Guidebook for Southwick
Food Scene
Less than a mile from the cottage - located right off the bike trail. Excellent coffee and smoothie selections along with light breakfast & lunch options. Great ambiance!
Red Riding Hood's Basket Cafe
108 Congamond RdLess than a mile from the cottage - located right off the bike trail. Excellent coffee and smoothie selections along with light breakfast & lunch options. Great ambiance!
Located in town - known for the best homemade donuts around! Serving breakfast and lunch - but known for their yummy donuts!
9 locals recommend
Mrs Murphy's Donuts
538 College HwyLocated in town - known for the best homemade donuts around! Serving breakfast and lunch - but known for their yummy donuts!
This is the spot to pick up sweets and some farm produce - located in a quaint barn their pies, bakery items and frozen items to go are made from scratch
Blossoming Acres Putnam Farm
249 College HwyThis is the spot to pick up sweets and some farm produce - located in a quaint barn their pies, bakery items and frozen items to go are made from scratch
Great American fare - from seafood to yankee pot roast, Tuckers will appeal to most looking for well prepared entrees.
Tucker's
625 College HwyGreat American fare - from seafood to yankee pot roast, Tuckers will appeal to most looking for well prepared entrees.
If your in the mood for burgers, fries, shakes or ice cream - this is the local spot that appeals to families and kids.
Summer House
552 College HwyIf your in the mood for burgers, fries, shakes or ice cream - this is the local spot that appeals to families and kids.
Located near the lake, Nora's a great spot for finer dining - music on the weekends during summer months
6 locals recommend
Nora's Restaurant Lounge & Catering
106 Point Grove RdLocated near the lake, Nora's a great spot for finer dining - music on the weekends during summer months
Congamond Pizza Company
81 Point Grove RdFeel like having a pizza delivered? Call Congamond Pizza:-)
From Lobster to Pasta - if you're in the mood for Italian, Roma's always a good spot.
Roma Restaurant
561 College HwyFrom Lobster to Pasta - if you're in the mood for Italian, Roma's always a good spot.
If you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast - the Hash House has some great options either dining inside or outside on the patio. Great gluten free pancakes - best in NE!
D&J's Hash House
784 College HwyIf you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast - the Hash House has some great options either dining inside or outside on the patio. Great gluten free pancakes - best in NE!
Essentials
Large Supermarket - located less than a 5 minute drive. Ocean Lot and CVS are located at the same intersection
Big Y Pharmacy and Wellness Center
195 College HwyLarge Supermarket - located less than a 5 minute drive. Ocean Lot and CVS are located at the same intersection
If you forgot something - from beach towels to water shoes - you'll find it here at a great discount. Don't be surprised if you spend more time here than expected - great deals on just about everything!
Ocean State Job Lot
201 College HwyIf you forgot something - from beach towels to water shoes - you'll find it here at a great discount. Don't be surprised if you spend more time here than expected - great deals on just about everything!
CVS
215 College HwyThe national chain is here - pharmacy +
Entertainment & Activities
Casino, restaurants, music and nightlife - About a 20 minute drive located in downtown Springfield
44 locals recommend
Regal MGM Springfield 7
One MGM WyCasino, restaurants, music and nightlife - About a 20 minute drive located in downtown Springfield
Six Flags New England
1623 Main StLocated 15 minutes away - great amusement & swimming park
The Ranch Golf Club
65 Sunnyside RdGreat golf - challenging!
Located 20 minutes away - if you love basketball, the Hall of Fame is a great spot to visit to learn about the history of the game which had it's humble beginnings starting in Springfield.
6 locals recommend
Basketball Hall of Fame Station
1000 Hall of Fame AveLocated 20 minutes away - if you love basketball, the Hall of Fame is a great spot to visit to learn about the history of the game which had it's humble beginnings starting in Springfield.
Everything Else
Located about 12 minutes away - wine tasting on the weekends - check out their hours -usually afternoons only. You can sample their wines and bring your own appetizers if you wish.
8 locals recommend
Lost Acres Vineyard
80 Lost Acres RdLocated about 12 minutes away - wine tasting on the weekends - check out their hours -usually afternoons only. You can sample their wines and bring your own appetizers if you wish.
A 12 minute drive, Brignole Vineyards has limited hours on the weekend, but is a great venue for wine tasting and music. Bring your own appetizers or order in house.
10 locals recommend
Brignole Vineyards
103 Hartford AveA 12 minute drive, Brignole Vineyards has limited hours on the weekend, but is a great venue for wine tasting and music. Bring your own appetizers or order in house.
Drinks & Nightlife
A local spot in Southwick that offers beer tasting and appetizers
7 locals recommend
Westfield River Brewing Company
707 College HwyA local spot in Southwick that offers beer tasting and appetizers
Located on the lake - and a short drive, Louie B's usually has live music on the weekend along with drinks and food options.
Wok on Water
101 Point Grove RoadLocated on the lake - and a short drive, Louie B's usually has live music on the weekend along with drinks and food options.
Parks & Nature
Enders waterfalls
Great waterfalls- make sure you have your hiking shoes the rocks can be slippery!
Located on the edge of Enders Falls - McLean is a great place to see birds and take a hike
10 locals recommend
McLean Game Refuge
109 Salmon Brook StLocated on the edge of Enders Falls - McLean is a great place to see birds and take a hike
Bring your bike or just walk this trail that runs south into Connecticut for miles. Originating from the 1850 railroad path - enjoy the beautiful scenery along a rural route, passing by the tobacco barns and farmland. Check it out on
www.alltrails.com
www.southwickrailtrail.org
Southwick Rail Trail
Bring your bike or just walk this trail that runs south into Connecticut for miles. Originating from the 1850 railroad path - enjoy the beautiful scenery along a rural route, passing by the tobacco barns and farmland. Check it out on
www.alltrails.com
www.southwickrailtrail.org
Rent a boat or canoe at Saunders -where you can enjoy Lake Congamond on the water !
Saunders Boat Livery Inc
120 Congamond RdRent a boat or canoe at Saunders -where you can enjoy Lake Congamond on the water !
Shopping
Less than 15 minutes away - if you're looking for unique shopping for New England Yankee decor - this is a charming village of shops offering country decor for the home as well as a Christmas Shop.
6 locals recommend
Old Mill Pond Village Shops
383 Salmon Brook StLess than 15 minutes away - if you're looking for unique shopping for New England Yankee decor - this is a charming village of shops offering country decor for the home as well as a Christmas Shop.
Great selection of country style curtains, candles, furniture and home decor. Nice place to pick up a homemade gift and get a jump on holiday decorations .
Country Colonial Shop
480 College HwyGreat selection of country style curtains, candles, furniture and home decor. Nice place to pick up a homemade gift and get a jump on holiday decorations .