Connecticut State Route 169
Visitor Services

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees The only fees are at select attractions.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities There are two bicycle routes that have starting points along Route 169. These routes, promoted by the Northeast Connecticut Visitor... [more]
	Food There are places to buy food along this byway.		Gasoline Gasoline is available.
	Information The Prudence Crandall Museum in Canterbury, located at the southern end of the byway, and the Roseland Cottage museum in Woodstock, found... [more]		Lodging Bed and breakfasts along the byway are a perfect place to stay overnight while you are touring this scenic area.
	Phone Public phones are available along this byway.		Restrooms There are toilet facilities along this byway.
	Retail There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

Watch for children while passing through the small towns located along the byway.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The changing colors of the fall make it the best season to drive the byway.

Fall

SR-169 is a perfect day trip in the fall for New Englanders. Make sure you reserve a Bed & Breakfast early in the year!

High Season

During the summer the byway is a busy place with lots of recreational activities and summer conventions. During late summer there are community fairs, and fall foliage begins to show.

Off Season

The off-season occurs in the early spring when there is less foliage and less activity along the byway.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Connecticut State Route 169, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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