Gloria & Gary's Guidebook for Guests

Gloria
Gloria & Gary's Guidebook for Guests

Parks & Nature

Gary and Gloria have discovered many places to hike, play and explore in the surrounding hills & lakes of CT. These are some of our favorites.
A beautiful open space park, with rolling fields and stone walls, which used to be a farm. Just 10 minutes from the studio, this is a nice place for an easy walk or cross country skiing with open sky and views of the surrounding hills.
Happy Landings Protected Open Space
55 Whisconier Rd
A beautiful open space park, with rolling fields and stone walls, which used to be a farm. Just 10 minutes from the studio, this is a nice place for an easy walk or cross country skiing with open sky and views of the surrounding hills.
Steep Rock is worth the 30 minute drive for those who want to hike or mountain bike in a glacial river valley. This public preserve boasts easy hiking and mountain bike trails along the Shepaug River, as well as steeper, more challenging trails to a rocky overlook with nice views of the surrounding hills and farms. Close by, Washington Depot is cute little town with cafes, pubs, shops and galleries.
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Steep Rock Preserve
2 Tunnel Rd
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Steep Rock is worth the 30 minute drive for those who want to hike or mountain bike in a glacial river valley. This public preserve boasts easy hiking and mountain bike trails along the Shepaug River, as well as steeper, more challenging trails to a rocky overlook with nice views of the surrounding hills and farms. Close by, Washington Depot is cute little town with cafes, pubs, shops and galleries.
Ballfields, playground and access to the 2.5 mile greenway walking path.
Brookfield Municipal Center
100 Pocono Rd
Ballfields, playground and access to the 2.5 mile greenway walking path.
Extensive hiking trails through the woods, over streams, up and down glacial rock ridges and along Lake Lillinonah, this is the closest wooded hiking area to our place. Park to the right of the entrance to Pond Brook Boat launch, and trails start from there. There are peek-a-boo views of Lake Lillinonah if you stick to the waterside trail on the left when you enter. The entire Lillinonah Loop Trail can be quite a challenging if you do the whole thing, (almost 6 miles with lots of ups and downs), so we recommend hiking in and out the same way to shorten the hike to your preference. Also consider Williams Park as a more moderate option for woods & fields.
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Paugussett State Forest
Route 32
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Extensive hiking trails through the woods, over streams, up and down glacial rock ridges and along Lake Lillinonah, this is the closest wooded hiking area to our place. Park to the right of the entrance to Pond Brook Boat launch, and trails start from there. There are peek-a-boo views of Lake Lillinonah if you stick to the waterside trail on the left when you enter. The entire Lillinonah Loop Trail can be quite a challenging if you do the whole thing, (almost 6 miles with lots of ups and downs), so we recommend hiking in and out the same way to shorten the hike to your preference. Also consider Williams Park as a more moderate option for woods & fields.
Free state boat launch, just 1.5 miles down the hill from our house. This is a great place to launch kayaks or paddleboads into a calm, no-wake inlet of Lake Lillinonah sorrounded by forrest preserve and a haven for blue herons, hawks, eagles, etc.
Lake Lillinonah (Pond Brook) Boat Launch
Free state boat launch, just 1.5 miles down the hill from our house. This is a great place to launch kayaks or paddleboads into a calm, no-wake inlet of Lake Lillinonah sorrounded by forrest preserve and a haven for blue herons, hawks, eagles, etc.
Williams park is a great local place for a modest walk through both woods and open fields with old stone walls, bluebirds nesting, wildflowers in the spring & summer or fall foliage in the autumn. Hike to to top of the hill for a perfect bench to rest and the best views. This area is also known as Gurski Farm Open Space. It is just 5 minutes from the studio.
Williams Park
183 Whisconier Rd
Williams park is a great local place for a modest walk through both woods and open fields with old stone walls, bluebirds nesting, wildflowers in the spring & summer or fall foliage in the autumn. Hike to to top of the hill for a perfect bench to rest and the best views. This area is also known as Gurski Farm Open Space. It is just 5 minutes from the studio.
This CT state park if about a 45 minute drive, and features a stunning multi-level waterfall with a walking path with viewing platforms at different levels, picnic area, and a classic covered bridge. In the summer, you can even wear water shoes and get in the falls! The town of Kent, a few miles south of the falls, is filled with artsy shops, cafes, antiques, etc. Make a day trip out of it! (NOTE: Due to Covid-19, Kent Falls Park has been closed during the summer of 2020. Please check before heading up there to see if regulations have changed).
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Kent Falls State Park
462 Kent Cornwall Rd
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This CT state park if about a 45 minute drive, and features a stunning multi-level waterfall with a walking path with viewing platforms at different levels, picnic area, and a classic covered bridge. In the summer, you can even wear water shoes and get in the falls! The town of Kent, a few miles south of the falls, is filled with artsy shops, cafes, antiques, etc. Make a day trip out of it! (NOTE: Due to Covid-19, Kent Falls Park has been closed during the summer of 2020. Please check before heading up there to see if regulations have changed).
Popular in the summer, Lake Waramug state park offers a small beach with swimming area and lots of shady picnic spots along the lake. You can also launch a kayak or paddleboard here, or use this as a starting point for a scenic bike ride around the lake (about a 7.75 mile ride). This is a fabulous leaf-peeping area in the fall.
