Location: Litchfield
Top Things to do in Litchfield
Things to do in Litchfield, Connecticut (CT): The Best Nature & Parks
Litchfield is a town in and former county seat of Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 8,466 at the 2010 census. The boroughs of Bantam and Litchfield are located within the town. There are also three unincorporated villages: East Litchfield, Milton, and Northfield.
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1. Topsmead State Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By KathyCiav
This is a beautiful park. Great place to enjoy a walk with the kids and family dog. Also a great place to take a ride on a bike. Very pleasant and relaxing place to fade away lifes daily stress and worries. What a great gift to share with the public.
2. White Memorial Conservation Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By nos-im
What a beautiful and extensive place. In one not-too-large area are a nice variety of habitats and views - woods, swamp, lake-shore, scenic heights. There are extensive marked trails, and occasional explanatory signs. My wife and I were originally going to come here in May for the excellent birdwatching opportunities. We delayed our travels because of the pandemic and visited in November, when there are far fewer birds. But it was so lovely, I was happy to be there anyway. I hope to come back when the visitors center reopens and the bird migration is passing through. The location is also near several good restaurants and shops in Bantam and Litchfield. I didn't answer Tripadvisor's question about length of visit, because there are lots of possibilities, from a short half-hour trail to a couple days exploring various trails.
3. Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy houses one of the largest collections of waterfowl in North America, maintaining a flock of 70+ species totaling over 450 birds! Our mission is to conserve waterfowl and wetlands through research, education, and conservation action. Ripley is open for public visitation seasonally. Visit our website to learn more about the exciting opportunities offered here! Falconry Experiences Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours Photography Passes Feed the Birds programs Education Programs Research Opportunities Pricing: Adults $10, seniors $8, children (4-14) $5, under 3 free.
Reviewed By IKN_12 - Boston, United States
This is such a great place to view and learn more about waterfowl from around the world, as well as their breeding and conservation efforts. We arrived for their 'feed the birds' program on Saturday which was great as it allows you enter some of the enclosures with staff and to see the ducks and other waterfowl much closer (not sure if it would be possible to do so otherwise). They do the program once a week as they provide treats with the feed so birds flock towards visitors. We also did their guided tour which was very interesting and I would highly recommend - they take you through various exhibits pointing out interesting facts about the birds, where they're found in the wild, how many remain, etc. Some of them are extremely rare and are a treat to see. The conservancy is also working on adding more signage and now has a species guide on the website, but if you're not taking a guided tour and are interested in knowing more, bringing a guide might be a good idea. We're looking forward to going again and checking out their raptor programs next time. While it's possible to walk through in an hour, one can easily spend half a day there. Nice grounds, constantly expanding exhibits and birds are well taken care of and loved. Do not miss!
4. Mount Tom State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By DianaR590
A beautiful walk in the woods with the fall foliage in full color was delightful! Trail was mostly easy until close to the top where it got a lot more rugged. It was popular but socially distant. The trail and tower are well-maintained. Beach area looked very nice for swim and fish.
5. Laurel Ridge Farm
6. Boyd Woods Audubon Santuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
