Things To Do
Logee's Plants for Home & Garden
Logees is open Wednesday through Sunday 9am-5pm. Logee's Historic Greenhouses and Plant Store is New England's favorite destination to experience the world of plants! Inside our greenhouses you'll enter a lush plant paradise where you can both shop and explore. Discover new varieties or find old favorites as you browse through our extensive inventory of over 500 types of fruiting, rare and tropical plants. View our vast collection of unusual and rare botanical specimens up close, and breathe in the divine fragrance of our many tropical flowers. Logee's is open year-round, and since something new is always blooming, it's always a great time to visit! In 1892, Logee's was established by William D. Logee; he started it all with one greenhouse and a small collection of plants. Today, Logee's third-generation, family-owned plant nursery has 6 spectacular tropical greenhouses that are open to the public year-round:
Elizabeth Park Rose Garden
Be certain to make time on the wedding day to take a walk through Elizabeth Park Rose Garden.
Pond House Cafe
The Pond House Cafe is not just a wedding venue, they also have a fantastic restaurant that serves lunch and brunch Saturday, 9:30AM – 4:00PM and Sunday, 9:30AM – 2:30PM.
The Mark Twain House & Museum
The museum is currently open 7 days a week from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Final tours begin at 4:15 PM ET. The historic home is shown by guided tour only. We offer two kinds of tours each day: general house tours and living history tours. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets. Do you want to use your museum membership or other discount to visit the house? Click here to find out how. PLAN AHEAD! Due to the limited capacity on tours, we recommend that you purchase tickets in advance, as tours sell out days ahead of time. If you choose to show up without purchasing tickets in advance, we may not be able to accommodate you and your group. Tour tickets are made available midway through the prior month (for example, mid-April for May, etc.). *Note: all prices listed on this page include the $2.00/ticket processing fee
The North House
This historic property, once known as the Avon Old Farms Inn, is once again open to the public! Our menu showcases both traditional and nouveau New England cuisine by using only the freshest local and seasonal ingredients available. Each one of our dishes is designed by our Executive Chef, and served by our knowledgeable and attentive servers. Lunch Wed – Sat 11:00a – 3:00p Brunch Sun 11:00a – 3:00p Build Your Own Bloody Mary and Bottomless Mimosas with Brunch Dinner Tues & Sun 3:00p – 8:00p Wed – Sat 3:00p – 9:00p Happy Hour Tues – Sun 3:00p – 6:00p
Collinsville Canoe & Kayak
Rent Canoes, Kayaks, Paddles boards, and bikes at Collinsville Canoe & Kayak. Collinsville Canoe & Kayak is a family-owned business that's been in the same location in Collinsville since 1990. Our building used to be the Miner Lumber Company and now we offer the largest in-stock inventory of canoes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards in New England! The best part? Our backyard is the Farmington River, which allows us to offer rentals as well as test paddles! It's a great spot to take a break and have lunch while enjoying the beautiful river view. Tue - Fri: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 10am - 5pm Sunday: 10am - 5pm
Ducks on the Ave
Friday: 5 pm - 10 pm DISCO DUCKS glow bowling from 7-10 Saturday: 12 pm - 10 pm DISCO DUCKS glow bowling from 7-10 Sunday: 12 pm - 6 pm Lane usage: $20 per half hour for up to 8 bowlers per lane Shoe rental: $5.00 per pair We are a duckpin bowling alley. In duckpin, you get 3 shots per turn instead of just 2! The balls are less than 4 pounds, so you can throw them faster while protecting your fingers and back. The small balls are great for small children and adults alike.
The Coffee Trade
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm Sunday Closed The Coffee Trade serves coffee and tea drinkers in Farmington, West Hartford, Granby, Avon, Simsbury, Canton, and the surrounding Connecticut areas. Purchase everything you need for an enjoyable coffee or tea experience, including coffee beans, tea bags and loose tea, coffee mugs, antique tea sets, and so much more. Not only do we serve up fresh coffee, but we make sure you have what you need to bring The Coffee Trade experience home. Stop by soon to take a look at our selection. The Coffee Trade has been #1 for best coffee shop 6 years in a row in Farmington Valley. Also the past year they were #2 in the Greater Hartford Area.
Bruegger's Bagels
Its the Chain you know and love. This coffee shop is right down the street from Avon Old Farms hotel serving coffee and bagels.