The Salisbury - Lakeville area of Northwestern Connecticut had a significant historic role as a principal cannon producer during the American Revolution. (Curated content from www.salisburycannonmuseum.org)
Choose rafting or canoeing and journey down a 10 mile section of the Housatonic River. (Curated content from www.clarkeoutdoors.com)
View the rugged hills of this wildlife sanctuary or visit a black spruce bog to experience a unique plant community. (Curated content from portal.ct.gov)
In 1947, Skiing Hall of Fame member Walt Schoenknecht,in partnership with his wife Margaret (Peg) Moss Schoenknecht, created Mohawk Mountain Ski Area amidst the rugged beauty of northwestern Connecticut. In 1948 Walt worked with several local engineers to develop the very first snowmaking system ever used at a resort, the basis for the technology used worldwide today. Mohawk Mountain has remained a family business and a favorite destination for over 70 years. (Curated content from www.mohawkmtn.com)
Summertime fishing or wintertime cross-country skiing make John A. Minetto State Park a four season fun spot. (Curated content from portal.ct.gov)
Go swimming and have a picnic at Burr Pond, then hike the trails and learn about the history of Borden's Condensed Milk. (Curated content from portal.ct.gov)
Wander across the covered bridge, hike the falls, and feel the mist on your face as water cascades 250' down on its way to joining the Housatonic River. (Curated content from portal.ct.gov)
The Warner reopened as a performing arts center in 1983, but restoration was not completed until November 23, 2002. On that historic day, thousands of Litchfield County citizens gathered on Main Street in Torrington to celebrate the realization of a common dream, namely the gala reopening of the Warner Theatre after more than 20 years of fundraising, planning, and construction—truly a labor of love. (Curated content from www.warnertheatre.org)
Butternut is a great family ski resort in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts for skiing, snowboarding, instruction and fun family activities like tubing. Ski Butternut is the number one place for families to ski, snowboard and tube. Close to NYC and the New England region. (Curated content from skibutternut.com)
The Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School takes visitors on a journey through the 19th century life of a real student who came to Litchfield for an education at the Litchfield Law School or the Litchfield Female Academy. Through role-playing, hands-on areas, and interpretive exhibits, each visitor explores timeless issues of travel, communication, education, and community. (Curated content from www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org)