Woodbury lives up to its nickname of "Antiques Capital of Connecticut" and shines with the most listings in the brand new online guide to antiquing, launched by Governor Dannel P. Malloy and state Office of Tourism.
The first-ever Connecticut Antiques Trail is a curated online guide to the finest antiquing experiences across the state. The Antiques Trail winds through historical and scenic Connecticut, representing all five regions – Fairfield, New Haven, Mystic, Hartford and Litchfield - and featuring collections of varying styles, periods and price ranges to satisfy all antique enthusiasts.
Though there are more than 30 shops here that sell antiques, 15 antique shops from Woodbury are listed in the guide and account for more than half of all the shops listed in Litchfield County.
"We launched the Connecticut Antiques Trail to create a more convenient way for residents and tourists alike to discover, explore and enjoy the very best destinations that the state's antiquing community has to offer," said Governor Malloy. "With the click of a button, we can connect people with everything from auction houses and historic inns to quaint boutiques located in every region of the state."
The Antiques Trail can be found through the state's official tourism website at www.ctvisit.com/antiquestrail and is organized by region and against the following categories detailed below: Shops & Centers, Auction Houses and Experiences, Outdoor Antiques Events & Shows, Historic Inns, Outdoor Antiques Events & Shows to make trip planning seamless. Further, the state's website also features a variety of restaurants, attractions and destinations within each region to help plan the perfect Connecticut day-long antiquing adventure, weekday getaway or weekend escape.
Connecticut's Antiques Shops and Centers
There are antiques shops, treasures and special finds waiting to be discovered all over Connecticut, ranging from large and sophisticated to smaller and quaint family-run businesses. With specialties in specific antiques fields, many renowned dealers and shop owners can offer their expertise and help guide a traveler's search.
About The Connecticut Office of Tourism
In 2012, Connecticut's Office of Tourism (COT), a division of the Department of Economic and Community Development, launched a new state brand identity, still revolutionary, a strategic marketing initiative designed to build pride among residents and bolster the state's reputation as a business and tourism destination. Connecticut is home to fine dining and entertainment, serene beaches and hiking trails, historic treasures and world class museums. To obtain more information about Connecticut tourism or plan your next trip, visit www.ctvisit.com or call 1-888-ctvisit.