I visited this today because Google showed it was open. I spoke to the owner I think, he said…read morethey're not open today but should be open tomorrow. They have a card setup which he wasn't prepared for today. The farm is beautiful so many flowers and mums for sale. He said it's 3 for $24 or $8.50 each which is reasonable I believe. I look forward to going back for those. There is a self serve stand which is cash only. They had jars of flowers ($18) and some squash. Overall, a nice seasonal flower farm, worth a visit.

We had the most amazing visit to the CT Trolley Museum. We came with a group, including children,…read moreand easily spent two and a half hours here. We could definitely have stayed longer, but alas, they were closing. The museum offers trolley rides with paid admission. You will be given trolley tickets, and the motorman will 'punch' the ticket for each ride. Trolleys leave on the hour and they have two different trolleys they alternate using. One has sides and windows (like a bus), the other is open on the sides (more like a San Fran. street car). Each ride lasts about thirty minutes, there and back again and we rode both trolleys so an hour of our visit was on the trolleys. A scavenger hunt is available for the kids and they loved it! Clip boards with the list of questions and pencils are located in the museum for the child to use during their hunt. Areas where you will find the answer to a questions have a big star on them and the question number. The kids were so excited to bring their answer sheets to the employee in the gift shop. She pulled out her answer key and 'graded' each paper making sure everyone had all the answers correct! Once a paper was graded, the child got to choose a trolley coin and were told those coins are rare! Only scavenger hunt participants get a coin, you can't buy them, so guard it well! Also for children is a Lego area, a dress up area, a kid sized wooden trolley they can play in, hand-held wooden trollies to play with, arts and crafts and other kid activities. There is even a reading nook off to one side in a sunny corner. The static display trolleys are very interesting. I especially enjoyed the snow sweeper trolley and the three wheeled, one person, conveyance. It's really too bad trolleys went 'out of fashion'. They covered so much ground and were a convenient way to get where you were going before the advent of the automobile. Your museum trolley ride includes information about historic local service that was quite interesting too. If you have time, there is a fire truck and apparatus museum in another building behind the trolley museum. A tour guide there will answer any questions and they have a lot of fire truck knowledge. Very interesting! We did leave a donation in the boxes in both buildings and we made some purchases in the gift shop to help support the mission. Most of the staff are volunteers, so if they do a good job and improve the quality of your visit, feel free to tip them. Not needed, but I'm sure it's appreciated. The kids want to return for their autumn pumpkin patch event. I want to return for their Christmas light event! Bring a warm blanket and cozy up with the kids! Sound like good winter fun to me. Parking on site with handicap spots near the entrance. Paved pathway to the building. You will have to hop up onto the trolley to ride. Restrooms were clean. Water fountain and bottle filling station are inside along with two vending machines for snacks. This is an excellent stop for all ages.

We celebrated my son's 2nd birthday here, and they we so accommodating! The room was already set up…read morewith tables and tablecloths. We were able to bring in our own food and dessert. The staff was very friendly and very easy to deal with. We were a little worried about going over the limit for guests, but everyone was able to get a Trolley ride! They even let all the children pull the whistle, which they absolutely loved! The price was very reasonable, and they even opened up the museum part so the children could play and take a bunch of great photos! This children all received party favors of one free future Trolley ride. My advice is to get a membership for an even more amazing deal! Our party guests exclaimed that this was the most fun they've ever had at a birthday party! Great job!

ORIGIN: After nearly two decades of fundraising, the vision…read moreof a local resident and nationally-known author, lawyer, and political activist, Ralph Nader, became realized with the opening of the American Museum of Tort Law in 2015. LOCATION: The museum is located in the stately former Winsted Savings Bank, which had been constructed in 1925. The museum is open 10-5 Monday through Saturday, with shorter hours on Sundays (11-4). CONCEPT: The mission of the unique museum is to "educate, inform and inspire about two things: trial by jury; and the benefits of tort law" (@american.museum.of.tort.law, 2024). EXPERIENCE: The American Museum of Tort Law looks to educate and inspire citizens about "law of wrongful injuries, including motor vehicle crashes, defective products, medical malpractice, and environmental disasters" (website). The museum has several rooms with attractive and engaging displays to support this mission, including an installation of a Corvair -- the dangerously designed car that is the subject of one of the museum founder's popular books (Unsafe at Any Speed, 1965). Complementing displays is a small shop with a curated collection of books dedicated to the history of tort law. TIP: Consider coordinating a visit with a dinner at the well-regarded Lebanese restaurant just down the road -- Noujaims -- open 5-9 Thursday through Saturday. The museum's founder is of Lebanese decent, and even authored a family cookbook in 2020 (his family ran a restaurant in town), so it's a destination that will complement a museum visit.

