Area Attractions
Connecticut Activities
Classic Hotels of Connecticut has four luxury hotel properties located in the heart of the Farmington Valley in Connecticut. Our locations provide convenient access to a variety of Connecticut activities such as hiking, golf, walking trails, shopping, antiquing, and numerous relaxation and recreation options to enjoy.
![Riverdale Farms Shopping near The Simsbury Inn](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-8u2frh4fo5z9ndhf316m58fi5/rf-new-sign_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C600%2C450&width=250)
Riverdale Farms features many specialty shops, restaurants, personal and professional services, on the restored site of a 19th century farm.
![MGM Springfield resort casino near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-88lxy0bph0qyscvfrmg0zws4g/mgm-springfield_standard.jpg?crop=284%2C0%2C613%2C460&width=250)
MGM Springfield resort casino encompasses a 251-room hotel with world-class amenities including a spa, pool and roof deck.
![The Pickin' Patch farms near
Avon Old Farms Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-438m0qp9p9ptu6s6to02sfvar/pickn-patch_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C11%2C960%2C720&width=250)
The Pickin' Patch is one of CT's top 10 oldest continually running farms. Over the years (more than 300 of them!)
![Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame near Farmington Inn and Suites](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-eh6biuqi5r0sxcdwjc8c7l9br/basketballhalloffame_standard.jpg?crop=107%2C0%2C1707%2C1280&width=250)
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an American history museum and hall of fame.
![Exterior view of Norman Rockwell Museum near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-cricctfvrrqpczsp55nzyqoya/norman-rockwell-museum_standard.jpg?crop=110%2C0%2C1700%2C1275&width=250)
Significant collection of the artist's original work & memorabilia on display in his hometown.
![CT Trolley Museum near The Farmington Inn](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-boodtvpdh8oreo9extgewgpef/streetcar1326_standard.jpg?crop=88%2C0%2C400%2C300&width=250)
The Connecticut Trolley Museum is the oldest incorporated museum dedicated to electric railroading in the United States, as it was founded in 1940.
![New Britain Museum of American Art near the Simsbury Inn](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-cs3hjl974dplnczlvkuutqcre/new-britain-museum-of-american-art-wedding-new-britain-ct-2-main_standard.jpg?crop=117%2C0%2C467%2C350&width=250)
The New Britain Museum of American Art is an art museum in New Britain, Connecticut.
![National Iwo Jima Memorial
near Avon Old Farms Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-ajvhkni8858srwx1yeq4nepbt/1200px-national-iwo-jima-memorial-2009-09-15_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C450%2C1200%2C900&width=250)
The US National Iwo Jima Memorial is a memorial erected by the Iwo Jima Survivors Association, Inc. of Newington, Connecticut.
![New England Air Museum near Avon Old Farms Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-ajcv9ed54g6l0q23q57a6anst/ne-air-museum_standard.jpg?crop=45%2C0%2C711%2C533&width=250)
The New England Air Museum is an aerospace museum located at Bradley International Airport.
![Connecticut Science Center near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-2kydcxoqzhupq3fwmflqd0bfr/connecticut-science-center-night_standard.jpg?crop=67%2C0%2C1467%2C1100&width=250)
Explore more than 165 hands-on, minds-on activities and exhibits in 10 galleries.
![Governor's Horse Guard near Farmington Inn and Suites](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9jygnkj4nftskyjyuoetllkgn/149200-ac264a5868af4d769cd4265c5ccd8f9e_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C63%2C383%2C287&width=250)
The troop drills every Thursday evening at their headquarters at 280 Arch Road, just off West Avon Road in Avon.
![Phelps Tavern Museum and Homestead near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-2mv28z7kilyjd1fr56j0bjvxm/phelps-tavern_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&width=250)
Visitors can explore the interaction of the European settlers and the indigenous native-American people.
![International Skating Center near The Simsbury Inn](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-87y8pavd6t82e6ctgo6zb5mne/iscc3_standard.jpg?crop=42%2C0%2C663%2C497&width=250)
The International Skating Center of Connecticut is a world class, twin-rink training facility located in Simsbury, Connecticut.
