Washington is a part of the New England region/metro area of Connecticut. Major attractions include Lake Waramaug State Park and Washington Golf Course. Each year in the summer season there is the Annual Green Corn Festival. Among the biggest companies in Washington are Bull Home Improvement and Food for Thought. The biggest schools here are The Glenhome School and Rumsey Hall School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Washington is Above All State Park. Famous persons from Washington include: Conan O'Brien, Joan Rivers, The Rolling Stones, and James Taylor.