Cheshire is known across Connecticut for its historic role in the state’s bedding-plant industry. The town lies in the Quinnipiac River valley near the Metacomet Ridge, balancing established neighborhoods with substantial open land. The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail follows the course of the 19th-century Farmington Canal through Cheshire, creating a continuous route for walking and cycling. Incorporated in 1780, Cheshire retains a traditional New England center with historic civic and religious buildings. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Cheshire and central Connecticut.
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