Overview
Sharon is a town in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut.
2 things to do
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Best things about Sharon
Sharon Audubon Center
Includes two lovely ponds (the marshier Ford Pond and the clearer, larger Bog Meadow Pond), a garden, a center for rescued raptors, and a museum/center for rescued animals and gift shop. Some of the paths, such as the on…
Sharon Country Club
9-hole regulation course.
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 — 41 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SWF New York Stewart International Airport, Newburgh — 42 mi away. Directions
The north-south Federal Route 7 hugs the west bank of the Housatonic River at the eastern boundary of the township. The roads that intersect at the center of town are the roughly north-south State Route 41 and State Route 4 (343 across the New York State line), which is most nearly southeast-northwest and connects the town with Amenia, New York. State Route 361 (same number in New York) continues further north and goes to Millerton, New York.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Sharon Audubon Center
- Afternoon Sharon Country Club
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Sharon was populated by Native Americans for quite a long time before it was settled by colonists of European extraction in 1739. It is a wealthy township with much natural beauty and many old, very well-kept mansions. It is a bit quieter than neighboring Kent.
Get in
By car
The north-south Federal Route 7 hugs the west bank of the Housatonic River at the eastern boundary of the township. The roads that intersect at the center of town are the roughly north-south State Route 41 and State Route 4 (343 across the New York State line), which is most nearly southeast-northwest and connects the town with Amenia, New York. State Route 361 (same number in New York) continues further north and goes to Millerton, New York.
Get around
You will need a vehicle to get around town.
Do
Parks and nature preserves
There are several parks and nature preserves, including:
- Housatonic Meadows Park.
- Housatonic State Forest.
Do Sharon Audubon Center
Includes two lovely ponds (the marshier Ford Pond and the clearer, larger Bog Meadow Pond), a garden, a center for rescued raptors, and a museum/center for rescued animals and gift shop. Some of the paths, such as the one that hugs Bog Meadow Pond may be muddy, possibly impassible after a rain, and buggy (it's a good idea to use some insect repellent before hiking). The grounds are home to a wide variety of wildlife. You can get trail maps without extra charge at the Visitor Center or look at one on their website.
Golf
Go next
- Kent
- Amenia, New York
- Cornwall
- Canaan
- Millerton, New York
- Torrington
Nearby
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City / town · 7 listings · 5 mi away
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Canaan
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Kent
City / town · 1 listings · 11 mi away
Mount Washington
City / town · 4 listings · 14 mi away
Norfolk
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Sheffield
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