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Lake Waramaug State Park
30 Lake Waramaug Rd
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Popular in the summer, Lake Waramug state park offers a small beach with swimming area and lots of shady picnic spots along the lake. You can also launch a kayak or paddleboard here, or use this as a starting point for a scenic bike ride around the lake (about a 7.75 mile ride). This is a fabulous leaf-peeping area in the fall.
Only 5 minutes from our studio, Shakespeare's Garden is more than a typical landscaping nursery. Located on a historic farm, the old barn also houses one of the most unique gift shops in the area. Walk the bucolic greenhouses and grounds and discover a wide variety of exquisite plants, flowers and garden ideas!
Shakespeare's Garden
25 Obtuse Rd S
Only 5 minutes from our studio, Shakespeare's Garden is more than a typical landscaping nursery. Located on a historic farm, the old barn also houses one of the most unique gift shops in the area. Walk the bucolic greenhouses and grounds and discover a wide variety of exquisite plants, flowers and garden ideas!
Lovers Leap is a scenic area with Native American and colonial history! There is an easy 10-15 minute walk across a historic metal pedestrian bridge over a steep gorge and up a wide gravel path to a terrific rocky overlook with a view of Lake Lillinonah and the surrounding countryside. If you've only got time for a quick hike, this is the one to do!
Lovers Leap Bridge
Lovers Leap is a scenic area with Native American and colonial history! There is an easy 10-15 minute walk across a historic metal pedestrian bridge over a steep gorge and up a wide gravel path to a terrific rocky overlook with a view of Lake Lillinonah and the surrounding countryside. If you've only got time for a quick hike, this is the one to do!
Mt. Tom State park is a scenic 40 minute drive up into Litchfield county. It features a public sandy beach on a clear freshwater lake, great for swimming, and a nice grassy, shady picnic area. It's also one of our favorite spots for launching kayaks or paddle boards, since there are no power boats allowed. This means conditions are calm and perfect for paddling. This is a spring fed lake, so the water is very clear and clean. Many swimmers go outside the designated swim area to take a longer swim and train for triathlons. There are basic facilities. For hikers, there are some moderate woodsy and rocky uphill trails through the woods to an old stone tower and an overlook with views of the surrounding hills. This is a nice day hike destination with a view at the top. Wear sturdy footwear, as much of the trail is rocky. Summer & Fall weekends can be busy, so get there early, or try for a weekday or off season. While in the area, check out West Shore Seafood in Morris, CT for seasonal outdoor dining!
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Mount Tom State Park
Mount Tom Road
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Mt. Tom State park is a scenic 40 minute drive up into Litchfield county. It features a public sandy beach on a clear freshwater lake, great for swimming, and a nice grassy, shady picnic area. It's also one of our favorite spots for launching kayaks or paddle boards, since there are no power boats allowed. This means conditions are calm and perfect for paddling. This is a spring fed lake, so the water is very clear and clean. Many swimmers go outside the designated swim area to take a longer swim and train for triathlons. There are basic facilities. For hikers, there are some moderate woodsy and rocky uphill trails through the woods to an old stone tower and an overlook with views of the surrounding hills. This is a nice day hike destination with a view at the top. Wear sturdy footwear, as much of the trail is rocky. Summer & Fall weekends can be busy, so get there early, or try for a weekday or off season. While in the area, check out West Shore Seafood in Morris, CT for seasonal outdoor dining!
Lillinonah Woods is a small lake-side park, just a mile down our road. There's a parking area at the corner of Obtuse Rocks Rd and Rt 133. The wooded, wide gravel trail takes you down to a picnic area with a few tables and a view of the state boat launch and bridge to Bridgewater. Since this is a public park, you may find groups, families, fisherman, and boaters. Note that there is no swimming allowed here and that the docks to the right are for the Lake Authority Police boats and not for public use. Also, remember your walk back to the car will be uphill about a ½ mile.
Lillinoah Woods Open Space
54 Obtuse Hill Rd
Lillinonah Woods is a small lake-side park, just a mile down our road. There's a parking area at the corner of Obtuse Rocks Rd and Rt 133. The wooded, wide gravel trail takes you down to a picnic area with a few tables and a view of the state boat launch and bridge to Bridgewater. Since this is a public park, you may find groups, families, fisherman, and boaters. Note that there is no swimming allowed here and that the docks to the right are for the Lake Authority Police boats and not for public use. Also, remember your walk back to the car will be uphill about a ½ mile.
Bulls Bridge is one of the many historic wooden covered bridges in CT, and also the access point for hikes along the famed Appalachian Trail that meanders through this area of CT. This woodsy part of the trail follows the Housatonic River with parts that are rapids and parts that are placid. You can easily make this a short or long hike depending on how far you want to go. There is limited parking on both sides of the bridge, so go early to get a spot.
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Bulls Covered Bridge
248 Bulls Bridge Rd
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Bulls Bridge is one of the many historic wooden covered bridges in CT, and also the access point for hikes along the famed Appalachian Trail that meanders through this area of CT. This woodsy part of the trail follows the Housatonic River with parts that are rapids and parts that are placid. You can easily make this a short or long hike depending on how far you want to go. There is limited parking on both sides of the bridge, so go early to get a spot.

