Town of Lisbon

The Town of Lisbon, incorporated in 1786, offers visitors the opportunity to experience the first railroad tunnel in America (circa 1837), a museum of local and regional history, the Anshei Israel Synagogue (listed on the National Register of Historic Places), the Newent Congregational Church, as well as parks and recreational areas—all within easy driving distance of area hotels or, for those seeking quiet, rural accommodations, a local campground.

Located between the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers, Lisbon is part of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor (designated by Congress in 1994). In 1991, Public Act No. 87-250 designated the 32.10 miles of road from the intersection of Rocky Hollow Road and Route 169 to the Massachusetts border as a "scenic road," known for its spectacular year-round views.

The public has access to the Shetucket River via a boat launch for boating and fishing activities, as well as to 59 acres of land just off South Burnham Highway (Route 169), which includes baseball and soccer fields, walking trails, and facilities for picnics and small gatherings.

Lisbon is home to two large-scale retail developments—Lisbon Landing and Crossing at Lisbon—located on River Road (Route 12). These developments feature home improvement stores, restaurants, a theater, two large retail stores, and smaller stores in the town's commercial corridor. A number of locally owned businesses and restaurants are scattered along River Road and throughout the community, offering antiques, dairy and meat products, berries and vegetables, and services such as medical care, physical therapy, travel, auto repair, hairdressing, upholstering, dog training, and stables.

While the town is only sixteen square miles, its recreation and historic sites, bucolic setting, shopping, and dining offer visitors a variety of opportunities to explore, shop, or simply relax and enjoy.