What to see & do

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What to see & do

Food scene

Beautiful & elegant place for drinks and dinner, not to mention they have a lovely spa and grounds - one can easily spend a full day there. Restaurant has vegan options and the bar is dog friendly!
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Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection
Connecticut 47
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Beautiful & elegant place for drinks and dinner, not to mention they have a lovely spa and grounds - one can easily spend a full day there. Restaurant has vegan options and the bar is dog friendly!
Cute little Italian place five minutes away from the Bethlem Lake House. Casual, and open from Wednesday Through Sunday from 5:30pm.
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Oliva
15 Main St S
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Cute little Italian place five minutes away from the Bethlem Lake House. Casual, and open from Wednesday Through Sunday from 5:30pm.
Great spot for dinner and cocktails! Be sure to call ahead. Located in Bantam Connecticut, Arethusa al tavolo is a purveyor of fine American dining from the vision of Chef Dan Magill. Arethusa al tavolo opened its doors in June 2013, and has been a celebrated addition to the growing Northwestern Connecticut culinary scene. Located in what was the Village General store, it is situated next to the Arethusa Farm Dairy store, formally the Bantam Firehouse. Arethusa al tavolo has become a destination for local diners and visitors who have a fond admiration for the finest Litchfield county has to offer. Vegan options available!
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Arethusa al tavolo
828 Bantam Rd
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Great spot for dinner and cocktails! Be sure to call ahead. Located in Bantam Connecticut, Arethusa al tavolo is a purveyor of fine American dining from the vision of Chef Dan Magill. Arethusa al tavolo opened its doors in June 2013, and has been a celebrated addition to the growing Northwestern Connecticut culinary scene. Located in what was the Village General store, it is situated next to the Arethusa Farm Dairy store, formally the Bantam Firehouse. Arethusa al tavolo has become a destination for local diners and visitors who have a fond admiration for the finest Litchfield county has to offer. Vegan options available!
Winvian Farm is a 113 acre farm with a storied history dating back to 1775. Today, they are home to some amazing (and eccentric) themed cottages, luxury spa and dining. Book ahead.
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5-Diamond Restaurant at Winvian Farm
155 Alain White Rd
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Winvian Farm is a 113 acre farm with a storied history dating back to 1775. Today, they are home to some amazing (and eccentric) themed cottages, luxury spa and dining. Book ahead.
Lovely place with great food, drinks and service. No shortage of options here - a true gem. Call ahead. Great vegan options!
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Community Table
223 Litchfield Turnpike
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Lovely place with great food, drinks and service. No shortage of options here - a true gem. Call ahead. Great vegan options!
Well stocked grocery store with a great selection of local vegetables and fruits
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The Market CT
793 Bantam Rd
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Well stocked grocery store with a great selection of local vegetables and fruits
Great coffee! Also has pastries & light food. Opens early!
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Arethusa a mano
833 Bantam Rd
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Great coffee! Also has pastries & light food. Opens early!
Delivers (grub hub/seamless) and has vegan options!
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Thai In Love
209 Watertown Rd
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Delivers (grub hub/seamless) and has vegan options!
Very small coffee roaster with coffee counter
Krafted Brew Lab
Very small coffee roaster with coffee counter
Casual place with great pizza and several vegan options too
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Bohemian Pizza
342 Bantam Rd
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Casual place with great pizza and several vegan options too

Sightseeing

Lovely botanical garden offering anything from drawing lessons to yoga and events in the evening (summer)
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Hollister House Garden
300 Nettleton Hollow Rd
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Lovely botanical garden offering anything from drawing lessons to yoga and events in the evening (summer)

City/town information

Great place for a stroll passing grand colonial homes, cute shops & dining options
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Litchfield
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Great place for a stroll passing grand colonial homes, cute shops & dining options
Cute little movie theater which usually shows two recent movies
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Bantam Cinema
115 Bantam Lake Road
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Cute little movie theater which usually shows two recent movies
Quaint little village - apparently the inspiration for “Gilmore Girls”.
Washington Depot
Quaint little village - apparently the inspiration for “Gilmore Girls”.

Spa

Offers everything from haircuts to massage and manicures :)
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Spa At Litchfield Hills
407 Bantam Rd
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Trails & Nature Walks

Quaint, easy hiking in a serene setting with several different trails. Dogs on leash okay. https://www.alltrails.com/us/connecticut/litchfield
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White Memorial Conservation Center
80 Whitehall Rd
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Quaint, easy hiking in a serene setting with several different trails. Dogs on leash okay. https://www.alltrails.com/us/connecticut/litchfield
Short walk to a secluded waterfall. Trail map is on the back of the sign!
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Nonnewaug Falls
Falls Road
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Short walk to a secluded waterfall. Trail map is on the back of the sign!
Beautiful trails, well kept and well marked. Little hills, shaded forests and meadows. Dog friendly but dogs must be kept on a leash and waste has to be picked up and carried out again.
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Hidden Valley Preserve
198 Bee Brook Road
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Beautiful trails, well kept and well marked. Little hills, shaded forests and meadows. Dog friendly but dogs must be kept on a leash and waste has to be picked up and carried out again.
This preserve isn’t very big and has beautiful shaded trails along old stone. It can be reached by foot from the Lake House (15min). Walk down Lake Drive, pass the public beach until Bellamy Lane. Cross over and enter the Historic Cemetery. The preserve’s trails start at the very back of the cemetery and will lead you to the Bellamy Ferriday House & Garden (about 20-30 minutes depending on the trail you choose)
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The Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden
9 Main St N
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This preserve isn’t very big and has beautiful shaded trails along old stone. It can be reached by foot from the Lake House (15min). Walk down Lake Drive, pass the public beach until Bellamy Lane. Cross over and enter the Historic Cemetery. The preserve’s trails start at the very back of the cemetery and will lead you to the Bellamy Ferriday House & Garden (about 20-30 minutes depending on the trail you choose)
Nice short look (about 1.5 - 2 miles) and mostly shaded on former Columbia University grounds. The tower is very sturdy and open and has great views.
Camp Columbia State Park
West Street
Nice short look (about 1.5 - 2 miles) and mostly shaded on former Columbia University grounds. The tower is very sturdy and open and has great views.

Functional

Laundromat with drop off service; usually ready to pick up again the next day
Washerwoman of Litchfield
906 Bantam Road
Laundromat with drop off service; usually ready to pick up again the next day

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Summer Sweaters!

It cools down at night so don’t forget to bring a light sweater :-)