Essentials

Need groceries? A pharmacy? A post office? Here are the local spots, all within 10-15 minutes of the studio.
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Big Y World Class Market
6 Queen St
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Caraluzzi's Newtown Market
5 Queen St
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Big Y World Class Market
6 Queen St
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Whole Foods Market
5C Sugar Hollow Rd
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Trader Joe's
400 Post Rd E
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ShopRite of Brookfield
143 Federal Rd
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Stew Leonard's
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United States Postal Service
115 Pocono Rd
CVS
6 Queen St
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Rite Aid
645 Foxon Rd
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Small local health food store, locally owned and operated by our friends Barry & Nancy! They have a little juice bar, a grab and go area and a great selection of supplements and homeopathic remedies (Barry is a Nutritionist and natural health expert).
Chamomille Natural Foods Store
58-60 Newtown Rd
Small local health food store, locally owned and operated by our friends Barry & Nancy! They have a little juice bar, a grab and go area and a great selection of supplements and homeopathic remedies (Barry is a Nutritionist and natural health expert).
Need to send a package? This is the local UPS Shipping center in Brookfield
UPS Customer Center
84 Pocono Rd
Need to send a package? This is the local UPS Shipping center in Brookfield

Shopping

Beyond the big box stores with all the basics, here are some of our favorite specialty shops as well!
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Costco Wholesale
1718 Boston Post Rd
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Danbury Fair Mall
7 Backus Avenue
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Target
7 Stony Hill Rd
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Mother Earth Gallery is our favorite new-age gift shop with a bounty of crystals, jewelry, candles, and unique gift items.
Mother Earth Gallery
449 Danbury Rd
Mother Earth Gallery is our favorite new-age gift shop with a bounty of crystals, jewelry, candles, and unique gift items.
Calling all Treasure Hunters, Antique Collectors, Foodies, Up-Cyclers and Deal Seekers of all kinds! The famous Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, CT runs every Sunday from April through December, 7am -2pm. Here you'll find an ever-changing mix of antique dealers, food trucks and vendors! It can be quite a scene, so get there early!
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Elephant's Trunk Flea Market
490 Danbury Rd
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Calling all Treasure Hunters, Antique Collectors, Foodies, Up-Cyclers and Deal Seekers of all kinds! The famous Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, CT runs every Sunday from April through December, 7am -2pm. Here you'll find an ever-changing mix of antique dealers, food trucks and vendors! It can be quite a scene, so get there early!
Ladies, this a fun unique boutique for a bit of bling or swanky threads right in downtown New Milford, CT
Swank On Bank
16 Bank St
Ladies, this a fun unique boutique for a bit of bling or swanky threads right in downtown New Milford, CT
This delightful little tea shop that has a thriving online business is a hidden gem - literally! Located in a residential area on the edge of secret quarry, this family-run tea biz sells an amazing array of loose teas, tea accessories, coffee and specialty grocery items from around the world! Who knew? Now you do!
Simpson & Vail
3 Quarry Rd
This delightful little tea shop that has a thriving online business is a hidden gem - literally! Located in a residential area on the edge of secret quarry, this family-run tea biz sells an amazing array of loose teas, tea accessories, coffee and specialty grocery items from around the world! Who knew? Now you do!
If you're near Ridgefield, CT, be sure to stop into the Angel Cooperative, a unique positive gift shop with crystals, jewelry, candles, home decor, spiritual gifts and more! They also have a shungite room where they offer a variety of spiritual workshops, guided meditations, angelic channeling, psychic mediumship, reiki, etc.
The Angel Cooperative
51 Ethan Allen Hwy
If you're near Ridgefield, CT, be sure to stop into the Angel Cooperative, a unique positive gift shop with crystals, jewelry, candles, home decor, spiritual gifts and more! They also have a shungite room where they offer a variety of spiritual workshops, guided meditations, angelic channeling, psychic mediumship, reiki, etc.

