BERLIN / A COMMUNITY OF ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
Be part of the rapidly developing Kensington Village in Berlin, Connecticut. Explore a variety of shops, restaurants, cafes, breweries, golf courses, hiking trails and exciting events, including the annual Berlin Fair. With easy access to destinations throughout New England and beyond, there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone. Scroll below to see a glimpse of the community and the attractions and businesses that make it so unique!
Berlin, CT
Berlin is located 14 miles south west of Hartford, CT. Nearby towns include Rocky Hill, Meriden, New Britain and Southington. Berlin boasts a wide variety of parks, local restaurants and an ever-increasing number of specialty retailers.
A growing community, Berlin is home to 20,500 residents and has a rich cultural history. Visit the Berlin Historical Museum, hike Ragged Mountain, or practice your golf game at Timberlin Municipal Golf Course. Be sure not to miss Berlin’s Trick of Treat and Christmas in Kensington Village, Scarecrow Decorating Contest or the annual Berlin Fair!
Berlin consists of three boroughs: Berlin, East Berlin and Kensington. STEELE CENTER is located in Kensington, which was named one of the top 25 places to live in the Hartford area. Kensington is also home to the Amtrak Train Station, The Avenue Restaurant, Dynasty Jewelers, Coles Road Brewing, Dragonfly Home & Gift Shop, Sharon Elizabeth’s Floral Designs, and the Cutting Edge, the first and oldest snowboard & skateboard shop on the East Coast. Be sure to visit and experience all that Berlin has to offer.
HIKING TRAILS
With over 1,000 acres of conservation land, Berlin’s trails traverse the town’s ridges, which are volcanic in origin, and offer good hiking terrain, an outdoor experience, nature observation and some surprising vistas. The trails in Berlin connect you to the Metacomet and Mattabassett Trails. These two hiking trails are part of Connecticut’s “Blue’Blazed” Hiking Trail System, which is maintained by the CT Forest and Park Association.