Southington, Connecticut CT Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Southington is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is situated about 10 miles east of Waterbury,about 20 miles southwest of Hartford, and about 80 miles North of New York City. Southington includes the areas of Plantsville, Marion and Milldale, all of which have their own post offices and distinct architecture. The town rests in a valley of two mountains on its east and west sides.The town is located along exits 28 through 32 of Interstate 84, exit 4 of Interstate 691, and bisected by New England Interstate Route 10. Southington has the nick name of The Apple Valley, due to the many orchards that still dot its landscape. The Quinnipiac River flows through the town. It is home to America's oldest running theme park, Lake Compounce, Mount Southington Ski Area, the last twin Drive-In in the United States, and ESPN which strattles the Bristol/Southington town lines. Southington is also known for their high school sports teams the Southington Blue Knights, the Briarwood College, and a branch of the Branford Hall Career Institute.

Each year, Southington is home to the Apple Harvest Festival, an effort to bring together local businesses and denizens from the area and surrounding cities. This has been a tradition of the town since 1968, generally spanning six weekdays and two weekends. Its highlights include a town parade, carnival rides and games, musical performances, and a wide selection of unique recipes and foods served by community cornerstones including the Boy Scouts of America, local churches, the Fire and Police Departments, the Southington Rotary Chapter, and the Southington Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce), who provide leadership development through community service.

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