Spring Experiences in Connecticut's Farmington Valley
The Farmington Valley is a beautiful place to visit during the spring! Whether you are looking for a romantic New England getaway or a weekend filled with family-friendly activities, we invite you to explore the beauty of springtime in Connecticut and enjoy an extraordinary stay or dining experience with us at our Classic Hotels of Connecticut hotels and restaurants. View our guide to Connecticut's beautiful Farmington Valley this spring:
Elizabeth Park in spring @bethreisphotography
Talcott Mountain State Park
Hill-Stead Museum @yes.please.ct
Exploring the Great Outdoors
- Plan a spring stroll through gardens in bloom at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford, where you can find daffodils and tulips blooming in April and May, followed by hundreds of varieties of roses blooming starting mid-June! And be sure to explore the historic gardens at Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, open to the public daily.
- For one of the best panoramic views in Connecticut, make your way up to Heublein Tower at Talcott Mountain State Park. The Tower Trail is a 1.25 mile hike, and well worth the incredible view!
- Enjoy a relaxing nature walk through Alsop Meadows along the Farmington River, with trail access from Avon Old Farms Hotel. Or visit Stratton Brook State Park for a peaceful day of picnicking, fishing, and exploring the trails and nature center.
- Venture out on a scenic bike ride on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail to enjoy miles of beautiful routes and pathways. Our hotel properties offer complimentary bikes to all our guests, or you can rent bicycles from The Bicycle Cellar in Simsbury.
- If you're up for an adventure out on the water, be sure to get a rental at Collinsville Canoe & Kayak (rentals start in early May)- or simply enjoy walking or biking on the Collinsville Walking Trail.
Pony rides at Flamig Farm in Simsbury
New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks
The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford
Family-Fun Activities
- For a fun day with the kids, visit the petting zoo at Flamig Farm in West Simsbury (open beginning in April) to interact with friendly farm animals, or go to the Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton to get an up-close look at rabbits, turtles, snakes, owls, and other animals.
- For a unique experience, visit The New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, largest aerospace museum in New England, for an impressive collection of over 100 aircraft, including early flying machines, helicopters, planes, and supersonic jets to explore.
- If you’re looking for indoor activities, go to Bounce Town in Canton for an indoor playscape filled with bounce houses, interactive floor games, and an arcade. Or visit The Children’s Museum in West Hartford and enjoy the museum’s wildlife sanctuary, planetarium shows, and multi-sensory exhibits.
- And if you and the family love history, be sure to visit The Mark Twain House in Hartford for an opportunity to walk through the author’s restored home. Twain wrote his most important works during the years he lived there, including Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford
Farmington Valley Arts Center
The Collinsville Antiques Co.
Indulge in the Arts
- Enjoy a classic art museum experience at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford. The Wadsworth is home to nearly 50,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years, and it is the oldest continuously-operating public art museum in the United States!
- Over at Farmington Valley Arts Center, visit during Open Studios on the first Saturdays of the month from 12pm to 4pm to see the latest exhibits and what goes on behind the colorful doors of the studios.
- And if you love searching for antique treasures, visit Old Village Antiques in historic Old Avon Village for beautifully restored antique furniture, stop by Antiques on the Farmington in Canton, or drive over to The Collinsville Antiques Co. Of New Hartford for an impressive selection of furniture, jewelry, pottery, and more.
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Getting here
Nestled in the heart of the state, the beautiful Farmington Valley includes Farmington, Avon, Simsbury, Canton, and Granby. As you drive through the Valley, you'll drive through charming New England landscapes with colorful spring blooms around every corner. Read on to learn more about all the best spots to visit get the most out of your stay in Connecticut.