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

Replica of the Lourdes Grotto in France, this 170-acre shrine was built by the Montfort Missionaries and dedicated as a place of peace, prayer and pilgrimage. A newly renovated and restored Way of the Cross winds its way through the hillside overlooking the grotto. It also features Shrines to St. Joseph and St. Jude which help make this an inspirational place of prayer. Reasonably priced lunches and snacks are served in the Grotto Cafe. Or, bring your own picnic lunch. Grotto Gift Shop offers a wide selection of religious articles, outdoor statues, and gifts. Open daily dawn to dusk. Tour time

Nature trails, special displays, nature and hands-on exhibits, live animals, outdoor bird sanctuary and a gift shop — all located within a 4,000 acre sanctuary. The White Memorial Conservation Center is located in the heart of the 4,000 White Memorial Foundation property in the northwestern Connecticut foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. The Conservation Center operates a natural history museum with exhibits focusing on the interpretation of local natural history, conservation, and ecology. Dormitory and classroom facilities extend the opportunities for visitors to interact with the natural