovative bird houses and all the amenities for nature-watching. A large selection of bincolulars and lenses sit on display, and telescopes bring space a little closer to home. Windchimes, welcome plaques and other outdoors-themed knickknacks line the shelves and walls, as well as T-shirts, old-fashioned and new weather instruments and greeting cards. Don't forget to say hello to the resident cats and bird.