The Friendly Town In Connecticut That's Perfect For A Summer Day Trip
By Lisa Sammons|Published June 10, 2023
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
Summer is a wonderful time to travel. The weather’s great, the kids are out of school, tons of festivals and events are scheduled… it’s such a magical season for adventuring. It all just combines to make you want to get out and explore. If you’re looking to enjoy a great summer day trip in Connecticut, check out the friendly town of Glastonbury. This city has a population of around 30,000, but it feels like an adorable small town. It’s filled with fun attractions that are just perfect for a warm weather adventure. Check out all the best attractions in Glastonbury, CT:
This is a beautiful town with a large historic district. There are a number of 17th and 18th-century homes on Main Street.
Dondero Orchards has a history going back over 100 years. It's well-known for its apple pies in the fall, but in the summertime, you can enjoy u-pick fruit and flowers.
Dondero Orchards, 3582 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury, CT 06033, USA
Crystal Ridge Winery is a small family-owned vineyard that's part of the Napa in New England movement. The wine industry is booming in this region of the country, and Crystal Ridge is always reliable for top-quality wines.
Crystal Ridge Winery, 257 Belltown Rd, South Glastonbury, CT 06073, USA
Another great place to enjoy the outdoors is Cotton Hollow Preserve. This 80-acre spot provides a tranquil refuge from the chaos of everyday life. There are plenty of wooded trails and even a creek where you can fish.
Cotton Hollow Preserve, 493 Hopewell Rd, South Glastonbury, CT 06073, USA
If you're not a big fan of the hot weather in the Nutmeg State, Central Rock Gym is a great place to check out. This gym offers rock climbing day passes, as well as yoga and fitness classes.
Central Rock Gym, 259 Eastern Blvd, Glastonbury, CT 06033, USA
If you don't have any experience, you can opt to be belayed (secured) by an instructor. Click here to find out more information about Central Rock Gym.
The hike to Blackledge Falls is just over a mile in length and is not overly difficult. It's found inside the lovely Gay City State Park.
Black Ledge Falls, 3874 Hebron Ave, Glastonbury, CT 06033, USA
