Accents - Accessories of Distinction

3C South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759.

Lower Level.  (860) 567-9318. A hidden jewel of a boutique nestled comfortably on South Street abounding in beautiful yet distinct accessories. Treasures lovingly hand selected to enhance the wardrobe or home of the woman who dares to be unique. Find us, you'll love us – Accents.  Jan.-March Tues. - Sat. 10-5:30. April – Dec. 7 days 10-5:30, Sun. & Mon. noon-5.

Action Wildlife Foundation, Inc.

337 Torrington Road, Goshen, CT 06756.

Rte. 4. (860) 482-4465 and (860) 491-9191. Located on 116 acres and set within the Northwest Hills of Litchfield County. Guests tour the facility by foot, or you can book a hayride tour to view over 32 species of exotic animals from around the world. Stop by the petting zoo and visit our new Museum and Exploration Center. The museum showcases taxidermy animals from throughout the world displayed in the their natural settings, including two natural waterfalls! Check out our live reptile center, large iguana habitat and our hands on educational center for children. Drive or walk around our safari section. Call to book an educational tour. The farm is open from Apr.-Nov. and the Museum and Exploration Center is open all year round.

Aer Blarney Balloons

Litchfield, CT 06759.

P.O. Box 1528. Phone: 203-910-4955. Daily hot air balloon flights over the Litchfield Hills and central Connecticut (weather permitting). Reservations are recommended for fall foliage and winter wonderland flights. Champagne charters are available all seasons year-round at sunrise and pre-sunset. Gift certificates, flight instruction and advertising services available.

American Clock & Watch Museum

100 Maple St., , Bristol, CT 06010.

off Rte. 6, (I-84 Exit 38W/31E). (860) 583-6070. Promoting the history of American-made clocks and watches, the museum houses the largest display of American production clocks in the world. Special emphasis is placed on Connecticut clockmaking. Situated in the National Register's Historic District of "Federal Hill." Open daily 10 - 5, April 1 – Nov. 30. Adults: $5, Seniors $4., Children 8 -15 $2., under 8 free. Group rates.

Artwell Gallery

19 Water St, Torrington, CT 06790.

Phone: (860) 482-5122. AArt exhibits, poetry, music, performances, and art classes. "Where artists meet and share their work NY Times. "The vital heart of Torrington's burgeoning art scene," CT Magazine. Wed.-Sun. 12 -5.

Bantam Tileworks

816 Bantam Rd., Bantam, CT 06750.

(860) 361-9306. A handmade ceramic tile shop making tiles for home installation. Our showroom and workshop have over 100 unique colors found nowhere else. Also offering home products made from our tile-tables, platters, coasters, and plates for truly one-of-a-kind gifts. Visit our newly expanded workshop Spring of 2012. Mon.-Sun. 10-5.

Bantam Tileworks

816 Bantam Rd., Bantam, CT 06750.

(860) 361-9306. A handmade ceramic tile shop making tiles for home installation. Our showroom and workshop have over 100 unique colors found nowhere else. Also offering home products made from our tile-tables, platters, coasters, and plates for truly one-of-a-kind gifts. Visit our newly expanded workshop Spring of 2012. Mon.-Sun. 10-5.

BraeVal, Proud Makers of the finest Sporting Adventurer Apparel

503 Bantam Rd., Litchfield, CT

Rte. 202. (860) 482-7260. American design born of comfort time-tested classics in the Scottish tradition uniquely American and
distinctly BraeVal. Form, Function & Style for the Sporting Adventurer in the field or on the town. Our symbol is derived from the Rob Roy tartan of Clan MacGregor. It was brought to America in the late 1800's by my great uncle Big Jock McCluskey who came from the crags and Braeval of Scotland. Legend has it that Native Americans had never seen cloth dyed a brighter red, and believed it was made from the blood of McCluskey prey and enemies. Like many things that crossed the Atlantic, the tartan received a new name and became uniquely American and distinctly BraeVal - Buffalo Plaid was born. Stop in to view our latest portfolio of designs of the most comfortable apparel in the field request a catalog.

Brierwood Nurseries, Inc.

85 Thomaston Rd., Morris, CT 06763.

(860) 567-4053. Fax: (860) 567-2703. Growers since 1975, destination for retail and professional trade. Complete line of Proven Winners annuals, perennials, & shrubs. Modern greenhouses brim with hanging baskets, custom planters, and mums in the fall. Knowledgeable, friendly service. Come visit our garden center Apr. through Oct. Call for hours.

Bristol Center for Arts and Culture

95 Riverside Ave., Bristol, CT 06010.

Rte. 72 (860) 585-5411. Fax: (860) 314-0483. Housing New England Carousel Museum, with working carousel, Museum of Greek Culture, Museum of Fire History, a gallery of work by Glo Sessions and a gallery of changing exhibitions. Party rentals & youth group sleepovers. Special needs accessible. Mar. – Dec. Mon. – Sat. 10 5, Sun. noon – 5. Adults $5., Seniors $4.50, Children $2.50.