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Glastonbury (/ ˈ ɡ l æ s t ən b ɛr i / GLAST-ən-berr-ee) is a town in the Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, United States, formally founded in 1693 and first settled in 1636. It was named after Glastonbury in Somerset, England. Glastonbury is on the banks of the Connecticut River, 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Hartford.
- Riverfront Park. The newest park in Glastonbury is also the best equipped, with a gorgeous location on a bend in the Connecticut River. It’s also the best place in town to watch the sun go down.
- Glastonbury Historic District. The town has five distinct historic districts, each furnished with architecture going back to the early 18th century and before.
- Apple Harvest & Music Festival. Glastonbury celebrates its apple harvest in style with a three-day festival attracting more than 25,000 people to Riverfront Park in mid-October.
- Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry. What is thought to be the oldest continually operating ferry service in the United States has crossed the Connecticut River between Glastonbury and Rocky Hill since 1655.
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Glastonbury, CT | Welcome to the Town of Glastonbury, Connecticut. Bids & Proposals. Employment Opportunities. GIS, Maps, & Property. Minutes & Agendas.
- Enjoy a Walk in Riverfront Park. As you'd expect from its name, Riverfront Park lies on the water. Set on the east bank of the Connecticut River, this newly renovated park was a highly anticipated addition to Glastonbury's waterfront.
- Travel Back in Time in the Glastonbury Historic District. It's hard not to love a historic district, especially one as charming as Glastonbury's. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this gorgeous region stretches across 128 acres and is comprised of 100 buildings lining Main Street.
- Take a Hike at Cotton Hollow Preserve. Those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of big city life will find serenity in Cotton Hollow Preserve. This 80-acre preserve is a natural wonderland filled with the cacophony of birds, rushing water of a brook, and rustling of leaves.
- Climb aboard the Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry. It may not look like much–the Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry is a small barge–but this charming boat company is the oldest continuously operating ferry service in the country.
The town of Glastonbury, located in Hartford County, is in central Connecticut on the eastern banks of the Connecticut River. Founded in 1636 as part of Wethersfield and called Pyaug, the area was incorporated in 1693. Dating back to 1655, Glastonbury has the oldest continually operating ferry in the United States.
Things to Do in Glastonbury, CT - Glastonbury Attractions. Tours near Glastonbury. Book these experiences to see what the area has to offer. Hartford Scavenger Hunt: The Riches Of Hartford. 1. Fun & Games. from. $12. per adult. Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour. 4. Historical Tours. from. $8. per adult.
Incorporated in 1693, Glastonbury is one of Connecticut’s oldest municipalities. Conveniently located approximately 10 miles southeast of Hartford, the state’s capital city, the town's 35,000+ residents enjoy the many historic sites, picturesque parks and open spaces, convenient access to the Connecticut River, and countless programs ...
