Best Western PLUS Black Rock Inn

60 rooms (4 suites), TV, refrigerator, fitness room. Conveniently located right off Interstate 95 on exit 24 in Fairfield, Connecticut. The hotel is near many of the Fortune 500 corporate headquarters and minutes away from Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University. The hotel is a short distance from the Long Island Sound and has fantastic shopping for guests. Come and stay for work or play. All guestrooms are non-smoking. Other amenities: 24-Hour front desk, dining nearby, free newspapers, iron/ironing board in room, maid service, parking

Starberry Farm

Pick your own fruits, like cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, nectarines and white peaches, and up to 15 varieties of apples. Tour time: 1 hour

Winterbrook Farm

A three-generation, family-owned farm offering pick your own blueberries and pure maple syrup. Using only all-natural growing methods, no harmful sprays or pesticides.Historic farm where lambs are born in the winter. In early spring the sugar maples are tapped for sap to boil in the sugarhouse and it's time to sheer the sheep. Wool is made into Connecticut blankets and yarn. Pick your own blueberries in the summer.

Sweet Wind Farm Sugarhouse & Farm Stand

Come see where some of New England's finest maple syrup and other maple products are made, along with organically grown fruit and vegetables in season, including pick-your-own. Sweet Wind Farm is a small family farm owned and operated by Arlow Case Jr. and his wife Susan. Since 1997 they have produced maple syrup and other maple products in East Hartland, CT. Prior to that Arlow made maple syrup as a child with the help of his parents in Granby CT at "Arlow's Sugar Shack", and grew his sugaring operation there until 1996. The Case family also grows many fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers

Stonewall Apiary

A family-owned beekeeping operation with honey-house tours available, along with beekeeping presentations for groups (by appt.). Small store selling local honey and beeswax.

Ellen Larned Museum & Old Town Hall

Over 100 years ago, Ms. Ellen Larned, Windham County's most famous historian and a native of Thompson, Connecticut, dedicated a small library building on Thompson Hill. Now, that library building has been given a new lease on life thanks to the Thompson Historical Society. Society members Beth Greene and Barbara Weaver have led a team of energetic volunteers for the better part of a year to create a wonderful addition to the Thompson scene. Beth Greene's creative spirit, hard work and determination to see the job through coupled with Barbara Weaver's outstanding administrative abilities have

Wright's Mill Farm

A uniquely charming destination for special events, including weddings, receptions, banquets and other types of events. Dating back to the 1700s, the farmhouses, barns, waterfalls and stonewalls provide a captivating backdrop for your gathering. Service package range from small, intimate affairs to elaborate outings with several hundred guests. Facilities include a large and small ballroom in the main Lodge and an outdoor pavilion for seasonal events. Other amenities: Catering, Parking, Parking, Special Packages, Special Packages

Silverman's Farm

Our five-acre Animal Farm is home to emu, buffalo, goats, scottish highland cows, alpaca, sheep and the largest free-range bunny enclosure around. Give the Farm a quick call to see what's picking! We host pick-your-own beginning late June and continuing through September/October. Raspberries, Blueberries and 25 varieties of apples. Our country market boasts fresh baked goods, pies, New England preserves, local honey and syrup, fresh pressed apple cider, our famous apple cider donuts and country collectable gifts. The Greenhouse is brimming with colorful and unique flowering plants for your

4-H Education Center at Auerfarm

The goal for the 4-H Educational Center, known to most simply as "Auerfarm," is to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills of youth through educational programs. Additionally, the non-profit farm, inspired by G. Fox CEO Beatrice Fox Auberbach, offers a wealth of outdoor activities, including hiking trails, picnic space, and the children's herb garden. Seasonal events include raspberry, blueberry and apple picking, maple sugaring and the annual Christmas tree Sale.

Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell

Open air concerts of many varied types of music. Bring chairs or blankets and a picnic. Handicapped parking lost easily accessible to the grounds. Now celebrating 31 years of entertainment. Other amenities: Parking, Parking

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