Longview Lakehouse Guidebook
Food scene
*Open seasonally May - September*
The only restaurant directly on Candlewood Lake. Located just 3 mins from the house.
22 locals recommend
Down the Hatch
292 Candlewood Lake Rd*Open seasonally May - September*
The only restaurant directly on Candlewood Lake. Located just 3 mins from the house.
Approx 10 mins from lake house.
Prime Pub is your local American Gastropub with a variety of spaces for dining and drinking. A place where old-world charm meets the spirit of a new generation. We serve elevated modern American food with a seasonally rotating menu that has something for every taste.
Prime Pub Danbury
2 Nabby RoadApprox 10 mins from lake house.
Prime Pub is your local American Gastropub with a variety of spaces for dining and drinking. A place where old-world charm meets the spirit of a new generation. We serve elevated modern American food with a seasonally rotating menu that has something for every taste.
Approx 20 mins from the lake house.
Great beer, full menu and events! They also serve non-alcoholic beverages.
11 locals recommend
Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery
5 Depot PlApprox 20 mins from the lake house.
Great beer, full menu and events! They also serve non-alcoholic beverages.
Excellent pizza and Italian food right outside the entrance from Candlewood Shores (our community)
Mangia Mangia Pizza & Restaurant
371 Candlewood Lake RoadExcellent pizza and Italian food right outside the entrance from Candlewood Shores (our community)
Enjoy a lively dining experience at one of Brookfield’s oldest landmark. Serving casual comfort food, MP Tavern is a great choice for a night out with friends, dinner with the family, or a quick stop during your busy day. Renovations in 2019 updated the 150 year old building many locals have called their ‘go-to’ spot for years.
Market Place Tavern - Brookfield
189 Federal RdEnjoy a lively dining experience at one of Brookfield’s oldest landmark. Serving casual comfort food, MP Tavern is a great choice for a night out with friends, dinner with the family, or a quick stop during your busy day. Renovations in 2019 updated the 150 year old building many locals have called their ‘go-to’ spot for years.
MAGGIE MCFLY'S®, ESTABLISHED IN 1993, OPENED ITS FIRST BAR AND EATERY IN MIDDLEBURY, CONNECTICUT WITH THE IDEA OF PROVIDING ITS COMMUNITY AND GUESTS WITH AN ALL-AROUND UNIQUE AND SAVORY FOOD AND BEVERAGE EXPERIENCE. DRIVEN OFF THE IDEA OF BEING A LIFESTYLE ESTABLISHMENT THAT ENCOMPASSES ALL AREAS OF DINING AND LEISURELY WANTS AND NEEDS,
Maggie McFly's® Brookfield
3 195 Federal RdMAGGIE MCFLY'S®, ESTABLISHED IN 1993, OPENED ITS FIRST BAR AND EATERY IN MIDDLEBURY, CONNECTICUT WITH THE IDEA OF PROVIDING ITS COMMUNITY AND GUESTS WITH AN ALL-AROUND UNIQUE AND SAVORY FOOD AND BEVERAGE EXPERIENCE. DRIVEN OFF THE IDEA OF BEING A LIFESTYLE ESTABLISHMENT THAT ENCOMPASSES ALL AREAS OF DINING AND LEISURELY WANTS AND NEEDS,
John's Best Trattoria Pizza Bar has been serving the neighborhood for over 40 years. Authentic Italian food with extra sized portions. John's Best is a family friendly restaurant, with a full Italian menu from appetizers, lunch, dinner, desserts and also a kids menu. Full bar from top shelf liquors to wine and beer. An enjoyable rustic-modern atmosphere.
John’s Best Trattoria
355 Federal RoadJohn's Best Trattoria Pizza Bar has been serving the neighborhood for over 40 years. Authentic Italian food with extra sized portions. John's Best is a family friendly restaurant, with a full Italian menu from appetizers, lunch, dinner, desserts and also a kids menu. Full bar from top shelf liquors to wine and beer. An enjoyable rustic-modern atmosphere.
Cibo Di Strada is a fun, fast, casual eatery for simple, healthy, and authentic Italian dishes that won’t break the bank. Eat in or take out with our everchanging menu, full deli, bar, and brick oven. The outdoor patio is open now!!!
Cibo Brookfield
450 Federal RoadCibo Di Strada is a fun, fast, casual eatery for simple, healthy, and authentic Italian dishes that won’t break the bank. Eat in or take out with our everchanging menu, full deli, bar, and brick oven. The outdoor patio is open now!!!
