Head to the scenic city of Barkhamsted
The area's churches and festivals are just some of the reasons to come on holiday to Barkhamsted. This scenic city is known for its forests, fishing and wildlife. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in Barkhamsted
Are you hoping to find top things to see and do in the city? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Barkhamsted a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Six Flags New England (17.2 mi / 27.7 km)
- Ski Sundown (3.5 mi / 5.6 km)
- Flamig Farm (4.8 mi / 7.7 km)
- Lost Acres Vineyard (6.1 mi / 9.8 km)
- Talcott Mountain State Park (9.2 mi / 14.7 km)
- Wintonbury Hills Golf Course (9.4 mi / 15.1 km)
Exploring the natural features in Barkhamsted
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Barkhamsted is a great place to get out in nature. These are a few of the area's most stunning sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Enders State Forest (2.5 mi / 4.1 km)
- Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area (5.5 mi / 8.9 km)
- Mill Pond Park (7.1 mi / 11.4 km)
- Highland Lake (9.4 mi / 15.1 km)
- Farmington River (9.7 mi / 15.6 km)
- Northwest Park (11.2 mi / 18 km)
How to get to and around Barkhamsted
The nearest airport is in Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.), located 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal), which is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) away.