Food Scene

We enjoy a variety of food, and there are many good dining options in the area for every budget and taste. Check out our recommendations below.
The Bridgwater Bistro and General Store is a historic building and and a charming cafe and market with outdoor seating in the nice weather. They serve breakfast and lunch every day and dinner Thursday - Sunday. The food is always good, and this is the original home of Bridgewater Chocolate! It's one of the closest choices to the studio, less than 10 minutes up the scenic Rt 133 to Bridgewater.
Bridgewater
The Bridgwater Bistro and General Store is a historic building and and a charming cafe and market with outdoor seating in the nice weather. They serve breakfast and lunch every day and dinner Thursday - Sunday. The food is always good, and this is the original home of Bridgewater Chocolate! It's one of the closest choices to the studio, less than 10 minutes up the scenic Rt 133 to Bridgewater.
Healthy eats! Locally farmed and organic choices; soups, salads, smoothies, tea & coffee, baked goods, etc. This local favorite was featured in Jerry Seinfeld's show "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee", in the episode with David Letterman, who is also a CT resident.
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Green Granary
84 Railroad St
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Healthy eats! Locally farmed and organic choices; soups, salads, smoothies, tea & coffee, baked goods, etc. This local favorite was featured in Jerry Seinfeld's show "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee", in the episode with David Letterman, who is also a CT resident.
Delicious, with hardy portions, this upscale steak house also has excellent fish, salads, and unique seasonal specials, as well as a lively bar scene. It often get packed on the weekends so go early or make reservations!
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Barbarie's Black Angus Grill
5 Eagle Rd
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Delicious, with hardy portions, this upscale steak house also has excellent fish, salads, and unique seasonal specials, as well as a lively bar scene. It often get packed on the weekends so go early or make reservations!
Don't be fooled by the unassuming strip mall where Pulcinella's is located. This little Northern Italian gem makes the best artisan wood-fired pizzas around and their entrees are truly home made and excellent. They also have a good wine selection and nice bar area with a lively happy hour.
Pulcinella Wood-Fired Pizza
640 Federal Rd
Don't be fooled by the unassuming strip mall where Pulcinella's is located. This little Northern Italian gem makes the best artisan wood-fired pizzas around and their entrees are truly home made and excellent. They also have a good wine selection and nice bar area with a lively happy hour.
Casual, healthy and delicious Mediterranean food with lots of vegetarian selections. Family and budget friendly, they also have great desserts (think Baklava!) and sometimes belly dancing on the weekends!
Kibberia
93 Mill Plain Rd
Casual, healthy and delicious Mediterranean food with lots of vegetarian selections. Family and budget friendly, they also have great desserts (think Baklava!) and sometimes belly dancing on the weekends!
Not fancy on decor, but delicious, Kolam always serves fresh and tasty Indian food with many vegetarian selections too.
Kolam
316 S Main St
Not fancy on decor, but delicious, Kolam always serves fresh and tasty Indian food with many vegetarian selections too.
Inviting Bistro with an interesting menu, good food, wood-fired pizza, outdoor patio and lively atmosphere.
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Figs Wood Fired Bistro
105 Church Hill Rd
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Inviting Bistro with an interesting menu, good food, wood-fired pizza, outdoor patio and lively atmosphere.
Intimate sushi and hibachi place. Always fresh and good!
Bambu
39 Lake Ave Ext
Intimate sushi and hibachi place. Always fresh and good!
Country cooking, hearty home-made breakfasts and baked good on a beautiful country road headed towards Roxbury, Woodbury or Washington, CT
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Mamies
20 Sherman Hill Rd
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Country cooking, hearty home-made breakfasts and baked good on a beautiful country road headed towards Roxbury, Woodbury or Washington, CT
Excellent sushi along with fresh Japanese, Chinese and Thai selections and a lovely atmosphere, just 10 minutes down the road in Newtown, CT
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Toro chinese
28 Church Hill Rd
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Excellent sushi along with fresh Japanese, Chinese and Thai selections and a lovely atmosphere, just 10 minutes down the road in Newtown, CT
A casual, charming, family-friendly bakery & cafe that serves hearty breakfasts & lunch, plus terrific baked goods including a variety of homemade pies! Worth the scenic drive to Sherman, CT
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American Pie Company
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A casual, charming, family-friendly bakery & cafe that serves hearty breakfasts & lunch, plus terrific baked goods including a variety of homemade pies! Worth the scenic drive to Sherman, CT
The view of the Richter Park Golf Course with outdoor seating in nice weather, and good Italian/American cuisine, makes this upscale restaurant worth checking out.
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Cafe on the Green
100 Aunt Hack Rd
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The view of the Richter Park Golf Course with outdoor seating in nice weather, and good Italian/American cuisine, makes this upscale restaurant worth checking out.
Excellent, interesting and home made Northern Italian food in a cozy, warm setting, just 15 minutes down the road. They also have a pretty patio in the nice weather.
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Sal e Pepe
97 S Main St
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Excellent, interesting and home made Northern Italian food in a cozy, warm setting, just 15 minutes down the road. They also have a pretty patio in the nice weather.
A classic 19th century inn with fine dining perched on a hill overlooking Lake Waramaug, this is not your every-day place. Rather it's a great spot for a "special occasion" meal.
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The Hopkins Inn & Restaurant
22 Hopkins Rd
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A classic 19th century inn with fine dining perched on a hill overlooking Lake Waramaug, this is not your every-day place. Rather it's a great spot for a "special occasion" meal.
This is a tasty local spot with an eclectic menu, including vegan options, located in a charming historic brick building, with a great back deck overlooking the Pootatuk river. They also have brunch and live music.
