We are pleased to offer these links to other sites of local interest, in order to help you plan your Connecticut getaway.
Amusement Parks | Antique Shops | Aquariums | Arts Galleries | Bicycling | Book Stores | Factory Outlets | Food | General Interest |
Golf | Hot-Air Ballooning | Lodging | Museums | Natural Attractions |Places of Worship | Restaurants |Spas| Skiing | Vineyards |
Wedding Consultants and Vendors
Amusement Parks
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Antique Shops

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 300 years of  combined knowledge and experience

Aquariums
  • 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?)
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
  • Beaux Arts Gallery - view the works of established and upcoming artists, or have an older piece restored
Bicycling
Books
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Factory Outlets
  • Woodbury Pewter - hand-crafted pewter gifts, decorative accessories, lamps, mugs, etc.
Food
  • New Morning Store - Purveyors of natural, organic and eco-friendly products.
  • The Silo - the famous cooking school, store, and gallery
  • Nodine's Smokehouse - meats, cheeses, fish, poultry, game, and specialty items
  • 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
General Interest
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Golf
Gainfield Farms Golf Course - Public course in Southbury (1/2 mile)
Heritage Village Course - Private course in Southbury with exchange privileges
Crestbrook Park Golf Course - Public course in Watertown (10 miles)
Western Hills Golf Course - Public course in Waterbury (12 miles)
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:
Museums
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
Places of Worship
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Restaurants
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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.
  • Clary Sage, Southbury; 3 miles from the Cornucopia at Oldfield
  • Adam Broderick , Southbury, 3 miles from the Cornucopia at Oldfield
  • Tres Jolie Day Spa , Southbury, 1 mile from the Cornucopia at Oldfield
Skiing
  • 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)
Vineyards
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Wedding Consultants and Vendors
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