Bantam River Cottage Local Guidebook

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Bantam River Cottage Local Guidebook

Restaurants

Farm to Table, reservations required but worth it!
69 locals recommend
Arethusa al tavolo
828 Bantam Rd
69 locals recommend
Farm to Table, reservations required but worth it!
SUPER premium, locally made ice cream
73 locals recommend
Arethusa Farm Dairy
822 Bantam Rd
73 locals recommend
SUPER premium, locally made ice cream
fun, funky vibe, great menu, family friendly. Stay and play a round of corn hole out back
17 locals recommend
Bohemian Pizza
342 Bantam Rd
17 locals recommend
fun, funky vibe, great menu, family friendly. Stay and play a round of corn hole out back
50 locals recommend
GW Tavern
20 Bee Brook Rd
50 locals recommend
Beautiful riverfront patio for outdoor dining on a lovely afternoon. Huge menu
51 locals recommend
The White Horse
258 New Milford Turnpike
51 locals recommend
Beautiful riverfront patio for outdoor dining on a lovely afternoon. Huge menu
counter service, great for a light bite - sandwiches, soups, salads.
34 locals recommend
Arethusa a mano
833 Bantam Rd
34 locals recommend
counter service, great for a light bite - sandwiches, soups, salads.
Traditional, hearth baked breads and pastries using natural flours, seeds, grains and fruits.
25 locals recommend
Bantam Bread Co
853 Bantam Rd
25 locals recommend
Traditional, hearth baked breads and pastries using natural flours, seeds, grains and fruits.
Lobster rolls, shrimp and fish. Counter service. Outdoor dining, fun atmosphere. BYOB.
15 locals recommend
West Shore Seafood
449 Bantam Lake Road
15 locals recommend
Lobster rolls, shrimp and fish. Counter service. Outdoor dining, fun atmosphere. BYOB.
Beautifully prepared farm to table menu in a smart casual setting
36 locals recommend
Community Table
223 Litchfield Turnpike
36 locals recommend
Beautifully prepared farm to table menu in a smart casual setting
Delicious upscale casual food and lovely fireside seating
15 locals recommend
Mockingbird Kitchen & Bar
810 Bantam Rd
15 locals recommend
Delicious upscale casual food and lovely fireside seating
Delicious casual dining - this is WORTH the short drive. Go see the falls and Bull's Covered bridge in Kent and then wrap up here for a perfect afternoon!
29 locals recommend
Ore Hill & Swyft
3 Maple St
29 locals recommend
Delicious casual dining - this is WORTH the short drive. Go see the falls and Bull's Covered bridge in Kent and then wrap up here for a perfect afternoon!
This is incorrectly labeled on this site as Eastern European... it’s actually terrific, New American, farm to fork, upscale casual dining. The roasted Brussels sprouts are off the chain - and everything we’ve tried there has been delish! Nice atmosphere too!
30 locals recommend
Market Place Kitchen and Bar
641 Main St S
30 locals recommend
This is incorrectly labeled on this site as Eastern European... it’s actually terrific, New American, farm to fork, upscale casual dining. The roasted Brussels sprouts are off the chain - and everything we’ve tried there has been delish! Nice atmosphere too!
Upscale casual comfort food - great for a quick bite. Everything is delicious
21 locals recommend
Meraki Kitchen
239 West St
21 locals recommend
Upscale casual comfort food - great for a quick bite. Everything is delicious
Absolutely delicious artisan pizzas and sides - family owned. Great mixologist at the bar. Get there early - the place packs out!
7 locals recommend
Sasso's Coal Fired Pizza
52 Main St
7 locals recommend
Absolutely delicious artisan pizzas and sides - family owned. Great mixologist at the bar. Get there early - the place packs out!
Best pizza and italian cuisine in the area - hands down!
6 locals recommend
Upper Crust Cucina
373 Litchfield Rd
6 locals recommend
Best pizza and italian cuisine in the area - hands down!
Bantam Pizza & Restaurant
768 Bantam Rd

Drinks & Nightlife

38 locals recommend
Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection
Connecticut 47
38 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Apple Picking and all things fall
18 locals recommend
Averill Farm
250 Calhoun St
18 locals recommend
Apple Picking and all things fall
Lakefront amusement park featuring kiddie rides, a junior roller coaster a few thrillers and waterslides.
38 locals recommend
Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark
2132 Middlebury Rd
38 locals recommend
Lakefront amusement park featuring kiddie rides, a junior roller coaster a few thrillers and waterslides.
Cute and homespun with current movies
21 locals recommend
Bantam Cinema
115 Bantam Lake Road
21 locals recommend
Cute and homespun with current movies
Cute and homespun with current movies. Several terrific restaurants close by to grab a bite or beverages afterwards
30 locals recommend
Bank Street Theater
46 Bank St
30 locals recommend
Cute and homespun with current movies. Several terrific restaurants close by to grab a bite or beverages afterwards
Mohawk Mountain is a ski area located in Cornwall, Litchfield County, Connecticut. It is a popular destination for both day and night skiers and snowboarders in the Connecticut area.
90 locals recommend
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
46 Great Hollow Rd
90 locals recommend
Mohawk Mountain is a ski area located in Cornwall, Litchfield County, Connecticut. It is a popular destination for both day and night skiers and snowboarders in the Connecticut area.
Hit the slopes at one of CT's best ski resorts - just 30 miles from the house!
72 locals recommend
Ski Sundown
126 Ratlum Rd
72 locals recommend
Hit the slopes at one of CT's best ski resorts - just 30 miles from the house!
What fun! Come visit and pet the beautiful cows that make the best dairy products in Litchfield. Terrific for all ages - especially the little ones. Open Saturdays from 10am - 2pm only.
11 locals recommend
Arethusa Farm
11 locals recommend
What fun! Come visit and pet the beautiful cows that make the best dairy products in Litchfield. Terrific for all ages - especially the little ones. Open Saturdays from 10am - 2pm only.
Several outstanding wineries located close to the cottage - terrific day trip! Go to ct.wine.com for maps, calendars, and winery details.
18 locals recommend
Connecticut Wine Trail
433 S Main St
18 locals recommend
Several outstanding wineries located close to the cottage - terrific day trip! Go to ct.wine.com for maps, calendars, and winery details.

