2 Best Sights in Norfolk, The Litchfield Hills

Dr. Frederick Shepard Dennis, the former owner of these 240 acres and a noted New York surgeon, lavishly entertained his guests—among them President William Howard Taft and several Connecticut governors—in the stone pavilion at the summit of the estate. From its 1,627-foot height, you have a panoramic view of Haystack Mountain and parts of New Hampshire to the north and, on a clear day, New Haven Harbor about 60 miles south. Picnic on the park's grounds or hike one of its many trails. Autumn foliage here is spectacular!

One of the most spectacular views in the state can be seen from the 34-foot high stone tower atop Haystack Mountain (1,716 feet). You can see the Berkshires in Connecticut and Massachusetts, as well as peaks in New York and the Green Mountains of Vermont. A winding road will get you halfway there; then hike the rugged, half-mile trail to the top.