"A town of hard, active, reading, thinking, intelligent men who may probably be set forth as a pattern of the finest community on earth.”
"A delightful village on a fruitful hill richly endowed with schools both professional and scientific.”
These two quotations described the town of Litchfield during its "golden age” (The fifty years between 1784 and 1834) when its fortuitous location, which had made it a "safe town” far from the river and seacoast towns under constant attack by British during the Revolutionary War, allowed it to develop into a vigorous, expanding center. By the1790's the Litchfield had become the leading commercial, social, cultural and legal center of Northwestern Connecticut. It had an active artisan community with goldsmiths, hatters, carriage makers, cabinet makers, saddlers, blacksmiths, potters and other craftsmen all located within the central village. There was even the Litchfield Law School developed by a man name Tapping Reeve that eventually graduated 1,500 men.
Fast forward to the twenty first century and we find that Litchfield is still a "delightful village” with "active, reading, thinking, intelligent men” AND women, many of them artists, artisans and craftspeople and musicians. One of them is Paul Winter whose studio and record company are located here. Nationally celebrated as one of the most beautiful towns in America, Litchfield is considered to be one of New England's finest existing examples of a typical 18th century New England settlement. With a host of quality restaurants, situated in an area known for its fine bed and breakfasts and antique stores as well as cultural events such as the Litchfield Jazz Festival, Project Poetry Live! and the Belsky Piano Competition, Litchfield puts together in one package all that is great about New England. |
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Tollgate Hill Inn
571 Torrington Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
Nightly Rates (115.00 - 225.00)
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We would like to introduce you to the Tollgate Hill Inn. Situated in the heart of Litchfield County, our Inn offers relaxation and comfort surrounded by 10 wooded acres. We have 20 non-smoking guest rooms, all with private bath, cable TV...more |
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Nearby Cities:
Avon , Berlin , Bristol , Brookfield , Cheshire , Danbury , Farmington , Granby , Hamden , Litchfield , Meriden , Naugatuck , New Britain , New Milford , Norfolk , Simsbury , Southbury , Southington , Torrington , Wallingford , Waterbury , West Hartford , Wolcott , Brewster |
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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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