Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Custom Search The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor in northeastern Connecticut and south central MA has been called 'the last green valley' in the Boston-to-Washington megalopolis. Close to Hartford, Providence, and Worcester, but far enough away to avoid urban sprawl, this 1086 square mile region remains predominately rural. It’s rivers wind through rolling hills linking region’s many small towns, farmlands, forests and mills. The past 50 years have brought many changes to the Corridor. Factories have been recycled into housing, antique and craft shops, and high-tech industry. Despite this, the region has retained its fundamental character, with farms, lush woodlands and clean waterways, authentic sites representing distinct periods of American history, and opportunities for individuals and families to enjoy a rural, small-town lifestyle. The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor is a special kind of park. It embraces 35 towns, numerous villages and a total population of about 300,000. The federal government does not own or manage any of the land as it does in traditional national parks. Instead, citizens, businesses, nonprofit cultural and environmental organizations, local and state governments, and the National Park Service work together to preserve and celebrate the region's cultural, historical and natural heritage.     CONTACTS Email - quinebaug.shetucket@snet.net Fax- 860-928-2189 Write to Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor, Inc. 107 Providence Street Putnam, CT 06260 Phone Visitor Information - 860-963-7226 TRAVEL BASICS Getting There CAR - Major access roads are I-84 from Hartford and I-395 from the New London area and Worcester. Within the heritage corridor, a 32-mile section of Conn. Route 169 is a National Scenic Byway and 19.5-mile section of Conn. Route 49 is a State Scenic Byway. Weather & Climate New England weather is notable for rapid change. Temperature during the summer is 70-80s F., winter 20-40s F. and spring/fall 50-70s F. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for outdoor activities based on the season. FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee Free! No admission fees to the Corridor or to most of its regular programs and events. Some of the private nonprofit historical and environmental sites of interest do charge admission or accept donations for special events and programs. LODGING The Heritage Corridor offers a full range of privately owned motels, country inns, bed & breakfasts, campgrounds and recreational trailer parks. A brochure on accommodations may be received from Connecticut's Quiet Corner. FACILITIES Visitor Centers STATE WELCOME CENTER Available Facilities - The State Welcome Center, westbound on I-84 in Willington, has free brochures, maps and information available. The Coventry Visitor Center, 1195 Main St./Route 31 in downtown Coventry, provides free travel information from May to September. Connecticut's Quiet Corner supplies racks of brochures in each of 21 towns in their district. The Norwich Tourism Office is located at 69 Main St. in Norwich.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor.   Campgrounds Near Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: West Thompson Campground, Windham County, 3 miles away Stateline Campresort, East Killingly, 5 miles away Hide-a-way Cove Campground, Danielson, 6 miles away Buck Hill Family Campground, Pascoag, 6 miles away Bowdish Lake Camping Area, Chepachet, 6 miles away Mashamuquet Brook Campground, Windham County, 7 miles away Webster KOA Family Kampground, Webster, 8 miles away   Hotels Near Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: Comfort Inn & Suites Dayville, Dayville , 3 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Brooklyn , 6 miles away Knights Inn Plainfield, Moosup , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PLAINFIELD, Plainfield , 13 miles away Hampton Inn Auburn, Auburn , 14 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Worcester Auburn, Auburn , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Auburn, Auburn , 15 miles away   Trails Near Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: Border Trail, Providence County , 5 miles away Munyan Trail, Providence County , 7 miles away Walkabout Trail, Providence County , 7 miles away Ross Trail, Providence County , 9 miles away   Beaches Near Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: Woodstock Town Beach, Windham County , 12 miles away YWCA Beach, Providence County , 15 miles away Flynns Beach, Providence County , 15 miles away Spring Lake Beach, Providence County , 15 miles away Point Rok Beach, Worcester County , 19 miles away   Ski Areas Near Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 30 miles away, 200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 8 runs Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 30 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Yawgoo Valley, Rhode Island , 31 miles away, 245 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Blue Hills, Massachusetts , 54 miles away, 309 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 57 miles away, 875 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs Powder Ridge, Connecticut , 63 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs McIntyre, New Hampshire , 64 miles away, 300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 65 miles away, 710 foot drop, 8 lifts, 21 runs Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 69 miles away, 204 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Bradford, Massachusetts , 71 miles away, 300 foot drop, 8 lifts, 13 runs   Whitewater Near Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: Quinebaug River, Windham County , 6 miles away, Class III - 0.5 miles long (Below Route 6) Clear and Branch, Providence County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Harrisville to Nasonville) Natchaug River, Tolland / Windham County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 0.9 miles long (England Road to Route 198) Quaboag River, Worcester / Hampden County , 27 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (Warren to Route 67) Whitewater Outfitter - New England Action Sports, Kent County , 28 miles away, Whitewater outfitter   Public Lands Near Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 26 miles away Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 61 miles away Quaddick State Park, Connecticut , 5 miles away Mashamoquet Brook State Park, Connecticut , 8 miles away Douglas State Forest, Massachusetts , 12 miles away Hopeville Pond State Park, Connecticut , 16 miles away   Golf Courses Near Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: Harrisville Golf Course, Woodstock , 5 miles away Brooklyn Golf Course, Brooklyn , 7 miles away Foster Country Club, Foster , 12 miles away Blackstone National Golf Club, Sutton , 13 miles away Royal Oaks Country Club, Southbridge , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Alexander Lake, Windham County , 3 miles away Peck Pond, Providence County , 5 miles away Little Pond, Windham County , 6 miles away Lake Chaubunagungamaug, Worcester County , 8 miles away Buffumville Lake, Worcester County , 11 miles away