Samantha’s guidebook to Farmington Valley

Samantha
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
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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
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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 Rd
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A french brasserie on West Hartford center. Lovely food and service.
Great Italian Food!
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Restaurant Bricco
78 LaSalle Rd
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Great Italian Food!
Tapas, people watching, cocktails
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Barcelona Wine Bar
971 Farmington Ave
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Tapas, people watching, cocktails
Ice Cream Spot in West Hartford Center
Milkcraft
967 Farmington Ave
Ice Cream Spot in West Hartford Center

Collinsville on a beautiful day

kayak rentals to enjoy this beautiful spot
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Collinsville Canoe & Kayak
41 Bridge St
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kayak 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 St
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This is the spot to get a nice breakfast and start your Collinsville adventure
This walking trail offers nice views of the river.
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 St
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This 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 Ave
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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.
A nearby walking trail with water views
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West Hartford Reservoir
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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 Road
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.
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 Dr
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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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Ski Sundown
126 Ratlum Rd
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Mount Southington Ski Area
396 Mt Vernon Rd
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Beautiful Gardens - worth a visit (spring-fall)
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Elizabeth Park Conservancy
1561 Asylum Ave
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Beautiful 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.
Lovely Nature Center with trails for young kids
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Roaring Brook Nature Center
70 Gracey Rd
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Lovely 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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Kidcity Children's Museum
119 Washington St
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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
A fun visit for kids
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Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Blvd
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A fun visit for kids
Another lovely Childrens Museum for the younger ones
The Children's Museum
180 Trout Brook Dr
Another 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 Amusement Park & Waterpark
2132 Middlebury Rd
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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.

Old Wethersfield

Museum in downtown Old Wethersfield. Check opening hours.
Webb Deane Stevens Museum
211 Main St
Museum in downtown Old Wethersfield. Check opening hours.
Lovely spot in Old Wethersfield
Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre
263 Main St
Lovely spot in Old Wethersfield
Cute ice cream shop in Old Wethersfield
Main Street Creamery & Cafe
271 Main St
Cute ice cream shop in Old Wethersfield
Cove Park
533 Main St

Food scene

Those are all places within 10 minutes of our home
Nice Mexican spot. Simple, friendly service, good food
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Puerto Vallarta
15 W Avon Rd
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Nice Mexican spot. Simple, friendly service, good food
Charming french bakery, go early as they sell out usually by 2 pm
BouNom Café & Bakery
136 Simsbury Rd
Charming french bakery, go early as they sell out usually by 2 pm
award winning local pizza. There's delivery if you order through the app dineInCT
E&D Pizza Company
200 W Main St
award winning local pizza. There's delivery if you order through the app dineInCT
nice Italian spot in town.
DaCapo of Avon
5 East Main Street
nice Italian spot in town.
Nice spot to eat some fresh seafood
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Saybrook Fish House
460 Albany Turnpike
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Nice spot to eat some fresh seafood
hibachi fun and good food nearby
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Yume Hibachi Steak and Sushi
45 S Main St
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hibachi fun and good food nearby
water views of the farmington river
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Wood-n-Tap
1593 Farmington Avenue
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water views of the farmington river