Washington, Connecticut Travel Information

Cornwall Bridge, Cornwall, West Cornwall & Sharon, CT Cornwall Bridge has its own story to tell. If you stay long enough, you will undoubtedly hear some speculation over Dudleytown. As one of the few ghost towns left in Connecticut, its legends linger on... Cornwall, CT

Cuddling in Connecticut Amazing as it may seem, less than three hours from the teeming streets of Manhattan lies one of the most beautiful parts of New England. Replete with picturesque villages, country inns, classic spired... New Preston, CT

Garden Walks in Connecticut This travel guide includes walking information and garden descriptions, such as admission price, operating hours, and directions, on the following gardens in Connecticut: Caprilands Herb Farm, Gillett... Litchfield, CT

Litchfield County: Artful Pleasures and Historic Treasures From its northwest corner where it meets the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts to the fertile valleys formed by the Housatonic and Farmington Rivers as they dissect the foothills, Litchfield County... Cornwall, CT

Litchfield Hills, Northwest Connecticut Having traveled most of Connecticut, I’m convinced that the two most scenic sections are the northern corners of the state. The northwest corner, known as the Litchfield Hills, has the great combinati... Litchfield, CT

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Shepaug River: Route 341 to Route 47 (Distance: 4.3 mi) The Shepaug, along with the Bantam, is one of the earliest rivers to free itself of ice and snow, so it is usually canoed during the middle or the end of March. The upper portions of the Shepaug are s...

Bantam, CT - Whitewater Paddling - length:7 mi

Mount Tom Tower Trail (Distance: 4.6 mi) This short hike is still a challenging one for small hikers because you will gain 400 feet within 0.5 mile. The summit, at 1291 feet, stands more than 100 feet higher than the Massachusetts mountain t...

Litchfield, CT - Hiking - length:1 mi

Mount Tom State Park Trail (Distance: 4.7 mi) This is a wonderful destination for families with children, featuring excellent panoramic views from a stone tower perched atop an easy to reach summit.

Litchfield, CT - Hiking - length:1.1 mi

Bantam River: Stoddard Road to Shepaug River (Distance: 4.9 mi) The Bantam is traditionally one of the early trips. Along with the Shepaug, it nestles in the western Connecticut hills. Several groups usually run both rivers on the same weekend. The Bantam provides...

Woodville, CT - Whitewater Paddling - length:5.4 mi

Mallard Marsh and Little Pond Trail (Distance: 7.9 mi) At 4,000 acres, the White Memorial Foundation properties constitute the single largest holding of conservation land in the state. With thirty-five miles of footpaths, the largest natural body of water...

Litchfield, CT - Hiking - length:4.7 mi

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Washington Washington Golf Club Private Equity, 9 holes 2669 yards, par 35 0.8 miles from center of Washington, Connecticut

Lake Waramaug Lake Waramaug Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 3128 yards, par 35 5.7 miles from center of Washington, Connecticut

Candlewood Valley Candlewood Valley Country Club Public, 18 holes 6404 yards, par 72 9.1 miles from center of Washington, Connecticut

Bull's Bridge Bull's Bridge Golf Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6060 yards, par 71 9.2 miles from center of Washington, Connecticut

Watertown Watertown Golf Club, Inc. Private Equity, 18 holes 6667 yards, par 71 9.3 miles from center of Washington, Connecticut

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