Historic Coventry is the geteway to northeast Connecticut's "Quiet Corner." Spread over 37 square miles of woods and farmlands, the town of 12.500 offer historic sites such as the Nathan Hale Homestead, Strong-Porter House and the historic village; the Coventry Farmers' Market, herb farms and shops. Also, the Nathan Hale State Forest, Willimantic River Greenway, public beaches, Patriots Park and a state boat on Lake Wangumbaug, Skungamaug Golf Course and Twin Hills Golf Course; great places to eat and several cozy bed and breakfast inns.