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In addition to its many
(~100) fine antique shops,
"Old Woodbury has the finest inventory of 17th and 18th
century New England architecture",
Cary Carson,
vice-president of Research Division of Colonial Williamsburg.
Wayne Pratt, Inc (Antique
Road Show Host) - offering fine authenticated American antiques for both the beginning and seasoned collectors...
Thomas Schwenke, Inc.-
specializing in Americen Federal period furniture
Mill House Antiques - 18th and 19th century antique
furniture in a beautiful country estate
Country Loft Antiques - 17th, 18th and 19th century
French and European antiques
The Woodbury Guild - a
selection of European and American antiques
Woodbury Antique Dealer Association
- Antique Capital of Connecticut - 45+ unique and indepedent dealers with over
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- The Maritime Aquarium
- aquarium exhibits, study cruises, and Connecticut's only IMAX theater
- Mystic Aquarium -
features exhibits depicting Robert Ballard's discoveries at the bottom of the Black Sea
(Noah's Flood?)
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Arts Galleries |
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Brookfield Craft Center - dedicated to education and
exhibition programs which promote and preserve the skills
and values of fine raftsmanship
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Beaux Arts Gallery
- view the works of established and upcoming artists, or have an older piece restored
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Bicycling |
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Books |
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Factory Outlets |
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- Woodbury Pewter -
hand-crafted pewter gifts, decorative accessories, lamps, mugs, etc.
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Food |
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- New Morning Store
- Purveyors of natural, organic and eco-friendly products.
- The Silo - the famous
cooking school, store, and gallery
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Nodine's Smokehouse
- meats, cheeses, fish, poultry, game, and specialty items
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Harney and Sons - Enjoy the finest of teas in their
tea shop and tasting room.
Their
tasting Room has now officially
moved to its new location in Millerton, NY
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General Interest |
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Golf |
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Hot-Air Ballooning |
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Lodging |
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| Just in case the Cornucopia has no vacancies, here are some other fine accommodations:
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Museums |
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Aldrich
Museum Contemporary Art Museum - The Aldrich
is one of the few non-collecting contemporary art museums in
the United States. Founded on Ridgefield’s historic Main
Street in 1964, the Museum enjoys the curatorial
independence of an alternative space while maintaining the
registrarial and art-handling standards of a national
institution.
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Weir Farm
Art Center - Weir Farm Art Center sustains
and promotes the legacy of American artist Julian Alden Weir
and preserves Weir Farm’s historic landscape and artistic
tradition through its artist residency program, educational
opportunities, exhibitions and publications, in alliance
with the Weir Farm National Historic Site.
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Keeler Tavern Museum -
Listed
on the National Register of Historic Places, the Keeler
Tavern Museum has been a farmhouse, tavern, stagecoach stop,
post office, hotel for travelers, home of noted architect
Cass Gilbert and, since 1966, a museum. Its
past comes alive as costumed guides lead tours through room
settings that portray life in rural Connecticut from the
early 18th century to the mid 20th century.
- Trucking
Museum - The Golden Age of Trucking
- You will find an extensive display of antique
trucks in the showroom ranging from the early 1900’s until
1974. Mack, GMC, Diamond T, Autocar, White, International,
Pierce Arrow, Republic, Jeep, Dodge, and others are all
represented in the display.
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Danbury Trucking Museum -
History of railroading and the role of the railroads as part
of our local and national heritage
- Glebe House museum offers
the visitor a glimpse of Revolutionary War era Connecticut. The simple but elegant 18th
century farmhouse is furnished as the home of the Reverend John Marshall, his wife Sarah
and their nine children who lived in the "glebe" during the turmoil of the
American War for Independence
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The Bellamy-Ferriday
House & Garden
- The Bellamy-Ferriday House &
Garden, a property of the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society,
(A&L), founded in 1936 to preserve and interpret the
heritage of Connecticut.
- The
Institute for American Indian Studies Museum,
Education and Research Center
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The New England Carousel Museum - One of the largest
collections of antique coursel pieces in the country.
- Timexpo Museum - a history
of timekeeping methods and devices and more
- Mattatuck Museum -
exhibiting over 3 centuries of the region's heritage and Connecticut artwork
- Railroad Museum of New England
- scenic train rides, "Engineer for an hour" program, and more
- Barnum Museum -
explore the life and influence of the "Greatest Show on Earth" founder
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Natural Attractions |
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Audubon Center at the Bent of the River
- A jewel in
Southbury, this square mile sanctuary has over 15 miles of
trails, bird watching areas and exhibits in their historic
barn. Only 4 miles from Cornucopia at Oldfield, "the
Bent" is always a favorite with our guests.
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Connecticut Parks and
Forests - take in some of Connecticut's breathtaking beauty
- The White
Memorial Conservation Center, an Environmental Education Center
and Nature Museum, is located in the heart of the 4000-acre White
Memorial Foundation in the hills of northwestern Connecticut.
- Flanders Nature Center - Promote the understanding
and appreciation of nature, and support the conservation, preservation, and management of
our natural resources - extensive trails and nature programming
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Steep Rock - A 750 acre reservation with dozens of
trails. The most popular hike is to the Steep
Rock summit, a moderately strenuous climb which offers
breathtaking views of the river and the dramatic contour of
the Clam Shell.
- The Foliage Network
- make the most of New England's awesome autumn show
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Housatonic Valley Paddle Club
- Our mission is to bring together fellow paddlers of
all skill levels and to explore the waterways of the
Housatonic Valley and surrounding areas in an
environmentally friendly manner, while enjoying the
camaraderie of those with similar interests.
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Places of Worship |
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Spas |
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The Traveling Spa - They bring a complete array of
massages, wraps, glows and dips. Of course they will
personalize all of these to meet your needs.
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Clary Sage, Southbury; 3 miles from the Cornucopia
at Oldfield
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Adam
Broderick , Southbury, 3 miles from the Cornucopia
at Oldfield
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Tres
Jolie Day Spa , Southbury, 1 mile from the
Cornucopia at Oldfield
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Skiing |
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- Mohawk Mountain - Skiing
and snowboarding in Cornwall, CT (45 miles from Cornucopia at Oldfield)
- Mount Southington
- Skiing and snowboarding in Plantsville, CT (22 miles from Cornucopia at Oldfield)
- Powder Ridge Ski Area
- Skiing and snowboarding in Middlefield, CT (32 miles from Cornucopia at Oldfield)
- Woodbury Ski Area -
XC, downhill, snowboarding, snow bikes, tubing, etc.(7.5 miles from Cornucopia at
Oldfield)
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Vineyards |
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Wedding
Consultants and Vendors |
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