Overview
Norfolk is a town in the Litchfield Hills of northwestern Connecticut.
1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Norfolk
Infinity Hall
Infinity Hall is the local music club and operates year-round. It also functions as a bistro. Their slogan is "intimate concerts and creative cuisine." The building is historic, having been constructed in 1883.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Aug. (climate data from nearby Waterbury)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BDL Bradley International Airport, Hartford — 26 mi away (major hub). Directions
- HVN Tweed New Haven Airport, New Haven — 52 mi away. Directions
US Route 44 is the main road into and through town and the way most people get to Norfolk from Hartford or the turnoff from the main north-south road in the area, US Route 7, in North Canaan. Every other road in Norfolk is to a greater or lesser degree a back road.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
There are a couple good sandwich places in the heart of Norfolk. There is a nice little park near one of them.
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Get in
US Route 44 is the main road into and through town and the way most people get to Norfolk from Hartford or the turnoff from the main north-south road in the area, US Route 7, in North Canaan. Every other road in Norfolk is to a greater or lesser degree a back road.
Get around
The center of town is very small, but to get anywhere else, you will need at least a bicycle.
See
There may not be much to see on the village green except for a few buildings, but if you take a walk in the woods, you will hear a lot of cool birds, and if you’re lucky, you might even see one!
Do
- If you are in or near Norfolk in the summertime, find out whether any concerts or art exhibitions are taking place at the Yale Summer School.
You could also spend your time swimming in Toby Pond, or hiking in the woods, which are full of wildlife.
- There is a great hiking trail called Haystack Mountain State Park. At the top they have a mini museum with a great view!
- Campbell Falls State Park is also great to visit! It has a great view of a waterfall!
Learn
Yale University operates a Summer School of Art and a Summer School of Music in Norfolk. Only current Yale students can apply for the art programs, but the music programs select participants annually by application/audition.
Buy
There is a Stop and Shop a couple towns over, and you can get almost anything there.
Eat
There are a couple good sandwich places in the heart of Norfolk. There is a nice little park near one of them.
Sleep
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