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1. COLLINS P. HUNTINGTON PARK 6. THE SPINNING WHEEL INN
Collins P. Huntington State Park is a public The Spinning Wheel Inn is one of Redding’s
recreation area covering 1,017 acres for most popular restaurants. They were rated
hunting, hiking, canoeing, and riding. in the Reader’s Choice Best Restaurants in
The state park is noted to Anna Hyatt Connecticut Magazine in 2017. They are
Huntington’s sculptures of bears and wolves known for their brunch and their Magic of
that welcome visitors at the park entrance. Christmas show during the holidays.

7. TOP STONE PARK
Top Stone is Redding’s 280-acre park with a
picturesque lake and sandy beach used for
swimming and kayaking, plus nature trails
and even a beach for dogs.

8. COMMUNITY GARDEN
2. PUTNAM MEMORIAL STATE PARK Redding’s Park and Recreation Department
Putnam Memorial State Park is a state- administers the Community Garden for
operated historic park and public recreation residents. They have 23 fenced in garden
area. The state park preserves the site that plots located behind the Historical Society
Major General Israel Putnam chose as the on Route 107.
winter encampment for his men during the
American Revolutionary War. 9. LYRICS COFFEE HOUSE
The Lyrics music series features artists
3. SAUGATUCK NATURAL FALLS performing original music I a warm
The Saugatuck Falls Natural Area is a coffeehouse environment. Performances
forested park bisected by the Saugatuck are held on the first Friday night of each
River. This popular, natural attraction is the month from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at the Redding
heart of Redding and offers over five miles Community Center from November through
of beautiful trails and waterfalls. April.

4. MARK TWAIN’S HOME
In 1908, Samuel Clemens, the author better
known as Mark Twain, built himself an
Italianate dream house called Stormfield.
In 1923, his elaborate home burned to the
ground. In its place, this similar mansion
was built in 1925.
10. PUBLIC SCHOOLS
5. CONCERTS ON THE GREEN Redding’s children are served by a bue-
During June, July, and August, “Concerts ribbon school system that is part of the
on the Green” are held on the Redding Easton-Redding Region 9 School District.
Town Green from 6- 8 PM. These family fun The Redding Elementary School was
concerts are 100% funded by generous awarded the prestigious PTA School of
companies and private donations. Excellence Award for 2015-2017.

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