Kristen’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Collinsville is a charming New England town where artists gather. Shopping, eateries, and outdoor activities will surely delight. Their local Halloween Parade and Holiday Parade helped put this charming town on "the map".
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Collinsville
Collinsville is a charming New England town where artists gather. Shopping, eateries, and outdoor activities will surely delight. Their local Halloween Parade and Holiday Parade helped put this charming town on "the map".
Food scene
Lasalle market is a Collinsville institution! Not to be missed for breakfast, and lunch. Try the Grilled Marinated Flank Steak Sandwich, or the favorite Bistro Sandwich.
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Lasalle Market and Deli
104 Main StLasalle market is a Collinsville institution! Not to be missed for breakfast, and lunch. Try the Grilled Marinated Flank Steak Sandwich, or the favorite Bistro Sandwich.
A bit of a drive to West Hartford Center (about 20 minutes), but well worth it. Check it out at trevact.com
The Maltagliati, and Rigatoni are my favorite dishes.
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Treva
980 Farmington AveA bit of a drive to West Hartford Center (about 20 minutes), but well worth it. Check it out at trevact.com
The Maltagliati, and Rigatoni are my favorite dishes.
Lisa’s Crown & Hammer Restaurant & Pub
3 Depot StA local watering hole.
Connecticut Wine Trail
433 S Main StGreat local pub located along the Farmington River. Take in the quiet beauty . Plenty of outdoor seating. The wings are great!
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Wood-n-Tap
1593 Farmington AvenueGreat local pub located along the Farmington River. Take in the quiet beauty . Plenty of outdoor seating. The wings are great!
The wine is good and the views are beautiful. I highly recommend this spot for outdoor or indoor fun, including games, live music and wine.
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Brignole Vineyards
103 Hartford AveThe wine is good and the views are beautiful. I highly recommend this spot for outdoor or indoor fun, including games, live music and wine.
Grindstone Tavern
3 River StA local watering hole.
The restaurant has decent American food. The building is in the national historic registry, so it’s full of New England charm. Cozy up to one of the fireplaces !
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Abigail's Grille and Wine Bar
4 Hartford RdThe restaurant has decent American food. The building is in the national historic registry, so it’s full of New England charm. Cozy up to one of the fireplaces !
Restaurant Bricco
78 LaSalle RdAmazing food here. You will not be disappointed!
Consistently good food here, and not just Italian. Fresh fish, chops and interesting entree's. Full bar service. Fairly priced. Good "date night" restaurant.
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Max a Mia
70 E Main StConsistently good food here, and not just Italian. Fresh fish, chops and interesting entree's. Full bar service. Fairly priced. Good "date night" restaurant.
Even if you are not a lover of bagels, you have to taste theirs. The bagels are made the old fashioned way . Small and a bit chewy. They serve breakfast and lunch.
Brookside Bagels
563 Hopmeadow StEven if you are not a lover of bagels, you have to taste theirs. The bagels are made the old fashioned way . Small and a bit chewy. They serve breakfast and lunch.
This is the BEST pizza in the area!! Cool atmosphere.. full service liquor. If you order wine or beer , you'll get a second glass for a nickel!!
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Pizzeria Marzano
1315 E Main StThis is the BEST pizza in the area!! Cool atmosphere.. full service liquor. If you order wine or beer , you'll get a second glass for a nickel!!
A little fish market with limited seating. Their cod fish sandwich is excellent. Also try the tuna tacos! Plenty of prepared foods to go as well.
Deepwater Seafood
210 W Main StA little fish market with limited seating. Their cod fish sandwich is excellent. Also try the tuna tacos! Plenty of prepared foods to go as well.
Meadow Restaurant
532 Hopmeadow StAt The Rooftop
Nice vibe, aesthetically pleasing and great food!
Culture
The HSO calls Simsbury their summer home. Pack a picnic and watch the orchestra perform under the stars.
Hartford Symphony Orchestra
166 Capitol AveA small museum, but you will not be disappointed. Many original paintings including Monet, Degas, Manet, and Mary Cassatt. Not to be missed is the sunken garden poetry festival.
Hillstead Museum Rd, Farmington, CT 06032, i-United States
A small museum, but you will not be disappointed. Many original paintings including Monet, Degas, Manet, and Mary Cassatt. Not to be missed is the sunken garden poetry festival.
Outdoor Enthusiasts
Located one town away, in the town of New Hartford, Ski Sundown is a great family ski mountain. Ski sundown is great for skiers and riders alike. They offer packages for first timers, walk in group lessons, and advanced racing packages. Night skiing also available. Twice daily grooming makes this mountain a true treasure!
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Ski Sundown
126 Ratlum RdLocated one town away, in the town of New Hartford, Ski Sundown is a great family ski mountain. Ski sundown is great for skiers and riders alike. They offer packages for first timers, walk in group lessons, and advanced racing packages. Night skiing also available. Twice daily grooming makes this mountain a true treasure!
Collinsville Canoe & Kayak
41 Bridge StThis is a great place to hike. The vistas at the top are worth the work out!
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Heublein Tower
1 Summit DriveThis is a great place to hike. The vistas at the top are worth the work out!
Spend the afternoon tubing down the Farmington River.. park your car, rent a tube, they provide a shuttle !
Satans Kingdom Road
Satans Kingdom RoadSpend the afternoon tubing down the Farmington River.. park your car, rent a tube, they provide a shuttle !