Located along nine miles of the Connecticut River, Glastonbury is easily accessible from all major highways and offers an incredible balance of parks, open space, and a great local businesses. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the expansive selection of parks and recreational venues, such as Riverfront Park, as well as fantastic pick-your-own produce farms, casual and fine dining options, breweries and wineries, a historic river ferry across the Connecticut River, local accommodations, and great shopping in Somerset Square. The town hosts a number of annual events that attract people of all ages from around the state, including the Apple Harvest Festival in the fall, Santa's Run Road Race in the winter, Summer Concert Series in the Park in the spring, Evening Under the Strawberry Moon Festival in the summer, and a wide variety of programming and events throughout the year.
