Meriden, the Indians’ pleasant valley, situated between Hartford the river town, and New Haven the seaport, is halfway between these two early towns. The oldest house in Meriden is the 1711 Solomon Goffe House, built on an old Indian trail. This old trail later became the Old Colony Road, one of the oldest roads in Connecticut, now called North Colony Road, our number is 677. This old house is an English Gambrel roofed house, with all its history and charm of a time long gone. Walk through the gateway, past the picket fence, of wide boards with a small space-in-between only large enough so a

Large center-chimney Colonial, period rooms from 1717 to 1941, furnished with family heirlooms. This unique house museum allows the visitor to take a glimpse into the life of an American farm family encompassing five different periods of American history at one historic site. Tour time: 1 hour

Commemorative monument lists the names of 125 Connecticut law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty. Tour time: 24 hours Other amenities: Dining Nearby, Dining nearby, Parking, Parking

250 acres of gorgeous woodlands and ponds! It once was the former estate of one of Connecticut's greatest industrial inventors, Clarence Wickham. Beautifully themed gardens include The Oriental Garden, The Italian Shrine, The Lotus Garden, The Hilltop Garden, The English Garden, The Wetlands Garden, The Rhododendron Garden, The Scottish Garden and the award-winning Sensory Garden. You will encounter a wide variety of plant materials, design styles, unique structures and statuary with a panoramic view of the Hartford skyline. Bring the family and visit the peacocks in the Aviary, Nature Center

C. 1895 former machine shop of the Cheney Brothers Silk Manufacturing Company houses the Society offices, museum store, lecture/events hall, loom exhibit, research resources for genealogy and preservation, and visitor center for local history information.

Largest of Connecticut’s shoreline parks. Two-mile beach, facilities for swimming, camping (third weekend in May to Columbus Day), picnicking, saltwater fishing, scuba diving, hiking and boating; concessions. Nature center and interpretive programs. Bicycle rentals available through Labor Day, rates begin at $10 per hour and range up to $75 per week, with discounts for children. Helmets provided free to use and are mandatory for riders 15 and younger. Other amenities: Picnicking

The Deacon John Grave Foundation was incorporated in 1983 to save the Deacon John Grave House from destruction. Since that time the foundation has worked tirelessly to restore and preserve this unique structure. The Deacon John Grave House is special because its history is the story of seven generations of one Madison's family, how they lived and died, their joys and sorrows and their continual struggle to make ends meet in a constantly changing society. Seven generations of farmers, haulers, soldiers, innkeepers, shoemakers, dressmakers and weavers have tread on the time worn floorboards of

Features exhibits and displays concentrating on local history including period furniture, ship models, paintings, china, clothing, children’s toys, annex of tools, farm equipment, fishing items, herb garden and model of U.S.S. Monitor. Free. The house is open for events and by appointment.

Come explore the state's largest nature center and wildlife sanctuary. 4,000 acres, 35 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, cross-country skiing, bird observation platforms and family camping. The trails are open to the public, free of charge, for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The trails, which are not tracked or groomed, range in difficulty from easy to moderate. Other amenities: dining nearby, parking

A favorite with gardeners nationwide, Litchfield’s White Flower Farm invites you to experience ten acres of extraordinary display gardens. White Flower Farm is a family-owned nursery based in Northwest Connecticut. Since 1950, we've been growing a wide range of ornamental plant varieties, and delivering them to gardeners all over the country. Our mission is to help gardeners succeed by supplying top quality plant material, comprehensive cultural information, and superior customer service. Whether you are an experienced horticulturalist on the lookout for unusual cultivars, or a newcomer to