"The village of pretty houses," is what a future president of the United States, George Washington to be exact, said of Farmington after he passed through several times in 1780 and 1781. Farmington is still that and a lot more. Neatly situated in the scenic Farmington Valley, Farmington is infused with history and Main Street, the center of its historic section, is lined with stately colonial homes, some dating back to the 17th century.
For a town that has been called a preppy paradise, Farmington has some very non preppy history including that of the school, Miss Porter's, from which this designation probably derived. Very simply, the founder of the school, Sarah Porter, was the eldest daughter in one of the many abolitionist Farmington families who sheltered escapes from the slave ship Amistad.
The rather small town of Farmington (population 24,000) can boast six Museums, three art galleries, and three bookstores, and a very highly rated school system. But the Hill-Stead Museum is something really special. The dream child of "Ms" Theodate Pope Riddle, another illustrious graduate of Miss Porter's from 1888, (Jackie Kennedy was the most famous) she had the duel desire of becoming an architect as well as constructing a New England dairy farm. She succeeded eminently in both quests and more. Her colonial revival creation contains impressionist masterpieces by Degas, Monet, Cassatt, and Manet. Standing on a rise looking out toward the Litchfield hills, the rest of the museum's property features stone garages, woodland trails, a pond and dairy complex, and a Sunken Garden.
So come and visit this "Mother of Towns" (Its original area was divided to produce nine central Connecticut communities.), and imerce yourself in the the culture of a town that is quite a class act. |
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Close to local corporations, colleges and Connecticut attractions, the new Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Farmington is perfect for business or pleasure travelers. Features free high-speed Internet, comfortable work areas and spacious rooms...more |
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The Hartford Marriott Farmington hotel is located ten minutes southwest of downtown Hartford and 25 minutes from Bradley International Airport, just off Interstate 84. Both leisure and business guests will enjoy the beautiful wooded setting...more |
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The Centennial Inn Suites, nestled on twelve beautiful wooded acres in the Farmington Valley, provides the ideal accommodations for travelers staying 2 days, 2 weeks or 2 months. Old Fashioned Yankee hospitality with contemporary comforts ...more |
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The Farmington Inn
827 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032
Nightly Rates (159.00 - 229.00)
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LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF HISTORIC FARMINGTON VILLAGE ON FARMINGTON AVENUE A THOROUGHFARE THAT DATES BACK OVER 350 YEARS THE INN WELCOMES GUESTS UPON ARRIVAL WITH A WARM AND COMFORTABLE FLOWER-BEDECKED LOBBY FURNISHED WITH ANTIQU...more |
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Nearby Cities:
Avon , Berlin , Bristol , Cheshire , Cromwell , East Hartford , East Windsor , Enfield , Farmington , Granby , Hamden , Hartford , Litchfield , Manchester , Meriden , Middletown , Naugatuck , New Britain , Norfolk , North Haven , Rocky Hill , Simsbury , Southbury , Southington , Torrington , Vernon , Wallingford , Waterbury , West Hartford , Wethersfield , Windsor , Windsor Locks , Wolcott |
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Farmington Hotel Chains
Courtyard by Marriott
iHotelier
Marriott Hotels, Resorts, and Suites
Unirez by Pegasus
Farmington POI
Schools-Universities & Colleges Academic
Tunxis Community College 2.55 miles
Connecticut, CT Attractions
CT's natural beauty is enhanced by its many Travel & Tourism Attractions. You can be in a city, or the country and always find something you will enjoy Connecticut may be one of the smaller New England states but it is big on attractions. Offering easy day trips from New York City as well as Boston with Scenic Drives, Great Restaurants & Dining, Wine Trail, Theaters, Concerts, Live Music & CT Bands, Imax Theatres, Seaports, Museums, Historic Homes & Villages, Orchards, Antiques, Gardens, Train Rides, Amusement Parks, Dinosaur Parks, Parks, Beaches, Casinos, Shopping, Boating, Fishing, Skiing, Rock Climbing, Bird Watching, Horseback Riding, Carriage & Hay Rides, Ballooning, Motorcycling, Rafting, Flying, Racing, Hiking, Biking and Camping or just staying at home! CT has it ALL!!! The shoreline is almost completely protected by Long Island and the Long Island Sound. Sherwood Island and Hammonassett State Park is a favorite spot where people to enjoy the beaches and camping. Drives through the Shoreline will leave you speechless at the sight of some of the houses, or shall we say mansions. Great family outings can be had at Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, and the Maritime Aquarium in the heart of Historic South Norwalk, better known as Sono where can also find all kinds of quaint shops, restaurants and nite clubs. Enjoy several boat cruises out to some of CT's Islands… one in Norwalk to Sheffield Island Lighthouse and in Branford touring the waters around the picturesque Thimble Islands. The Gillette Castle with its views of the Connecticut River and in Harford, The Mark Twain House as well as the Lockwood-Matthews Mansion in Norwalk, are just a few of the famous Historical homes in CT, a small state with an abundance of history and landmarks throughout. Touring country roads of CT will bring you to beautiful lakes, ponds, farms, hills, with very spectacular scenery. Imagine dinosaurs roaming the countryside while visiting Dinosaur State Park or Dinosaur Crossing. The Mashantucket Pequot Indian Museum, and in Ledyard, CT you will find Foxwood's Casino the world's largest Casino and also the Mohegan Sun Casino.
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