Connecticut Recreation
Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center
Over two miles of nature trails in 149-acre park with native fern and wildflower gardens, butterfly/
Smiles Entertainment Center
Year-round indoor/
Prime Climb's Mountain Fun
Experience the thrill of indoor rock climbing with NO experience necessary. Brightly colored 6000 square-foot facility, 25
Lake McDonough
Boating including rowboats, fishing, picnicking, hiking including Braille nature trail, and swimming; boat launch ($6). Buses by permit only;
Housatonic Anglers
Fly-fishing guide service on the Housatonic and Farmington Rivers;
North American Outdoor Adventures
Whitewater rafting on the Housatonic River, Classes II through V;
Farmington River Tubing
Excursions start at Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area, 92 Main St. (Rte. 44)
Clarke Outdoors
Ten-mile trips by canoe, kayak or raft. Flatwater and Class I & II whitewater excursions. Guided whitewater rafting available during spring's high water. Reservations recommended. Retail store;
Tek Flight
Hang gliding instruction and hang glider sales from New England'
Dinosaur Crossing
More than 20
Warbird Experience
15- to 60-minute scenic flights in a classic AT-6 Texan, from photo to combat flying rides;
Diamond A Ranch
Trail rides, Wild West cookouts, riding lessons, overnight camping;
Natchaug
Backpack camping: reservations needed at least 2 weeks before intended stay, length of stay at any one location is limited to 1 night. Year-round primitive campsites, no pets. Horse camping:
Sky Endeavors LLC
Champagne hot-air balloon flights over the Farmington River Valley and other areas. Balloon and B&
Bicycling Through Historic Bloomfield
Eight mile and easy-level self-guided bicycle ride. The ride takes you by an historic church and cemeteries, past Oliver Ellsworth?s house and William Gillette?s parents?
Udderly Woolly Acres
Working homestead with 1820 farmhouse on 20 acres, organic crops. One suite with private bath ($$$); two rooms with double beds (shared bath) for overflow only ($)
Bushnell Park Carousel
1914 Stein and Goldstein hand-carved merry-go-round with 36 jumper horses and 12 stander horses; band organ is a 1925
Connecticut Ballooning
Hot air balloon flights over the Farmington River Valley and Central Connecticut;
Interstate Aviation
Take a scenic passenger ride or an exciting flight lesson at the oldest airport in Connecticut. Available aircraft/
International Skating Center of Connecticut
World-class twin-rink skating facility with Olympic level ice skating shows. Visitors welcome to watch Olympic figure skaters workout sessions (call ahead)
Berkshire Balloons
Hot-air balloon flights over central Connecticut, Farmington River, and Litchfield Hills; weather permitting. Overnight packages include Bed/Breakfast &
Airvertising & Airventures
The region?s only F.A.A. SAFE-T certified hot air balloons. Morning/evening flights in luxury partitioned balloons carrying 2 to 20
Powerchute/Aerochutes & Ultralight Aircraft Excurs
Fly or ride in a 1- or 2
View Point Balloon Rides
Hot-air balloon rides over the picturesque country settings of central and eastern Connecticut. Small or large groups, or a romantic ride for two;