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Connecticut Wine Trail |
Chamard Vineyards
115 Cow Hill Road
Clinton 860-664-0299
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DiGrazia Vineyard & Winery
131 Tower Road
Brookfield 203-775-1616
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Haight Vineyard & Winery
29 Chestnut Hill Road
Litchfield 860-567-4045
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Heritage Trail Winery
291 N. Burnham Highway
Lisbon 860-376-0659
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Hopkins Vineyard
25 Hopkins Road
New Preston 860-868-7954
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Jonathan Edwards Winery
74 Chester Maine Road
North Stonington 860-535-0202
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McLaughlin Vineyards
Alberts Hill Road
Sandy Hook 203-426-1533
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Priam Vineyards
11 Shailor Hill Road
Colchester 860-267-8520
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Sharpe Hill Vineyard
108 Wade Road
Pomfret 860-974-3549
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Stonington Vineyards
523 Taugwonk Road
Stonington 800-421-WINE
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White Silo Winery
32 Route 37 East
Sherman 860-355-0271
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Natural Wonders |
Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center
10 Deerfield Road
Ansonia 203-736-1053
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Miles of nature trails in a 104-acre park includes native fern and wildflower gardens, butterfly and hummingbird garden.
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Bartlett Arboretum
151 Brookdale Road
Stamford 203-322-6971
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More than 60 acres of natural woodlands and cultivated gardens are complemented by ecology trails, a swamp walk, a pond, and a greenhouse.
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Devil's Den & Nature Conservancy
32 Pent Road
Weston 203-226-4991
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Nature preserve with historical features includes more than 20 miles of hiking trials on 1,720 lush and wooded acres.
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Lighthouse Point Park
New Haven 203-946-8027
New Haven 203-946-8327
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Long Island Sound recreation area covers 82 acres to offer swimming, natural history displays, nature trails, picnic areas, bird sanctuary, and antique carousel.
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Mohegan Park & Memorial Rose Garden
Judd Road
Norwich 860-823-3759
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Opportunities for swimming, picnicking, and fishing combine with nature trails and gardens with brilliant seasonal rose blooms.
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Ocean Beach Park
1225 Ocean Avenue
New London 860-447-3031
Toll free 800-510-SAND
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Major recreation area offers saltwater and pool swimming, bathhouses, carousel, playground, miniature golf, picnic areas, boardwalk, and arcade.
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Pardee Rose Gardens
180 Park Road
Hamden 203-946-8027
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More than 50 varieties of roses in East Rock Park bloom in June and July; annuals, perennials, and herbs delight visitors throughout the seasons.
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White Memorial Foundation & Conservation Center
Route 202
Litchfield 860-567-0857
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More than 4,000 acres makes this wildlife sanctuary the state's largest with 35 miles of multi-purpose trails for four-season recreation.
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State Forests |
American Legion & Peoples State Forests
Barkhamstead 860-379-2469
Campground 860-379-0922
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3,736 acres
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Cockaponsett State Forest
Haddam 860-663-2030
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15,652 acres
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James L. Goodwin State Forest
Hampton 860-424-3200
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2,171 acres
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Mohawk Mountain State Forest
Cornwall/Goshen 860-491-3
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3,351 acres
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Natchaug State Forest & James L. Goodwin State Forest
Eastford 860-928-6121
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12,935 acres
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Pachaug State Forest
Voluntown 860-376-4075
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22,938 acres
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Salmon River State Forest
Colchester 860-295-9523
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6,115 acres
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Shenipsit State Forest
Stafford 860-684-3430
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6,126 acres
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Topsmead State Forest
Litchfield 860-567-5694
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514 acres
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State Parks |
Bigelow Hollow State Park
Stafford Springs 860-684-3430
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The park combines with adjoining Nipmuck State Forest to offer 9,000 acres of recreation opportunities including miles of hiking trails and an 18-acre pond.
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Black Rock State Park
Litchfield 860-238-8088
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Black Rock offers excellent swimming, hiking, scenic views, and Indian legend all tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands.
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Bluff Point State Park
New London 860-444-7591
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Bluff Point Coastal Reserve offers the visitor a delightful mixture of wooded hiking and biking trails coupled with spectacular wildlife viewing on Long Island Sound.
