Avon, Connecticut travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Avon is a little town just outside of Connecticut's capital, Hartford.

1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Avon

The Pickin’ Patch

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Sep. (climate data from nearby Hartford)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

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BDL Bradley International Airport, Hartford — 12 mi away (major hub). Directions
HVN Tweed New Haven Airport, New Haven — 38 mi away. Directions

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Budget & where to stay

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Food for you

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Do

Do The Pickin’ Patch

People of all ages will enjoy the activities at the Pickin’ Patch. Located on Nod Road, minutes from Talcott Mountain, shops and restaurants, visitors love picking seasonal fruits and vegetables at this New England, picturesque farm. Although fall is a perfect time for families to pick pumpkins, taste freshly made apple cider and take hayrides for fun-filled memories, the Pickin’ Patch offers various fruits and vegetables during the spring and summer months as well.

📍 Nod Rd☎ +1 860-677-9552

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Old Avon Marketplace – East Main St | The historic center is ideal for an afternoon of shopping and eating. A variety of shops are located in buildings built in the 1800s and offer items for any type of customer. Spend and afternoon visiting spas, custom jewelry stores, shopping for art, and earing with friends or family at restaurants that are all conveniently located in one space. Two popular restaurants, Elephant Trail Thai Cuisine and da Capo Italiano Ristorante, are definitely two places to stop in and eat for a unique atmosphere and great food.