Sticks and Stones Guest Book
Swimming
the largest lake in Connecticut with 60 miles of shoreline and around 40 feet deep in some places this is a solid and poplar swimming hole. Make sure to jump off “Chicken Rock” and check out the plethora of boat rentals to get out on the water. If you’re after swimming you can go to Candlewood Lake Park, Brookfield Town Beach, Lyn Deming Park and backup neighbor Squantz Pond. 35 minute drive
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Candlewood Lake
the largest lake in Connecticut with 60 miles of shoreline and around 40 feet deep in some places this is a solid and poplar swimming hole. Make sure to jump off “Chicken Rock” and check out the plethora of boat rentals to get out on the water. If you’re after swimming you can go to Candlewood Lake Park, Brookfield Town Beach, Lyn Deming Park and backup neighbor Squantz Pond. 35 minute drive
Lake Waramug State Park in Kent is a special place. No motorized crafts allowed make it a sanctuary for bird watchers and sun bathers. 50 minute drive
North Lake Street
North Lake StreetLake Waramug State Park in Kent is a special place. No motorized crafts allowed make it a sanctuary for bird watchers and sun bathers. 50 minute drive
is a magical spot with a small waterfall and brook. 23 minute drive
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Indian Well State Park
1 Indian Well Roadis a magical spot with a small waterfall and brook. 23 minute drive
in Granby is a collection of six waterfalls clustered around a quarter mile stretch of the river. Fairie sightings are likely here. 1 hour 10 minute
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Enders State Forest
in Granby is a collection of six waterfalls clustered around a quarter mile stretch of the river. Fairie sightings are likely here. 1 hour 10 minute
River Tubing at Satan’s Kingdom State Recreation Area and Farmington River Tubing offers tube rentals for a 2.5 mile journey down the Farmington River. 1 hour drive
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Farmington River Tubing
92 Main StRiver Tubing at Satan’s Kingdom State Recreation Area and Farmington River Tubing offers tube rentals for a 2.5 mile journey down the Farmington River. 1 hour drive
Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison with over two miles of beach to comb this is an otherworldly day. 1 hour
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Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post Rd
Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison with over two miles of beach to comb this is an otherworldly day. 1 hour
Walnut Beach in Milford with lots of parking, an ice cream truck and live music most Sundays it’s a good place to spend a day. 30minutes
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Walnut Beach Pavilion
85 Viscount DrWalnut Beach in Milford with lots of parking, an ice cream truck and live music most Sundays it’s a good place to spend a day. 30minutes
Sherwood Island State Park in Westport 200 acres and a mile long beach plenty to keep you happy for a day. 30 min
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Iphaki yaseSherwood Island
Sherwood Island ConnectorSherwood Island State Park in Westport 200 acres and a mile long beach plenty to keep you happy for a day. 30 min
Day Trips
Fairfield Hills Newtown is a fun and eerie place to wander around. The ground of an old hospital many a scary movie have been filmed here. 10 minutes
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Fairfield Hills
Fairfield Hills Newtown is a fun and eerie place to wander around. The ground of an old hospital many a scary movie have been filmed here. 10 minutes
Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, Hartford Especially if it is June visiting America’s oldest Rose and the third largest rose garden in the country. With six other gardens there is something always blooming from May to October.
Free and Open year round 1 hour
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Elizabeth Park Rose Garden
1561 Asylum AveElizabeth Park Rose Garden, Hartford Especially if it is June visiting America’s oldest Rose and the third largest rose garden in the country. With six other gardens there is something always blooming from May to October.
