Guidebook for Stafford
Food Scene
Awesome food, extensive menu. About 5 minute drive from the building.
8 locals recommend
Basil's Restaurant
64 W Stafford RdAwesome food, extensive menu. About 5 minute drive from the building.
Great coffee with a cool vibe. Best for breakfast or lunch. A two minute walk from the building.
Stafford Coffee Company
Great coffee with a cool vibe. Best for breakfast or lunch. A two minute walk from the building.
Stafford House Of Pizza
19 Main StGreat food and bar! One minute walk.
An excellent full menu breakfast and lunch restaurant. About a 10 minute drive from the building.
Flat Pennies Kitchen
An excellent full menu breakfast and lunch restaurant. About a 10 minute drive from the building.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is an awesome concert hall, all genres of music, theater shows and a great bar! Only a 4 minute walk from the building.
Palace Theater
75 W Main StThis is an awesome concert hall, all genres of music, theater shows and a great bar! Only a 4 minute walk from the building.
Stafford Cidery
68 Main StThe cutest brewery in town! 4 minute walk from the building.
Parks & Nature
A great park for a walk or jog, bring my frisbie and a picnic basket for a family fun time! A 2 minute walk from my studio.
Hyde Park
A great park for a walk or jog, bring my frisbie and a picnic basket for a family fun time! A 2 minute walk from my studio.
The sort of amenity that most small towns wish they had, Stafford Library is more than just a place for Stafford residents to loan books, magazines and DVDs.
There’s a wealth of programs for people of all ages from summer movie screenings outside to storytimes, open art studios, book clubs, interesting talks and events like a Halloween party for kids.
If you’re just passing through, Stafford the library can be a valuable place to get your bearings, with material about the region, computer access, free Wi-Fi and helpful, welcoming staff.
Stafford Library
10 Levinthal RunThe sort of amenity that most small towns wish they had, Stafford Library is more than just a place for Stafford residents to loan books, magazines and DVDs.
There’s a wealth of programs for people of all ages from summer movie screenings outside to storytimes, open art studios, book clubs, interesting talks and events like a Halloween party for kids.
If you’re just passing through, Stafford the library can be a valuable place to get your bearings, with material about the region, computer access, free Wi-Fi and helpful, welcoming staff.
Peaked Mountain is a nature reserve a few minutes across the state line in Monson, MA.
These 2,000 acres of former commercial forest encompass the summit of the 374-metre Peaked Mountain, which afford jaw-dropping views of the New England countryside, 60 miles north to Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire and south back to the Shenipsit State Forest.
At the Valley View vantage point you can gaze west to Springfield and Boulder Hill.
Hiking from the reserve’s main entrance there’s an elevation gain of more than 140 meters, so you’re sure to get a good workout on a 90-minute round trip.
On your hike you may spot birds like cardinals, blue jays, warblers and thrushes, as well as raptors like owls, hawks and turkey vultures.
Peaked Mountain, Monson, MA 01057, USA
Peaked Mountain is a nature reserve a few minutes across the state line in Monson, MA.
These 2,000 acres of former commercial forest encompass the summit of the 374-metre Peaked Mountain, which afford jaw-dropping views of the New England countryside, 60 miles north to Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire and south back to the Shenipsit State Forest.
At the Valley View vantage point you can gaze west to Springfield and Boulder Hill.
Hiking from the reserve’s main entrance there’s an elevation gain of more than 140 meters, so you’re sure to get a good workout on a 90-minute round trip.
On your hike you may spot birds like cardinals, blue jays, warblers and thrushes, as well as raptors like owls, hawks and turkey vultures.
Scattered over Union and Ashford, this 9,000-acre state forest has a south parcel right next to Stafford Springs.
It’s important not to confuse this 900-acre parcel with the one in Union by Bigelow Hollow State Park.
In Stafford’s south-eastern corner you can hike in peaceful mixed woodland along the Bradley and Murray Trails.
The trails intersect close to a spur on Stone House Road, and the Bradley Trail heads east while the longer Murray Trail continues south as far as Polster Road in Willington.
Nipmuck State Forest, Union, CT 06076, USA
Scattered over Union and Ashford, this 9,000-acre state forest has a south parcel right next to Stafford Springs.
It’s important not to confuse this 900-acre parcel with the one in Union by Bigelow Hollow State Park.
In Stafford’s south-eastern corner you can hike in peaceful mixed woodland along the Bradley and Murray Trails.
The trails intersect close to a spur on Stone House Road, and the Bradley Trail heads east while the longer Murray Trail continues south as far as Polster Road in Willington.
This long and narrow body of water extends north from Stafford’s Staffordville section, covering a little under 150 acres and with homes all along its eastern shore.
If you’re a Staffordville resident, tenant or are visiting someone who lives here you’ll be able to use the little sandy beach at the south end, with a satisfying view up the length of the reservoir.
Motorized boating is also permitted at the Staffordville Reservoir (subject to strict rules), and kayakers and paddleboarders are a common sight in the warmer months.
Staffordville Reservoir, Stafford, CT 06076, USA
This long and narrow body of water extends north from Stafford’s Staffordville section, covering a little under 150 acres and with homes all along its eastern shore.
If you’re a Staffordville resident, tenant or are visiting someone who lives here you’ll be able to use the little sandy beach at the south end, with a satisfying view up the length of the reservoir.
Motorized boating is also permitted at the Staffordville Reservoir (subject to strict rules), and kayakers and paddleboarders are a common sight in the warmer months.
Shopping
This place has anything you can think of, great for collectors and only a minute walk from the building.
Rustology Antiques and Oddities
21 Main StThis place has anything you can think of, great for collectors and only a minute walk from the building.
Three Graces Vintage
Totally cool vintage shop located on our building’s premises. Highly recommend!
Artisans at Middle River
Local store, 2 minute walk from building.
Essentials
Big Y World Class Market
87 W Stafford RdThe closest grocery store, about a 7 minute drive from my studio.
A & B Eagle Mart LLC
Eagle Mart Sunoco station located across the street from the building.
My favorite yoga studio
Middle River Yoga at the rotary in Stafford, CT
The best yoga studio located on our premises.
City/town information
Warren - Memorial Town Hall
Stafford Town Hall