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Foundry Kitchen and Tavern
1 Glen Rd
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This is a tasty local spot with an eclectic menu, including vegan options, located in a charming historic brick building, with a great back deck overlooking the Pootatuk river. They also have brunch and live music.
If you're looking for historic country charm in a classic New England setting and casual fine dining, this is it. The G.W. Tavern dates from the 1850's, and has a lovely shady outside patio overlooking the Shepaug River, and a cozy inside with big stone fireplace and old wood beams.
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GW Tavern
20 Bee Brook Rd
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If you're looking for historic country charm in a classic New England setting and casual fine dining, this is it. The G.W. Tavern dates from the 1850's, and has a lovely shady outside patio overlooking the Shepaug River, and a cozy inside with big stone fireplace and old wood beams.
Truly excellent french cuisine, including innovative small plates in an elegant historic inn. Sarah's Wine Bar also serves a Bistro menu and has live music upstairs.
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Bernard's
20 West Ln
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Truly excellent french cuisine, including innovative small plates in an elegant historic inn. Sarah's Wine Bar also serves a Bistro menu and has live music upstairs.
The perfect charming spot for coffee, sandwiches, and fresh grab & go eats on the way to Lake Warmamug
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Nine Main Bakery & Deli
9 Main St
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The perfect charming spot for coffee, sandwiches, and fresh grab & go eats on the way to Lake Warmamug
Right in Brookfield, this small & locally owned coffee nook, has a nice selection of coffee & tea, homemade soups, sandwiches and baked goods, along with smoothies and fresh made juices for breakfast & lunch.
Jesters Coffee
331 Federal Rd
Right in Brookfield, this small & locally owned coffee nook, has a nice selection of coffee & tea, homemade soups, sandwiches and baked goods, along with smoothies and fresh made juices for breakfast & lunch.
A cute place for a quick bite, coffee, tea or a treat, the Last Drop is just what a real coffee shop should be: cozy, comfortable, friendly and affordable good food to go along with what's in your mug. Try their gourmet omelettes for b'fast or lunch or their paninis and generous salads with fresh ingredients. Yum!
The Last Drop
435 Main St
A cute place for a quick bite, coffee, tea or a treat, the Last Drop is just what a real coffee shop should be: cozy, comfortable, friendly and affordable good food to go along with what's in your mug. Try their gourmet omelettes for b'fast or lunch or their paninis and generous salads with fresh ingredients. Yum!
Seasonal outdoor eatery and seafood market, this super casual place has some of the freshest fish around! Think fish tacos, lobster rolls, crab cakes and more. This is BYOB dining, ordering at the counter and then eating at one of the picnic tables or under a tented area by their garden. It's popular in the summer, and only open limited days/times in the Spring and Fall, so be sure to check ahead to be sure they are open. Be prepared for casual outdoor dining (sunscreen, bug spray, layers, etc.), as there is no inside seating here. The food is truly fresh and well prepared in this layed-back setting.
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West Shore Seafood
449 Bantam Lake Road
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Seasonal outdoor eatery and seafood market, this super casual place has some of the freshest fish around! Think fish tacos, lobster rolls, crab cakes and more. This is BYOB dining, ordering at the counter and then eating at one of the picnic tables or under a tented area by their garden. It's popular in the summer, and only open limited days/times in the Spring and Fall, so be sure to check ahead to be sure they are open. Be prepared for casual outdoor dining (sunscreen, bug spray, layers, etc.), as there is no inside seating here. The food is truly fresh and well prepared in this layed-back setting.
A popular, locally owned place for breakfast & lunch on Rt 25, Kings has become a destination for many because of their creative menu, generous portions and quirky home-town feeling. While it's not fancy inside, be prepared to wait for a table if you go on the weekends, because the food is hearty and delicious. They also make their own jams & breads. Yum.
King’s Breakfast & Lunch
271 S Main St
A popular, locally owned place for breakfast & lunch on Rt 25, Kings has become a destination for many because of their creative menu, generous portions and quirky home-town feeling. While it's not fancy inside, be prepared to wait for a table if you go on the weekends, because the food is hearty and delicious. They also make their own jams & breads. Yum.
A sweet little coffee shop right on the river with pretty outside deck and cozy inside seating, quiches, salads, paninis and baked goods. There are very few parking spots out front, so park in the lot for the riverbed park and walk up the waterfront path for a few hundred feet. That's half the fun!
Village Perk Café
3 Glen Road
A sweet little coffee shop right on the river with pretty outside deck and cozy inside seating, quiches, salads, paninis and baked goods. There are very few parking spots out front, so park in the lot for the riverbed park and walk up the waterfront path for a few hundred feet. That's half the fun!
This seasonal farm stand and dairy farm is THE place to get the best housemade ice cream in creative flavors! There is often a line here on the weekends, but you won't be disappointed by the fresh and innovative choices and the classic, quaint New England charm of the place.
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Ferris Acres Creamery
144 Sugar St
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This seasonal farm stand and dairy farm is THE place to get the best housemade ice cream in creative flavors! There is often a line here on the weekends, but you won't be disappointed by the fresh and innovative choices and the classic, quaint New England charm of the place.
In the world of Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts, Moten Java is a refreshing reminder of what local coffee shops should be. Set in a colorful victorian house in Bethel, this eclectic place boasts an artsy vibe, lite bites, board games and occasional live music.
Molten Java LLC
213 Greenwood Ave
In the world of Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts, Moten Java is a refreshing reminder of what local coffee shops should be. Set in a colorful victorian house in Bethel, this eclectic place boasts an artsy vibe, lite bites, board games and occasional live music.
