Have Fun In Connecticut!
Set in the scenic, serene Litchfield Hills of western Connecticut, The Heritage Hotel in Southbury, CT, offers a wide variety of local attractions, from historic to cultural to natural... to just plain family fun. With similar distance to both Westchester County Airport, and Bradley International Qirport, Southbury is a picture-perfect town reflecting the background of America's heritage.
For activities, there is a lot to do in this little state! We've gathered a list of some great local attractions that are worth trying. For families, friends, and couples there is plenty to keep you busy. If you have any other questions or want information on something specific don't hesitate to contact us at 203.264.8200.
For Families & Children
- Audubon Bent of the River is located right here in Southbury. It is comprised of "660 acres of diverse ecosystems and habitats including unfragmented forest, grasslands, old meadows, vernal pools, and red maple swamps, 15 miles of hiking trails, and a variety of year round educational programs for children & adults." The Audubon is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk and is a picturesque tour of the wildlife and scenery that call Southbury home.
- Quassy Amusement Park in Woodbury is a famous spot for families and children to have a blast! "Quassy offers a variety of exciting and fun-filled rides and attractions for the entire family...Quassy's rides, swimming and boating on beautiful Lake Quassapaug as well as "Saturation Station," - home of the new giant "Tunnel Twister" waterslides - make Quassy a high priority family destination for a day of affordable fun."
- Woodbury Ski Area, also right next door in Woodbury, is a wonderful winter stop for snow tubing and lots of other fun winter activities. "Woodbury Ski Area is a unique year-round ski area offering skiing, snow tubing, snow boarding, cross country skiing and skateboarding. We are Located in the town of Woodbury, CT which is in the Southern Litchfield Hills of Connecticut- Closest Connecticut Ski area to New York City and largest snow tubing park close to Manhattan."
- The Charles Ives Center in nearby Danbury offers hiking trails and picnic groves along with an open-air amphitheatre where you can enjoy outstanding concerts throughout the summer months.
- The American Clock & Watch Museum in Bristol displays more than 3,000 timepieces in an 1801 house; The Edward Ingraham Memorial wing traces Bristol's clockmaking history.
- Timexpo Museum in closeby in Waterbury, and "It's about TIME for family fun!" With magnificent displays, history of Timex and the indursty, and even a "Time Tunnel" which leads to hands-on activities and lots more to make for a great getaway.
- Mohawk Mountian in Cornwall is a great local mountain for the family that loves to ski. "Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, Connecticut's premier snow resort since 1947, offers skiing and boarding to all ages. Featuring 24 trails for skiing and snowboarding, Mohawk uses state of the art snow making equipment, five chairlifts, two "wonder carpet" for beginners and amenities for all snow sport enthusiasts."
For Adults & Couples
- The Connecticut Wine Trail, starting just minutes from The Heritage, is a must for the wine afficionato in all of us. "Connecticut's 25 wineries produce a wide variety of wines ranging from dry, barrel fermented Chardonnays, Cabernet Francs, Dry Rieslings and Seyval Blanc. To fruitier sweeter whites and reds and late harvest Vidals and Vignoles. Some wineries produce sparkling wines, ciders and wines made from pears and apples."
- Woodbury, the town neighboring Southbury, is actually the antiquing capital of Connecticut. "Today Woodbury has over 30 professional dealers, offering virtually all categories, periods and styles of antiques, related accessories, gifts and bench-made reproductions from every corner of the world. With legendary New England charm, fine restaurants, exceptional inns, art galleries, historic house museums and a welcome slower pace, Woodbury offers the antiques enthusiast a day or weekend of exciting discoveries."
- Foxwoods Casino is a short day trip there and back from the Heritage Hotel and it is full of fun and excitement! Promoting their brand-new MGM Grand Casino at Foxwoods, "MGM Grand at Foxwoods is…well…it's so many things. It's exciting, with 1,400 slot machines and 60 table games. It's indulgent, with an array of world-class restaurants and celebrity chefs. It's entertaining, with headline concerts, thrilling sporting events and non-stop nightclubs. It's relaxing, with the incomparable G-Spa and two challenging, championship golf courses. It's luxurious, with 825 ultra-modern guest rooms and 115,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space. In a word, it's Grand."
- Mohegan Sun Casino is just as close as Foxwoods and just as exciting! As the second largest casino in the world, Mohegan Sun is a must for anyone looking to have a great time. "Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular conference, entertainment and gaming destinations in the United States. Native American decor abounds here and is directly influenced by the Mohegan Tribe's history and culture."
- Chelsea Premium Outlets at Clinton Crossing is a sure-fire stop for great shopping and great savings. With over 70 outlet stores, you can "find impressive savings at Banana Republic, Barneys New York Outlet, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan, Dooney & Bourke, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th and more."
- The XL Center in Hartford is home to countless events year long. "The XL Center is Connecticut's largest, in-door premier sports and entertainment facility. The arena is home to the Hartford Wolf Pack; AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers, the Big East Conference Women's Basketball Championship until 2009, and the home away from home for the University of Connecticut Men's and Women's basketball programs. In addition to the resident teams, the Hartford Civic Center is host to concerts, family show, ice skating spectaculars, consumer events and trade shows throughout the year.