Free and Open year round 1 hour
Steep Rock Preserve in Washington Depot boasts 974 acres and an old rail road tunnel you can explore that was hand picked in the 1800’s. 45 minutes
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Steep Rock Preserve
2 Tunnel RdSteep Rock Preserve in Washington Depot boasts 974 acres and an old rail road tunnel you can explore that was hand picked in the 1800’s. 45 minutes
Gillette Castle State Park East Haddam The castle is closed for now (Covid) but the 184 area grounds are still open for exploration. Free
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Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State ParkGillette Castle State Park East Haddam The castle is closed for now (Covid) but the 184 area grounds are still open for exploration. Free
Lake Compounce Bristol A 175 year old family run amusement and water park? I mean if you’re into that kind of thing :)
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Lake Compounce
185 Enterprise DrLake Compounce Bristol A 175 year old family run amusement and water park? I mean if you’re into that kind of thing :)
Hiking
Hiking on the property is great but if you want to go on a long hike we’ve listed our top three favorite ones! All State Parks are $10 weekdays and $15 weekends
Paugussett State Forest is located right in Sandy Rook with 2-7 mile loops our local state park sits right on the Housatonic River. 20 minutes
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Paugussett State Forest
Route 32Hiking on the property is great but if you want to go on a long hike we’ve listed our top three favorite ones! All State Parks are $10 weekdays and $15 weekends
Paugussett State Forest is located right in Sandy Rook with 2-7 mile loops our local state park sits right on the Housatonic River. 20 minutes
Hiking on the property is great but if you want to go on a long hike we’ve listed our top three favorite ones! All State Parks are $10 weekdays and $15 weekends
Devli’s Hop Yard State Park in East Haddam packs a waterfall, a viewpoint, and a couple of geologic formations into just 860 acres. Connecting the orange-blazed Vista Trail with the unnamed white-blazed trail makes a three-mile loop on the eastern side of the Eightmile River. 1 hour drive
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Iphakethe yaseDevil's Hopyard State
366 Hopyard RdHiking on the property is great but if you want to go on a long hike we’ve listed our top three favorite ones! All State Parks are $10 weekdays and $15 weekends
Devli’s Hop Yard State Park in East Haddam packs a waterfall, a viewpoint, and a couple of geologic formations into just 860 acres. Connecting the orange-blazed Vista Trail with the unnamed white-blazed trail makes a three-mile loop on the eastern side of the Eightmile River. 1 hour drive
Hiking on the property is great but if you want to go on a long hike we’ve listed our top three favorite ones! All State Parks are $10 weekdays and $15 weekends
Bear Mountain Mount Riga State Park is the highest peak in Connecticut at 2,316 feet. Steep in sections with beautiful vistas and 6 miles roundtrip. Cool off after at Riga Falls2 hour drive $15
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Mount Riga State Park
Under Mountain RoadHiking on the property is great but if you want to go on a long hike we’ve listed our top three favorite ones! All State Parks are $10 weekdays and $15 weekends
Bear Mountain Mount Riga State Park is the highest peak in Connecticut at 2,316 feet. Steep in sections with beautiful vistas and 6 miles roundtrip. Cool off after at Riga Falls2 hour drive $15
Sleeping Giant State Park Hamden With a Tower to explore and 23 different trails depending on what sort of adventure you’re looking for. 40 minute drive $15
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Iphakethe yaseState yeSleeping Giant
200 Mount Carmel AvenueSleeping Giant State Park Hamden With a Tower to explore and 23 different trails depending on what sort of adventure you’re looking for. 40 minute drive $15
Food scene
Mexicali Rose, family run hole in the wall gem!
203 270 7003. 71 S Main st. Newtown
Mexicali Rose | Newtown, CT
71 S Main StMexicali Rose, family run hole in the wall gem!
203 270 7003. 71 S Main st. Newtown
Republic kitchen and bar
262 Main StreetRepublic Kitchen, Fine burgers and such
203 590 3826. 262 Main St. Monroe
Carminuccio’s Pizza and Sub, ranked in the top 10 Pizza places in America by Gourmet Magazine
203-364-1133 76 South Main st. Newtown
Carminuccio’s Pizza
76 S Main StCarminuccio’s Pizza and Sub, ranked in the top 10 Pizza places in America by Gourmet Magazine
203-364-1133 76 South Main st. Newtown
India Raj Restaurant
477 Main StreetIndia Raj, Delicious Indian food!
203-261-1898 477 Main st. Monroe
Terra Cafe, Portuguese family serving delicious coffee and healthy food, GF friendly!
203 220 8229 150 Main St. Monroe
Terra Cafe
150 Main StreetTerra Cafe, Portuguese family serving delicious coffee and healthy food, GF friendly!
203 220 8229 150 Main St. Monroe
Caraluzzi’s, Delicatessen market
5 Queen St. Newtown 7am-9pm
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Caraluzzi's Newtown Market
5 Queen StCaraluzzi’s, Delicatessen market
5 Queen St. Newtown 7am-9pm
Stop and Shop, basic grocery store with small organic section. 228 S Main st. Newtown 7:30-10pm
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Stop & Shop
228 S Main StStop and Shop, basic grocery store with small organic section. 228 S Main st. Newtown 7:30-10pm