Peoples State Forest Tours and Activities

#TakeaHike right up the Jessie Gerard trail in Barkhamsted, CT! It's mostly uphill but a fairly short hike. There's a beautiful stream halfway up as well that spills over into an awesome waterfall. There is one switchback turn that you want to go left on the blue/yellow trail instead of continuing on the solid blue trail but other than that it's very straight forward. You could make it more adventurous on the way up or down and do the waterfall trail which is a bit more work. When you get to the top it's stunning vistas for a far as you can see. You can even see the Farmington River winding its way through the trees below. It's my happy place. I spend lots of time meditating up here in all of the seasons. ❤️
#TakeaHike right up the Jessie Gerard trail in Barkhamsted, CT! It's mostly uphill but a fairly short hike. There's a beautiful stream halfway up as well that spills over into an awesome waterfall. There is one switchback turn that you want to go left on the blue/yellow trail instead of continuing on the solid blue trail but other than that it's very straight forward. You could make it more adventurous on the way up or down and do the waterfall trail which is a bit more work. When you get to the top it's stunning vistas for a far as you can see. You can even see the Farmington River winding its way through the trees below. It's my happy place. I spend lots of time meditating up here in all of the seasons. ❤️

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Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was AU$3,238, price is now AU$2,387 per person
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9 Mar - 16 Mar
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8.8/10 Excellent! (6,546 reviews)
Staff was friendly and responsive to every question or issue. Our heat was not working when we got in, and the maintenance worker immediately fixed it. He was kind, thoughtful, and paid attention to detail. When we requested a new battery for the TV remote control “whenever they got a chance,” it was addressed without hesitation. It’s an old hotel, but it’s grossly underrated.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

INNSiDE by Meliá New York Nomad

INNSiDE by Meliá New York Nomad

4.5 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was AU$4,560, price is now AU$2,885 per person
AU$2,885
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9 Mar - 16 Mar
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Melbourne (MEL) to New York (JFK)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,008 reviews)
Excellent hotel, very good location

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

5 out of 5
Manhattan
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AU$7,270
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31 Mar - 7 Apr
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Sydney (SYD) to New York (JFK)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (508 reviews)
Spa experience was amazing!

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Popular places to visit

Peoples State Forest Nature Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Peoples State Forest Nature Museum in Riverton.

Peoples State Forest Nature Museum

Harts Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Harts Island during your travels in Barkhamsted. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.

Harts Island

Old School House Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Old School House Museum during your trip to Barkhamsted. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.

Old School House Museum

Tatro Pond

You can take time to visit Tatro Pond during your travels to Winchester.

Tatro Pond

Ames Plaza Shopping Center

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ames Plaza Shopping Center during your visit to Barkhamsted. Take in the live music in this relaxing area.

Ames Plaza Shopping Center

American Mural Project

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at American Mural Project during your trip to Winchester.

American Mural Project

Top Peoples State Forest Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Simsbury 1820 House

Simsbury 1820 House

4 out of 5
731 Hopmeadow St Simsbury CT
Simsbury 1820 House
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG

Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG

2.5 out of 5
149 Ella Grasso Turnpike Windsor Locks CT
Candlewood Suites Windsor Locks Bradley Arpt by IHG
Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport

Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport

3.5 out of 5
1 Bradley International Airport Windsor Locks CT
Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport
Motel 6 Windsor Locks, CT - Hartford

Motel 6 Windsor Locks, CT - Hartford

2 out of 5
3 National Dr Windsor Locks CT
Motel 6 Windsor Locks, CT - Hartford
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hartford - Bradley Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hartford - Bradley Airport

3 out of 5
64 Ella Grasso Turnpike Windsor Locks CT
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hartford - Bradley Airport
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport

2 out of 5
185 Ella Grasso Turnpike Windsor Locks CT
Days Inn by Wyndham Windsor Locks / Bradley Intl Airport
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bradley Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bradley Airport by IHG

2.5 out of 5
600 Spring St Windsor Locks CT
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bradley Airport by IHG
Homewood Suites by Hilton Windsor Locks Hartford

Homewood Suites by Hilton Windsor Locks Hartford

3 out of 5
65 Ella Grasso Turnpike Windsor Locks CT
Homewood Suites by Hilton Windsor Locks Hartford
The Capitol Hotel

The Capitol Hotel

3 out of 5
440 Asylum St Hartford CT
The Capitol Hotel
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