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Readers' Choice: Where Do You Take Your 'Staycation'?

There are some great places in Suffield — when you are a hometown 'tourist,' where do you go?

Vacations and getaways are wonderful, but for most weekends out of the year, we're all here in town and we find plenty to do right in our own backyard.

When you have a Suffield 'tourist' experience — say friends are visiting from out of town — where do you go? What's your "can't miss" spot for taking friends and family?

A few options to consider:

West Suffield Mountain

The Congamond Lakes

We'll take nominations for other destinations in Suffield until Tuesday at 5 p.m. and poll Suffield Patch readers from Wendesday through Friday on their favorite spot. We'll announce the winner on Saturday. If you have a suggestion that's not one of the three included above, simply give your suggestion in the comments below.

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Maria Giannuzzi May 15, 2013 at 07:40 am
The problem is resurfacing all the roads in Suffield would cost a great deal of money. Suffield is aRead More big town. I do understand that some roads in Suffield do not have enough adjacent suitable land to create a separate bike lane, but I believe bike lanes could be constructed along sections of some scenic roads. Half a loaf is better than none at all. Salvatore, if you have not already been there, you may want to consider cycling on the island of Nantucket. I have not been there in years, but outside of its main town, Nantucket did offer good riding conditions and peaceful surroundings--at least when I visited.
salvatore iervolino May 14, 2013 at 09:13 pm
Thank you for your comment. Actually, I was simply suggesting that roads are resurfaced. There isn'tRead More probably enough room for bike lanes on most of these backroads, but if at least the pavement was brought to an acceptable condition, that would make biking much more pleasant (I should say "possible") and, let's not forget, much safer. Some particularly damaged areas represent a serious danger to bikers' safety.
Maria Giannuzzi May 14, 2013 at 08:10 am
There may be a solution--a compromise of sorts. Put a narrow, but well-maintained bike lane on largeRead More sections of each scenic road in town, the roads with fewer cars and trucks. Just having the bike lanes may be draw for out-of-town cyclists to visit Suffield and spend money at local businesses. Instead of attempting to change Suffield into a metropolitan area, with all the problems that brings, celebrate (and financially support) its original identity--a scenic, peaceful agricultural town with some nice amenities.