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CT Daytrips
Yankee Candle- Barvarian Wonderland is one of CT Daytrips.

1. Yankee Candle- Barvarian Wonderland

7.9
South Deerfield, MA
Gift Store · 1 tip
Haight-Brown Vineyard is one of CT Daytrips.

2. Haight-Brown Vineyard

8.4
29 Chestnut Hill Rd, Litchfield, CT
Vineyard · 14 tips and reviews

3. Flamig farm

8.5
West Simsbury, CT
Farm · 8 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: Borrow-a-bike, fresh eggs, and hay rides

4. Adrienne Fine American Dining

218 Kent Rd, New Milford, CT
American Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

The News-TimesThe News-Times: Sussman will offer quarterly Sunday dinner and movie nights. For $35 a person, customers enjoy a movie while dining on a three-course meal with wine, coffee or tea, and gourmet popcorn. Read more.

5. Celebrations Gallery and Shops

330 Pomfret St, Pomfret Center, CT
Art Gallery · 2 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: Celebrations offers Monthly Themed Afternoon Tea Events - http://www.celebrationsshoppes.com/tea.html#theme

Fort Hill Farms is one of CT Daytrips.

6. Fort Hill Farms

6.2
260 Quaddick Rd, Thompson, CT
Farm · 4 tips and reviews
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is one of CT Daytrips.

7. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts

8.8
149 Girdle Ridge Rd, Katonah, NY
Music Venue · 9 tips and reviews

8. Blue Hill at Stone Barns

9.1
630 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY
New American Restaurant · 154 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Arrive early and work up an appetite for the stunning tasting menu by wandering the grounds of the former Rockefeller dairy estate. In the fields, you'll see much of the makings of the night's meal.

9. Gillette Castle State Park

8.6
67 River Rd, East Haddam, CT
State or Provincial Park · 28 tips and reviews

Smithsonian ChannelSmithsonian Channel: Built by eccentric actor William Gillette, the mansion hosted many famous guests over the years, including Charlie Chaplin and Albert Einstein, before becoming a state park. (From Aerial America) Read more.

Devil's Hopyard State Park is one of CT Daytrips.

10. Devil's Hopyard State Park

8.8
366 Hopyard Rd, East Haddam, CT
State or Provincial Park · 14 tips and reviews

11. Silver Sands State Park

8.9
Silver Sands Park Rd., Milford, CT
State or Provincial Park · Devon - Walnut Beach · 21 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: At low tide, walk the sand bar out to the island.

12. Selden Neck State Park

Connecticut
Campground · 1 tip

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: On the Connecticut River This park offers four camp-sites with outdoor cooking and toilets. Access ONLY by boat and requires reservations made in writing two weeks in advance.

America's Stonehenge is one of CT Daytrips.

13. America's Stonehenge

6.0
105 Haverhill Rd., Salem, NH
Hiking Trail · 8 tips and reviews

14. Lee's Riding Stable at Windfield Morgan Farm

57 E Litchfield Rd, Litchfield, CT
Stable · No tips or reviews
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum is one of CT Daytrips.

15. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

8.8
101 Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI
Museum · 11 tips and reviews
Shelburne Falls, MA is one of CT Daytrips.

16. Shelburne Falls, MA

Massachusetts
City · 3 tips and reviews
Cathedral of the Pines is one of CT Daytrips.

17. Cathedral of the Pines

10 Hale Hill Rd, Rindge, NH
Event Space · 1 tip
Chaffinch Island Park is one of CT Daytrips.

18. Chaffinch Island Park

7.2
Guilford, CT
Park · 1 tip

19. Wadsworth Mansion

8.5
421 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT
Park · 6 tips and reviews

Paul D.Paul D'Antonio: Best place just to go relax and walk around with friends

Long Lake is one of CT Daytrips.

20. Long Lake

7.9
Long Lake, NY 12847 (1130 Deerland Road), Long Lake, NY
Beach · 6 tips and reviews

21. Northwest Park

8.8
Windsor, CT
Park · 6 tips and reviews

Jaclyn O.Jaclyn O: Hike yellow to blue to white!

Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Market is one of CT Daytrips.

22. Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Market

8.9
32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT
Farm · 33 tips and reviews

23. New England Air Museum

8.4
36 Perimeter Rd (Rte 75), Windsor Locks, CT
Museum · 16 tips and reviews

PT6 NationPT6 Nation: An aviator’s trip to Connecticut wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the New England Air Museum. 75,000 sq feet of exhibit space includes aircraft & engine display. Yup, there's a PT6 too!

White Silo Winery is one of CT Daytrips.

24. White Silo Winery

8.6
32 Route 37 E, Sherman, CT
Winery · 3 tips and reviews
Connecticut Science Center is one of CT Daytrips.

