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Nature & Wildlife Areas. By AdventureDiva. This natural display of vibrant daffodils doesn't disappoint. 5. Our Lady of Lourdes' Shrine. 31. Religious Sites. By LollysLook. The shrine to the blessed mother in Litchfield is a peaceful serene area to reflect and pray.
- 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.
Visit a covered bridge. One of the best things to do near Litchfield CT is to check out a covered bridge. Though you can find several in this corner of Connecticut, I recommend heading to West Cornwall to check out yet another Litchfield County historical site. Stretching 172 feet across the Housatonic River, this West Cornwall tourist spot is ...
Welcome. to Litchfield, Connecticut. 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 ...
Lee’s Riding Stables also offers horse boarding and training. Albert Pego / Shutterstock. 6. Take A Drive Through The Litchfield Hills. As you meander from town to town, you’ll pass covered bridges, waterfalls, farm stands, and rolling hills — even more soul-stirring in the fall, when the foliage is magical.
The shrine to the blessed mother in Litchfield is a peaceful serene area to reflect and pray. A haven with grounds to... 5. Tapping Reeve House and Law School. 30. Speciality Museums. The Tapping Reeve House and Law School takes visitors on a journey through the life of a real student from the early 19th century.
