A blue-blazed trail crosses Indian Well State Park; the park also features a wide sandy beach and a shady picnic grove. Shelton therefore offers different starting points for planning a trip: trails and scenery, wine tasting, and places that explore the city’s history and community life. You can shape your stay around these interests without having to combine the different offerings into a set itinerary.

Trails and Scenery in Shelton

The Paugussett Trail runs through Indian Well State Park. The park is named for its scenic waterfall and gorge. Together with the wide sandy beach and shady picnic grove, these features offer several specific points of interest in the park: a named route, landscape features, and areas by the water or in the shade. The trail and these features provide different points of reference as you consider which aspects of a nature getaway interest you most.

The Shelton Greenways System offers another perspective. It connects all parts of the city with open spaces, trails and bike paths. Unlike the individual Paugussett Trail, this is a citywide system.

Wine Tasting and Agricultural History

At the Jones Winery tasting room, guests sample six to seven of the winery’s signature wines. The room is located in a renovated historic 19th-century dairy barn. The tasting also includes other topics: guests learn about wine tasting, winegrowing in Connecticut, and the history of the farm. The number of wines gives a clear idea of the scope of the tasting; the three topics also provide context if you are interested in the production and the farm as well as the wine.

Jones Family Farms has a 19th-century dairy barn and farmhouse. These buildings offer another starting point for exploring Shelton’s agricultural history. A tasting room in a historic barn and two historic buildings at Jones Family Farms therefore offer different ways to explore the subject: one through wine and tasting, the other through the buildings described here.

City History and Community Life

The Shelton History Center is a one-acre historic complex. It features the interactive exhibit “Three Centuries of Shelton: From Farming to Industry and Beyond.” Its title places agriculture, industry and other developments in a historical context. This offers a different way to explore the city’s history than the buildings at Jones Family Farms: here, the focus is an exhibit covering a broad historical theme.

Community life is also tied to specific places. Veterans Memorial Park was established to honor and pay tribute to the men and women who have served in their country’s armed forces. The park also hosts numerous community events throughout the year. The Shelton History Center offers special events and school programs year-round. If an event is important to your trip, check the specific dates that match your visit.

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