Here are a few things to do around Simsbury, CT. If you're interested in taking advantage of the long weekend with a trip to Boston, here are a few of our favorite spots! Please note that the Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, 10/11 and could impact your visit.
Drake Hill Flower Bridge
Old Bridge Road, Simsbury, CT 06070
A 19th-century bridge turned scenic pedestrian/bikeway and picnic spot, the "Flower Bridge" is surrounded by gardens and provides gorgeous river views.
Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103
The Connecticut Science Center is a nine-story museum located on the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut.
Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston
200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110, (617) 269-7010
Old Town Trolley Tours is one of the best way to see the city. Because they cover the entire city, you can avoid costly parking and city driving. The tour is also designed so that you can hop on and off and explore!
Boston Common & Boston Public Garden
139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111, (617) 635-7275
Boston Common is the oldest park in the U.S and one of our favorite spots in the city. Look out for the famous "Make Way for Ducklings" statue in Boston Public Garden!
Faneuil Hall Marketplace & Quincy Market
4 South Market Street, Boston, MA 02109, (617) 523-1300
Faneuil Hall and nearby Quincy Market date back to the 1700s and are still great places for shopping, snacks, and views of Boston Harbor!
Mike's Pastry
300 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113, (617) 742-3050
Mike's Pastry is simply a Boston icon. Come for the rich, luscious, chocolate dipped cannoli's and stay to stroll through Boston's historic North End. Also known as "Little Italy", the North End is where Angela works!
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130, (617) 524-1718
Established in 1872, this is the oldest public arboretum in North America. This gorgeous public park is located in the Jamaica Plain and Roslindale neighborhoods of Boston, where Angela and Minaldy live!
The Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA 02210, (617) 478-3100
This is one of our favorite museums in Boston. Also check out the Museum of Fine Arts, New England Aquarium and the Museum of Science!