The Utley Hill Preserve is Columbia Lake watershed land which was donated to Joshua’s Trust by George and Patricia Becker in 1978. This gift is doubly significant to the Town of Columbia because of the protection it provides the water supply of Columbia Lake. The land is covered with woods dominated by oaks, maples, hickories, and other hardwoods. On it is part of a large upland swamp which is drained by Columbia Lake Brook. There are many ledges and rocky outcrops. Two-plus miles of trail pass by dams and old mill sites before connecting to the Town of Columbia Recreational Area. Directions

Towns included: Portland, East Hampton, Colchester, Hebron, Columbia, Lebanon, Windham, Chaplin, Hampton, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson Though the rails are long gone, this rail bed once offered fashionable, rapid transit from New York to Boston. Those who travel the corridor today witness the same inspiring panoramas and absorb the same solitude that has greeted travelers since the line was constructed. Stretching across eastern Connecticut from Thompson to East Hampton, this linear trail dates from the 1870s, and today draws walkers, hikers, horseback riders and bikers from across the state for

An artist collective with over 60 local artists, creators and collectors. Each display unit is merchandised with handmade, repurposed, recycled and vintage treasures.

Chinese cuisine.

Motta's Bakery offers cookies, desserts and treats.

Delicious breakfast and lunch made with quality ingredients with daily specials, all at prices that won't break the bank.

A trendy roadside restaurant with outdoor seating. We serve burgers, dogs, salads, sandwiches, seafood and ice cream. Try our delicious overstuffed lobster rolls! Dogs are welcome.

Beachside hotel with direct waterfront room and spectacular 180° water views. Leave the daily hustle and bustle behind and experience a fun and funky beachside hotel with rustic yet refined décor, luxurious bedding and linens, and all the amenities you’d expect from a high-end beach resort. Rooms are appointed with Tuft and Needle® King bed, luxurious bathroom with curated amenities, Sony® TV's, SurfPod® communications center, free WiFi, and more. The Little Pub, on-site restaurant serves Brunch, lunch and dinner.

At Domenic’s and Vinnie’s, we serve only one item: pizza, in all its various forms (okay, you can also get a few great salads). Why? That’s what we do best and we want to focus on just that to serve the most delicious and freshest pizza imaginable. We take no short cuts, our family pride would never allow us to. Each and every pizza we serve is individually hand made to order. You can see it for yourself – our kitchen is designed so that you can watch the entire process, step by delicious step. Our special recipe has been handed down for generations, dating back to our family’s roots in

At Domenic’s and Vinnie’s, we serve only one item: pizza, in all its various forms (okay, you can also get a few great salads). Why? That’s what we do best and we want to focus on just that to serve the most delicious and freshest pizza imaginable. We take no short cuts, our family pride would never allow us to. Each and every pizza we serve is individually hand made to order. You can see it for yourself – our kitchen is designed so that you can watch the entire process, step by delicious step. Our special recipe has been handed down for generations, dating back to our family’s roots in