Farmington Attractions

Top Attractions

Farmington Activities

Pickin Patch - located on Nod Road, this is Connecticuts 10th oldest family farm. A fun place for the whole family, you can pick your own fruit and vegetables in season and go on tractor drawn hey wagon rides to the pumpkin patch in October..

New Britain Youth Museum - founded in 1956, the museum exhibits childrens artifacts from America and around the world. The museum also has a prehistoric Connecticut room and lovely garden as well as a puppet theatre and hands on activities. Entrance is free.

Farmington Parks & Gardens

Tomasso Park - this lovely 11 acre park has 4 acres of wetlands that are home to almost 600 painted turtles as well as fish and other animals. There are guided tours and observation areas as well as great walking trails and bridges.

Stanley Quarter Park - this popular park offers an array of activities such as sports fields, skate board park, playground and ice skating. Stanley also has a childrens fishing pond and the lake offers paddle boat rides, hydrobikes and aqua cycles.

Farmington Restaurants and Bars

Farmington Restaurants

Chucks Steakhouse - located at 788 Farmington Avenue. Farmington's favourite steakhouse, Chucks has been in operation for 31 years and serves the finest beef in the state. The menu has now been expanded to include a wide selection of fresh seafood and a great salad bar with a selection of fresh vegetables and salad dressings. Open daily.

Murphy's Scarlettis Pasta, Grille and Bar - located at 270 Farmington Avenue. This lively Italian Restaurant has a pub like atmosphere with live music every night ranging from Rock n Roll to Jazz. There is a full bar and the dinner menu offers a large selection of brick oven pizzas and delicious pastas. Open for lunch Monday to Friday and dinner Monday to Saturday.

Piccolo Arancio - located at 819 Farmington Avenue. This charming, romantic restaurant has a full bar and a great Italian influenced menu. Try the most popular dish on the menu, Arancio Ravioli, which is pasta stuffed with spinach and ricotta and served with orange sage sauce. Carnivors are also well catered for with a delicious Osso Busso which is veal shank served with risotto and vegetables.

Rainforest Cafe - located in Westfarm Mall. Be amazed at the incredibly realistic indoor rainforest decor with lush plants, beautiful giant aquariums and cascading waterfalls. The menu has a selection of mouthwatering Mexican, Asian and Caribbean influenced cuisine.

Grist Mill Restaurant - located at 44 Mill Lane. Grist Mill has an extensive menu with specialities including the delicious Dover Sole and mouthwatering Tiramisu. The location of the restaurant means that in summer guests can sit outside and enjoy one of the best views of Framington river and in Winter the sophisticated interior is warm and inviting. Open for lunch and dinner Sunday to Saturday.

Farmington Bars & Clubs

Apricot's - located at 1593 Framington Avenue. The lower level of Apricot's has a lively bar and a piano where locals and tourists like to come for a drink. There is also an upper level dinning area with stunning views of the river. Open for lunch Monday to Saturday and dinner daily.

Zen Bar - located at 270 Framington Avenue. This great contemporary nightclub has a lively atmosphere and a young hip crowd that dances the night away till the early hours of the morning.

J Timothy's Taverne - located at 143 New Britain Avenue, Plainville. This famous New England style tavern has a casual dining area with a full evening menu and a friendly full pub.