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.
              
              
            FERN - Lakeville
              Wood-oven pizzas and contemporary Italian dishes in a converted firehouse.
              
              
            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
              
              
            OAKHURST DINER - Millerton
              Retro-style all-day diner with classic American fare plus local and specialty 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 specialty 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 an eclectic 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 & Scenic
          
        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.
              
              
            WEST CORNWALL COVERED BRIDGE - West Cornwall
              Iconic covered bridge crossing over the Housatonic River.
              
              
            COVERED BRIDGE ELECTRIC BIKE - West Cornwall
              E-bike rental with scenic routes along the river and through the Countryside.
              
              
            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 CONSERVATION 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.
              
              
            MOHAWK 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.
              
              
            Other Activities
          
        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.
              
              
            UNDERMOUNTAIN PANTRY – Falls Village
              Cooking classes and micro-bakery that specializes in sourdough loafs.
              
              
            LITCHFIELD DISTILLERY – Litchfield
              Micro-distillery known for hand-crafted spirits offering tours and tastings.