Here's a tiny spot in one of the rural corners of Connecticut, but a fun spot to poke around…read more Seeing the images of Beckley Furnace, then and now, are astoundingly different! It's a place you can get up close to the past, but also a peaceful spot to view the river and furnace locks, I especially recommend being here in autumn, watching sycamore leaves float down the river. Parking by the furnace isn't huge, but additional parking is just over the small bridge. There is plenty of interpretive signage to guide you, and ample picnic space to enjoy, but no facilities. We didn't even see a port-o-let. All the same, enjoy your drive and short hike!

I wouldn't exactly call this a destination sort of park, it's a landmark/monument with a little…read moreparkette along Lower Road in East Canaan. IIt's mainly of interest if you're interested in the history of the area, but something you could combine with visiting nearby Haystack Mountain Park. Still, it's well maintained and has a nice parking area, with a number of highly informative signs around the area, leading you on a short walk from the furnace over to the dam where the piping for the steam turbine is still somewhat in place. There's a few picnic tables as well, if you're in the mood for a picnic. Altogether a nice little pleasant stop on the road.

This was a cute little bookstore in this town. I was surprised to find a Chinese children's book in…read morehere. The staff was helpful when I had questions. The cost of the book was fair.

My stars alinged, because I got a parking spot right in front of the shop. Thank goodness I can…read moreparallel park. They don't allow in ice cream but they do dogs. If mine were well behaved enough I'd bring him over.... But the wood is beautiful, the books are beautiful, and some even have discount stickers on them. They even have some rarities in a book store - I found four postcard books! It's very exciting. The steps are a little high to get in, but overall it seems a pleasant store.

Great service with that old small town feel. Every customer known by name. It's Waltons Mountain…read moreand Mayberry all rolled into one. At least it was I don't know the new older guy working there now.

Been going here for 20 years, and never have had any issues with anything until the new older guy…read moreworking there started. Guy is a straight up jerk and has been unbelievably rude to my wife to the point she doesn't want to go in. And today he straight lied to my face about my packages (due next week) that arrived yesterday (had the package slip) had been delayed because the shipping company didn't put the PO number on them (I have never had issues with this in the past 20 year) when I picked them up today. I have alerts on my phone, including the early delivery alert, and the tracking information... when I pulled those up he got extremely abrasive. Guy needs a reality check and work ethic class. Used to actually enjoy going to the post office here and was friendly with the past post masters... first time I've ever had any issues here.

Adorable little post office with the nicest Postal Worker manning the counter. Quaint and cozy…read more What a world of difference from my "lines out the door, cranky workers "branch. While we were there, the cutest little Corgi came for a visit.