![Aerial view of Xfinity Theatre near Avon Old Farms Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-c7xgdgw6w0yaavor4083wueab/xfinity_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C376%2C282&width=250)
Xfinity Theatre is an outdoor/indoor amphitheatre located in Hartford, Connecticut, owned by Live Nation.
![Lake Compounce near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9ournwn33jfsfb75u35bd5bgz/lake-compounce-2_standard.jpg?crop=114%2C0%2C1693%2C1270&width=250)
Opened in 1846, it is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States.
![Exterior view of Hill-Stead Museum
near Avon Old Farms Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-eh4vki6v5blg9se1262vcnhlc/hillstead-museum_standard.jpg?crop=99%2C0%2C599%2C449&width=250)
The Hill–Stead Museum is a Colonial Revival house and art museum set on a large estate.
![Interior view of Wadsworth Atheneum near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-85owyim3a6x9idkuzwjkw7hru/dsc-00191-1024x685_standard.jpg?crop=56%2C0%2C913%2C685&width=250)
The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in Hartford, Connecticut.
![Exterior view of Mark Twain House near Avon Old Farms Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-5voz6mn7k5q85qkuzp38q0948/twaincoverhouse_standard.jpg?crop=109%2C0%2C1703%2C1277&width=250)
The Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford, Connecticut, was the home of Samuel Langhorne Clemens and his family from 1874 to 1891.
![Harriet Beecher Stowe House near Farmington Inn and Suites](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-1z8nji8p1sgkr7iiqimbq2pjm/stowe-house-exterior-showing-ksd_standard.jpg?crop=107%2C0%2C1707%2C1280&width=250)
The Harriet Beecher Stowe House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 73 Forest Street in Hartford, Connecticut.
![The Shoppes at Farmington Valley near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-xu7nr6dp988vr128pk9qzwy9/the-shoppes-at-farmington-valley-329896-image_standard.jpg?crop=30%2C0%2C467%2C350&width=250)
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley is an open-air lifestyle shopping destination that offers an enticing selection of more than 45 specialty stores and unique eateries.
![The Shoppes at Farmington Valley near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-1mpu35o1d3z9h0rvgecresab/bbs-002-bc0813_standard.jpg?crop=157%2C0%2C667%2C500&width=250)
Blue Back Square in West Hartford is your source for shopping, dining, and entertainment for families and friends.
![Ski Sundown near Farmington Inn and Suites](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-ado5syd6nlbgeyol6cda9i0ma/ski-sundown_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C38%2C300%2C225&width=250)
Ski Sundown is a ski area located in New Hartford, Connecticut.
![Aerial view of Uconn Medical Center
near Avon Old Farms Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-ae3aihv5erhaacdwpj4pytwst/university-tower-jax-5-9-16-jgelineau-6260-uconn-health_standard.jpg?crop=106%2C0%2C1709%2C1282&width=250)
UConn Health is the branch of the University of Connecticut that oversees clinical care, advanced biomedical research, and academic education in medicine.
![Exterior view of Westfarms Mall near The Simsbury Inn](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9mu96kchto4ue0fqht6yyxr03/west-farms-mall_standard.jpg?crop=140%2C0%2C533%2C400&width=250)
Westfarms Mall is an upscale shopping mall located seven miles southwest of Hartford, Connecticut.
![Talcott Mountain State Park near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-c2ky2unqvvwfa0zrntjirnqb/heublein-tower_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C420%2C1440%2C1080&width=250)
Talcott Mountain State Park is a 574-acre public recreation area located on Talcott Mountain in the towns of Avon, Bloomfield, and Simsbury, Connecticut.
![Elizabeth Park near Farmington Inn and Suites](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-dwjxpwn76dlqnp6n25gagyu2c/rose-garden-elizabeth-park_standard.jpg?crop=62%2C0%2C876%2C657&width=250)
Elizabeth Park offers just over one hundred acres of formal gardens, green space, recreational facilities, walking loops, and the Pond House Café.
