Family-Friendly Activities and Attractions

[Pages:8]Family-Friendly Activities and Attractions

The Winvian Team has selected a number of different activities in the greater Litchfield

County for you and your family to enjoy together! Whether its tubing down the Farmington River or picking berries at March Farm, our recommendations guarantee a morning, afternoon, or full day of fun for

everyone!

For further information about the listed locations, please contact the Winvian Farm Concierge: concierge@ (860) 393--3009

FARM TOURS

March Farm

160 Munger Ln, Bethlehem, CT 06751 // (203) 266-7721 Open 10:00am-6:00pm Daily // Picking is seasonal March Farm is a third generation working family farm destination. In addition to being the area's most popular Pick-Your-Own (PYO) fruit and berries, you and your family can enjoy the family store, hayloft playscape, pond side animal yard, and seasonal hayrides, corn mazes, and harvest festivals

Arethusa Dairy Farm

556 S Plains Rd # Barn, Litchfield, CT 06759 // (860) 567-8270 Tours every Saturday Starting March 31, 2018 12:30-2:30pm Arethusa Farm has a proud tradition of raising award-winning purebred Jersey Holstein and Brown Swiss Cows. Enjoy a small tour of their farm and barns and see just how it is done! Reservation are encouraged but not required.

Evergreen Berry Farm, LLC

435 Bassett Rd, Watertown, CT 06795 // (860) 274-0825 During Peak Season: 8am ? 8pm Daily During Late Season: 8am - 8pm Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday Pick-Your-Own berry farm organically managed. Blueberries July to August, Black Raspberries - Early-Mid July, Red Raspberries - July and Early September, and Blackberry - Late August thru Early September

Laurel Ridge Narcissus Plantings Daffodil Farm

66 Wigwam Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759 // (860) 567-8122 The daffodils are open to the public from sunrise to sunset during the time of year that the daffodils are in bloomtypically early April through the middle of May.

Thorncrest Farm & Milk House Chocolates

280 Town Hill Rd, Goshen, CT 06756 // (860) 309-2545 Tours scheduled by advanced appointment week days, Call day of Saturday & Sunday We love our cows and look forward to sharing them and their home with you. See the chocolate process from start to finish.

Southwind Alpaca Farm

223 Morris Town Line Road, Watertown, CT 06795// (860) 274-9001 Personally managed and cared for by Jim and Penny, Southwind Farms has over 50 alpacas and is one of the largest alpaca farms in Connecticut. Contact Southwind directly to schedule a farm tour.

White Flower Farm

167 Litchfield Rd, Morris, CT 06763 // (860) 567-8789 Hours: 9:30am-4:00pm Our nursery in Morris, CT isn't your average garden center. Our store is surrounded by trial and display gardens set across several acres in the picturesque hills of Northwest CT. We welcome visitors from around the world between April and November.

NATURE CENTERS &

MUESEUMS

White Memorial Conservation Center

80 Whitehall Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759 // (860) 567-0857 Museum & Gift Shop Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm

The White Memorial Conservation Center is an environmental education center and nature museum with nearly 4,000-acres of hiking trails in the hills of northwestern Connecticut.

Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust

596 Flanders Rd, Woodbury, CT 06798 // (203) 263-3711

Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust is composed of a series of different buildings including the South Farm Adminstrative Offices, North Barn, Buz Ruzzel Museum of Antique Tools and Farm Life, the Studio, the Trail House, the Sugar House, and the Natalie Van Vleck House. Their mission is to foster understanding and appreciation of nature, art, and the wonders of the natural world through land preservation, stewardship, and education.

The Institute for American Indian Studies

38 Curtis Rd, Washington, CT 06793 // (860) 868-0518 Wednesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm

The Institute for American Studies exhibits allow visitors to travel through time--displaying astounding artifacts and presenting information on prehistoric to contemporary Native Americans. IAIS offers permanent, semi-permanent and temporary exhibits. Opens in a new window: these, along with our workshops, lectures, book discussions and various other offerings give visitors a reason to visit often.

Railroad Museum of New England

242 E Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787 // (860) 283-7245 Saturdays 9:00am-4:00pm

The Railroad Museum of New England is a not-for-profit educational and historical organization, founded in 1968. They operate the Naugatuck Railroad, offering a fun and scenic train rides throughout the year.

Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy

55 Duck Pond Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759 // (860) 567-2062 Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm

LRWC is dedicated to the protection of waterfowl and wetland habitats through research, education, & conservation action. They offer guided tours for guests who would like additional information about the Conservancy's birds, exhibits, and history. Guided tours are available by appointment only.

Action Wildlife

337 Torrington Rd, Goshen, CT 06756 // (860) 491-9191 Wednesday ? Sunday 10:30am-4:30pm Seasonally

Action Wildlife offers visitors the unusual opportunity of observing and learning about animals from North America, Africa, India, New Zealand, Asia and the Artic. Not only is a visit to AW an education in animal life and habitats, it is also a fun activity for children to touch and feed the smaller animals in our petting zoo. Older children and young adults are sure to be intrigued by the museum gallery. Please note the above hours are seasonal.

AMUSEMENT PARKS

Lake Compounce

186 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT 06010 // (860) 583-3300 Hours are Season, See Concierge for Schedule

Lake Compounce is an amusement park located in Bristol and Southington, Connecticut. Opened in 1846, it is the oldest continuously-operating amusement park in the United States. Today, Lake Compounce is one of the best places to go with kids in Bristol, CT for unforgettable fun and long-lasting memories.

Quassy Amusement Park

2132 Middlebury Rd, Middlebury, CT 06762 // (203) 758-2913 Hours are Seasonal, See Concierge for Schedule

Quassy Amusement Park is a unique familyoriented facility. We offer swimming, picnicking, a catering service, a huge family redemption arcade, Splash Away Bay water park and of course, more than 20 rides, including the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster. Every year families can count on new attractions, new rides and most importantly, quality service.

RAINY DAY FUN Glazey Dayz

Thomaston Lanes Inc.

27 Siemon Company Dr #105, Watertown, CT 06795 // (860) 274-9946 Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm, Thursday & Friday 11:00am-9:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm

At Glazey Dayz you can paint your own pottery, paint warm glass, or work with clay. Walk-ins are welcome!

180 Watertown Rd, Thomaston, CT 06787 // (860) 283-4730 Monday-Wednesday 12:00pm-9:00pm, Thursday & Friday 12:00pm-11:00pm, Saturday 11:00am-11:00pm, Sunday 11:00am9:00pm

Thomaston Lanes is a family owned and operated bowling alley.

AMC Classic Torrington 6

89 Farley Pl, Torrington, CT 06790 // (860) 489-4111

Contact the concierge for updated movies and show times or for assistance purchasing tickets.

KidsPlay Children's Museum

61 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790 // (860) 618-7700 Wednesday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am4:00pm

KidsPlay is a place where children learn through hands-on and multi-sensory activities. Children can practice developmental skills such as role-playing, sharing, communicating and self-control. It is geared toward children ages 1 to 8 with exciting exhibits and programs in the areas including science, arts and literacy.

The Children's Movement Center

17 Pickett District Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 // (860) 799-6602 Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:30am5:00pm

The Children's Movement Center is an activity center and indoor playground for kids ages 1-12.

SUGAR HOUSE

TOURS

Lamothe's Sugar House

89 Stone Rd, Burlington, CT 06013 // (860) 675-5043 Monday - Thursday 10 - 6, Friday - Saturday 10 - 5, Sunday 12 ? 5

Lamothe's Sugar House opened in 1971 as a small family run farm with only 7 taps for maple syrup. Soon after they had a large demand and needed to expand to keep up. They now have over 4,000 taps and produce and ship maple syrup all over Connecticut for sale. Their tap house and gift shop are open for business and tours to the curious wanderer.

Hilljack Sugar House

74 Wilson Road Litchfield, CT 06759 // (860) 482-6052 7:00am-7:00pm daily, call in advance for a tour

Hilljack Sugar House is a family owned-and-operated farm providing our customers with the highest quality maple syrup, honey, and farm-fresh eggs. Their products are grown and made in the great state of Connecticut. Feel free to give them a call to arrange a tour of the syrup production.

Great Brook Sugar House at Sullivan Farm

140 Park Lane Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 // (860) 354-4600 Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm, Sunday 12:00-5:30pm

Thirty-five years ago the NMYA tapped ten trees on the front lawn of the East Street School. Today, the Agency taps 1,600 trees on properties donated by residents in Kent. Over the past three decades, this program has been driven by the work ethic, imagination, and interest of the local youth. If you get a chance, drop by in February and March to see the operation in full swing. Just look for the steam floating up from the Sugar House.

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