A warm and inviting bakery/cafe/coffee shop, right in the center of charming Washington Depot, Marty's is a good stop for a lite bite or treat before or after hiking at Steep Rock Preserve. They usually show local artist's work on the walls too.
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Marty's Cafe
4 Green Hill Rd
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A warm and inviting bakery/cafe/coffee shop, right in the center of charming Washington Depot, Marty's is a good stop for a lite bite or treat before or after hiking at Steep Rock Preserve. They usually show local artist's work on the walls too.
Good food, happy hour specials and reasonable prices, makes this cozy Italian trattoria a find. They also have a nice outdoor patio facing the New Milford Green in the warm weather.
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La Piccolina
27 Main St
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Good food, happy hour specials and reasonable prices, makes this cozy Italian trattoria a find. They also have a nice outdoor patio facing the New Milford Green in the warm weather.
Super casual and family & budget friendly, Campy's has some of the best BBQ around. This is not fancy food - just good, tasty food! In nice weather they have a little deck with picnic tables by a pond and an area to play beanbag toss while you wait.
Campy's Cookout
537 Federal Rd
Super casual and family & budget friendly, Campy's has some of the best BBQ around. This is not fancy food - just good, tasty food! In nice weather they have a little deck with picnic tables by a pond and an area to play beanbag toss while you wait.
What a fun, casual and unique cafe! Tucked back from the road in a new retail plaza, this little gem is decorated with antiques, stained glass, old cameras and quirky woodwork. You'll find house-made baked goods, sandwiches, soups, specialty pizzas, coffee, teas an more. A total local find, just 10 minutes from us near I 84 exit 10.
Panificio Navona
32 Church Hill Rd
What a fun, casual and unique cafe! Tucked back from the road in a new retail plaza, this little gem is decorated with antiques, stained glass, old cameras and quirky woodwork. You'll find house-made baked goods, sandwiches, soups, specialty pizzas, coffee, teas an more. A total local find, just 10 minutes from us near I 84 exit 10.
A large, lively, popular restaurant & bar with a HUGE American bistro menu and big portions that will satisfy just about everyone! You'll probably take home leftovers!
Maggie McFly's® Brookfield
3 195 Federal Rd
A large, lively, popular restaurant & bar with a HUGE American bistro menu and big portions that will satisfy just about everyone! You'll probably take home leftovers!
Right across the road from Costco, this is the latest addition to the Market Place family of venues. Newly renovated with outdoor seating and a fresh farm-to-table seasonal menu, this is a casual, place with a rustic-urban vibe.
Market Place Tavern - Brookfield
189 Federal Rd
Right across the road from Costco, this is the latest addition to the Market Place family of venues. Newly renovated with outdoor seating and a fresh farm-to-table seasonal menu, this is a casual, place with a rustic-urban vibe.
Warm, earthy and inviting, with a great outdoor patio & fireplace, Market Place serves local farm-to-table specials with a delightful seasonal menu as well. You'll find unique fresh food, an extensive wine & local beer selection and a woodsy yet upscale vibe.
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Market Place Kitchen and Bar
641 Main St S
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Warm, earthy and inviting, with a great outdoor patio & fireplace, Market Place serves local farm-to-table specials with a delightful seasonal menu as well. You'll find unique fresh food, an extensive wine & local beer selection and a woodsy yet upscale vibe.
Colorful, lively and delicious, this Latin place offers reasonably priced appetizers, small plates and a limited selection of entrees, as well as fun drinks. Great for a light meal, or to share a bunch of tasty nibbles with friends, Mariposa is an unexpected treat! They also have a sweet Spanish style outdoor patio for seasonal dining.
Mariposa Taqueria
56 Mill Plain Rd
Colorful, lively and delicious, this Latin place offers reasonably priced appetizers, small plates and a limited selection of entrees, as well as fun drinks. Great for a light meal, or to share a bunch of tasty nibbles with friends, Mariposa is an unexpected treat! They also have a sweet Spanish style outdoor patio for seasonal dining.
Red Rooster is a modern take on an old farmhouse pub. They have an extensive American menu and drink choices, good food and a warm, casual atmosphere. Right on Rt 25, about 20 minutes from our studio, their outdoor patio dining is particularly lovely in the nice weather.
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Red Rooster Pub
160 S Main St
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Red Rooster is a modern take on an old farmhouse pub. They have an extensive American menu and drink choices, good food and a warm, casual atmosphere. Right on Rt 25, about 20 minutes from our studio, their outdoor patio dining is particularly lovely in the nice weather.
Voted Litchfield County's Best Brunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Burgers, Best Pub Grub, and Best Fireside Dining, and more, this award-winning, pub & restaurant is a popular destination. The White Horse sits next to the river in a historic house, and boasts some of the best food and cozy charm around. Go early or expect to wait, especially on weekends. They even have some Vegetarian and Vegan options clearly marked on their menu. Worth a pretty drive up the scenic back roads of CT.
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The White Horse
258 New Milford Turnpike
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Voted Litchfield County's Best Brunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Burgers, Best Pub Grub, and Best Fireside Dining, and more, this award-winning, pub & restaurant is a popular destination. The White Horse sits next to the river in a historic house, and boasts some of the best food and cozy charm around. Go early or expect to wait, especially on weekends. They even have some Vegetarian and Vegan options clearly marked on their menu. Worth a pretty drive up the scenic back roads of CT.
The culinary home of master chef, Carol Peck, this delightful, quirky, exceptional restaurant in Woodbury has delicious, upscale seasonal farm-to-table meals and plenty of vegetarian and organic options. A bit pricey, but always worth it for the unique dishes with fresh ingredients.
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Good News Restaurant and Bar
694 Main St S
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The culinary home of master chef, Carol Peck, this delightful, quirky, exceptional restaurant in Woodbury has delicious, upscale seasonal farm-to-table meals and plenty of vegetarian and organic options. A bit pricey, but always worth it for the unique dishes with fresh ingredients.