![Riverdale Farms Shopping near The Simsbury Inn](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-8u2frh4fo5z9ndhf316m58fi5/rf-new-sign_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C600%2C450)
Riverdale Farms Shopping
Riverdale Farms features many specialty shops, restaurants, personal and professional services, on the restored site of a 19th century farm.
![MGM Springfield resort casino near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-88lxy0bph0qyscvfrmg0zws4g/mgm-springfield_standard.jpg?crop=284%2C0%2C613%2C460)
MGM Springfield Casino
MGM Springfield resort casino encompasses a 251-room hotel with world-class amenities including a spa, pool and roof deck.
![The Pickin' Patch farms near
Avon Old Farms Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-438m0qp9p9ptu6s6to02sfvar/pickn-patch_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C11%2C960%2C720)
The Pickin' Patch
The Pickin' Patch is one of CT's top 10 oldest continually running farms. Over the years (more than 300 of them!)
![Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame near Farmington Inn and Suites](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-eh6biuqi5r0sxcdwjc8c7l9br/basketballhalloffame_standard.jpg?crop=107%2C0%2C1707%2C1280)
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an American history museum and hall of fame.
![Exterior view of Norman Rockwell Museum near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-cricctfvrrqpczsp55nzyqoya/norman-rockwell-museum_standard.jpg?crop=110%2C0%2C1700%2C1275)
Norman Rockwell Museum
Significant collection of the artist's original work & memorabilia on display in his hometown.
![CT Trolley Museum near The Farmington Inn](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-boodtvpdh8oreo9extgewgpef/streetcar1326_standard.jpg?crop=88%2C0%2C400%2C300)
CT Trolley Museum
The Connecticut Trolley Museum is the oldest incorporated museum dedicated to electric railroading in the United States, as it was founded in 1940.
![New Britain Museum of American Art near the Simsbury Inn](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-cs3hjl974dplnczlvkuutqcre/new-britain-museum-of-american-art-wedding-new-britain-ct-2-main_standard.jpg?crop=117%2C0%2C467%2C350)
New Britain Museum of American Art
The New Britain Museum of American Art is an art museum in New Britain, Connecticut.
![National Iwo Jima Memorial
near Avon Old Farms Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-ajvhkni8858srwx1yeq4nepbt/1200px-national-iwo-jima-memorial-2009-09-15_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C450%2C1200%2C900)
National Iwo Jima Memorial
The US National Iwo Jima Memorial is a memorial erected by the Iwo Jima Survivors Association, Inc. of Newington, Connecticut.
![New England Air Museum near Avon Old Farms Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-ajcv9ed54g6l0q23q57a6anst/ne-air-museum_standard.jpg?crop=45%2C0%2C711%2C533)
New England Air Museum
The New England Air Museum is an aerospace museum located at Bradley International Airport.
![Connecticut Science Center near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-2kydcxoqzhupq3fwmflqd0bfr/connecticut-science-center-night_standard.jpg?crop=67%2C0%2C1467%2C1100)
Connecticut Science Center
Explore more than 165 hands-on, minds-on activities and exhibits in 10 galleries.
![Governor's Horse Guard near Farmington Inn and Suites](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9jygnkj4nftskyjyuoetllkgn/149200-ac264a5868af4d769cd4265c5ccd8f9e_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C63%2C383%2C287)
Governor's Horse Guard
The troop drills every Thursday evening at their headquarters at 280 Arch Road, just off West Avon Road in Avon.
![Phelps Tavern Museum and Homestead near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-2mv28z7kilyjd1fr56j0bjvxm/phelps-tavern_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1200)
Phelps Tavern Museum and Homestead
Visitors can explore the interaction of the European settlers and the indigenous native-American people.
![International Skating Center near The Simsbury Inn](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-87y8pavd6t82e6ctgo6zb5mne/iscc3_standard.jpg?crop=42%2C0%2C663%2C497)
International Skating Center
The International Skating Center of Connecticut is a world class, twin-rink training facility located in Simsbury, Connecticut.
