Mary Eliza's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Airline Trail
The old railroad track has become a State Park hiking trail and there is a well-maintained private trail through the Little House’s Big Woods that leads right to it. Or, you can ride a bike or a car to any of the access points in town (Elliott’s Station, Abington Station, Pomfret Station, etc.)
Great hiking, camping, swimming and historic location where the last wolf in CT was killed by General Israel Putnam, very nearby. The hike to the Wolf Den is a short walk, quite rocky, but an easy hike for children from the entrance and a historic location - highly recommended. The Indian Chair is a little further, for the more ambitious.
20 locals recommend
Mashamoquet Brook State Park
276 Mashamoquet RoadGreat hiking, camping, swimming and historic location where the last wolf in CT was killed by General Israel Putnam, very nearby. The hike to the Wolf Den is a short walk, quite rocky, but an easy hike for children from the entrance and a historic location - highly recommended. The Indian Chair is a little further, for the more ambitious.
Watercure Farm
426 Mashamoquet RdRoseland Cottage
556 CT-169Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village RdOnly @ an hour away, it’s another good day trip to a historic museum, this time on the water, learning about the whaling industry in the 19th century
30 locals recommend
Mystic Seaport Museum - Membership Office
Only @ an hour away, it’s another good day trip to a historic museum, this time on the water, learning about the whaling industry in the 19th century
Wonderful hiking, interesting small museum of local wildlife, beautiful gardens of native plants- highly recommend
Goodwin Forest Conservation Education Center and Museum
23 Potter RdWonderful hiking, interesting small museum of local wildlife, beautiful gardens of native plants- highly recommend
Logee's Greenhouses
141 North StOne of the best and oldest greenhouses in the country for exotic plants
University of Connecticut
Bigelow Hollow State Park
298 Bigelow Hollow RoadPomfret Forest
118 Wolf Den RoadThe new mountain biking park-
Wolf Den Campground
Very close to the Little House and part of Mashamoquet State Park
Food scene
Wine tastings, excellent award-winning wine to buy, beautiful location only @ 3 miles from the Little House. Restaurant was only open weekends and required reservations (must be on time, too), but food was excellent. It closed during Covid, but we hope it reopens. Wine tastings with small plates are still available
25 locals recommend
Sharpe Hill Vineyard
108 Wade RdWine tastings, excellent award-winning wine to buy, beautiful location only @ 3 miles from the Little House. Restaurant was only open weekends and required reservations (must be on time, too), but food was excellent. It closed during Covid, but we hope it reopens. Wine tastings with small plates are still available
Great food and music scene on Saturday nights- takeout too- food appeals to all age groups
36 locals recommend
The Vanilla Bean Cafe
450 Deerfield RdGreat food and music scene on Saturday nights- takeout too- food appeals to all age groups
Just around the corner (what corner?) it’s very close and has great ice cream, local cheese and produce and animals (sheep, goats, ducks, cows, a peacock) for the children to admire
11 locals recommend
We-Li-Kit Ice Cream
728 Hampton RdJust around the corner (what corner?) it’s very close and has great ice cream, local cheese and produce and animals (sheep, goats, ducks, cows, a peacock) for the children to admire
Airline Grill
405 Mashamoquet RdGreat local takeout
Baker's Dozen - Pomfret LLC
24 Mashamoquet RdClosest drive-through coffee, and much more
Frog Rock
More great local takeout, and fun place for children
85 Main
85 Main StreetGreat restaurant - highly recommended
Grill 37
37 Putnam RdANYA Dining
49 CT-193Great new restaurant - highly recommend
Elizabeth's Farmhouse
75-81 Canal StBest to make a reservation- it’s popular
Grill 445
445 Providence RdNew restaurant - excellent food- has takeout too- best hamburgers
The Inn At Woodstock Hill
94 Plaine Hill RdThai Basil
187 North StRecently re-opened in Woodstock -
Pizzaria 101 & Family Restaurant
16 Mashamoquet RdClosest pizza
Sweet Evalina's Stand
688 CT-169Just go there- such a cool place- great food
Yamato Sushi & Steak House
729 Hartford PikeGood Japanese
Sweet Peas Fine Foods
520 Providence RdGreat gourmet take-out, cheeses and specialty foods on Route 6,
Heirloom Food Company
630 N Main StFor the vegetarians among us...
Black Dog Bar and Grille
146 Park RoadGood food and beer
The Crossings Restaurant & Brew Pub
45 Main StreetGreat atmosphere
Jessica Tuesday's
35 Main StreetGreat indoor and outdoor dining, excellent salads
Courthouse Bar and Grille
121 Main StreetGreat burgers and good service
This restaurant is new and the successor to the famous Golden Lamb Buttery at Hillandale Farm. It is located on one of the most beautiful properties in Connecticut, less than three miles from Little House in the Big Woods
Chef's Table at Little Dipper Farm
This restaurant is new and the successor to the famous Golden Lamb Buttery at Hillandale Farm. It is located on one of the most beautiful properties in Connecticut, less than three miles from Little House in the Big Woods
Java Jive Cafe
Great little coffee shop/bistro in Woodstock
The Stomping Ground
132 Main StreetFun ambiance and nightly mostly local rock music on weekends
The Hare & The Hound
Excellent Irish pub food
Neighborhoods
Friendly, nice boutiques, antique stores and several good restaurants, like The Courthouse, 85 Main, Jessica Tuesday’s, and The Crossings (in old railroad station).
25 locals recommend
Putnam
Friendly, nice boutiques, antique stores and several good restaurants, like The Courthouse, 85 Main, Jessica Tuesday’s, and The Crossings (in old railroad station).
Danielson
Local color and Danielson Surplus are worth the visit- there’s also a Big Y
Shopping
Closest mall- TJMAXX, TARGET, Lowe’s, Stop and shop, Aldi, Kohl’s etc
About 8 miles away
Killingly Commons Drive
Killingly CommonsClosest mall- TJMAXX, TARGET, Lowe’s, Stop and shop, Aldi, Kohl’s etc
About 8 miles away
Danielson Surplus Sales
151 Main StWonderful locally owned sports clothes and shoe store. Highly recommend
Antiques Marketplace
109 Main StreetOcean State Job Lot
CommonsFun thrift shop benefitting local charities/needy people and next door is the Arc Cookie Store with EXCELLENT chocolate chip cookies
The Arc Emporium
Fun thrift shop benefitting local charities/needy people and next door is the Arc Cookie Store with EXCELLENT chocolate chip cookies
Entertainment
Wonderful amateur (often bordering professional) theatre year round
8 locals recommend
The Bradley Playhouse
30 Front StWonderful amateur (often bordering professional) theatre year round
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
2132 Hillside RdUCONN’s main theatre
Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center
9 Technology Park DrLoos Center for the Arts
150 CT-169Theatre at Woodstock Academy
Churches
Our Lady of La Salette Church
25 Providence RdRoman Catholic Brooklyn
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
41 Cedar Swamp RdRoman Catholic Hampton
Most Holy Trinity Church
568 Pomfret StRoman Catholic Pomfret Hill
Congregational - oldest continuously in use church in Connecticut - very nearby
Abington Congregational Church
542 Hampton RdCongregational - oldest continuously in use church in Connecticut - very nearby
Christ Church Pomfret
Episcopal Church, Tiffany windows
Berry picking
Pick your own - Strawberry and blueberry picking in season
Buell's Orchard
108 Crystal Pond Rd