Entertainment & Activities

Fun activities in the area including movies, mini golf, skating, apple picking, boat rentals and more.
Large multiplex theater with plenty of parking
Lowes Movie Theater
Large multiplex theater with plenty of parking
The way movie theaters used to be, with just 3-4 movies, right on the main street of New Milford, with plenty of local shops, restaurants and bars close by.
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Bank Street Theater
46 Bank St
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The way movie theaters used to be, with just 3-4 movies, right on the main street of New Milford, with plenty of local shops, restaurants and bars close by.
Bethel Cinema is our local "arts" movie house, often playing documentaries, Sundance winners and off-beat films.
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Bethel Cinema
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Bethel Cinema is our local "arts" movie house, often playing documentaries, Sundance winners and off-beat films.
The most deluxe theatre experience around, with new reclining lounge seats, smoothie bar and top-run films.
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Riverview Cinemas
690 Main St S
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The most deluxe theatre experience around, with new reclining lounge seats, smoothie bar and top-run films.
The Danbury Ice Arena is a large double-rink that's open for ice skating all year round! There's also local hockey teams and figure skaters who practice here, and lots of public skating sessions., right in downtown Danbury.
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Danbury Arena
1 Independence Way
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The Danbury Ice Arena is a large double-rink that's open for ice skating all year round! There's also local hockey teams and figure skaters who practice here, and lots of public skating sessions., right in downtown Danbury.
Indoor fun on a rainy day or date night, Monster Mini Golf will delight kids & adults of all ages.
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Monster Mini Golf and Laser Tag
210 Indian River Road
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Indoor fun on a rainy day or date night, Monster Mini Golf will delight kids & adults of all ages.
Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard rentals as well as paddling and tubing trips on the housatonic river - relaxing, cool and fun!
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Clarke Outdoors
163 US-7
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Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard rentals as well as paddling and tubing trips on the housatonic river - relaxing, cool and fun!
Open seasonally, Blue Jay Orchards is a great local place to go apple or pumpkin picking in the fall, or simply enjoy their farm stand with local produce, homemade pies and donuts.
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Blue Jay Orchards
125 Plumtrees Rd
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Open seasonally, Blue Jay Orchards is a great local place to go apple or pumpkin picking in the fall, or simply enjoy their farm stand with local produce, homemade pies and donuts.

Arts & Culture

Live music, local theatre and fine art are in these hills! Check out the specific venues for upcoming events and schedules.
Small local theatre company in a historic barn.
Theatre Works New Milford
5 Brookside Ave
Small local theatre company in a historic barn.
Top-notch performers frequent this mid-sized theatre as well as film festivals and interesting lectures, etc.
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Ridgefield Playhouse
80 E Ridge Rd
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Top-notch performers frequent this mid-sized theatre as well as film festivals and interesting lectures, etc.
Art gallery and fine arts & craft school with gorgeous hand-made items located in a historic mill building on the falls of the Still River. Worth checking out!
Brookfield Craft Center, Inc.
286 Whisconier Rd
Art gallery and fine arts & craft school with gorgeous hand-made items located in a historic mill building on the falls of the Still River. Worth checking out!
Ives Concert Park, an amphitheater on the Western CT State University campus, features outdoor concerts May through Oct. Check out www.ivesconcertpark.com
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Ives Concert Park
43 Lake Ave Ext
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Ives Concert Park, an amphitheater on the Western CT State University campus, features outdoor concerts May through Oct. Check out www.ivesconcertpark.com
Contemporary art gallery in Kent CT that is always worth checking out! The architecture of the space in and of itself is inspiring, and you'll often find interesting and intriguing world-class here.
Morrison Gallery
60 N Main St
Contemporary art gallery in Kent CT that is always worth checking out! The architecture of the space in and of itself is inspiring, and you'll often find interesting and intriguing world-class here.

