| they also include minifridges, microwaves, coffeemakers and wet bars. bright 1-bedroom suites have free wi-fi, ipod docks and flat-screen tvs, plus desks with ergonomic chairs, and separate living rooms featuring pull-out sofas. in a rural area off interstate 84, this informal all-suite hotel is 6 miles from both western connecticut state university and the new york village of brewster, and 11 miles from the thunder ridge ski area. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. some suites add whirlpool tubs. freebies include hot breakfast and parking. there's also an indoor pool, a fitness center and a convenience store, in addition to a business center and guest laundry facilities
John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 10
Wolf Conservation Center (24 min)
Wolf, red wolf, and nature Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (29 min)
County park offers a museum & gallery, plus activities such as hiking, fishing & horseback riding. Danbury Railway Museum (10 min)
Museum & 6-acre railyard with historic trains, rail equipment & models plus train & turntable rides. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum (17 min)
Museum in a revamped 18th-century building displays artwork by fledgling contemporary artists. Collis P. Huntington State Park (24 min)
1,017-acre park with hiking, pond fishing, horseback riding, archery-only deer hunting & more. Tarrywile Park (9 min) Squantz Pond State Park (22 min)
Park, lake, and hiking Hearthstone Castle (10 min)
Castle, park, ruins, history, and architecture Danbury Museum & Historical Society (10 min)
Group of 5 historic buildings, including a school, with programs, exhibits & weekly guided tours. Putnam Memorial State Park (20 min)
Site of a 1778 war camp atop a bluff, with artifacts & structures, museum, visitor center & views. Lovers Leap State Park (19 min)
Naturalistic park with walking trails leading past century-old industrial ruins. Candlewood Lake (24 min)
This scenic, man-made wooded lake, the largest in the state, features sandy beaches & marinas. Weir Farm National Historical Park (19 min)
Historic retreat visited by renowned painters, with art & nature programs & outdoor activities. Thunder Ridge Ski Area (20 min)
Skiing & snowboarding area an hour from New York City, with trails for all abilities & a ski school. Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden (16 min)
Museum, art museum, and art |
