Sightseeing
is simple enough: drive down South Street to get
the feel for this gracious neighborhood.
Tapping Reeve House & Law School
The small,
unprepossessing edifice beside the house at 82
South Street was America's first school
of law, established here by Tapping Reeve
in 1775. More...
Litchfield History Museum
The exhibits offer an interesting glimpse
of the town's past politics, economy, industry,
and
art, just steps off Litchfield town green. More...
Ethan Allen House
Thought to be
the one in which the famous patriot and leader of
Vermont's "Green
Mountain Boys" was born, it's at the southern
end of South Street, in the road's fork.
North Street
Heading north from the town green, it's lined with
fine old houses, many from the 18th and 19th centuries.
West Street
A milestone dating from 1787, which informed the traveler that
it was "33 Miles to Hartford, 102 Miles to
New York--J. Strong AD 1787," stands on West
Street, northern side, just at the end of the town
green.
Litchfield Jail
Right on the green
at the beginning of North Street,the old jail—once
conveniently connected to the bank next door—is
now used as a halfway house for women re-entering
society after difficult life experiences.
White Memorial Conservation Center
Right outside
Litchfield is Connecticut's largest nature center,
with over 35 miles
(56 km) of
trails for enjoying the flora and fauna,
several prime perches for birdwatching, and
a nature museum. More...
Haight Vineyard
A
mile east of Litchfield, this quaint
place
prides itself
on being Connecticut's first farm winery.
Come for a vineyard tour and wine tasting. More...
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