Carol's Guidebook
Sightseeing
LIterally just down the street a 2 minute walk from my place! This spur of the Airline Trail connects to the main trail in Hebron, CT. Great for walking and bike riding!
Air Line Trail Colchester
167 Lebanon AveLIterally just down the street a 2 minute walk from my place! This spur of the Airline Trail connects to the main trail in Hebron, CT. Great for walking and bike riding!
Pristine waters here for local fishing, hiking trails abound, picnic areas, covered bridge
7 residents recomanen
Salmon River State Forest
Route 16Pristine waters here for local fishing, hiking trails abound, picnic areas, covered bridge
Ruby & Elizabeth Cohen Woodlands
96 McDonald RdNIce place for a hike or a picnic
Great local bike shop--right at the beginning of the Colchester Spur of the Airline Trail
Sunshine Cycle & Run
187 Lebanon AveGreat local bike shop--right at the beginning of the Colchester Spur of the Airline Trail
One of Connecticut’s nicest beaches. It’s a bit of a drive-about 50 minutes away.
173 residents recomanen
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdOne of Connecticut’s nicest beaches. It’s a bit of a drive-about 50 minutes away.
Nice beach for families with kids. Smaller waves. It’s about a 45 minute drive.
13 residents recomanen
Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach
Nice beach for families with kids. Smaller waves. It’s about a 45 minute drive.
Food scene
Celebrating 100 years in business, Harry's has been a local favorite for generations!! Burgers, hot dogs, fish, shakes and ice cream. The chili cheese fries are awesome!!!
14 residents recomanen
Harry's Place
104 Broadway StCelebrating 100 years in business, Harry's has been a local favorite for generations!! Burgers, hot dogs, fish, shakes and ice cream. The chili cheese fries are awesome!!!
Amazing small batch pulled pork and chicken, bacon mac N cheese, etc. I know the owners personally, and they are good folk. They set up their Food Truck in the center of town on certain days--check their Facebook page for dates and times.
OZ n BONES BBQ
43 Hayward AvenueAmazing small batch pulled pork and chicken, bacon mac N cheese, etc. I know the owners personally, and they are good folk. They set up their Food Truck in the center of town on certain days--check their Facebook page for dates and times.
Unbelievable local cheese from a small farm where you can go out and see/pet/visit the cows!
Cato Corner Farm
178 Cato Corner RdUnbelievable local cheese from a small farm where you can go out and see/pet/visit the cows!
Savitsky Farm
195 Cato Corner RdWonderful farm fresh produce in season, including sweet Corn on the Cob!!
Cold Spring Farm
46 Town RdExcellent farm fresh produce! Near Lake Hayward
Priam Vineyards
11 Shailor Hill Rdlocal winery
Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co.
144 Cato Corner RdGreat local brewery
The Plum Tomato, Colchester, CT
275 S Main StGreat thin crust pizza!
Po's Rice and Spice
97 Main StAwesome restaurant a short 15 minute drive in East Hampton
The Inishmor
20 Main StFun atmosphere, good Pub food
Hibachi is great, but overall good food and nice atmosphere
8 residents recomanen
Toyo Hibachi & Asian Fusion
464 S Main StHibachi is great, but overall good food and nice atmosphere
Ichiban
179 Linwood AveGreat Asian food!
Great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!! Definitely a local favorite!! Red Rose is a 3-4 minute walk from my place.
Red Rose Desserts and More
125 Lebanon AvenueGreat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!! Definitely a local favorite!! Red Rose is a 3-4 minute walk from my place.
Vintage
16 Main StAwesome Farm to Table Restaurant, right in the heart of Colchester.
shopping
Amazing, amazing fabric store. I was good friends with Carolyn who started the store and, since Carolyn's passing, her daughter Cheryl has done a fabulous job of running the store!!
Colchester Mill Fabrics & Quilting
120 Lebanon AveAmazing, amazing fabric store. I was good friends with Carolyn who started the store and, since Carolyn's passing, her daughter Cheryl has done a fabulous job of running the store!!
Well stocked local grocer. Excellent meat and deli department.
7 residents recomanen
Noel's IGA Supermarket
15 Broadway StWell stocked local grocer. Excellent meat and deli department.
Necessities
Laundromat within walking distance of my house.
Clothes-Pin Laundry
67 Lebanon AveLaundromat within walking distance of my place
The Corner Wash Laundromat
159 Norwich AvenueLaundromat within walking distance of my place