Quaint pre-Civil War New England village with historic buildings that offer shopping, including antiques, home furnishings, floral and fashion accessories, British food and gifts, and waterside dining at the Schoolhouse Restaurant, Wednesday through Saturday: lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Sunday brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tour time: 1 hour

An hour and a half-long tour highlighting the center's early history, the artistic interior, and past performances. The Bushnell is Connecticut's premier performing arts center, hosting more than 350 events yearly, including major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, family presentations, local arts and community events. In November 2001, The Bushnell completed a $45 million expansion project that added a second, 907-seat theater to the existing historic structure. The new, state-of-the-art performance hall allows for expanded arts, entertainment and community offerings. The Bushnell's

Hot-air balloon champagne flights over the beautiful Litchfield Hills.

Community theater presenting comedy, drama, musicals, cultural performances, and children's shows.

A memorial to those who served in the U.S. armed forces, from the Revolutionary War to those serving in current missions. Tour time: 15 minutes

More than 50 varieties of roses, peaking in June and July, plus annuals, perennials, and herbs in bloom April-October, daily sunrise-sunset.

52 acre nature preserve features a pond, covered bridge, and walking trails. On-site teaching facility operated by the Lutz Children’s Museum. Other amenities: Parking, Parking

Experience the scenic, cascading waterfalls in the beautiful Litchfield Hills. Wander across the covered bridge, hike the falls 1/4 mile up along the stair pathway and feel the mist on your face as water rushes 250 feet down into a reflecting pool that joins with Housatonic River. As you hike the easy, but steep, trail stop along the way to enjoy the many scenic views from three observation decks. A designated Trout Park, Kent Falls offers opportunities for fishing as well as picnicking. When the parking lot has reached capacity, the park is closed. It will reopen when the lot has 10 available

Stone tower marks the 1,325 foot summit at this state park in Litchfield. Mount Tom is the ideal spot for a variety of summer activities, offering hiking trail, lake swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating (non-motor) and scuba diving.

Each of the traditionally styled rooms is equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. There is also cable TV. Every room at this family-operated motel is air-conditioned, and offers a refrigerator, a microwave, and a satellite TV. All of the themed rooms include a private bathroom with a shower. Mossup Pond Beach is 4.4 miles from the property. The Quinebaug Lake State Park Scenic Reserve is a 10-minute drive from the Plainfield Knights Inn. Foxwoods Casino is 20.3 miles away. They are furnished with a work desk and also include cable TV and a coffee maker. The front desk at Elite Inn Moosup