Riverton, CT

Set in the northwest corner of Barkhamsted, Riverton is a quiet riverside village where the Still River joins the West Branch of the Farmington River. The compact village center feels like a classic New England postcard, featuring historic homes, cozy inns, and a traditional general store. Because the river is famous for world-class trout fishing and clean paddling waters, spending time outdoors along the banks is a staple of everyday living here.

The community originally grew in the early 1800s around the famous Lambert Hitchcock chair factory, back when the area was called Hitchcocksville. That craft heritage and historic architecture still define the village today, with old mill spaces repurposed into local shops, dining, and art galleries. Surrounded by expansive state forests and hiking trails, Riverton offers a peaceful, scenic setting for anyone seeking a slower pace in the Farmington River Valley.