Guidebook for Granby
Parks & Nature
The Tower Trail is 1.25 miles long; a walk to the Tower takes approximately 30 - 40 minutes. Also running through the park is a section of the Metacomet Trail, developed and maintained with volunteer assistance by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.
Heublein Tower historic home and museum is accessible by walking trail only. The trail is 1.25 miles long.
Memorial Day Weekend through September 30th, the museum is open Thursday through Monday only. (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
October 1 - October 29th the museum is open Wednesday through Monday (Closed Tuesdays).
Museum hours are 10 am to 5 pm. Pets, food, drink, and walking sticks are not allowed in the museum.
37 locals recommend
Heublein Tower
1 Summit DriveThe Tower Trail is 1.25 miles long; a walk to the Tower takes approximately 30 - 40 minutes. Also running through the park is a section of the Metacomet Trail, developed and maintained with volunteer assistance by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.
Heublein Tower historic home and museum is accessible by walking trail only. The trail is 1.25 miles long.
Memorial Day Weekend through September 30th, the museum is open Thursday through Monday only. (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
October 1 - October 29th the museum is open Wednesday through Monday (Closed Tuesdays).
Museum hours are 10 am to 5 pm. Pets, food, drink, and walking sticks are not allowed in the museum.
Salmon Brook Park
Salmon Brook Park RoadSwimming ( Time of year dependent ) is also located at Salmon Brook Park
Holcomb Farm
113 Simsbury Rdholcombfarm/trails - trails as well
Entertainment & Activities
Farmington River Tubing ( farmingtonrivertubing.com) will put you and your friends in our specially designed river tubes for a 2.5 mile ride down the wild and scenic Farmington River. Traveling over three sets of rapids, you'll experience a thrill as you splash through the white water. Its a good idea to bring a pair of old sneakers or water shoes. They also recommend calling in and checking current weather conditions as whether can change daily.
7 locals recommend
Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area
Farmington River Tubing ( farmingtonrivertubing.com) will put you and your friends in our specially designed river tubes for a 2.5 mile ride down the wild and scenic Farmington River. Traveling over three sets of rapids, you'll experience a thrill as you splash through the white water. Its a good idea to bring a pair of old sneakers or water shoes. They also recommend calling in and checking current weather conditions as whether can change daily.
UpCountry Sportfishing are experts on fly fishing the farmington river. They have guide services and rental of fly fishing equipment. Speak with the host for additional details on fly fishing the farmington river.
UpCountry Sportfishing
352 Main StUpCountry Sportfishing are experts on fly fishing the farmington river. They have guide services and rental of fly fishing equipment. Speak with the host for additional details on fly fishing the farmington river.
Outdoor movie theater located at 47 River Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063, 860-379-6102.
8 locals recommend
Pleasant Valley Drive-in Theatre
47 River RdOutdoor movie theater located at 47 River Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063, 860-379-6102.
Collinsvilles (https://www.collinsvillecanoe.com,860-693-6977) has a variety of outdoor recreation options. Onsite canoe and kayak rentals, group events, instruction and even moonlight paddling excursions.
38 locals recommend
Collinsville Canoe & Kayak
41 Bridge StCollinsvilles (https://www.collinsvillecanoe.com,860-693-6977) has a variety of outdoor recreation options. Onsite canoe and kayak rentals, group events, instruction and even moonlight paddling excursions.
Specializes in Group Canoe Trips (http://mainstreamcanoe.com/): Our signature trip starts in Riverton next to the Route 20 Bridge, and is about a 12 mile paddle back to New Hartford. There are also shorter trips down the same section of river, from put-in points closer to the shop. These trips will take you through People’s State Forest, Pleasant Valley , ending at our on river location in New Hartford. This section of river includes some class I and II rapids, which are enough to make the trip exciting, but aren’t very powerful or dangerous (except during high water periods). This stretch of the Farmington is a federally designated Wild and Scenic River.