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Burr Pond State Park
Torrington 860-482-1817
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Wooded splendor with a lake offers swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, pedalboating, hiking trail, picnicking, fishing, and ice skating.
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Collis P. Huntington State Park
Redding 203-938-2285
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Life-like sculptures of bears and wolves welcome visitors to a peaceful and tranquil setting with open fields and dense woodlands.
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Devil's Hopyard State Park
East Haddam 860-873-8566
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Named for the round holes in the falls that some call "the work of the devil," the park is ideal for bicycling, hiking, birding, picnicking, camping, and stream fishing.
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Gay City State Park
Marlborough 860-295-9523
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Gay City State Park offers a glimpse into Connecticut's industrial roots with over 1,500 acres of endless opportunities for outdoor fun including the exploration of extinct mill-town ruins and stone foundations.
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Hammonasset Beach State Park
Madison 203-245-2785
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The largest shoreline park features a beach, swimming, picnic areas, camping, saltwater fishing, scuba diving, hiking trails, nature study, and boating opportunities.
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Harkness Memorial State Park
Waterford 860-443-5725
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This former summer estate on Long Island Sound is a magnificent, 42-room mansion with formal gardens, picnic areas, a fine beach, and summer concerts.
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Hopeville Pond State Park
Jewett City 860-376-2920
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Fish, swim, or camp along the shores of Hopeville Pond in a panoramic area that combines quality recreation with historic significance.
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Housatonic Meadows State Park
Sharon 860-927-3238
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The hiking trail on Pine Knob Loop Trail joins the Appalachian Trail. Other activities include picnicking, flyfishing, canoeing, and riverside camping.
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Kent Falls State Park
Kent 860-927-3238
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Wander across the covered bridge, hike the falls, and feel the mist on your face as water cascades 250 feet down on its way to joining the Housatonic River.
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Kettletown State Park
Southbury 203-264-5678
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The refreshing waters of the Housatonic River make the park and Lake Zoar popular recreation destinations.
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Macedonia Brook State Park
Kent 860-927-3238
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Hike the Blue Trail across Cobble Mountain and other peaks for outstanding views of the Catskill and Taconic mountains and splendid foliage vistas.
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Mashamoquet Brook State Park
Pomfret Center 860-928-6121
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Rich with history and legend and home of the Wolf's Den, the park offers hiking, camping, fishing, and swimming for the whole family.
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Mr. Tom State Park
Litchfield 860-567-8870
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Hiking trails and opportunities for lake swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating, scuba diving, and ice skating surround a 1,325-foot summit.
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Osbornedale State Park
Derby 203- 735-4311
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Enjoy hiking and fishing, then relax with a picnic or visit the nearby environmental center.
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Penwood State Park
Bloomfield 860-242-1158
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Visitors enjoy more than 800 acres of four-season fun at this expansive park just a short drive from the capital city.
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Rocky Neck State Park
Niantic 860-739-5471
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The large stone pavilion, diverse trail systems, and gently sloping half-mile beach make this a popular family destination.
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Sherwood Island State Park
Green Farms 203-226-6983
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Park amenities include facilities and opportunities for swimming, fishing, scuba diving, field sports, interpretive programs, a picnic grove, and beach.
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Sleeping Giant State Park
Hamden 203-789-7498
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Two miles of mountaintop resembling a sleeping giant give this park its name, and make it a distinguishing feature on Connecticut's skyline.
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West Rock Ridge State Park
Hamden 203-789-7498
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Featuring a ridge that is one of the most prominent features of the New Haven area, the park offers spectacular views.
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State Parks & Forest System |
Boating Courses & Certifications
Old Lyme 860-434-5326
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Boating Division
Old Lyme 860-434-8638
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Boating Information
Old Lyme 860-434-8638
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Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Hartford 860-424-3014
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Connecticut State Parks
State Headquarters
Hartford 866-287-2757
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Connecticut State Parks & Forest System
State Headquarters
Hartford
860-424-3200
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Eastern District Headquarters
Marlborough 860-295-9523
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Forestry Division
Hartford 860-424-3620
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Inland Fisheries
Hartford 860-424-3474
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Marine Fisheries
Hartford 860-434-6043
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Marine Headquarters
Old Lyme 860-434-6043
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Western District Headquarters
Harwinton 860-485-0226
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Wildlife Division
Hartford 860-424-3011
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