Granby, Connecticut Travel Information

Connecticut Travel Guide by Fodor's This travel guide is a chapter on Connecticut excerpted from the book "Fodor's USA." It covers the entire state of Connecticut region by region and contains sections on exploring, dining, lodging, nig... Hartford, CT

Connecticut Travel Information by Rough Guides Connecticut was named Quinnehtukqut by the Native Americans for the “great tidal river” that splits it in two before spilling out into the Long Island Sound and washing the old whaling ports of the co... Hartford, CT

Granby, Windsor, and Enfield, Connecticut, and the Tobacco Valley Located off Route 20 in East Granby, Old Newgate Prison and Copper Mine was originally chartered as the first copper mine in America in 1707. By 1773 further mining proved uneconomical, and in Decembe... Enfield, CT

Granville State Forest Campground You’ll find Granville State Forest in the southwestern corner of Massachusetts. The southern edge of the forest is actually right on the Connecticut border. There used to be two separate camping areas... Granville, MA

Hartford County: Capitol Ideas in the Heart of Connecticut Sliced into unequal parts by the Connecticut River, the north-central region of Connecticut is a region of diversity including farming communities, towns with a long history of industry, and a city of... Hartford, CT

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McLean Game Refuge Trail (Distance: 1.1 mi) At 4,446 acres, the McLean Game Refuge is one of the largest parcels of conservation land, state or privately owned, in Connecticut. Its many miles of well-maintained trails lead through extensive har...

Granby, CT - Hiking - length:3.5 mi

Old New-Gate Wildlife Trail (Distance: 2.1 mi) This wonderful walk is suitable for all ages and can be combined with a visit to the historic Old New-Gate Prison for a memorable day trip.

East Granby, CT - Walking - length:0.8 mi

Peak Mountain (Distance: 2.6 mi) This hike takes you up Peak Mountain to the highest point on the Metacomet Trail between Tariffville and the Massachusetts state line. The trail is rocky in spots, but it’s not too tiring if you pace ...

East Granby, CT - Hiking - length:3 mi

Manituck Lookout (Distance: 4.7 mi) This steady uphill walk along the Metacomet Trail leads you to mountain outlooks atop traprock ridges with views of the valley and far-flung mountains. Vantage points along the trail are column-like t...

Suffield, CT - Hiking - length:4 mi

Roberts Brook (Distance: 6.2 mi) This hike along the northern region of the Tunxis Trail takes you through peaceful woods along a winding trail past Barkhamsted Reservoir and fields. It is suitable for most abilities and ages, with s...

Hartland, CT - Hiking - length:4.7 mi

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Fox Run Copper Hill Golf Club Public, 9 holes 2759 yards, par 36 2.4 miles from center of Granby, Connecticut

Airways Airways Golf Course & Country Club Public, 18 holes 5845 yards, par 71 4.1 miles from center of Granby, Connecticut

Hop Meadow Hop Meadow Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6915 yards, par 72 5.5 miles from center of Granby, Connecticut

Simsbury Farms Simsbury Farms Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6509 yards, par 72 5.7 miles from center of Granby, Connecticut

Edgewood Edgewood Golf Course Inc Public, 18 holes 6510 yards, par 71 6.0 miles from center of Granby, Connecticut

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