Family-Friendly Activities and

Attractions The Winvian Team has selected a number of

different activities in the greater Litchfield

County for you and your family to enjoy

together! Whether its tubing down the

Farmington River or picking berries at March

Farm, our recommendations guarantee a

morning, afternoon, or full day of fun for

everyone!

For further information about the listed locations,

please contact the Winvian Farm Concierge:

concierge@winvian.com

(860) 393—3009

FARM TOURS March Farm

160 Munger Ln, Bethlehem, CT 06751 // (203) 266-7721

Open 10:00am-6:00pm Daily // Picking is seasonal

March Farm is a third generation working family farm destination.

In addition to being the area’s most popular Pick-Your-Own (PYO)

fruit and berries, you and your family can enjoy the family store,

hayloft playscape, pond side animal yard, and seasonal hayrides,

corn mazes, and harvest festivals

Arethusa Dairy Farm

556 S Plains Rd # Barn, Litchfield, CT 06759 // (860) 567-8270

Tours every Saturday Starting March 31, 2018 12:30-2:30pm

Arethusa Farm has a proud tradition of raising award-winning

purebred Jersey Holstein and Brown Swiss Cows. Enjoy a small

tour of their farm and barns and see just how it is done!

Reservation are encouraged but not required.

Evergreen Berry Farm, LLC

435 Bassett Rd, Watertown, CT 06795 // (860) 274-0825

During Peak Season: 8am – 8pm Daily

During Late Season: 8am - 8pm Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday

Pick-Your-Own berry farm organically managed. Blueberries -

July to August, Black Raspberries - Early-Mid July, Red

Raspberries - July and Early September, and Blackberry - Late

August thru Early September

Laurel Ridge Narcissus Plantings

Daffodil Farm

66 Wigwam Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759 // (860) 567-8122

The daffodils are open to the public from sunrise to sunset

during the time of year that the daffodils are in bloom-

typically early April through the middle of May.

Thorncrest Farm & Milk House

Chocolates

280 Town Hill Rd, Goshen, CT 06756 // (860) 309-2545

Tours scheduled by advanced appointment week days, Call day of

Saturday & Sunday

We love our cows and look forward to sharing them and their home

with you. See the chocolate process from start to finish.

Southwind Alpaca Farm

223 Morris Town Line Road, Watertown, CT 06795// (860)

274-9001

Personally managed and cared for by Jim and Penny,

Southwind Farms has over 50 alpacas and is one of the

largest alpaca farms in Connecticut. Contact Southwind

directly to schedule a farm tour.

White Flower Farm

167 Litchfield Rd, Morris, CT 06763 // (860) 567-8789

Hours: 9:30am-4:00pm

Our nursery in Morris, CT isn’t your average garden center. Our

store is surrounded by trial and display gardens set across several

acres in the picturesque hills of Northwest CT. We welcome

visitors from around the world between April and November.

NATURE CENTERS &

MUESEUMS White Memorial Conservation

Center

80 Whitehall Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759 // (860) 567-0857

Museum & Gift Shop Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm

The White Memorial Conservation Center is an environmental

education center and nature museum with nearly 4,000-acres of

hiking trails in the hills of northwestern Connecticut.

Flanders Nature Center & Land

Trust

596 Flanders Rd, Woodbury, CT 06798 // (203) 263-3711

Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust is composed of a series of

different buildings including the South Farm Adminstrative

Offices, North Barn, Buz Ruzzel Museum of Antique Tools and

Farm Life, the Studio, the Trail House, the Sugar House, and the

Natalie Van Vleck House. Their mission is to foster understanding

and appreciation of nature, art, and the wonders of the natural

world through land preservation, stewardship, and education.

The Institute for American Indian

Studies

38 Curtis Rd, Washington, CT 06793 // (860) 868-0518

Wednesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm

The Institute for American Studies exhibits allow visitors to travel

through time—displaying astounding artifacts and presenting

information on prehistoric to contemporary Native Americans. IAIS

offers permanent, semi-permanent and temporary exhibits. Opens in a

new window: these, along with our workshops, lectures, book

discussions and various other offerings give visitors a reason to visit

often.

Railroad Museum of New

England

242 E Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787 // (860) 283-7245

Saturdays 9:00am-4:00pm

The Railroad Museum of New England is a not-for-profit

educational and historical organization, founded in 1968.

They operate the Naugatuck Railroad, offering a fun and

scenic train rides throughout the year.

