Ashley’s Guidebook
Food scene
Locally grown and procured ingredients, perfect cocktails and attentive service in a casual, cozy atmosphere.
36 locals recommend
Community Table
223 Litchfield TurnpikeLocally grown and procured ingredients, perfect cocktails and attentive service in a casual, cozy atmosphere.
@ the Corner
3 West StCasual American bar fare.
The White Horse
258 New Milford TurnpikeThe Owl
18 E Shore RdInnovative farm-to-table menu that celebrates the products of the Arethusa Dairy Farm. Upscale, requires advance reservation.
69 locals recommend
Arethusa al tavolo
828 Bantam RdInnovative farm-to-table menu that celebrates the products of the Arethusa Dairy Farm. Upscale, requires advance reservation.
House made pastries, hand rolled bagels & donuts, breakfast sandwiches and light lunch options.
34 locals recommend
Arethusa a mano
833 Bantam RdHouse made pastries, hand rolled bagels & donuts, breakfast sandwiches and light lunch options.
Woodbury Deli & Catering LLC
428 Main St SMeraki Kitchen
239 West StSeasonal spot with casual outdoor seating. If you're looking for a classic New England lobster roll, this is the spot! BYOB
15 locals recommend
West Shore Seafood
449 Bantam Lake RoadSeasonal spot with casual outdoor seating. If you're looking for a classic New England lobster roll, this is the spot! BYOB
The Smithy
10 Main StGW Tavern
20 Bee Brook RdPetraroia Deli
33 West StreetFabulous new addition to the center of Litchfield — get the fried artichoke sandwich!
Ovens of France
660 Main St SAuthentic French bakery — ham & cheese croissant is the best!
Connecticut's oldest inn with a restaurant & tavern serving classic American cuisine in a New England colonial setting.
1754 House | Inn · Restaurant · Tavern
506 Main Street SouthConnecticut's oldest inn with a restaurant & tavern serving classic American cuisine in a New England colonial setting.
Overlooking Lake Waramaug, the restaurant is renowned for its contemporary Austrian cuisine.
17 locals recommend
The Hopkins Inn & Restaurant
22 Hopkins RdOverlooking Lake Waramaug, the restaurant is renowned for its contemporary Austrian cuisine.
Perfect food, cocktails and a must for the interior design lover! The Mayflower is part of the Auberge Resort collection and has a price tag to match but the Taproom is a bit more "approachable", but still quite spendy.
The Tap Room at Mayflower Inn & Spa
Perfect food, cocktails and a must for the interior design lover! The Mayflower is part of the Auberge Resort collection and has a price tag to match but the Taproom is a bit more "approachable", but still quite spendy.
El Camion
Road side stop in Woodbury offering fresh & authentic Mexican.
Max Prime Steakhouse
757 Main St SThis is actually MIX Prime.
Great outdoor food park with several food truck options. Limited and seasonal hours.
Pasture at South Farms
Great outdoor food park with several food truck options. Limited and seasonal hours.
Nature Walks & Hikes
Small network of trails just one minute from the home. Great for bird watching!
Swendsen Farm Preserve
144 Kasson RdSmall network of trails just one minute from the home. Great for bird watching!
Short wooded walk to a watch tower you can climb for a great view. Bring a picnic!
Camp Columbia State Park
West StreetShort wooded walk to a watch tower you can climb for a great view. Bring a picnic!
A 1.2mi walk exploring the wetlands around the Little Pond at White Memorial Conservation Center.
8 locals recommend
Little Pond Boardwalk Trail
Whites Wood RoadA 1.2mi walk exploring the wetlands around the Little Pond at White Memorial Conservation Center.
Flanders Nature Center
5 Flanders RdSteep Rock Preserve
2 Tunnel RdExplore an old railroad tunnel & nature preserve
The 3.5 mile main loop is a great hike exploring mine hill structures, quarries and more. Or, choose to do the shorter 1 mi loop.
11 locals recommend
Mine Hill Preserve
The 3.5 mile main loop is a great hike exploring mine hill structures, quarries and more. Or, choose to do the shorter 1 mi loop.
Mount Tom State Park
Mount Tom RoadKent Falls State Park
462 Kent Cornwall RdNonnewaug Falls
Falls RoadTopsmead State Forest
Distilleries, Wineries, Breweries
Mine Hill Distillery
5 Mine Hill RdHaight-Brown Vineyard
29 Chestnut Hill RdHopkins Vineyard
25 Hopkins RoadSpring Hill Vineyards
292 Bee Brook RdSunset Meadow Vineyards
599 Old Middle StWoodbury Brewing Company
738 Main Street SouthKent Falls Brewing
33 Camps RdHousatonic River Brewing
30 Kent RdLitchfield Distillery
569 Bantam RdLasting Brass Brewing Company
To Do
Lee's Riding Stable
57 E Litchfield RdVisit the cows and taste their homemade chocolates
43 locals recommend
Thorncrest Farm and Milk House Chocolate
280 Town Hill RdVisit the cows and taste their homemade chocolates
South Farms
21 Higbie RdLive music, Summer Social Thursdays events with food trucks & music, and more!
Audubon-Sharon Audubon Center
325 Cornwall Bridge RdRipley Waterfowl Conservancy
55 Duck Pond RdBantam Cinema
115 Bantam Lake RoadPlaces of Interest
West Cornwall Covered Bridge
Historic covered bridge
Bulls Covered Bridge
248 Bulls Bridge RdTapping Reeve House and Law School
82 South StWhite Memorial Conservation Center
80 Whitehall RdHollister House Garden
300 Nettleton Hollow RdThe Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden
9 Main St N