Vernon is a town in Connecticut.
Understand
[edit | edit source]- Vernon was incorporated in October 1808, from Bolton. Vernon was named after George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. Vernon contains the former city of Rockville, incorporated in January, 1889 and consolidated in January 1965.
Get in
[edit | edit source]- I-84
Get around
[edit | edit source]- Vernon has a small bus line.[1]
- The sidewalk infrastructure is minimal; however, walking is common and viable.
- Cars are the main mode of transport.
See
[edit | edit source]- Arts Center East
- Belding Wildlife Property
- Gene Pitney Exhibit in Town Hall
- New England Civil War Museum
- Rails to Trails
- Rockville Community Alliance
- Rockville Farmers Market
- Talcottville Historic District
- Talcottville Ravine
- Valley Falls Park
- Vernon Historical Society
- Victorian homes
- Henry Park/Fox Hill Tower
Do
[edit | edit source]Buy
[edit | edit source]Eat
[edit | edit source]Drink
[edit | edit source]Watch out for shady liquor stores.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]- Holiday Inn Express, 346 Kelly Rd (I-84 Exit 64), ☏ +1 860 648-2000.
Connect
[edit | edit source]Go next
[edit | edit source]| Routes through Vernon |
| Hartford ← Manchester ← | W  E
|
→ Tolland → Worcester |