Putnam, CT, perhaps the jewel of New England antique shopping destinations, is best appreciated by walking the quaint downtown.

As something of an antique itself, old-fashioned Putnam can not be fully realized by just a driving tour. Beyond its sometimes rough-around-the edges facade is a community where historical details, and slices ot true Americana combine with all those wonderful antiques shops to create a special, somewhat stuck-in-time New England travel destination. Strolling the downtown is really the best way to see all the unique nooks and crannies...