Do Look Down: Viewing Foliage from the Heights

Just as Henry David Thoreau did his best thinking in the woods, this pretty suspension bridge named after Thoreau gives you a place to collect your thoughts as you contemplate the natural beauty of Washington’s Hidden Valley Preserve.

Climbing and ziplining fun! Try different challenge levels, from beginner to advanced, and find fun in the trees for families, friends and groups.

Float above the foliage for some truly breathtaking views via hot air balloon! Since 1981 Berkshire Balloons has been offering First Class hot air balloon flights from the Central Connecticut, Farmington Valley and Litchfield Hills areas of the state.

If you're feeling daring, see foiliage from a birds-eye view with a skydiving adventure! Skydive Danielson offers tandem skydives with USPA certified instructors, specializing in first time jumpers.

Haystack Mountain State Park in Norfolk has a climb that will get your heart pumping, and the payoff is a 37-foot stone tower at the top. 

Castle Craig and Hubbard Park in Meriden stands atop a 970-foot-high ridge with huge views off to the south, east and west. Glorious in fall.

Hike the Mount Misery trail to the peak at the Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown to experience an extraordinary overlook with miles of scenic views.

Mohawk Mountain State Forest offers spectacular scenic vistas to the north and west include the Catskill, Taconic and Berkshire ranges. For your hiking pleasure both the Mattatuck and Mohawk trails (blue blazed) cross the site.

Journey with us to the rooftop of Fox Tower, at Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 feet off the ground. Feel the cool, crisp, air under you as you soar over the treetops at nearly 60mph, arriving a mile away, at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center.