Action Wildlife

337 Torrington Rd, Goshen, CT 06756 // (860) 491-9191

Wednesday – Sunday 10:30am-4:30pm Seasonally

Action Wildlife offers visitors the unusual opportunity

of observing and learning about animals from North

America, Africa, India, New Zealand, Asia and the Artic.

Not only is a visit to AW an education in animal life and

habitats, it is also a fun activity for children to touch

and feed the smaller animals in our petting zoo. Older

children and young adults are sure to be intrigued by

the museum gallery. Please note the above hours are

seasonal.

Livingston Ripley

Waterfowl Conservancy

55 Duck Pond Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759 //

(860) 567-2062

Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm

LRWC is dedicated to the protection of

waterfowl and wetland habitats through

research, education, & conservation action.

They offer guided tours for guests who would

like additional information about the

Conservancy’s birds, exhibits, and

history. Guided tours are available by

appointment only.

AMUSEMENT PARKS

Quassy Amusement Park

2132 Middlebury Rd, Middlebury, CT 06762 //

(203) 758-2913

Hours are Seasonal, See Concierge for

Schedule

Quassy Amusement Park is a unique family-

oriented facility. We offer swimming,

picnicking, a catering service, a huge family

redemption arcade, Splash Away Bay water

park and of course, more than 20 rides,

including the award-winning Wooden

Warrior roller coaster. Every year families can

count on new attractions, new rides and most

importantly, quality service.

Lake Compounce

186 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT 06010 //

(860) 583-3300

Hours are Season, See Concierge for

Schedule

Lake Compounce is an amusement park

located in Bristol and Southington,

Connecticut. Opened in 1846, it is the

oldest continuously-operating

amusement park in the United States.

Today, Lake Compounce is one of the

best places to go with kids in Bristol, CT

for unforgettable fun and long-lasting

memories.

RAINY DAY FUN Glazey Dayz

27 Siemon Company Dr #105, Watertown, CT 06795 // (860)

274-9946

Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm, Thursday &

Friday 11:00am-9:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm

At Glazey Dayz you can paint your own pottery, paint warm

glass, or work with clay. Walk-ins are welcome!

Thomaston Lanes Inc.

180 Watertown Rd, Thomaston, CT 06787 // (860) 283-4730

Monday-Wednesday 12:00pm-9:00pm, Thursday & Friday

12:00pm-11:00pm, Saturday 11:00am-11:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-

9:00pm

Thomaston Lanes is a family owned and operated bowling alley.

AMC Classic Torrington 6

89 Farley Pl, Torrington, CT 06790 // (860) 489-4111

Contact the concierge for updated movies and show times or for

assistance purchasing tickets.

KidsPlay Children’s Museum

61 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790 // (860) 618-7700

Wednesday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-

4:00pm

KidsPlay is a place where children learn through hands-on and

multi-sensory activities. Children can practice developmental skills

such as role-playing, sharing, communicating and self-control. It is

geared toward children ages 1 to 8 with exciting exhibits and

programs in the areas including science, arts and literacy.

The Children’s Movement Center

17 Pickett District Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 // (860) 799-6602

Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:30am-

5:00pm

The Children’s Movement Center is an activity center and

indoor playground for kids ages 1-12.

SUGAR HOUSE

TOURS Lamothe’s Sugar House

89 Stone Rd, Burlington, CT 06013 // (860) 675-5043

Monday - Thursday 10 - 6, Friday - Saturday 10 - 5, Sunday 12 – 5

Lamothe’s Sugar House opened in 1971 as a small family run farm

with only 7 taps for maple syrup. Soon after they had a large

demand and needed to expand to keep up. They now have over

4,000 taps and produce and ship maple syrup all over

Connecticut for sale. Their tap house and gift shop are open for

business and tours to the curious wanderer.

Hilljack Sugar House

74 Wilson Road Litchfield, CT 06759 // (860) 482-6052

7:00am-7:00pm daily, call in advance for a tour

Hilljack Sugar House is a family owned-and-operated farm providing our

customers with the highest quality maple syrup, honey, and farm-fresh

eggs. Their products are grown and made in the great state of

Connecticut. Feel free to give them a call to arrange a tour of the syrup

production.

Great Brook Sugar House at

Sullivan Farm

140 Park Lane Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 // (860) 354-4600

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm, Sunday 12:00-5:30pm

Thirty-five years ago the NMYA tapped ten trees on the front

lawn of the East Street School. Today, the Agency taps 1,600

trees on properties donated by residents in Kent. Over the past

three decades, this program has been driven by the work ethic,

imagination, and interest of the local youth. If you get a chance,

drop by in February and March to see the operation in full

swing. Just look for the steam floating up from the Sugar

House.