Local Attractions

Elias Child House is centrally located among many tourist attractions. Several fine restaurants are within easy driving distance. The following are within an hour's drive:

Old Sturbridge Village - located an easy scenic 20 minutes drive away. Visit an authentic colonial village complete with tradesmen, gift shop and restaurants.
Brimfield Antiques Show, 25 minutes driving time. The largest New England outdoor antiques show, offered 3 times annually.
Putnam Antiques Shopping, 10 minutes away. Year-round antique shopping. Huge collection of stores and dealers in a small area. Putnam is the "antiques capital" of Connecticut.
Taylor Brooke Winery - located just 2 miles from us, Taylor Brooke produces high quality vinefera and specialty wines.
The Harvest Restaurant, one of several excellent restaurants within a 10-minute drive.
Sharpe Hill Vinyard, 15 minutes away. Excellent vinyard tour and wine tasting, supplemented by superb restaurant. Weekends only.
Martha's Herbary, 10 minutes drive. Beautiful gardens. Herb & gift shop. Lectures and classes held frequently.
The Inn at Woodstock Hill superb dining within 5 miles.
The Golden Lamb Buttery 20-minute ride to a dining EXPERIENCE.
Still River Café. Gourmet dining in a casually elegant restaurant located nearby in a 150-year old barn
Woodstock Fair (Labor Day Weekend)
CT Renaissance Faire - A mythical journey into the romantic age of King Arthur and his brave Knights of the Round Table.
University of Connecticut

Private schools: The Rectory School, Pomfret School & Hyde
Golf courses

Sawmill Pottery
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Caprilands Herb Farm
Prudence Crandall House
Nathan Hale Homestead
Mark Twain House
Old Mystic Seaport
Mystic Aquarium
Artists in the Country

Lake Chargoggagogmanchaugagogchabunagungamaug

Or you could hike our backwoods trails (or cross-country ski them if we have enough snow). Or just kick back by the fire in the sitting room. Whatever relaxes you is fine.

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