Connecticut State Route 169
Places to Visit

  • Air Line Rail Trail (CT)

    The Air Line Rail Trail stretches across more than 50 miles of land from near the Connecticut River to the Massachusetts border. Panoramic views of the tumbling hills and valleys emphasize the beauty of the trail and surrounding area.

    Location:

    Located in eastern Connecticut, the trail crosses the Byway near Pomfret.
  • Brooklyn

    Brooklyn (CT)

    Named for where the Quinebag River forms its eastern boundary, Brooklyn is a National Register Historic District.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Midway on the Byway.
  • Brooklyn Green

    Brooklyn Green (CT)

    The Brooklyn Green is a National Register Historic District that includes 7 different historic features within about 1.75 acres.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    In the town of Brooklyn on the byway.

  • Canterbury (CT)

    This town was settled in 1697 and features remnants of a New England agricultural past.

    Location:

    Located along CT-169, about 5 miles south of Brooklyn, Connecticut.

  • Lisbon (CT)

    Named in 1786, this town was home to merchants who traded in Lisbon, Portugal.

    Location:

    Located at the southernmost part of the byway, along CT-169

  • Natchaug State Forest (CT)

    This forested area offers an outdoor getaway to travelers who enjoy camping and other outdoor activites.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Leaving Pomfret, take SR-169 south. At the junction with US-44, turn right and head west for until you reach the park.

  • Orchards (CT)

    Apple orchards along the side of the road add a sweet flavor to the Byway.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    There are two main apple orchards that are found on SR-169.

  • Pachaug State Forest (CT)

    The Pachaug State Forest offers trails for hikers, snowmobilers, and horseback riders.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Leaving Lisbon (the southernmost point on the Byway), go south on SR-169 until you reach the junction with I-395. Turn left and take I-395 east until you reach the park on your right.
  • Pomfret

    Pomfret (CT)

    12 proprietors began this town in 1686 as the "Mashamoquet Purchase."

    Location:

    Located on the byway, near the junction of CT-169 and US-44
  • Prudence Crandall Museum

    Prudence Crandall Museum (CT)

    First academy for black women (1833-1834) in New England run by the remarkable Prudence Crandall, Connecticut's state female hero.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located in the town of Canterbury at the intersection of SR169 and SR14.