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Canton Valley

Canton Valley is a town in Capitol Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States of about 1,580 people. Within 50 km by road there are 191 places to visit: 59 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 churches and 20 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Massacoe State Forest, Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve and Stratton Brook State Park.

41.8343° N, 72.8918° WPop. 1,580

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Within 30 km107 places
Within 50 km191
Must-see295
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Canton Valley

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:24 pm

36 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Canton Valley
  2. Massacoe State Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Talcott Mountain State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Avon Congregational Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Nepaug State Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Canton Valley
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Canton Valley?

Massacoe State Forest (nature spot, about 4 km), Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve (nature spot, about 5 km), Stratton Brook State Park (park, about 6 km), Nepaug State Forest (nature spot, about 6 km), Avon Congregational Church (church, about 7 km), Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Canton Valley?

191 places on Spotwander: 59 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 museums.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Canton Valley?

Massacoe State Forest, about 4 km by road; Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Canton Valley?

Avon Congregational Church, about 7 km by road; Hartford Connecticut Temple (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Canton Valley?

Start in Canton Valley, visit Massacoe State Forest, then Talcott Mountain State Park, then Avon Congregational Church, then Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve, then Nepaug State Forest, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.