Jessica And Ben's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Collinsville
Cute boutiques, LaSalle's market, antiques, art galleries.
Flamig Farm
7 Shingle Mill RdGreat for families and little ones.
Primarily a nursery and garden shop, it’s also beautiful place to explore the gardens.
14 locals recommend
White Flower Farm Store & Gardens
167 Litchfield RdPrimarily a nursery and garden shop, it’s also beautiful place to explore the gardens.
Gresczyk Farms
860 Litchfield TurnpikePronounced “Greh-zik,” this farm stand has an incredible selection of summer produce.
Bristol's Farm Market
541 Albany TurnpikeFarm stand - Excellent selection of produce - and strawberry patch.
Great place for kids, and Canton Land Trust hiking trail across the street.
7 locals recommend
Roaring Brook Nature Center
70 Gracey RdGreat place for kids, and Canton Land Trust hiking trail across the street.
Bushy Hill Orchard
29 Bushy Hill RdGreat place for apple picking!
Food scene
This pizza is SO good! And it’s so close to the house. Call ahead for pick-up and bring back to the house (no dining).
Cherry Brook Pizza & Grocery
180 Cherry Brook RdThis pizza is SO good! And it’s so close to the house. Call ahead for pick-up and bring back to the house (no dining).
Delicious BBQ. We also get the bao buns for us and the Mac and cheese for the kids.
SmokeKing Restaurant
280 Main StreetDelicious BBQ. We also get the bao buns for us and the Mac and cheese for the kids.
Seafood in the middle of the mountains? YES. I was suspicious but it was delicious.
19 locals recommend
Saybrook Fish House
460 Albany TurnpikeSeafood in the middle of the mountains? YES. I was suspicious but it was delicious.
Lasalle Market and Deli
104 Main StA Collinsville classic. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Brewery Legitimus
283 Main StLocal brewery with delicious local favorites.
Petals & Paws
465 Albany TurnpikeGreat place for ice cream.
BouNom Café & Bakery
136 Simsbury RdDelicious pastries. About a 15 minute drive but worth it!
Hiking and Recreation
The Canton Land Trust oversees a number of hiking trails in the area.
https://www.cantonlandtrust.org/trails
Canton Land Conservation Trust
The Canton Land Trust oversees a number of hiking trails in the area.
https://www.cantonlandtrust.org/trails
Collinsville Canoe & Kayak
41 Bridge StCall ahead for reservations.
Ski Sundown
126 Ratlum RdGreat, family-friendly community pool with reasonable daily rates:
Additional:
Town of Canton Community Pool
2021 schedule:
June 14-August 24
Monday - Friday:1:30 - 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 - 7:30 PM
Daily Drop-in Option: The daily admission fee is $5 residents and $7 non-residents. Daily attendees may pay with cash, check or credit card ($15 CC minimum). To adhere to health district guidelines, all daily attendees must record their name and phone number when entering the facility.
Anyone entering the facility must be a member or pay the daily drop-in fee. Exception: children two years of age and younger are free to enter.
Mills Pond Pool House
14 E Hill RdGreat, family-friendly community pool with reasonable daily rates:
Additional:
Town of Canton Community Pool
2021 schedule:
June 14-August 24
Monday - Friday:1:30 - 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 - 7:30 PM
Daily Drop-in Option: The daily admission fee is $5 residents and $7 non-residents. Daily attendees may pay with cash, check or credit card ($15 CC minimum). To adhere to health district guidelines, all daily attendees must record their name and phone number when entering the facility.
Anyone entering the facility must be a member or pay the daily drop-in fee. Exception: children two years of age and younger are free to enter.
Groceries, Pharmacy, Shopping
ShopRite of Canton
110 Albany Turnpike8 minute drive
CVS
714 Hopmeadow StUConn Health in Canton
117 Albany TurnpikeUrgent care
Old Navy, Barnes and Noble, Dick’s Sporting Goods, many other stores.
18 locals recommend
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley
110 Albany TurnpikeOld Navy, Barnes and Noble, Dick’s Sporting Goods, many other stores.
The Fresh Market
315 W Main StWhole Foods Market
50 Raymond Rd