Hotels in Cheshire

Wander the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail where history and nature converge in unexpected harmony. The Barker Character Museum houses an astonishing collection of pop culture artifacts that will transport you back to childhood faster than a time machine. Autumn brings apple-picking at Drazen Orchards, where the cider donuts alone justify the trip. Lock 12 Historical Park offers a fascinating glimpse into canal-era engineering without the usual museum stuffiness. Locals gather at Bartlem Park for everything from softball tournaments to summer concerts. Nelson Hall's intimate theater presents performances where you're close enough to see actors sweat. For a quintessential New England experience, drive the back roads past colonial homes and stone walls that have witnessed centuries of small-town life.