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Litchfield Hills Tourism and Sightseeing
The Litchfield Hills is a beautiful scenic area which epitomizes the New England experience with white picket fences, untouched scenery, stone walls and rolling pastures. There is a little something for everyone from country inns, bed and breakfasts to world class resorts and hotels. Kent has been noted by Yankee Magazine as the best place in New England to view fall foliage. The area is known for antique shops, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, quaint villages and fine dining. Litchfield Hills is also a great spot for family fun as there are two Amusement Parks in the region, Quassy Amusement Park and Lake Compounce. It is a year round destination as it has three ski areas and miles of cross country ski trails in its 18 nature centers and 30 state parks and forests. Ten towns in Litchfield Hills are part of a National Heritage Area designated for its culture and natural beauty.  Skip to Best Time to Visit. View Map.


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Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
Recreation in Middlebury, CT USA

Family amusement and waterpark in Middlebury CT Open daily through Labor Day. Pricing and operating schedule on the park website. 20 children's, family and thrill rides plus waterpark and beach. Redemption arcade, food, games entertainment. Annual OKTOBERFEST last weekend in September.


Railroad Museum of New England & Naugatuck Railroad Co
Railroad Museum of New England & Naugatuck Railroad Co things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Museum in Thomaston, CT USA

Scenic train ride on the Naugatuck Railroad The Nauguatuck Railroad’s scenic round trip excursions are an entertaining mix of relaxing river valley scenery and our rich transportation history.

Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield
Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield
Recreation in Litchfield, CT USA

Shrine Opening This Spring, the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield., located on 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118 in Litchfield, CT will mark its 62nd Pilgrimage Season. Mass is offered Tuesday to Sunday at 11:30 in the outdoor Grotto.

Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield
Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield
Culture in Litchfield, CT USA

A Catholic Shrine staffed by the Montfort Missionaries This Spring, the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, located off Rte. 118, 50 Montfort Rd., in Litchfield, CT will mark its 64th Pilgrimage Season. Mass is offered Tuesday to Sunday at 11:30 in the outdoor Grotto.

Sunset Meadow Vineyards
Sunset Meadow Vineyards things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Brewery or Distillery in Goshen, CT USA

A family owned vineyard on 160 acres in the Litchfield Hills Named one of the “Top 101 Best Wineries in America” - Sunset Meadow Vineyards is Connecticut’s largest growing Vineyard. Located on Route 63 in Goshen, CT, we are a sustainably farmed vineyard with over 160 acres producing 15 varieties of grapes.


The Institute for American Indian Studies
The Institute for American Indian Studies things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Museum in Washington, CT USA

Native American Museum and Research Center

White Flower Farm
White Flower Farm
Botanical Garden in Litchfield, CT USA

The premier American mail-order source for plants & gardens White Flower Farm is a family-owned mail-order nursery located in northwestern Connecticut. Since 1950 we have been providing a wide range of ornamental and edible plants, plus tools, supplies, and gardening advice, to gardeners throughout the United States.

Adult Resin and Flower Workshop
Adult Resin and Flower Workshop things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
May 09, 2024 (Thursday) Art event in Bristol, CT USA

Make something to celebrate those coming warm days in style! This workshop is all about summer! Pick some pretty dried flowers to embed in your choice of resin molds or add to a wood board.

Alan Ruck at Ridgefield Playhouse
Alan Ruck at Ridgefield Playhouse things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Next Weekend, Apr 05, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Ridgefield, CT USA

Alan Ruck April 05, 2024 at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT 7:00PM


Ben Folds at Ridgefield Playhouse
Ben Folds at Ridgefield Playhouse things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Next Month, Apr 21, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Ridgefield, CT USA

Ben Folds April 21, 2024 at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT 7:30PM

Boat Building at Imagine Nation
Boat Building at Imagine Nation things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Next Month, Apr 11, 2024 (Thursday) Children event in Bristol, CT USA

Try your hand at building a simple boat! Using an assortment of easily found material, build a boat that will float in the waters of our water studio. Afterward, also enjoy the other studios for the afternoon.

Catapult Creations at Imagine Nation!
Catapult Creations at Imagine Nation! things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Next Month, Apr 12, 2024 (Friday) Children event in Bristol, CT USA

Build a simple catapult and then launch some "ammo" Using some popsicle sticks, a bottle cap, and rubber bands, build a working catapult. Find out how simple levers can launch a variety of found objects onto a target. Then have fun exploring other studios within the museum.

Choir! Choir! Choir! at Ridgefield Playhouse
Choir! Choir! Choir! at Ridgefield Playhouse things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
May 15, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Ridgefield, CT USA

Choir! Choir! Choir! May 15, 2024 at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT 7:30PM

Dark Desert Eagles at Ridgefield Playhouse
Dark Desert Eagles at Ridgefield Playhouse things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
May 04, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Ridgefield, CT USA

Dark Desert Eagles May 04, 2024 at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT 8:00PM

Dye Nights * for adults 21 and over*
Dye Nights * for adults 21 and over* things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Jun 11, 2024 (Tuesday) to Jul 13, 2024 (Saturday) Art event in Bristol, CT USA

Create stunning pieces of art worthy of showing while you ho This is a two part class, beginning on June 11, 2024 from 6:00-7:00pm. The second part of the class is on June 13, 2024 from 6:00-7:00pm.

Echoes of Sinatra at Ridgefield Playhouse
Echoes of Sinatra at Ridgefield Playhouse things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
May 16, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Ridgefield, CT USA

Echoes of Sinatra May 16, 2024 at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT 8:00PM

Engineering 101 at Imagine Nation
Engineering 101 at Imagine Nation things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Next Month, Apr 09, 2024 (Tuesday) Children event in Bristol, CT USA

Use skills and think about ideas that would protect an egg Learn and think like an engineer by building a container that will safely drop an egg from a significant height without breaking it. All materials will be supplied. Then, spend time exploring the rest of the museum on this fabulous afternoon.

Get the Led Out at Ridgefield Playhouse
Get the Led Out at Ridgefield Playhouse things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Next Month, Apr 17, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Ridgefield, CT USA

Get the Led Out April 17, 2024 at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT 7:30PM

Guess Who at Ridgefield Playhouse
Guess Who at Ridgefield Playhouse things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Jun 02, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Ridgefield, CT USA

Guess Who June 02, 2024 at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT 7:30PM

Jefferson Starship at Ridgefield Playhouse
Jefferson Starship at Ridgefield Playhouse things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
May 02, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Ridgefield, CT USA

Jefferson Starship May 02, 2024 at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT 8:00PM

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Best Time to Visit Litchfield Hills


The best time to visit Litchfield Hills is in the fall and summer. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Summer temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Summer nights are cool with lows in the low 50's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Litchfield Hills


Month Low Avg High
January 11.9 22.9 33.9
February 13.6 25.0 36.4
March 22.0 33.7 45.4
April 31.9 44.4 56.9
May 43.2 55.8 68.4
June 51.9 63.7 75.5
July 57.4 68.6 79.8
August 55.9 67.1 78.2
September 48.4 59.5 70.5
October 37.3 49.0 60.7
November 29.0 39.4 49.7
December 18.4 28.5 38.5

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