Drinks & Nightlife

In addition to dining, these bars are just some of the fun places to get signature drinks and libations.
Unique, historic, hearty eatery and bar, with a fun, rustic atmosphere, with live music and seasonal celebrations (check calendar)
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Rosy Tomorrow's
15 Old Mill Plain Rd
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Unique, historic, hearty eatery and bar, with a fun, rustic atmosphere, with live music and seasonal celebrations (check calendar)
Small unique winery is open on weekends with winery tours and tastings. They also have an art gallery featuring local artists, and often have live music during openings. Outside tables for enjoying the view and sipping the wine. We like the Rhubarb wine and Rhubarb mustard made at the White Silo!
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White Silo Farm & Winery
32 Rt. 37 East
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Small unique winery is open on weekends with winery tours and tastings. They also have an art gallery featuring local artists, and often have live music during openings. Outside tables for enjoying the view and sipping the wine. We like the Rhubarb wine and Rhubarb mustard made at the White Silo!
121 Restaurant and Bar is tucked away in the Oxford Airport. The drinks, American bistro style food and brick oven pizzas are very good, they have a seasonal outdoor patio and they often have live music on the weekends. What's unique about this place is it's right on the runway, so you can watch the small planes and private jets land and take off. Some pilots even come to this destination spot by plane!
121 Restaurant & Bar
7 Juliano Dr
121 Restaurant and Bar is tucked away in the Oxford Airport. The drinks, American bistro style food and brick oven pizzas are very good, they have a seasonal outdoor patio and they often have live music on the weekends. What's unique about this place is it's right on the runway, so you can watch the small planes and private jets land and take off. Some pilots even come to this destination spot by plane!
This is the only restaurant/bar on Candelwood Lake (open seasonally). The food is average (seafood, burgers, salads, etc.), but the drinks, lively crowd, lake breezes and sunsets make this a fun, super casual spot to hang out and have a few drinks or nibbles.
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Down the Hatch
292 Candlewood Lake Rd
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This is the only restaurant/bar on Candelwood Lake (open seasonally). The food is average (seafood, burgers, salads, etc.), but the drinks, lively crowd, lake breezes and sunsets make this a fun, super casual spot to hang out and have a few drinks or nibbles.
Two Steps Downtown Grille is located in a historic firehouse in downtown Danbury. The menu is creative, casual bar food (think burgers, wings, ribs, salads, etc.), and they have a beer garden, patio, happy hours special and a late night scene, particularly after concerts and events at the bandshell on the green in City Center Danbury.
Two Steps Downtown Grille
5 Ives St
Two Steps Downtown Grille is located in a historic firehouse in downtown Danbury. The menu is creative, casual bar food (think burgers, wings, ribs, salads, etc.), and they have a beer garden, patio, happy hours special and a late night scene, particularly after concerts and events at the bandshell on the green in City Center Danbury.
Located just 5 minutes from our place, this sweet family-owned vineyard offers wine tasting seasonally and in known for their specialty bottles like blueberry wine! Bring a picnic, tour the grounds and enjoy the classic scenery.
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DiGrazia Winery
131 Tower Rd
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Located just 5 minutes from our place, this sweet family-owned vineyard offers wine tasting seasonally and in known for their specialty bottles like blueberry wine! Bring a picnic, tour the grounds and enjoy the classic scenery.
The local spot for bar food, live music, karaoke, etc.
Widow Brown's Cafe
128 Federal Rd
The local spot for bar food, live music, karaoke, etc.
About a half an hour from the studio, this is a good spot for live music, bar food and artisan beer. Check out their calendar for who's playing!
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Woodbury Brewing Company
738 Main Street South
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About a half an hour from the studio, this is a good spot for live music, bar food and artisan beer. Check out their calendar for who's playing!
This is a fun, cozy, casual place in downtown Bethel where you'll find live music every night, a delicious creative menu (not your average bar food), and an outdoor patio in the nice weather. Monday nights is open mic, with no cover charge and an array of talents local musicians. On other nights you'll find Folk, Jazz, Acoustic, and sometimes R&B or Rock. Check out their calendar and menu online. www.notekitchen.com
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Note Kitchen & Bar
227 Greenwood Ave
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This is a fun, cozy, casual place in downtown Bethel where you'll find live music every night, a delicious creative menu (not your average bar food), and an outdoor patio in the nice weather. Monday nights is open mic, with no cover charge and an array of talents local musicians. On other nights you'll find Folk, Jazz, Acoustic, and sometimes R&B or Rock. Check out their calendar and menu online. www.notekitchen.com