Sightseeing

43 locals recommend
Thorncrest Farm and Milk House Chocolate
280 Town Hill Rd
43 locals recommend
Wine Tasting – 10 wineries on the CT Wine Trail are located within 30 minutes of the house! Go to: Ctwine.com for maps and more info!
18 locals recommend
Connecticut Wine Trail
433 S Main St
18 locals recommend
Wine Tasting – 10 wineries on the CT Wine Trail are located within 30 minutes of the house! Go to: Ctwine.com for maps and more info!
Kitschy and fun for everyone! See a sample of every PEZ dispenser ever made, make your own PEZ candy, see the factory ... explore the candy’s history too - fun for everyone!
16 locals recommend
PEZ Visitor Center
35 Prindle Hill Rd
16 locals recommend
Kitschy and fun for everyone! See a sample of every PEZ dispenser ever made, make your own PEZ candy, see the factory ... explore the candy’s history too - fun for everyone!
Drive thru animal safari - good intro to zoo animals for small kids
19 locals recommend
Action Wildlife
435 Torrington Rd
19 locals recommend
Drive thru animal safari - good intro to zoo animals for small kids

Parks & Nature

17 locals recommend
Hidden Valley Preserve
198 Bee Brook Road
17 locals recommend
Hiking in the summer, cross country skiing.in the winter. Beautiful and SO close by!
71 locals recommend
White Memorial Conservation Center
80 Whitehall Rd
71 locals recommend
Hiking in the summer, cross country skiing.in the winter. Beautiful and SO close by!
Excellent hiking trails. Pick up detailed maps from the Steep Rock association in Washington Depot
11 locals recommend
Steep Rock
11 locals recommend
Excellent hiking trails. Pick up detailed maps from the Steep Rock association in Washington Depot
Beautiful hiking - gorgeous waterfalls
121 locals recommend
Kent Falls State Park
462 Kent Cornwall Rd
121 locals recommend
Beautiful hiking - gorgeous waterfalls
Kayak and raft rentals on beautiful water. Great service!
27 locals recommend
Clarke Outdoors
163 US-7
27 locals recommend
Kayak and raft rentals on beautiful water. Great service!
Spectacular waterfalls, light hiking on flat and easy paths - gorgeous bridge.
27 locals recommend
Bulls Covered Bridge
248 Bulls Bridge Rd
27 locals recommend
Spectacular waterfalls, light hiking on flat and easy paths - gorgeous bridge.
Amazingly beautiful with an array of trails from easy to challenging.
9 locals recommend
Bee Brook
9 locals recommend
Amazingly beautiful with an array of trails from easy to challenging.
Stunning trails from easy to challenging
49 locals recommend
Steep Rock Preserve
2 Tunnel Rd
49 locals recommend
Stunning trails from easy to challenging

Arts & Culture

Local, handmade pottery, discovered by Martha Stewart. A true artist, he may even play his banjo for you!
Guy Wolff Pottery
1249 Bantam Rd
Local, handmade pottery, discovered by Martha Stewart. A true artist, he may even play his banjo for you!

Shopping

Woodbury is considered the Antiques capital of CT, and home to the Woodbury Antiques Trail. The trail consists of 11 locations mostly located within historic homes along a 3 mile stretch of Route 6 in Woodbury.
13 locals recommend
Woodbury
13 locals recommend
Woodbury is considered the Antiques capital of CT, and home to the Woodbury Antiques Trail. The trail consists of 11 locations mostly located within historic homes along a 3 mile stretch of Route 6 in Woodbury.
Litchfield county’s most charming village filled with fine eateries and shops run by highly creative, local people. Selling home design, antiques, clothing, culinary curiosities – all perched atop one amazing waterfall nestled along the shore of beautiful Lake Waramaug. Go to: newprestonct.com
26 locals recommend
New Preston
26 locals recommend
Litchfield county’s most charming village filled with fine eateries and shops run by highly creative, local people. Selling home design, antiques, clothing, culinary curiosities – all perched atop one amazing waterfall nestled along the shore of beautiful Lake Waramaug. Go to: newprestonct.com