Barkhamsted, CT Road Trips
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Trip Routes
1
Longest Drive
58.9 mi
Danbury, CT
Quickest Drive
1h 19m
Danbury, CT
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Barkhamsted, CT at a Glance
Founded
1779
Elevation
561 ft
Area
15 mi²
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Barkhamsted, CT.
Barkhamsted Center Historic District
historic district in Barkhamsted, Connecticut
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Traveler Guide to Barkhamsted, CT
Barkhamsted ([1]) is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
The Gatehouse on Route 318 as you cross the Saville Dam. The First Congregational Church off of Center Hill Road. People's State Forest and the Stone Museum. Squire's Tavern Lake McDonough the Barkhamsted Reservoir Beach Rock
See a double feature at the Pleasant Valley Drive Ins during the summer months. Spend a day at People's State Forest Hike the many trails in our beautiful state forests Go fishing in the Wild and Scenic Farmington River Visit the Riverton Fair in October - (http://www.rivertonfair.org/) Christmas in Riverton
The Log House Restaurant on Route 44 The Riverton General Store The Pleasant Valley General Store The Old Riverton Inn
Intercontinental: Bradley International Airport is your best bet - about an hour away from Barkhamsted. Route 44, 318, 181 all run through Barkhamsted. Route 8 will take from neighboring Winsted. Route 219 can also take you from Granby or Torrington.
Rent a car! The only way to get around is by car. Of course during the summer months, many a bicycler can be found on the roads, taking in the natural beauty along the Wild and Scenic Farmington River.
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