AREA ATTRACTIONS

Killingly is a picturesque Connecticut town which has all of the New England charms while being in close proximity to city amenities – the ideal location for the active adult. We are located a short 20 minute drive from Providence and Worcester, 1 hour from Hartford, and 90 minutes from Boston.
Visit the Killingly Conservation website for the hiking trails, as well as park activities in the area.
The Huffington Post recently posted an amazing article, written by Malerie Yolen-Colen, of the Best 15 Things To Do In Connecticut’s Quiet Corner.

 

 

 

 

 

 Transportation

Major Highways:

  • Interstate Connections, I-395
  • Route 12, 101 and 44

Airports:

  • Bradley International
  • F. Green Providence
  • Logan
  • LaGuardia
  • JFK

Commuter Trains:

Medical Facilities

  • Day Kimball Hospital – Putnam
  • Backus Hospital – Norwich
  • Manchester Memorial – Hartford
  • Johnson Memorial – Stafford Springs
  • Windham Hospital – Willimantic

Health/Fitness Clubs

  • Hale YMCA – Putnam
  • Planet Fitness – Dayville
  • Curves – Dayville
  • Many health/fitness clubs within 10 minutes

Public Golf Courses

  • Connecticut National – Putnam, CT
  • Raceway Golf Club – Thompson, CT
  • Woodstock Golf Course – Woodstock, CT
  • Brooklyn Country – Brooklyn, CT
  • Blissful Meadows – Uxbridge, MA
  • Foster Country Club – Foster, RI
  • Triggs Memorial – Providence, RI

Continuing Education

Quinebaug Valley Community College

 

 

 

Fine Dining

  • Golden Greek – Danielson
  • Bella’s – Putnam
  • The Black Dog – Putnam
  • Hank’s – Brooklyn
  • Golden Lamb Buttery – Brooklyn

Entertainment

  • Bradley Playhouse – Putnam
  • Local Movie Theatres
  • Danielson Library
  • Killingly Senior Center

Theatres

  • Bushnell Theatre – Hartford
  • Schubert Theatre – New Haven
  • Playhouse on the Green – Bridgeport
  • Long Wharf Theatre – New Haven
  • Yale Repertory Theatre – New Haven

Casinos

Wineries

  • Sharpe Hill – Pomfret
  • Taylor Brooke – Woodstock

Parks and Recreation

  • Cat Hollow – Killingly (walking trail)
  • Old Furnace State Park – Danielson (hiking, boating, fishing)
  • Mashamoquet State Park – Pomfret (camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking)
  • Hopeville Pond State Park – Griswold (family camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking)

Shopping

Food/Drugstores

  • Stop & Shop
  • Price Chopper
  • Big Y
  • Whole Foods
  • Rite Aid
  • Walgreens

Malls

  • Auburn Mall
  • Providence Place
  • Crystal Mall

Specialty Shops

  • Boutiques
  • Antique Shops – Many in Putnam and surrounding area
  • Art Galleries in Putnam, Hartford and Providence