Connecticut Green Lodging certified. Enjoy a warm welcome in the heart of Southington and the Hartford/Central Connecticut area at our extended stay hotel, Homewood Suites by Hilton® Southington, CT. Located just off I-84, the all-suite hotel in Southington is only 30 miles from Bradley International Airport and minutes from the city of Bristol. Whether staying for a night or an entire month, guests will find themselves only a stone's throw away from many Southington attractions and leisure options, including an amusement park, shops, restaurants, country clubs, golf courses and skiing areas

The Packing House at The Mill Works is a special place. Its heavy hand-hewn chestnut beams, wooden floors and ceilings, and brick construction present a unique ambiance for creative activity and innovation. Once a part of the Gardiner Hall Jr. Company and Andover Tool & Die operation, this historic hall constructed in 1870 now provides an intimate environment for performance and events. The Packing House offers a variety of distinctive programs in acoustic music, dance, film, literature, and the visual arts. As a flexible space, The Packing House is also available to rent for creative projects

Nestled in the beautiful Litchfield Hills, Winchester is a charming, historic community with a rich past and a bright future. With picturesque scenery, excellent schools, and a thriving business community, Winchester is a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a visitor, take time to explore all that Winchester has to offer. Spanning 32 square miles and home to 11,500 residents, Winchester boasts a high quality of life with beautiful lakes, fishing, boating, freshwater springs, and more. Accessibility & Walkability Winsted, Winchester’s four-square-mile

Inspired by the heart, history and culture that has made Black Rock such a unique community, the Tautog Tavern created a pub for friends and neighbors to gather and share fine food, tasty spirits and lively conversation. The atmosphere surround you with the history of Connecticut and serve as reminder of why we love this state. The menue is small but hearty and only the freshest ingredients are used with a focus on local purveyors, sustainable practices and made-from-scratch recipes.

The Salad Palace offer a healthy alternative to eating on the go. Providing vegan and vegetarian salads, fruit and vegetalbe smoothies and juice.

Poquonnock Plains Park is a 15.87 acre piece of land located just east of Groton's commercial district on US Route 1. The park contains three full size sports fields surrounded by a half-mile long stone dust walking path. The Town of Groton acquired the property in 1991 and construction of athletic fields began in 1995. In 2008 the new handicapped accessible Tercentennial Legacy Playground was added.

A premier art and wine experience. Muse combines painting instruction with a restaurant and bar, hosting painting sessions seven days a week. All ages are welcome and no prior experience is required. A variety of tasty bites and over 20 beers and wines available for your enjoyment.

Built in 1896, this historic library provides the community with essential access to information, resources and unique shared experiences. James Blackstone (1793-1886) was a farmer, Branford selectman, state senator, and captain of the militia. His son, Timothy, donated $300,000 to the town of Branford to build the library in his honor. The medallion portraits in the dome are Harriet Beecher Stowe, James Russell Lowell, Oliver Wendell Holmes, John Greenleaf Whittier, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and William Cullen Bryant. When opened, the library housed

Small batch beer made by authentic swamp Yankees.

The story of Thompson Chocolate is in many ways the story of the American Dream. The founder, William H. Thompson, was one of America's first chocolatiers. In 1879, he established the company determined to produce only quality chocolate items with "no artificial ingredients." With hard work and attention to detail, he succeeded. Now, over 140 years later, Thompson Chocolate continues his tradition of making delicious foil wrapped chocolate specialties. Thompson offers a range of services and products to customers looking for delicious fine, foiled chocolate novelties. From the beautiful foil