I was recently looking up unique places in CT, and stumbled upon the American Museum of Tort Law in…read moreWinsted! Now I am not a lawyer, but I am interested in law, and so decided to check it out. The museum was founded by CT attorney and four-time presidential candidate Ralph Nader (who was born in Winsted) and is located in the former Winsted Savings Bank building on Main St. It is actually the first and only law museum in the country, which I found pretty cool! Admission is $10 for adults, and there's free parking in lots on either side of the building. I went this past Saturday around 3PM, and was the only person in the place. You walk in the front door to a small gift shop, and there was a nice lady working behind the desk who was very friendly. The museum is not very big, but it really explains (in the most basic terms that non-lawyers will understand) what tort law is and its history, as well as the importance of jury trials. You will learn about precedent-setting civil cases, some of the most dangerous toys ever made, and famous cases like the McDonald's hot coffee case, Ford Pinto exploding gas tanks, lawsuits against the tobacco and asbestos companies, etc. There's a also a short video that you can sit and watch related to these same topics. Another room had interactive touch screens where you can explore other famous civil cases from around the country. The main centerpiece is a 1963 red Chevy Corvair, and an accompanying display of how Ralph Nader himself investigated safety issues with the vehicle. Overall, I found the museum very interesting, and learned a lot about tort and civil law! I was able to walk through the whole place in about an hour, and I stopped to read pretty much every display they had. Keep in mind that they do close for the winter, but their current hours are Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM, and Sun 11AM-4PM. Make sure to stop by!

Sometimes you end up at a little historical site in a small town, and it's just nice to see a…read moretown's history and people who care about their community. I didn't plan to come here, but I really appreciated their town historical display for the last 150 years through high school photos. An employee walked us through the display, and I just love the passion. And Gene Pitney went to high school here! I love Gene Pitney. I can't say come out of your way to come see the town's history, but certainly if you live in the area, it's charming and quaint. There is a memorial bell out front that they have on their souvenirs, which I got.

That institution is one of my favorite places to visit in town…read more What I like about the historical society is that it is home of events like annual book sale and craft fair. The book sale is held every spring (usually held from late April to early May). The craft fair is always held during Thanksgiving weekend. On the other hand, you'll find historic books and pamphlets, newspapers, maps and many more covering the good ol' Rockville (as once called the Loom City because manufacturing was popular in Rockville back in the 19th / 20th century) and the entire town of Vernon. Nice staff running this place to make sure that everything valuable about local history is preserved for future generations. Expansion occured 10+ years ago to add wheelchair-accessible entrance. Overall, what a fantastic place worth visiting to find interesting stuff about Vernon-Rockville's past.

Always a great visit, but this time I have notes…read more My family and I went to the village for the first time in 8 years. Everything was very much the same, except they were hosting a nighttime event, called Frankenstein or something. If you visit during one of these days where there is a night event, there will be a lot of buildings closed off. I was disappointed to not be able to go into the Salem Towne house, the big church, and many other buildings. Otherwise, it was beautiful to look at, as always.

We have gone to two of the Phantoms by Firelight events here, and I have to say the one in 2024 was…read moremuch better than the one this year. From the time you pull in there is ample parking and they get you through the entrance line very quickly. Generally, it is always a nice night out with family or friends, and the dark candlelit/foggy spooky atmosphere is great to explore in. I liked how this time around more of the buildings were open and there were employees dressed up telling stories from that time period. However, the shows for the Frankenstein event specifically were a let down an were too oddly spaced apart time-wise. We were only able to catch the laboratory and the finale. The laboratory event was a bit odd, just a guy shaking to some dubstep music. Hopefully next years is better.

We had a nice board meeting today . Hopefully more people…read morewill come out and get involved . We have our NATIONAL NIGHT OUT coming out August 4 2015. We would love all our community to help and participate. We need back packs and school supplies. We want to give kids a great new start for the new school year You can also go online Google your address and find out the name of your neighborhood and your neighborhood council to get more involved with in your neighborhood.

Artwell is the epicenter of culture for Torrington. Great place for meeting with local community…read moreartists and like-minded individuals, keep an eye on their ongoing events and showings scheduled regularly. Stu and Linda are also some of the nicest folks you'll meet! Stop by and say hi, there may be something of interest going on or maybe something you might get involved in yourself!

The amount of classes they offered was what brought me there. I will be going somewhere else with…read moremy child in the fall. The person at the front desk is so rude and snobby. Basic questions will be answered with a roll of the eye or a huff. Completely unprofessional. Also some of the moms sit around and talk about their "friends" in the ridiculously small and overcrowded waiting room. Unfortunately 40 minutes isn't long enough to go anywhere so I have to sit there and listen to these women talk about each other (which I guess is not uncommon). Lots of snobby people. Will not be returning.

ADC is amazing. They offer so many different and diverse fitness classes so everyone will find…read moresomething they enjoy. The instructors are very knowledgeable and high energy to make every class fun and energetic. I have tried many different classes but my favorite are vinyasa flow yoga, TRX, and Power Flex (yoga on TRX). If you are trying to find a place to belong and get back on track with your health and wellness, this is the place, and don't worry about where you are on your fitness journey they welcome men and women at all levels of fitness and experience.