Although the New Haven County town of Cheshire is perhaps most famously known for its “Bedding Plant Capital of Connecticut” moniker, as it is home to several major flower farms and nurseries, this charming community of about 28,700 also boasts a vibrant town center featuring eclectic boutiques, shops and eateries, as well as several retail malls.
Its quaint, New England character is evident throughout, and the town’s Historic District comprises more than 50 buildings in the center of town in the area of the Town Green. Cheshire, which spans 33.4 square miles, also once had copper mines, first found in 1712, and barite mines from 1838 through 1877. Throughout Cheshire, one will find a plethora of dining establishments as well as cozy cafes. The town is home to an active Chamber of Commerce and boasts an educational system with numerous awards and national rankings. The town’s Watch Factory complex, originally the site of the Cheshire Watch Company, is also home to numerous businesses.
Visitors and residents alike take pride in local attractions, including The Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum, where more than 80,000 antique toys and collectibles delight the young and young-at-heart. The Audubon Society’s Riverbound Farm and Sanctuary nature preserve, the town park, CPFA Artsplace and the spectacular Roaring Brook Falls along the Quinnipiac Trail in the southwest corner of town, are among the town’s coveted places to visit.
A wealth of things to do and places to explore await, whether visiting, shopping, recreating or residing in this scenic community.
Although the New Haven County town of Cheshire is perhaps most famously known for its “Bedding Plant Capital of Connecticut” moniker, as it is home to several major flower farms and nurseries, this charming community of about 28,700 also boasts a vibrant town center featuring eclectic boutiques, shops and eateries, as well as several retail malls.
Its quaint, New England character is evident throughout, and the town’s Historic District comprises more than 50 buildings in the center of town in the area of the Town Green. Cheshire, which spans 33.4 square miles, also once had copper mines, first found in 1712, and barite mines from 1838 through 1877. Throughout Cheshire, one will find a plethora of dining establishments as well as cozy cafes. The town is home to an active Chamber of Commerce and boasts an educational system with numerous awards and national rankings. The town’s Watch Factory complex, originally the site of the Cheshire Watch Company, is also home to numerous businesses.
Visitors and residents alike take pride in local attractions, including The Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum, where more than 80,000 antique toys and collectibles delight the young and young-at-heart. The Audubon Society’s Riverbound Farm and Sanctuary nature preserve, the town park, CPFA Artsplace and the spectacular Roaring Brook Falls along the Quinnipiac Trail in the southwest corner of town, are among the town’s coveted places to visit.
A wealth of things to do and places to explore await, whether visiting, shopping, recreating or residing in this scenic community.
Although the New Haven County town of Cheshire is perhaps most famously known for its “Bedding Plant Capital of Connecticut” moniker, as it is home to several major flower farms and nurseries, this charming community of about 28,700 also boasts a vibrant town center featuring eclectic boutiques, shops and eateries, as well as several retail malls.
Its quaint, New England character is evident throughout, and the town’s Historic District comprises more than 50 buildings in the center of town in the area of the Town Green. Cheshire, which spans 33.4 square miles, also once had copper mines, first found in 1712, and barite mines from 1838 through 1877. Throughout Cheshire, one will find a plethora of dining establishments as well as cozy cafes. The town is home to an active Chamber of Commerce and boasts an educational system with numerous awards and national rankings. The town’s Watch Factory complex, originally the site of the Cheshire Watch Company, is also home to numerous businesses.
Visitors and residents alike take pride in local attractions, including The Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum, where more than 80,000 antique toys and collectibles delight the young and young-at-heart. The Audubon Society’s Riverbound Farm and Sanctuary nature preserve, the town park, CPFA Artsplace and the spectacular Roaring Brook Falls along the Quinnipiac Trail in the southwest corner of town, are among the town’s coveted places to visit.
A wealth of things to do and places to explore await, whether visiting, shopping, recreating or residing in this scenic community.
