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Chatterley’s - This is the one most of our
guests like the best as it consistently keeps quality. American
and Continental cuisine is served. 4.5 miles east in New Hartford.
860-379-2428.
The
Tributary – Fresh seafood and steaks are the specialties
here. 2.5 miles west in Winsted 860-379-7679
Jessies – Northern Italian
cuisine is served at this restaurant housed in an antique Victorian
typical of New England. 2.5 miles west in Winsted 860-379-0109
LaSalle Market Deli – SoHo
revisited. 860-693-8010
The Log House – This is
a family restaurant with a large varied menu. It is a mainstay
in New Hartford. 3.5 miles east. 860-379-8937.
Kent Pizza – This one has
great pizza and pasta at great prices. 3 miles west in Winsted.
860-379-0775
Old Saybrook Fish House –
This is famous for seafood and casual ambiance. 6 miles east in
Canton. 860-693-0034
Attractions
& Activities:
On the B&B Premises There’s: Kayaking,
swimming and sunbathing. Hiking around the lake is good in all
seasons.
Within
An Easy Drive There’s: Many fantastic outdoor activities
including hiking on nature trails, mountain climbing, skiing and
bike touring. Many activities can be enjoyed on parts of the Appalachian
Trail.
Antiquing.
There are numerous antique shops and antique cooperatives.
Specialty shops are numerous
including shops for art, crafts, furniture, pottery and much more.
Museums
Art and Craft studios
Art Galleries
Tubing on the Farmington River. You can rent
regulation tubes and life jackets. After floating down the river
for 1 ½ hours they pick you up and bring you back to the
point of origin.
Concerts.
The Litchfield Hills are alive with the sound of music.
Equity stage productions and summer stock.
Skiing. You will find both downhill and X-Country
ski centers. Ski Sundown is 5 miles away.
Quaint
New England Towns:
New Hartford has good restaurants, shops and
is picture postcard New England. It is also home to Ski Sundown.
(4.5 miles)
Collinsville
is a great example of an old New England river powered factory
town from the beginning of the American industrial revolution.
It has shops, restaurants, a museum about the town and gorgeous
views of the of the Farmington River. (10 miles)
Norfolk
is home to the Yale summer school of music and it’s concerts.
It also features the restored Green Wood Theatre. (15 miles)
Litchfield
has a hand made furniture studio, art galleries, specialty shops,
clothing shops, jazz festivals and many restaurants. (20 miles)
Riverton
is noted for the Hitchcock furniture factory and outlet, as well
as restaurants, shops and country fairs. (15 miles)
Bantam
has the Bantam Cinema, the closest art film theater. Also antique
shops. (23 miles)
Winsted
has many restaurants, shops, a community college, Gilson Cinema
Café (Movies and dinner). It is also the hometown of Ralph
Nader. (2.4 miles)
There are
many more lovely towns. There are guide books at the B&B to
help you find them all. |