25. Connecticut Science Center

8.6
250 Columbus Blvd (Grove St), Hartford, CT
Science Museum · Downtown Hartford · 23 tips and reviews
Wadsworth Atheneum is one of CT Daytrips.

26. Wadsworth Atheneum

8.9
600 Main St (between Gold, Arch & Prospect), Hartford, CT
Art Museum · Downtown Hartford · 27 tips and reviews

27. Cinestudio

8.2
300 Summit St, Hartford, CT
Indie Movie Theater · 4 tips and reviews

Trinity CollegeTrinity College: Catch a flick in a gorgeous, 1930's movie palace setting. A Hartford treasure located in the heart of Trinity's campus, Cinestudio features recent releases, art-house films, festivals, and more.

Trolley Road beach is one of CT Daytrips.

28. Trolley Road beach

Trolley Road, Guilford, CT
Beach · No tips or reviews

29. Essex, CT

Essex, CT
Town · 6 tips and reviews

Kathleen N.Kathleen N: Lots of cute shops

Essex Island Marina is one of CT Daytrips.

30. Essex Island Marina

Foot of Ferry St, Essex, CT
Harbor or Marina · 1 tip

Jessica H.Jessica Hartke: Awesome place to kayak. Lots of beautiful wildlife!

31. Connecticut River Museum

7.7
67 Main St, Essex, CT
Museum · 3 tips and reviews

Elizabeth K.Elizabeth King: Book a trip on the Schooner Mary E!

Webb Barn is one of CT Daytrips.

32. Webb Barn

211 Main St, Wethersfield, CT
Farm · 2 tips and reviews

33. Old Cider Mill

7.7
Glastonbury, CT
Farm · 6 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: The oldest continuously operating in the US. Apple fritters, cider, and more! Read more.

34. Robb's Farm

8.2
91 Wassuc Rd, South Glastonbury, CT
Farm · 3 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: The Fall Festival at Robb's offers Hayrides, a 2 acre Corn Maze, the petting zoo with baby chicks, a 30' Pumpkin Bounce, and everything fall! Farm fresh eggs, ice cream, and pumpkin picking!

Bannerman Island (Pollepel Island) is one of CT Daytrips.

35. Bannerman Island (Pollepel Island)

8.2
New York
Castle · 20 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Castles? In New York? Why, yes! These ruins are a must, built by the Bannerman family as warehouse facility for their military surplus business in 1901. Get there by boat or kayak, tours available. Read more.

Hill-Stead Museum is one of CT Daytrips.

36. Hill-Stead Museum

8.3
Hill Stead Museum Rd (Mountain Rd), Farmington, CT
Museum · 6 tips and reviews
Lake Compounce is one of CT Daytrips.

37. Lake Compounce

8.7
822 Lake Ave, Bristol, CT
Amusement Park · 47 tips and reviews

38. Hubbard Park

8.8
199 Notch Rd (at Spruce St), Meriden, CT
Park · 31 tips and reviews

Smithsonian ChannelSmithsonian Channel: This park’s main attraction is Castle Craig, a century-old tower overlooking the Hanging Hills. The castle also claims to be the highest vantage point on the Eastern seaboard. (From Aerial America) Read more.

39. Winding Trails

8.5
50 Winding Trl, Farmington, CT
Park · 6 tips and reviews

Cosmo C.Cosmo Catalano: Ski trails are narrow, crowded, and poorly-groomed. This does, however, make for excellent mass start training.

Leitner Observatory is one of CT Daytrips.

40. Leitner Observatory

355 Prospect Street (Edwards Street), New Haven, CT
College Science Building · 2 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: Tuesday night/Sunday afternoon: free planetarium shows and viewing of stars, planets, and nebulae. First Tuesday/month (academic year): special public lectures by a Yale astronomer at 7pm.

Roseland Cottage is one of CT Daytrips.

41. Roseland Cottage

556 Route 169, Woodstock, CT
Historic and Protected Site · No tips or reviews

42. William Reese Company

409 Temple St, New Haven, CT
Antique Store · Downtown New Haven · 1 tip

Jennifer M.Jennifer Milano: Since 1975, rare books, manuscripts and collection development. Read more.

Rockefeller State Park Preserve is one of CT Daytrips.

43. Rockefeller State Park Preserve

9.4
Route 117 & Sleepy Hollow Rd, Sleepy Hollow, NY
State or Provincial Park · 30 tips and reviews
Captain Lawrence Brewing Company is one of CT Daytrips.

44. Captain Lawrence Brewing Company

9.1
444 Saw Mill River Rd (at Hunter Ln.), Elmsford, NY
Brewery · 73 tips and reviews
The Spit is one of CT Daytrips.

45. The Spit

North River, Scituate, MA
Beach · 1 tip
Miller's Pond State Park is one of CT Daytrips.

46. Miller's Pond State Park

7.1
344 Foot Hills Rd, Higganum, CT
State or Provincial Park · 2 tips and reviews