Things to Do in the Litchfield Hills
Restaurants & Cafes
WHITE HART INN - Salisbury
Historic inn with a wrap-around porch, cozy fireplace and casual fare served at Provisions.
SWEET WILLIAMS - Salisbury
Coffee shop and bakery where everything is made from scratch.
THE PINK HOUSE - West Cornwall
Farm to table dishes around the corner from the covered bridge.
BLUE GATE FARM BAKERY- Cornwall
European style breads and pastries, plus good coffee.
ILSE - Canaan
Roastery and coffee shop with beans sourced from around the world.
BLACKBERRY RIVER BISTRO - Canaan
Casual dine-in or take-out spot with creative dishes. Get the dumplings.
CAFE GOURMET - Canaan
French-inspired American breakfast, lunch, and bakery. Friendly owner.
FALLS VILLAGE INN - Falls Village
Neighborhood pub at the Inn with local crowd and popular burger night on Monday’s.
MOUNTAINSIDE CAFE - Falls Village
Convenient casual brunch, lunch and coffee spot. Great sandwiches, soups, and cookies.
THE WOODLAND- Lakeville
Casual fine dining with sushi and American classics.
WILLA - Millerton
Farm-to-table seasonal fare with a cozy neighborhood-bar vibe.
LOST FOX INN - Litchfield
Cozy inn with a beautifully designed tavern and restaurant with multiple fireplaces.
LE GAMIN - Sharon
Roadside bistro serving classic casual french comfort goods
OAKHURT DINER - Millerton
Retro-style all-day diner with classic American fare plus local and speciality Asian dishes.
COMMUNITY TABLE - New Preston
Farm-fresh food and great cocktails in a sophisticated but laid-back environment.
THE OWL - New Preston
Neighborhood restaurant with great wine and pizzas in the heart of New Preston. Get the white potato pie.
TROUTBECK - Amenia
Casual fine dining featuring locally-sourced ingredients. Beautiful grounds.
STISSING HOUSE - Pine Plains
Colonial tavern with a wood-burning oven featuring seasonal meals in cozy rooms. Great for a date or special occasion.
BISTRO BOX - Great Barrington
Roadside eatery for burgers and fries with picnic tables and lawn games. Expect a line.
ARETHUSA AL TAVOLO - Bantam
Award-winning culinary destination for farm-to-table fine dining.
MATERIA RISTORANTE - Bantam
Fine-dining seasonal Italian cuisine and distinctive wines.
THE OLD INN ON THE GREEN - New Marlborough
Elevated, candlelit dinner in a rustic historic inn.
SOUTHFIELD STORE - Southfield
Coffee shop, restaurant and bakery. Great for brunch and speciality coffees.
SHOPPING & ANTIQUES
100 MAIN - Falls Village
Designer Bunny Williams home decor shop featuring local artisans and unique finds.
MARCHÉ - Falls Village
Home goods shop featuring antiques sourced from France, local artists, and culinary treasures.
JOHN ROBSHAW - Falls Village
One-of-a-kind vintage Indian furniture, textiles, and pillows.
BLACK SQUIRREL ANTIQUES - Salisbury
Well-priced antique shop with a good selection of glassware.
MONTAGE ANTIQUES - Millerton
Family-owned antique shop with large collection of European-sourced furniture and decor.
HARNEY TEAS - Millerton
Tea emporium that also serves lunch.
MICHAEL TRAPP - West Cornwall
Antique dealer, and garden designer with a shop open to the public seasonally on weekends.
MILTON MARKET - Litchfield
Modern general store with home goods, gifts, skin care and more.
RT FACTS - Kent
Unusual antiques and locally-made furniture in a beautiful 7,000 sf showroom.
PLAIN GOODS - New Preston
Boutique lifestyle shop with clothing, home furnishings, and some antiques.
PRIVET HOUSE - New Preston
Emporium of home goods with antiques, linens, vintage books, decor and more.
PERGOLA - New Preston
Home and garden shop, uncommon goods, natural curiosities, and Japanese art and antiques.
HAMMERTOWN BARN - Pine Plains
Home and lifestyle store with unique furniture and decor.
LE JARDIN - Amenia
Flower shop with beautiful stems, arrangements, and home decor.
ORANGERIE - Millbrook
Garden shop and nursery specializing in unique plants and home items.
THE BERKSHIRE GALLERIES OF GREAT BARRINGTON - Great Barrington
Beautiful galleries of antiques over the MA border on the way in to Great Barrington.
OUTDOORS & WELLNESS
THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
A classic hiking experience with trailheads nearby the cottage. Hike along the Housatonic River, to waterfalls, scenic mountain views, and open meadows.
LAKE WONONSCOPOMUC - Salisbury
Lake with a beach and recreational area for swimming, sailing, fishing and more.
O'HARA'S LANDING - Salisbury
Marina and boat launch on the Twin lakes and local favorite for fishing, boat rentals and easy lake access.
WHITE MEMORIAL CONVERSATION CENTER - Litchfield
Nature preserve with scenic hiking trails including a boardwalk through wetlands plus a small nature museum.
RIPLEY WATERFOWL CONSERVANCY- Litchfield
Conservation area with impressive collections of waterfowl and raptors.
MOHAWN MOUNTAIN - Cornwall
Scenic ski slopes in the winter and hiking and mountain biking trails with views of the Housatonic River Valley.
HOLLISTER HOUSE GARDEN - Washington
A classic English country garden open in the summer months for visitors.
KENT FALLS - Kent
State park with a covered bridge, waterfalls, and hiking trails.
THE MAYFLOWER INN AND SPA - Washington
An Auberge hotel with a world-class spa, beautiful interiors and landscaped grounds.
MIRAVAL RESORT & SPA - Lenox
Wellness resort with spa treatments, fitness classes, and wellness workshops in the Berkshires.