Taco Bachi
849 Federal RoadTacos, burritos, and tortas for take out only
Our guests come to us for more than our tasty burgers, sandwiches, and fries. We're your source for family fun. We host live music and offer mini-golf and lawn games. You can spice up your weekend when you visit us.
jjStacks
537 Federal RoadOur guests come to us for more than our tasty burgers, sandwiches, and fries. We're your source for family fun. We host live music and offer mini-golf and lawn games. You can spice up your weekend when you visit us.
In 2012, husband and wife team, Tom and Karen Barbarie, recognized the need for an upscale steakhouse in the greater Danbury area. They knew they needed to create a concept that would set themselves apart from the area competition. Neither one being a stranger to the restaurant industry, they knew Danbury needed to experience five star food, five star service, but without the five star price tag and so, Barbarie’s Black Angus Grill was born.
8 locals recommend
Barbarie's Black Angus Grill
5 Eagle RdIn 2012, husband and wife team, Tom and Karen Barbarie, recognized the need for an upscale steakhouse in the greater Danbury area. They knew they needed to create a concept that would set themselves apart from the area competition. Neither one being a stranger to the restaurant industry, they knew Danbury needed to experience five star food, five star service, but without the five star price tag and so, Barbarie’s Black Angus Grill was born.
Lake Activities
The marina is just 3 mins from the house. You can rent pontoons, speedboats and more!
7 locals recommend
Echo Bay Marina
227 Candlewood Lake RdThe marina is just 3 mins from the house. You can rent pontoons, speedboats and more!
Approx 30 mins from the lake house.
Great spot for hiking, and you can see waterfalls!
30 locals recommend
Squantz Pond State Park
Approx 30 mins from the lake house.
Great spot for hiking, and you can see waterfalls!
Neighborhoods
Approx 15 mins from the lake house.
New Milford is an authentic blend of small town and country living. Enjoy the shops and restaurants in the historic New England village that is surrounded by a picturesque Town Green. Explore Lover's Leep State Park with its iconic bridge, or hicke the trails at the town parks and nature preserve. Water enthusiasts can kayak, or fish on the Housatonic River and swim or go boating on Candlewood Lake, the state's largest lake.
15 locals recommend
New Milford
Approx 15 mins from the lake house.
New Milford is an authentic blend of small town and country living. Enjoy the shops and restaurants in the historic New England village that is surrounded by a picturesque Town Green. Explore Lover's Leep State Park with its iconic bridge, or hicke the trails at the town parks and nature preserve. Water enthusiasts can kayak, or fish on the Housatonic River and swim or go boating on Candlewood Lake, the state's largest lake.
Day Trips
Aquila’s Nest Vineyards is an experience-focused vineyard and event venue, offering a selection of the finest Connecticut wines, located in a Fairfield County 40 acre estate at 56 Pole Bridge Rd, Sandy Hook - Newtown, CT
14 locals recommend
Aquila's Nest Vineyards
56 Pole Bridge RdAquila’s Nest Vineyards is an experience-focused vineyard and event venue, offering a selection of the finest Connecticut wines, located in a Fairfield County 40 acre estate at 56 Pole Bridge Rd, Sandy Hook - Newtown, CT
We are a family operated boutique winery. At White Silo Farm & Winery all of our wine is produced in small batches.
Open for wine tastings April – December. Wine flights are $10 per person and include five wines. We also offer wine tastings at the bar for $12 for five wines and souvenir White Silo glass. Glasses and bottles of wine may be purchased to enjoy in our tasting room or on one of our outdoor terrace gardens. Of course, bottles may be purchased to take home.
We offer cheese platters with homemade membrillo and mustard to enjoy with your wine. Gourmet picnic lunch boxes for $20 per person are available (No advance rsv required). The lunch box menu changes seasonally. The current lunch includes turkey and arugula with White Silo Mustard on 7-grain bread, mediterranean quinoa salad, mini cheese plate, salted mixed nuts and a chocolate caramel turtle bar. Please do not bring your own food or beverages.
Each weekend we offer an assortment of cookies, scones and pastries prepared by our chef. Come early Saturday and Sunday morning for a warm pastry and a cup of local organic Sacred Grounds coffee.
30 locals recommend
White Silo Farm & Winery
32 Rt. 37 EastWe are a family operated boutique winery. At White Silo Farm & Winery all of our wine is produced in small batches.
