Avon, Connecticut Hotels, Things to do, and Vacation Information.
Since ancient times, the trend of growing civilizations
center on bodies of water, such as the Nile River and the Yangtze River. The
village of Avon in Connecticut is not an ancient community but it was certainly
formed on the wooded banks of the Farmington River. On the nearby meadow
plains, the people who settled and lived and made Avon their home made use of
the abundantly blessed river of Farmington. Together with the picturesque
surroundings, Avon becomes the destination of travelers who wanted to enjoy the
peace and quiet of a New England village. Avon vacations are typically relaxing
vacations that involved unhurried tours of museums and other sites that display
the history of Avon. One example is the Marian Hunter History Room which is
part of the Avon Free Public Library. It houses the photographs, scrapbooks,
and other memorabilia that tell interesting stories about the time. The place
is not just kid-friendly but also accessible for the physically-challenged.
Another example is the Living Museum on Main Street. It also contains artifacts
and memorabilia that date back to the 19
th century. And still
another example is the
First
Governor’s House Guards and Stables. It is the oldest cavalry unit in the
country that has operated continuously. This 35-acre military reservation has
40 stall barns, one drill field, 2 outdoor rings, about 40 horses, and numerous
wooded trails.