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- Welcome to scenic, historic, and lifestyle amenity rich Litchfield, Connecticut, named a top small town destination by Smithsonian Magazine and a Top 20 weekend getaway in New Englandby Travel + Leisure for our rich history, scenic beauty and nature preserves, outdoor activities, shopping, dining, signature community events, and great people!
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- White Memorial Conservation Center. If you're looking for serenity, you'll find it at the White Memorial Conservation Center. Boasting 4,000 luscious acres of forest, wetlands, and fields, this natural wonderland is a lovely place to visit.
- Topsmead State Forest. Once a lavish summer estate belonging to businesswoman Edith Morton Chase, this picturesque state park is a popular spot for picnickers, hikers, and families craving fresh air.
- Visit the Village Green. You'll find the bustling heart of Litchfield nestled around the Village Green in what is technically the Litchfield Historic District (more on that below).
- Litchfield Historic District. More than 475 buildings are included in the Litchfield Historic District, which is one of the best places to visit in town.
- White Memorial Conservation Center & Trails. A popular place to walk your dog in Litchfield, White Memorial is an Environmental Education Center and Nature Museum located in the heart of the 4,000-acre White Memorial Foundation.
- Mount Tom Tower Hike, 1.3 miles, 340 ft elevation gain, Moderate. 🌅Connecticut has 8 towers you can walk up to for a view and one is right here in Litchfield!
- Visit Topsmead State Forest. Nestled in the Litchfield Hills, Topsmead State Forest remains a precious piece of a past era with fine craftsmanship and understated wealth evident throughout the former summer estate of Miss Edith Morton Chase.
- Prospect Mountain Hike, 2.3 miles, 430 ft elevation gain, Moderate. For just a 2.3-mile loop, there’s a lot to see on this hike! I love how this trail is on the outskirts of Litchfield in a quiet residential area.
Litchfield is a town in and former county seat of Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. [3] The population was 8,192 at the 2020 census. [4] The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region. The boroughs of Bantam and Litchfield are located within the town.
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Welcome to scenic, historic, and lifestyle amenity rich Litchfield, Connecticut, named a top small town destination by Smithsonian Magazine and a Top 20 weekend getaway in New England by Travel + Leisure for our rich history, scenic beauty and nature preserves, outdoor activities, shopping, dining, signature community events, and great people!
There is much more than memorable architecture and history in Litchfield, though. There are places to hike, bike, stroll, meditate, ride horses, drink wine, and drive around the magnificent Litchfield Hills.
Litchfield has been around since the early 1700’s and boasts a great Historic District reminiscent of an early settler village. Visitors can take a walking tour and learn about the history of the city by visiting the Litchfield History Museum and the Tapping Reeve House and Law School.
