Litchfield Hills Voyage Tips and guide

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Map of Litchfield Hills

Litchfield county extends from the northern half of Candlewood Lake up to the border with Massachusetts and also borders on New York state. This is the least dense part of Connecticut. Many people visit this region to see the changing leaves in the autumn.

Northern Fairfield County is the rest of western Connecticut, excluding the cities in the shoreline area. This is the area with more shopping opportunities and jobs.

• 41.929167-72.9722221 Barkhamsted
• 41.37121-73.414012 Bethel
• 41.681111-72.9405563 Bristol
• 41.468611-73.3919444 Brookfield
• 41.9617-73.30835 Canaan including Falls Village.
• 41.845278-73.3313896 Cornwall
• 41.402222-73.4711117 Danbury
• 41.754444-73.0569448 Harwinton
• 41.731667-73.45259 Kent
• 41.583333-73.410 New Milford
• 41.413333-73.30888911 Newtown
• 41.983611-73.19638912 Norfolk
• 41.985-73.42222213 Salisbury
• 41.866667-73.4514 Sharon
• 41.583333-73.515 Sherman
• 41.473611-73.23416716 Southbury
• 41.8-73.11666717 Torrington
• 41.558333-73.03694418 Waterbury

The Litchfield Hills comprise Litchfield County and Northern Fairfield County. The farther north you go, the less dense and more hilly you will find it.

This area has a very diverse climate. In the winter, you will find temperatures ranging from 40 degrees to near zero. There will be snow, and on occasion, blizzards and ice storms. In the spring, the temperature will warm up to a range from 40 to 70 degrees. There will be rain every once in a while. In the summer, temperatures have been known to go as low as 40, and as high as 106, but the average is near 75. This is the time for outdoor activities such as hiking and swimming. In the autumn, this area is famous for is colorful trees. The weather is about the same as it is in the spring, except slightly drier.

The Litchfield hills is populated by mainly English-speaking people. There is no set accent, but many different accents ranging from Boston accent to New York accent.

There is no major airport in the area, but Bradley International Airport is a large airport, in nearby Hartford County. This airport has flights going worldwide.

Several train stations are located in Western Connecticut.

• The Litchfield Hills region has loads of parks and forests, so explore them and have a good time. The autumn is the best time to see them, due to the changing of the leaves.
• The Housatonic River cuts through the region, providing opportunities for beautiful viewing, hiking, and boating along some of its stretches. Some people wade or fish on it, too.

Throughout the region, there is an endless supply on any food you can name. Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Indian, BBQ, Polish, etc. There tends to be more eating opportunity in the south, only because it is more densely populated. There are still plenty of restaurants in Litchfield County.

The Litchfield Hills have one of the lowest crime rates in the country, especially in rural regions. The main way to stay safe is to follow common sense rules, such as by driving carefully and watching your step when you hike. Waterbury can be dangerous, as are certain parts of Danbury, but overall Litchfield County is not a dangerous destination.

This region has been known to receive unpredictable weather. Be prepared for anything, but don't let it ruin your stay.

Strongly consider using an insect repellent and taking other measures against insects and ticks before hiking. Gnats and mosquitoes are particularly plentiful near bodies of water.

North:

• Berkshires

West:

• Hudson Valley

East:

• Hartford

Southeast:

• New Haven

Southwest:

• New York City