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Litchfield/Northwest
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American Legion State Forest
West River Road
Barkhamsted, CT
The rocky terrain of this state forest is home to a small campsite, picnic areas, fishing, sports areas, hunting, and trails for hiking and cross-country skiing.
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Black Rock Park
Route 6
Thomaston, CT
Phone: 860-677-1819
Park is on the site of a colonial era graphite mine. Visitors here can enjoy swimming, stream fishing, pond fishing, boating, hiking and cross-country ski trails, and winter ice skating.
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Burr Pond State Park
Route 8
Torrington, CT
Phone: 860-482-1817
Visitors can enjoy hiking and cross-country ski trails, a seasonal ice skating pond, boating, and various nature programs. There is an admission fee
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Campbell Falls
Route 272
Norfolk, CT
Cascading waters are the centerpiece of this park, which features fishing, hiking trails and picnic areas.
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John A. Minetto State Park
Route 272
Torrington, CT
Set on the site of the one of the first homes built in the area, this park has fishing and swimming areas, as well as sports fields, picnic areas and trails for hiking and cross-country skiing.
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Kent Falls State Park
Route 7
Kent, CT
Phone: 860-927-3238
One of the most visually stunning places in Connecticut, Kent Falls features a 200-foot, cascading waterfall. Along the falls visitors can utilize a staired path which allows views from top to bottom. The park also has picnic areas, hiking trails and fishing areas. There is a charge for admission on weekends and holidays.
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Kettletown State Park
Off I-84 at Exit 15
Southbury, CT
Phone: 203-264-5169
Visitors can enjoy nature programs, fishing, hiking trails (including one for the handicapped), swimming and picnic areas. Campers can rent a site in the park. The name Kettletown comes from the history of the parkland: Settlers purchased the territory from the natives for the price of one brass kettle.
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Lake McDonough Park
Route 219
Barkhamsted, CT
This park on the lake features rentals of row boats and paddleboats, as well as fishing areas and hiking trails.
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Lake Waramaug State Park
Route 45
New Preston, CT
Phone: 860-868-2592
Park is set entirely on the lake. Visitors can enjoy swimming, scuba diving, fishing, boat rentals, sports fields, hiking trails and more. In season nature programs are scheduled. A 78 site camping area is available for a fee.
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Macedonia Brook State Park
CT State Route 342
Kent, CT
Phone: 860-927-3238
Park set on 2,300 acres. Trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, fishing, sports fields, camping. Views of the Taconic and Catskill Mountains.
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Mohawk State Park
Route 4
Cornwall, CT
Phone: 860-927-3238
Mohawk State Park features 1,683 foot Mohawk Mountain. The Mohawk trail is available for hiking, there are cross-country ski trails, snowmobiling, fishing and picnic areas. There is a charge for skiing.
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Osbornedale State Park
Hawthorne Avenue
Derby, CT
State park features fishing areas, winter ice skating and cross-country skiing, hiking trails and a picnic area.
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Peoples State Forest
East River Road
Barkhamsted, CT
Phone: 860-379-2469
Along the Farmington River, this forest features hunting areas, fishing areas, hiking and cross-country ski trails, snowmobiling, and sports fields. Of particular interest is the Mathies Grove picnic area, set among great pines that are over 2 centuries old. Hiking trails include the Beaver Swamp Loop, which leads visitors past the remains of 18th and 19th century charcoal pits and ancient Indian villages, as well as the ruins of a colonial home. Another trail also forks off to the site of an ancient Indian soapstone quarry. A campground is also available.
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Housatonic Meadows State Park
Route 7
Sharon, CT
Phone: 860-927-3238
Along the banks of the Housatonic River, this park features fly-fishing, hiking and cross-country skiing trails, canoeing and a public camping site.
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Fourth of July Fireworks
-- Lakeville, Connecticut July 4, 2009 |
Lions Club July 4th Parade – Columbia, Connecticut July 4, 2009 |
Sounds of Liberty
– Hartford, Connecticut July 4, 2009 |
Outdoor Arts & Crafts Show & Lobster Festival --Niantic July 4, 2009 to July 5, 2009 |
Turn of the Century Fest
-- Litchfield, Connecticut July 4, 2009 |
Fireworks Under the Stars -- New Haven, Connecticut July 4, 2009 |
3-D Fireworks – Middlebury, Connecticut July 4, 2009 |
Independence Day Parade
-- Madison, Connecticut July 4, 2009 |
July 4th Parade & Picnic
-- Lyme, Connecticut July 4, 2009 |
Turn of the Century Fest
-- Litchfield, Connecticut July 4, 2009 |
Independence Day
-- Mystic, Connecticut July 4, 2009 |
Great American Boom
-- New Britain, Connecticut July 4, 2009 |
Independence Day Fireworks
-- Norwich, Connecticut July 4, 2009 |
WILI Boom Box Parade
-- Willimantic, Connecticut July 4, 2009 |
Fourth of July Celebration
-- Woodstock, Connecticut July 4, 2009 |
United States Coast Guard Band in Concert -- New London July 5, 2009 |
Semiseptcentennial Parade
-- Norwich, Connecticut July 5, 2009 |
Powwow Festival -- Ledyard July 8, 2009 to July 9, 2009 |
Carnival and Fireworks -- Windsor Locks July 9, 2009 to July 11, 2009 |
Abbamania at Talcott Mountain Music Festival – Simsbury July 10, 2009 |
Fourth of July Town Celebration
Enfield, Connecticut July 10, 2009 to July 12, 2009 |
Antiques Show – Madison July 11, 2009 |
New England Arts and Crafts Festival – Milford July 11, 2009 to July 12, 2009 |
Vintage Base Ball Game - Riverfest 2009 Festival Games – Hartford July 11, 2009 to July 12, 2009 |
Peter Rockwell Day -- Stockbridge July 11, 2009 |
Michael Cavanaugh at Talcott Mountain Musical Festival – Simsbury July 15, 2009 |
Craft Expo – Guilford July 16, 2009 to July 18, 2009 |
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz -- Hartford July 17, 2009 to July 19, 2009 |
Deep River Ancient Muster of Fife & Drum – Deep River July 17, 2009 to July 18, 2009 |
Circus Smirkus – Wellesley July 17, 2009 to July 19, 2009 |
Mitchell Farm Summer Music Festival -- Salem July 18, 2009 |
Nature’s Fireworks – West Hartford July 25, 2009 |
Fireworks Display
-- Branford, Connecticut July 27, 2009 |
Connecticut Wine Festival – Goshen August 1, 2009 to August 2, 2009 |
David Cook -- Ledyard / Mashantucket August 1, 2009 |
The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival -- Mystic August 8, 2009 to August 9, 2009 |
Milford Oyster Festival -- Miford August 14, 2009 to August 15, 2009 |
Shoreline Wine Festival -- Guilford August 15, 2009 to August 16, 2009 |
Bethel Garden Fair -- Bethel August 15, 2009 |
Cirque Du Soleil: Alegria -- Bridgeport August 20, 2009 to August 23, 2009 |
David Copperfield’s Grand Illusion -- Ledyard October 23, 2009 to October 24, 2009 |
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