Sights in Litchfield
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Topsmead State Forest
Topsmead State Forest was once the estate of Edith Morton Chase. You can visit her grand Tudor-style summer home (open for free guided tours on alternate weekends during summer months, hours vary) complete with its original furnishings. Then spread a blanket on the lawn and have a picnic while enjoying the view at 1230ft. Topsmead is 2 miles east of Litchfield.
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Wisdom House Retreat Center
If your spirit is still craving some quiet contemplation, walk the seven-circuit labyrinth at Wisdom House Retreat Center. Call to arrange a visit, and a volunteer will prepare you for the experience by sharing some background on the labyrinth. Bringing young children isn’t recommended.
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Litchfield History Museum
Founded in 1719, Litchfield prospered from the commerce brought by stagecoaches traveling between Hartford and Albany, and its many handsome period buildings are a testimony to that era. Stroll along North and South Sts to see the finest homes, including the Litchfield History Museum.
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White Memorial Conservation Center
If you're ready for a hike, Connecticut's largest wildlife preserve, the White Memorial Conservation Center, 2.5 miles west of town, has 35 miles of inviting trails with good bird-watching.
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Mount Tom State Park
You can hike and swim at Mount Tom State Park, 3.5 miles west of Bantam. The not-even-1-mile tower trail leads to the stone Mt Tom Tower at the summit.
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Tapping Reeve House & Law School
The 1773 Tapping Reeve House & Law School is the USA's first law school, which trained 129 members of Congress.
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Haight-Brown Vineyard
Haight-Brown Vineyard is the state's first winery, and offers tours, tastings and self-guided vineyard walks.
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Historic Jail
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Just north across West St from the information booth is the town's Historic Jail.
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