City: Union - Mystic Country

Yale Forest

Rte. 197
Union, CT
203 432 5137

The blue-blazed Nipmuck trail traverses the forest which is mainly used for field work by Yale University. 7585 acres located in the towns of Ashford, Eastford, Union and Woodstock.

Traveler Restaurant: The Food & Book People

1257 Buckley Highway
Rte. 171
Union, CT
860 684 4920

Great family dining and a free book with every meal. Steaks, seafood, turkey and pasta. Full liquor selection. Books & collectibles shop. Exit 74 off I-84 West.

Nipmuck State Forest

Rte. 190
Union, CT

dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/forests/nipmuck.htm

7900 acres, Nipmuck State Forest lies within one of the largest unbroken forest areas in Eastern Connecticut. Nipmuck is the second oldest state forest in Connecticut.

Laurel Sanctuary

Rte. 190
Union, CT

Leisurely walk amidst bowers of flowering laurel in June or July.

Gilbranson's Greenhouse

47 Gilbranson Rd
Union, CT
860 684 7174

Flowers and vegetables.

Bush Meadow Farm LLC

738 Buckley Highway
Union, CT
860 684 3089
860 684 3089 fax

www.bushmeadowfarm.com

We are a state licensed Goat Dairy, producing bottled milk and two different cheeses a soft cheese (in six flavors) and Feta. Fresh baked breads, rolls, and pasteries along with breakfast and lunch sandwiches are offered.

Bigelow Hollow State Park

Rte. 197
Union, CT
860 928 9200

dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/parks/bigelow.htm

A scenic natural woodland around Mashapaug Lake made up of 513 acres. The recreation area in Bigelow Hollow was established in 1949 by the State Park and Forest Commission.