Avon Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Overview

Since ancient times, the trend of growing civilizations center on bodies of water, such as the Nile River and the Yangtze River. The village of Avon in Connecticut is not an ancient community but it was certainly formed on the wooded banks of the Farmington River. On the nearby meadow plains, the people  … Read more > Since ancient times, the trend of growing civilizations center on bodies of water, such as the Nile River and the Yangtze River. The village of Avon in Connecticut is not an ancient community but it was certainly formed on the wooded banks of the Farmington River. On the nearby meadow plains, the people who settled and lived and made Avon their home made use of the abundantly blessed river of Farmington. Together with the picturesque surroundings, Avon becomes the destination of travelers who wanted to enjoy the peace and quiet of a New England village. Avon vacations are typically relaxing vacations that involved unhurried tours of museums and other sites that display the history of Avon. One example is the Marian Hunter History Room which is part of the Avon Free Public Library. It houses the photographs, scrapbooks, and other memorabilia that tell interesting stories about the time. The place is not just kid-friendly but also accessible for the physically-challenged. Another example is the Living Museum on Main Street. It also contains artifacts and memorabilia that date back to the 19th century. And still another example is the First Governor’s House Guards and Stables. It is the oldest cavalry unit in the country that has operated continuously. This 35-acre military reservation has 40 stall barns, one drill field, 2 outdoor rings, about 40 horses, and numerous wooded trails.

Loading...

Top Avon Hotels

image
Avon Old Farms Hotel
4.0
User Rating

279 AVON MOUNTAIN RD, Avon, Connecticut

image
Residence Inn Hartford/Avon
3.5
User Rating

55 Simsbury Rd, Avon, Connecticut

image
Residence Inn by Marriott
User Rating

15 Ensign Dr, Avon, Connecticut

Top Avon Things To Do

image
Golf Club of Avon, White Course
User Rating

160 Country Club Rd, Avon, Connecticut

image
Horse Cavalry Museum
User Rating

Riverdale Farms, Rt. 10, Avon, Connecticut

image
Avon Historical Society Museum
User Rating

8 East Main Street, Avon, Connecticut

Top Avon Restaurants

image
Da Capo Restaurant
User Rating

5 E Main St, Avon, Connecticut

image
The Dakota Restaurant
4.5
User Rating

225 W Main St, Avon, Connecticut

image
Carmen Anthony Fishhouse of Avon
4.5
User Rating

51 E Main St, Avon, Connecticut

Local Area Map: Avon, Connecticut

Nearby Locations Distance
1. Hartford 5 mi
2. New Haven 32 mi
3. Waterbury 18 mi
4. Bridgeport 46 mi
5. Norwalk 54 mi
6. Danbury 40 mi
7. Manchester 13 mi
8. Milford 40 mi
9. West Hartford 3 mi

Getting to Avon area

Avon Lodging

Avon Things To Do

Avon Nightlife

Connecticut Resources

×
Uptake

Did you know that your Internet Explorer is out of date?


To get the best possible experience using our website we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version.

Close