Riverton offers small-village living with outdoor perks along the West Branch of the Farmington River. Residents head to the water for year-round fly-fishing on the Farmington River Wild & Scenic, while miles of trails weave through People's State Forest and American Legion State Forest. Weekend mornings often begin with coffee and a hot breakfast at the landmark Riverton General Store, followed by a stroll past 19th-century architecture and the steel truss bridge. Each October, the Riverton Fair brings agricultural exhibits, live music, and friendly competition to town, a tradition anchoring community life.
Families appreciate a thoughtfully scaled school system: PreK–6 students attend the well-regarded Barkhamsted School, and grades 7–12 continue in Northwestern Regional School District No. 7. Town services are easy to navigate through the Town of Barkhamsted website, and active local groups keep calendars full of volunteer opportunities, river cleanups, and seasonal celebrations.
Housing here ranges from antique Colonials and carefully restored farmhouses to cozy riverbank cottages, with outdoor amenities right nearby. Whether you’re drawn by blue-ribbon trout water, trail time under tall pines, or a warm sense of continuity, daily life in Riverton feels unhurried yet connected.
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