The people of Litchfield are proud of the rolling hills of their town, and their well-kept Colonial homes that exude the grace and charm of a lost era. Sights in Litchfield include: Litchfield Historical Society Museum; the Tapping Reeve House and Law School, first law school in the country; White Flower Farm; Lourdes in Litchfield, and Haight Vineyard and Winery. Activities abound in this picturesque town with parks offering hiking, biking, sledding and cross-country skiing.

Manchester sits on the banks of the Merrimack River in south central New Hampshire. Revitalized Manchester is an attractive, upscale community. Dining out here is an ethnic affair with a variety of choices from Chinese to Middle Eastern. Spectator sports include the Manchester Monarch's hockey team and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats baseball team. Fish or hike at pretty Lake Messabesic.

Meriden, once the home of the International Silver Company and foremost leader in silverware manufacturing, has mellowed since its heyday. Plans are in the making to replace old buildings with new shops and restaurants. There are several nice hiking trails in parks in the area and the Farmington River in Canton one of the best fly fishing spots in the state.

Home of the largest submarine manufacturer in America, Groton is a medium-sized oceanfront community. The first nuclear submarine (USS Nautilus) was built here in 1954, and has now been put on public display in the shipyard. Several instructional cruises set out to identify marine animals and to learn about the 1909 New London Ledge Lighthouse. Outdoor activities are favored here with many resources for hiking, fishing, swimming, skating and biking.

Storrs is a charming rural village with rolling hills, winding roads and Colonial homes scattered on wide spreads of land. Shady country lanes, big red barns, sunny fields of wildflowers, and several nooks of shops that are the sugar and spice of the village itself. The University of Connecticutt is here and offers lots of opportunities for spectator sports.