![Aerial view of Xfinity Theatre near Avon Old Farms Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-c7xgdgw6w0yaavor4083wueab/xfinity_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C47%2C376%2C282)
Xfinity Theatre
Xfinity Theatre is an outdoor/indoor amphitheatre located in Hartford, Connecticut, owned by Live Nation.
![Lake Compounce near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9ournwn33jfsfb75u35bd5bgz/lake-compounce-2_standard.jpg?crop=114%2C0%2C1693%2C1270)
Lake Compounce
Opened in 1846, it is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States.
![Exterior view of Hill-Stead Museum
near Avon Old Farms Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-eh4vki6v5blg9se1262vcnhlc/hillstead-museum_standard.jpg?crop=99%2C0%2C599%2C449)
Hill-Stead Museum
The Hill–Stead Museum is a Colonial Revival house and art museum set on a large estate.
![Interior view of Wadsworth Atheneum near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-85owyim3a6x9idkuzwjkw7hru/dsc-00191-1024x685_standard.jpg?crop=56%2C0%2C913%2C685)
![Exterior view of Mark Twain House near Avon Old Farms Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-5voz6mn7k5q85qkuzp38q0948/twaincoverhouse_standard.jpg?crop=109%2C0%2C1703%2C1277)
Mark Twain House
The Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford, Connecticut, was the home of Samuel Langhorne Clemens and his family from 1874 to 1891.
![Harriet Beecher Stowe House near Farmington Inn and Suites](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-1z8nji8p1sgkr7iiqimbq2pjm/stowe-house-exterior-showing-ksd_standard.jpg?crop=107%2C0%2C1707%2C1280)
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
The Harriet Beecher Stowe House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 73 Forest Street in Hartford, Connecticut.
![The Shoppes at Farmington Valley near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-xu7nr6dp988vr128pk9qzwy9/the-shoppes-at-farmington-valley-329896-image_standard.jpg?crop=30%2C0%2C467%2C350)
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley is an open-air lifestyle shopping destination that offers an enticing selection of more than 45 specialty stores and unique eateries.
![The Shoppes at Farmington Valley near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-1mpu35o1d3z9h0rvgecresab/bbs-002-bc0813_standard.jpg?crop=157%2C0%2C667%2C500)
Blue Back Square
Blue Back Square in West Hartford is your source for shopping, dining, and entertainment for families and friends.
![Aerial view of Uconn Medical Center
near Avon Old Farms Hotel](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-ae3aihv5erhaacdwpj4pytwst/university-tower-jax-5-9-16-jgelineau-6260-uconn-health_standard.jpg?crop=106%2C0%2C1709%2C1282)
Uconn Medical Center
UConn Health is the branch of the University of Connecticut that oversees clinical care, advanced biomedical research, and academic education in medicine.
![Exterior view of Westfarms Mall near The Simsbury Inn](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9mu96kchto4ue0fqht6yyxr03/west-farms-mall_standard.jpg?crop=140%2C0%2C533%2C400)
Westfarms Mall
Westfarms Mall is an upscale shopping mall located seven miles southwest of Hartford, Connecticut.
![Talcott Mountain State Park near Simsbury 1820 House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-c2ky2unqvvwfa0zrntjirnqb/heublein-tower_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C420%2C1440%2C1080)
Talcott Mountain State Park
Talcott Mountain State Park is a 574-acre public recreation area located on Talcott Mountain in the towns of Avon, Bloomfield, and Simsbury, Connecticut.
![Elizabeth Park near Farmington Inn and Suites](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-dwjxpwn76dlqnp6n25gagyu2c/rose-garden-elizabeth-park_standard.jpg?crop=62%2C0%2C876%2C657)
Elizabeth Park
Elizabeth Park offers just over one hundred acres of formal gardens, green space, recreational facilities, walking loops, and the Pond House Café.