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Dozens of activities within a short, pleasant driving distance exist for visitors in search of New England day trips. Categories range in types from sporting adventures to family getaways.
Sport And Adventure
- KAT Balloons
One of Connecticut's most established balloon launches from private location. Dawn & sunset flights. (860-678-7921)
- Heublein Tower
Talcott Mountain State Park, Route 185, Simsbury, CT. On the mountain peak is the 165 foot high tower, built in 1914. Hike 1.25 miles along King Philip Trail; Connecticut's finest viewing spot. (860-677-0662)
- Huck Finn Adventures
Experience the beauty of the Farmington River. You will float quietly over the sandy bottom, surrounded by the wooded banks, within sight of the cliffs of Talcott Mountain Ridge. Bicycles are also available. (860-693-0385)
- Ski Sundown
124 Ratlum Road, New Hartford, CT.
Nestled just west of the Farmington Valley, with all the breathtaking beauty and natural charm of New England's Berkshires. Superb skiing on 65 snow-covered acres, 4 lifts, 15 trails; night skiing. (860-379-9851)
- International Skating Center Of Connecticut
1375 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT.
World Class figure skating training center and home training facility for National, World and Olympic Champions. (860-651-5400)
Farmington Valley Farms
- Flamig Farm
7 Shingle Mill Road, West Simsbury, CT.
Enjoy farm animals in their natural habitat at a working New England farm. Farm animal petting zoo, hay rides, pony rides, horse and carriages for hire. (860-658-5070)
- Folly Farms Stables
75 Hartford Road, Simsbury, CT.
A full service equestrian facility offering riding programs for beginners through national level competition, as well as recreational riding programs. Horse shows. (860-658-9943)
- Pickin' Patch
Nod Road (off Route 44), Avon, CT.
Pick your own fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, pumpkins, and most garden vegetables when in season. Cut your own Christmas trees at the 1666 Woodford Farm, Connecticut's tenth oldest family farm. (860-677-9552)
Shopping Villages and Malls
- Farmington Antiques Weekend
Twice annual antiques show at the Farmington Polo Grounds, Farmington, CT.
- Riverdale Farms
124 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT
Shops, galleries, restaurants and more in a restored 1800's New England Dairy Farm. (860-677-6437)
- Old Avon Village
Routes 44 and Old Farms Road, Avon, CT
Specialty shops, antiques and restaurants. (860-678-0469)
- West Farms Mall
Exit 40 off I-84, West Hartford/Farmington, CT.
Specialty shops, major stores and restaurants. (860-561-3420)
- Avon Market Place
Route 44, Avon, CT.
Specialty shops, major stores and restaurants.
Museums
- Hill-Stead Museum
35 Mountain Rd., Farmington, CT.
French impressionist paintings, porcelains, furnishings. (860-677-9064)
- Farmington Valley Arts Center
25 & 27 Arts Center Lane, Avon Park North, Avon, CT.
Artists' studios hosued in a historic stone explosives plant are open
to the public at various times. Sat. 11-4pm Tues. - Fri. 10-4pm. (860-678-1867,
674-1877)
Performing Arts
- Bushnell Memorial Hall
166 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT
Connecticut's premier performing arts center, this national landmark building is the home stage for the Hartford Symphony, Connecticut Opera and Hartford Ballet. Year-round. (860-246-6807)
- Connecticut Opera
226 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT
Sixth oldest opera company in the U.S. Season runs October - April. (860-527-0713)
- Hartford Ballet
226 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT
Connecticut's premier dance company. Season runs October - May. (860-525-9396)
- Hartford Stage Company
50 Church Street, Hartford, CT
Intimate 489-seat theater in the heart of downtown. Season runs late September to mid-June; Sun., Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8:00 p.m., Wed. 2 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.
- Hartford Symphony Orchestra
228 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT
Greater Hartford's premier orchestra since 1943. Call for schedule. (860-244-2999)
- Lincoln Theater
University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT.
Student productions, guest performers, readings, lectures and more. September to May. (860-768-4228, 800-274-8587)
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397 Hopmeadow Street | Simsbury, CT 06070
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