This quaint country inn, decorated with antiques, original paintings, and historical area memorabilia, is located in Farmington's Historic District among dozens of shops and sites such as the Hillstead Museum, the Stanley Whitman House, the Freedom Trail, and Westfarms Mall. Guests can also try their luck at the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos--both are less than an hour away. For outdoor enthusiasts, the surrounding area offers plenty of year-round activities like biking, ballooning, golfing, hiking, cross-country and downhill skiing, skating, and sleigh rides. After a busy day, guests can relax in one of the beautiful guest rooms. Romantic four-poster and canopied beds are the highlight of the rooms. They're covered in luxurious Belgian linens, plush down comforters, and fluffy pillows. The rooms also feature upscale bathrooms with white Italian Carrera marble. A complimentary continental breakfast can be found each morning in the second-floor Victoria's Cafe, a bright but intimate space.

The Farmington Inn of Greater Hartford Amenities:

• 72 rooms. Complimentary continental breakfast. Wireless Internet access. Restaurant,bar. Business center.