6 locals recommend
Main Stream Canoes & Kayaks
170 Main StSpecializes in Group Canoe Trips (http://mainstreamcanoe.com/): Our signature trip starts in Riverton next to the Route 20 Bridge, and is about a 12 mile paddle back to New Hartford. There are also shorter trips down the same section of river, from put-in points closer to the shop. These trips will take you through People’s State Forest, Pleasant Valley , ending at our on river location in New Hartford. This section of river includes some class I and II rapids, which are enough to make the trip exciting, but aren’t very powerful or dangerous (except during high water periods). This stretch of the Farmington is a federally designated Wild and Scenic River.
Ski Sundown
126 Ratlum RdSkiing convenient distance to the Granby area.
Simsbury Farms Ice Skating
http://www.simsburyrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?ActivityID=140125
100 Old Farms Rd
100 Old Farms RoadSimsbury Farms Ice Skating
http://www.simsburyrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?ActivityID=140125
Granby Tennis Club Inc
Tennis Club in Town
Nomads Adventure Quest
100 Bidwell RdHall's Arrow Indoor Archery Range & Archery Equipment Sales
Indoor Archery
Mission Escape Games
76 LaSalle RdSix Flags New England
1623 Main StLake Compounce
185 Enterprise DrHartford Gun Club, Inc.
skeet shooting
Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark
2132 Middlebury RdCasino of The Earth
Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun BlvdFoxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line BlvdVeterans Memorial Ice Rink
56 Buena Vista RdInternational Skating Center of Connecticut
1375 Hopmeadow StSpare Time Windsor Locks
129 Ella Grasso TurnpikeEssentials
Geissler's Supermarket
9J Bank StStop & Shop
120 Salmon Brook StArts & Culture
Great Air Museum ( https://www.neam.org/ ) within 15 minutes drive.
15 locals recommend
New England Air Museum
36 Perimeter RdGreat Air Museum ( https://www.neam.org/ ) within 15 minutes drive.
Recently just re-opened after being closed for a decade. A historic copper mine turned underground prison during the Revolutionary war.
8 locals recommend
Old Newgate Prison
115 Newgate RdRecently just re-opened after being closed for a decade. A historic copper mine turned underground prison during the Revolutionary war.
Hall of Fame Ave, Springfield, MA, USA
Food Scene
Great breakfast location that can get busy if you sleep in too late. Best of Hartford 2017 / 2018 location.
12 locals recommend
Harvest Cafe & Bakery
1390 Hopmeadow StGreat breakfast location that can get busy if you sleep in too late. Best of Hartford 2017 / 2018 location.
Good burger location with 15min drive $$
http://www.burgersbeerbourbon.com/simsbury/
11 locals recommend
Plan B Burger Bar - Simsbury
4 Railroad StGood burger location with 15min drive $$
http://www.burgersbeerbourbon.com/simsbury/
American Bistro restaurant that is consistently good over the years. $$$
6 locals recommend
Metro Bis Restaurant
690 Hopmeadow StAmerican Bistro restaurant that is consistently good over the years. $$$
Farm Fresh American fine dining in plank-ceilinged room with waterfall view or you can visit the less formal tavern. $$$$ (https://www.millwrightsrestaurant.com/)
15 locals recommend
Millwright's Restaurant and Tavern
77 West StFarm Fresh American fine dining in plank-ceilinged room with waterfall view or you can visit the less formal tavern. $$$$ (https://www.millwrightsrestaurant.com/)
Excellent, restaurant in Simsbury ( old building, known to have ghosts ) - Great Dinner as well as Sunday Bruch.
14 locals recommend
Abigail's Grille and Wine Bar
4 Hartford Rd Excellent, restaurant in Simsbury ( old building, known to have ghosts ) - Great Dinner as well as Sunday Bruch.
Best ice cream in the area. There is also a small restaurant in back with a small but interesting menu.
8 locals recommend
Grassroots Ice Cream
4 Park PlBest ice cream in the area. There is also a small restaurant in back with a small but interesting menu.
Present Company Restaurant
2 Tunxis RdJ. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood Glastonbury
185 Glastonbury BlvdMax's Oyster Bar
964 Farmington Ave