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Lake Quonnipaug
Route 77
Guilford, CT
Phone: 203-245-2785

Beach and swimming area in a fresh water lake. Admission: $4 per person Monday - Friday, $6 per person Saturday - Sunday.

Luddy/Taylor Connecticut Valley Tobacco Museum
Northwest Park, 135 Lang Rd.
Windsor, CT  06095
Phone: 860-285-1888

Open: March – Mid-December, Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, noon-4 p.m. and by appointment

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Displays of artifacts and history of "Tobacco Valley." Tobacco curing shed houses exhibits of early and modern equipment. Other facility exhibits photographs, writings, and other documents. Admission: Free.

Moosup Valley State Park Trail
River Street, off Route 14
Plainfield, CT

This trail runs for 8 miles along the bed of an old railroad. The walk will take you to the Rhode Island border.

Old Saybrook

River Landing Marina

Pipes In The Valley Celtic Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 300 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, CT
Phone: 860-306-2653

September 26, 2009

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This Celtic Music Festival celebrates eight years at the Riverfront with bagpipes, Celtic diddling, Scottish drumming, step dancing, kids activities, highland games, and plenty of beer. This year’s event promises a day filled with fun, flavor and world-class entertainment. Time: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: www. pipesinthevalley.com

Deep River

Deep River Marina

Devil's Hopyard State Park
3 miles north of Route 82 and Route 156
East Haddam, CT
Phone: 860-873-8566

Open: April 15 - September 30

The centerpiece of this beautiful park are the 60 foot Chapman Falls. A popular hiking and camping area, the park also has areas for fresh-water fishing, as will as some scenic picnic spots.

East Haddam

Andrews Marina

Essex

Brewer's Dauntless Shipyard

Farmington Valley Visitors Association
33 East Main Street
Avon, CT  06001
Phone: 860-676-8878
Toll-Free: 1-800-4-WELCOME

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Whatever the season, find your “Hidden Gem” in Connecticut’s Farmington Valley, a special wonderland just 2 hours from New York or Boston. First choose a season, then select a lodging property. Each property offers unique seasonal packages whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure, a romantic escape or family fun activities. Coupon books for seasonal discounts and surprises await you at check-in. Explore shops, galleries, antiques, restaurants and more. Visit historic houses & museums. Hike, bike, canoe, kayak, fly-fish, tube, ski or hot air balloon, depending on the season! Free brochures and getaway information.

Haddam Meadows State Park
Route 154
Haddam, CT
Phone: 860-566-2304

A meadowland park along the banks of the Connecticut River. Visitors will find areas for fishing, boating, cross-country skiing, sports fields and toilet facilities.

Hammonasset State Park
Route 1
Madison, CT
Phone: 203-245-1817

The largest beach in Connecticut also has one of the state's largest public campsites. Full-facility camping with 550 sites. There is a camping fee and a fee to use the beach at the park.
William F. Miller Campground. 558 open sites. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Salt water swimming and fishing. Individual fireplaces not provided. No pets. Cost: $15/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open May through October.

Harvey's Beach
Route 154
Old Saybrook, CT
Phone: 860-395-3152

Open: Memorial Day - Labor Day

Beachfront is 100 yards long and includes a concession stand, playground and restrooms. Lifeguards are on duty during operating hours. There is an entrance fee to use the beach.

Huntington State Park
Sunset Hill Road
Bethel, CT
Phone: 860-424-3200

State park has trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, fresh water fishing and picnic areas.

Hurd Park
Route 151
East Hampton, CT
Phone: 860-526-2336

An 884 acre park on the east bank of the Connecticut River. Canoeing, including facilities for canoe camping, fishing, hiking and cross-country ski trails, and picnic areas are available.

Saugatuck Valley Hiking Trail System
Route 53
Redding, CT
Phone: 203-958-2551

Open: Year round.

Over 65 miles of hiking trails wend their way through Redding, Easton and Weston. Hikers will pass historic and natural sites, including the view from a 200 foot cliff overlooking a reservoir. A permit is required, and available -- along with maps -- at the Redding Town Clerk's office.

Saybrook Point Inn
Two Bridge Street
Old Saybrook, CT  06475
Phone: 860-395-2000
Toll-Free: 800-243-0212
Fax: 860-388-1504

Celebrating Over 130 Years Of Hospitality

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For the perfect waterfront getaway consider the Saybrook Point Inn & Spa, just 2 hours from New York City in historic Old Saybrook, Connecticut. The Inn’s Terra Mar Grille has extraordinary views of the Long Island Sound and Connecticut River and serves sumptuous food which was acclaimed by Zagat’s, the New York Times and others. There are elegant rooms with balconies, waterviews, whirlpools and working fireplaces. Luxuriate in our full service Spa with Swedish massage, aromatherapy, body treatments and European facials. Or start a fitness regimen in our state of the art Fitness Center. When you are finished winding down, there's antiquing, theatre, brand name outlets and casinos nearby.

