WATERTOWN

Watertown, a small community in the greater Torrington metro area, on the upper Naugatuck River, provides a pleasant mix of rural and suburban environment only ten minutes from Waterbury on Route 84, but near the scenic attractions of Litchfield County. Within Watertown itself is the Black Rock State Park, with hiking, swimming and scenic views of Connecticut’s western highlands. It also has a designated Trout Park. So what is a Trout Park you might ask?  Rather than a playground for trout, it is a playground for young fisher folk. Black Rock State Park Trout Park has one of eleven water bodies in Connecticut located in easily accessible areas to enhance trout fishing opportunities for young and neophyte anglers as well as the mobility challenged. Frequent stockings create an old time "fishing hole" in the best sense of the word, making it particularly easy for to youngsters to enjoy the thrill of catching that first fish! If a day of fishing, swimming and hiking precludes a homeward journey, the Old Scoville Bed and Breakfast will give the feeling of a home away from home in a peaceful restored 1830s former stage stop with a wonderful farm like atmosphere. Two of the five cozily appointed rooms, Tilly’s room and Elle’s room, have adjacent balconies, adding to the advantage of tranquility and relaxation. If it’s antiquing you like, Watertown is within fifteen minutes of one hundred Litchfield antique shops.  It is also within fifteen minutes is the Quassy Amusement Park, Connecticut’s uniquely family oriented setting for rides, picnics and swimming.