Samantha’s guidebook to Farmington Valley
Neighborhoods
Collinsville little downtown is a good Sunday Morning visit. There is a public parking space that will give you quick access to the walking trail, La Salle Market for a breakfast or lunch, little antique shop and special interest store, and the kayak rental place if you want the full experience.
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Collinsville
Collinsville little downtown is a good Sunday Morning visit. There is a public parking space that will give you quick access to the walking trail, La Salle Market for a breakfast or lunch, little antique shop and special interest store, and the kayak rental place if you want the full experience.
West Hartford has a vibrant little downtown that is the place of choice for a nice dinner
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West Hartford
West Hartford has a vibrant little downtown that is the place of choice for a nice dinner
This is a little bit of a drive, but it's such a pretty old New England Town... Take a walk through main street, have an ice cream or a pizza slice. Walk, bike or drive to the edge of the Cove and stop to throw some pebbles in... Sit on the grass and enjoy the scenery...
Old Wethersfield
This is a little bit of a drive, but it's such a pretty old New England Town... Take a walk through main street, have an ice cream or a pizza slice. Walk, bike or drive to the edge of the Cove and stop to throw some pebbles in... Sit on the grass and enjoy the scenery...
West Harford Downtown
A french brasserie on West Hartford center. Lovely food and service.
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avert Brasserie
35a LaSalle RdA french brasserie on West Hartford center. Lovely food and service.
Restaurant Bricco
78 LaSalle RdGreat Italian Food!
Barcelona Wine Bar
971 Farmington AveTapas, people watching, cocktails
Milkcraft
967 Farmington AveIce Cream Spot in West Hartford Center
Collinsville on a beautiful day
Collinsville Canoe & Kayak
41 Bridge Stkayak rentals to enjoy this beautiful spot
This is the spot to get a nice breakfast and start your Collinsville adventure
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Lasalle Market and Deli
104 Main StThis is the spot to get a nice breakfast and start your Collinsville adventure
Collinsville Walking Trail
This walking trail offers nice views of the river.
This pub in Collinsville is also a local favorite
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Lisa’s Crown & Hammer Restaurant & Pub
3 Depot StThis pub in Collinsville is also a local favorite
Outdoor Adventures
The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is long and has some really pretty spots. If you brought your bike, enjoy its full length. It is also suitable for walking. There are parking spots if you wish to drive to the entry points.
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Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
480 Cornwall AveThe Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is long and has some really pretty spots. If you brought your bike, enjoy its full length. It is also suitable for walking. There are parking spots if you wish to drive to the entry points.
West Hartford Reservoir
A nearby walking trail with water views
You can actually enter this walking trail from the cul-de-sac to the north of our house. It is short, but has a medium level climb that is not suitable for young kids or people with mobility restrictions. The views from the valley at sunset are worth it.
Horse Guard State Park
245 West Avon RoadYou can actually enter this walking trail from the cul-de-sac to the north of our house. It is short, but has a medium level climb that is not suitable for young kids or people with mobility restrictions. The views from the valley at sunset are worth it.
Amusement Park well suited for kids 1-100. This park also has a little lake beach area if you are visiting in the summer.
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Lake Compounce
185 Enterprise DrAmusement Park well suited for kids 1-100. This park also has a little lake beach area if you are visiting in the summer.
Ski Sundown
126 Ratlum RdSki područje Mount Southington
396 Mt Vernon RdKonzervatorij Parka Elizabeth
1561 Asylum AveBeautiful Gardens - worth a visit (spring-fall)
Go Ape Zip Line & Treetop Adventure - A.W. Stanley Park
Fun for the Little Ones
This is a selection for families traveling with young kids. Check out 'Outdoor Adventures' too if you are traveling with older kids and teens.
Roaring Brook Nature Center
70 Gracey RdLovely Nature Center with trails for young kids
Although this kid museum is a bit of a drive it is well loved by the little ones. Highly recommend for the crowd 5 and under
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Dječji muzej Kidcity
119 Washington StAlthough this kid museum is a bit of a drive it is well loved by the little ones. Highly recommend for the crowd 5 and under
Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus BlvdA fun visit for kids
The Children's Museum
180 Trout Brook DrAnother lovely Childrens Museum for the younger ones
This feels a bit like a carnival more so than an amusement park. It is rather small but young kids will love it, and parents will too, because there are some nice views to be had and not a lot of standing in lines. There is a small lake beach there too which is nice.
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Quassy zabavni park i vodeni park
2132 Middlebury RdThis feels a bit like a carnival more so than an amusement park. It is rather small but young kids will love it, and parents will too, because there are some nice views to be had and not a lot of standing in lines. There is a small lake beach there too which is nice.
Old Wethersfield
Webb Deane Stevens Museum
211 Main StMuseum in downtown Old Wethersfield. Check opening hours.
Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre
263 Main StLovely spot in Old Wethersfield
Main Street Creamery & Cafe
271 Main StCute ice cream shop in Old Wethersfield
Cove Park
533 Main StFood scene
Those are all places within 10 minutes of our home
Puerto Vallarta
15 W Avon RdNice Mexican spot. Simple, friendly service, good food
BouNom Café & Bakery
136 Simsbury RdCharming french bakery, go early as they sell out usually by 2 pm
E&D Pizza Company
200 W Main Staward winning local pizza. There's delivery if you order through the app dineInCT
DaCapo of Avon
5 East Main Streetnice Italian spot in town.
Saybrook Fish House
460 Albany TurnpikeNice spot to eat some fresh seafood
Yume Hibachi Steak and Sushi
45 S Main Sthibachi fun and good food nearby
Wood-n-Tap
1593 Farmington Avenuewater views of the farmington river