Selden Neck State Park
Island in the Connecticut River, accessible only by boat
Lyme, CT
Phone: 860-526-2336

Open: May - September

528 acre public campsite on an island in the Connecticut River. Excellent views of Gillette Castle. There is a camping fee.

The Housatonic Valley

Spend your time in Connecticut's Housatonic Valley. Travel scenic roads and enjoy the fresh air, or stroll through historic villages and browse incredible shops. Get away and find your own quiet spot!

The Housatonic Valley

Spend your time in Connecticut's Housatonic Valley. Travel scenic roads and enjoy the fresh air, or stroll through historic villages and browse incredible shops. Get away and find your own quiet spot!

The Housatonic Valley

Spend your time in Connecticut's Housatonic Valley. Travel scenic roads and enjoy the fresh air, or stroll through historic villages and browse incredible shops. Get away and find your own quiet spot!

The Housatonic Valley

Spend your time in Connecticut's Housatonic Valley. Travel scenic roads and enjoy the fresh air, or stroll through historic villages and browse incredible shops. Get away and find your own quiet spot!

The Last Green Valley
111 Main Street
Danielson, CT  06239
Phone: 860-774-3300
Toll-Free: 866-363-7226

Enjoy a Variety of Activites in Southern New England's Outdoor Jewel

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The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley or northeastern Connecticut and south-central Massachusetts has been called "The Last Green Valley" in the sprawling metropolitan Boston-New York-Washington corridor. At night, the region appears distinctively dark amid the urban and suburban glow when viewed from satellites or aircraft; In the daytime, the green fields and forests confirm the surprisingly rural character of this area, and the rugged hills that surround them.
This relatively undeveloped rural "island" in the midst of the most urbanized region in the nation makes it a resource of local, regional, and national importance. It is our mission to preserve the significant natural and cultural resources of the region while encouraging compatible economic development. And we invite you and your family to explore all we have to offer.

Wharton Brook State Park
Route 5
Wallingford, CT
Phone: 203-269-5308

This 96 acre park offers visitors a wooded environment for swimming, hiking, fishing, winter ice skating and more. A food concession and full toilet facilities are also found on the site. The is an entrance fee.

American Legion State Forest
West River Road
Pleasant Valley, CT
Phone: 860-379-0922

Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground, midway between Pleasant Valley and Riverton on West River Road. 30 sites in pine woods. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing. No swimming. One pet/site permitted. Reservations accepted April 20 through Columbus Day. The campground is located near State lands that are Open to hunting. Cost: $13/night/campsite plus a processing fee. Open from April through October.

American Legion State Forest and Peoples State Forest and Campgrounds
East River Road
Pleasant Valley, CT
Phone: 866-287-2757

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Four-season fun can be found at these adjoining forests. Activities include river canoeing and kayaking, camping, freshwater fishing, field sports, hiking on several blazed trails, picnicking, letterboxing, hunting, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
The west branch of the Farmington River, designated as a Wild and Scenic River by the National Park Service, is the center point of river-based recreational activities including trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and tubing. Seasonal interpretive programs are based at the Stone Museum, a nature museum, open weekends between Memorial Day and Columbus Day. It has displays on forestry, mammals, Native American culture, and local history. Several guided hikes are offered from May through October.
Fees: Weekends and holidays, $14 for Connecticut vehicles and $20 for out of state vehicles. No charge on weekdays.

Bear Mountain State Park
Route 37
Danbury, CT
Phone: 860-424-3200

Set on scenic Candlewood Lake, this park has many trails for hiking and picnic areas.

Chatfield Hollow State Park
Route 80
Killingworth, CT
Phone: 860-566-2304

A 375 acre wooded hollow, featuring fascinating caves and rocky ledges. Visitors here will enjoy fishing, winter ice-skating, hiking trails and swimming. There are a telephone and restrooms on the site. An Admission fee is charged to enter the park.

Chester

Hays Haven Marina

Chrisholm Marina

Clinton Town Beach
Waterside Lane
Clinton, CT
Phone: 860-669-6901

Open: Memorial Day - Labor Day, 9 am - 5 pm daily

Open weather permitting. Lifeguards on duty during daytime hours. There is a daily parking fee of $7 per car.

Cockaponset State Forest
Route 148
Haddam, CT
Phone: 860-566-2304

The second largest forest in the state, set on 15,652 acres. Areas for fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, hiking and cross-country ski trails, fresh water swimming and picnic areas.

Connecticut's River Valley and Shoreline

Discover the beauty of the Connecticut River Valley. The pleasure of a day at the shore on the beach or in a boat, the history and artistry in quaint New England towns, and the pristene, rolling hills and woodlands!