Open for wine tastings April – December. Wine flights are $10 per person and include five wines. We also offer wine tastings at the bar for $12 for five wines and souvenir White Silo glass. Glasses and bottles of wine may be purchased to enjoy in our tasting room or on one of our outdoor terrace gardens. Of course, bottles may be purchased to take home.
We offer cheese platters with homemade membrillo and mustard to enjoy with your wine. Gourmet picnic lunch boxes for $20 per person are available (No advance rsv required). The lunch box menu changes seasonally. The current lunch includes turkey and arugula with White Silo Mustard on 7-grain bread, mediterranean quinoa salad, mini cheese plate, salted mixed nuts and a chocolate caramel turtle bar. Please do not bring your own food or beverages.
Each weekend we offer an assortment of cookies, scones and pastries prepared by our chef. Come early Saturday and Sunday morning for a warm pastry and a cup of local organic Sacred Grounds coffee.
In 1947, Skiing Hall of Fame member, Walt Schoenknecht, created Mohawk Mountain Ski Area amidst the rugged beauty of northwestern Connecticut. In 1948 Walt worked with several local engineers to develop the very first snowmaking system ever used at a resort, the basis for the technology used today, worldwide. Mohawk Mountain has remained a family business and a favorite destination for over 70 years.
Approx 50 mins from the lake house
16 locals recommend
Mohawk Mountain
In 1947, Skiing Hall of Fame member, Walt Schoenknecht, created Mohawk Mountain Ski Area amidst the rugged beauty of northwestern Connecticut. In 1948 Walt worked with several local engineers to develop the very first snowmaking system ever used at a resort, the basis for the technology used today, worldwide. Mohawk Mountain has remained a family business and a favorite destination for over 70 years.
Approx 50 mins from the lake house
Approx 45 mins from the lake house.
Located in central Connecticut, just 5 minutes off Exit 30 on I-84, Mount Southington offers a full range of terrain for skiers and riders! From preschool beginners to teenage "shredders" to racers of all ages, we're here to provide you with thrills made locally! When the snow is gone, Mount Southington hosts FAST Summer Camp, CLUBWAKA volleyball and cornhole leagues, and parties and weddings in The Mountain Room!
34 locals recommend
Mount Southington Ski Area
396 Mt Vernon RdApprox 45 mins from the lake house.
Located in central Connecticut, just 5 minutes off Exit 30 on I-84, Mount Southington offers a full range of terrain for skiers and riders! From preschool beginners to teenage "shredders" to racers of all ages, we're here to provide you with thrills made locally! When the snow is gone, Mount Southington hosts FAST Summer Camp, CLUBWAKA volleyball and cornhole leagues, and parties and weddings in The Mountain Room!
Approx 30 mins from lake house.
Since 1926, the Sherman Playhouse has been a gem inspiring the creative energies of performing artists of all ages. The Sherman Players has provided Sherman and the surrounding communities with consistently high quality entertainment. Moving forward, with your participation and support, we aim to continue for years to come.
12 locals recommend
Sherman Players
5 CT-39Approx 30 mins from lake house.
Since 1926, the Sherman Playhouse has been a gem inspiring the creative energies of performing artists of all ages. The Sherman Players has provided Sherman and the surrounding communities with consistently high quality entertainment. Moving forward, with your participation and support, we aim to continue for years to come.
Approx 20 mins from the lake house.
A downtown destination for music, theatre, comedy, film, and more!
The Palace Danbury
165 Main StApprox 20 mins from the lake house.
A downtown destination for music, theatre, comedy, film, and more!
Approx 20 mins from the lake house.
Great Beer, Outdoor Seating, Food Trucks & Events!
10 locals recommend
Reverie Brewing Company
57B Church Hill RdApprox 20 mins from the lake house.
Great Beer, Outdoor Seating, Food Trucks & Events!
Approx 20 mins from the lake house.
Connecticut-based craft beers feature hand-crafted and innovative beers such as Pale Ales, Lagers, India Pale Ales, Brown Ales, Sours, and several seasonal more robust beers. Our focus is to deliver you Connecticut’s freshest and best beers.
Taproom Hours
Thu 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Fri 3:00pm to 10:00pm
Sat 1:00pm to 10:00pm
Sun 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Charter Oak Brewing
39B Shelter Rock RdApprox 20 mins from the lake house.
Connecticut-based craft beers feature hand-crafted and innovative beers such as Pale Ales, Lagers, India Pale Ales, Brown Ales, