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Hurd State Park
Hurd State Park can be found roughly 10 miles east of Middletown, CT. Some of the activities that can be enjoyed here are hiking, freshwater fishing, rock climbing and cross-country skiing during the winter months.
Address: . East Hampton CT USA
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Quaddick State Park
Quaddick State Park is located in Thompson, about four miles north of Putnam, CT. There is a reservoir that is good for cooling down in the summer months, and good for ice skating in the winter.
Address: . Thompson CT USA
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Mansfield Hollow State Park
This park boasts a 500-acre lake used for boating and fishing. Swimming in the lake is prohibited, as some of the lake is used as a public water supply. During the winter months, cross-country skiing is a much-loved activity in this state park. Located one mile east of Mansfield Center, CT.
Address: . Mansfield Center CT USA
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Haddam Meadows State Park is on a wide floodplain that at one time was important in the agricultural output of Connecticut. Today, boating and fishing are popular activities at this park.
Address: . Haddam CT USA
 1 860 663-2030
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Wadsworth Falls State Park can be found roughly three miles northwest of Durham, CT. Attractions that draw visitors include hiking, picnicking, swimming and pond and stream fishing.
Address: . Middlefield CT USA
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Some of the activities available at Chatfield Hollow are swimming, fishing and hiking. Located off Route 80 in Killingworth, CT.
Address: 381 Route 80 Killingworth CT USA 06419
1 860 663-2030
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Fort Saybrook Monument Park
The Fort Saybrook Monument Park is an 18-acre park that relate the history of Old Saybrook through storyboards. Located at Saybrook Point.
Address: Saybrook Point Old Saybrook CT USA 06475
1 860 395-3123
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The Mashamoquet Brook State Park offers camping, hiking, stream and pond fishing and swimming. There is also a picnic shelter for those on a day trip. Located in Pomfret Center, about two miles west of Putnam, CT.
Address: 147 Wolf Den Drive Pomfret Center CT USA 06259
1 860 928-6121
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This park is located in Union, roughly six miles northeast of Stafford Springs, CT. Hiking is abundant and a popular activity for visitors to the Bigelow Hollow State Park/Nipmuck State Forest.
Address: . Union CT USA
1 860 684-3430
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Natchaug State Forest
Situated about 10 miles west of Putnam, the Natchaug State Forest is known for its horse trails, fishing and picturesque picnic sites along the Natchaug River.
Address: . Eastford CT USA
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There are 21 camp sites at Devil's Hopyard State Park, located in East Haddam, CT. Chapman Falls are one of the draws for visitors, who can witness this 60-foot waterfall in all its splendor. Fishing and bird watching are other popular activities at this park.
Address: . East Haddam CT USA
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Considered as the last green valley between Boston, MA, and Washington, DC, Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor marks a region that affects 35 towns and approximately 300,000 people.
Address: 107 Providence Street Putnam CT USA 06260
 Send an Email 1 860 963-7226
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McCulloch Farm Whippoorwill Morgans
This farm is Connecticut's oldest and largest breeder of Morgan Horses. Located on Whippoorwill Road, there is an open barn for visitors to view the new foals.
Address: 100 Whippoorwill Road Old Lyme CT USA 06371
1 860 434-7355
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The Caprilands Herb Farm features an 18th century farmhouse that is surrounded by 30 herb gardens that showcase over 300 varieties of herbs. High tea is served every Sunday at 2pm.
Address: 534 Silver Street Coventry CT USA 06238
1 860 742-7244
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Shenipsit State Forest
Shenipsit State Forest is located in Stafford, just north of Stafford Springs, CT. This park features an observation tower, hiking, fishing and cross-country skiing. The Civilian Conservation Corps Museum is also located on the property.
Address: . Stafford CT USA
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Mohegan Park
Some of the activities available at Mohegan Park include swimming, walking and picnicking. A children's playground is also on-hand. Located just off Judd Road in Norwich, CT.
Address: Judd Road Norwich CT USA
1 860 886-4683
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The Salmon River is esily accessible, making it a popular fishing destination. Other activities available to the visitor are hunting and hiking. Located in Colchester, CT.
Address: . Colchester CT USA
1 860 295-9523
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Cockaponset State Forest
Situated three miles west of Chester, CT, Cockaponset State Forest encompasses 15,652 acres of Connecticut woodland. Popular activites include hiking and biking in the warmer months, and snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Address: . Chester CT USA
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Day Pond was originally constructed by the Days, a pioneer family in the area that used the water to run a waterwheel that powered their sawmill. The building foundations are still visible today, however that is all that remains of the colonial-era sawmill.
Address: . Colchester CT USA
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Pachaug State Forest
Pachaug State Forest is situated roughly 10 miles south of Plainfield, CT. Attractions at this park vary from snowshoeing and dog-sledding in the winter to hiking and horseback riding in the warmer months. This park is made up of 22,938 acres in Voluntown, CT.
Address: . Voluntown CT USA
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Millers Pond State Park
There is no charge to use the facilities at Millers Pond State Park, allowing visitors the freedom to fish and hike throughout the park. This is an alcohol-free area, and it is requested that no alcoholic beverages be brought into the park.
Address: . Durham CT USA
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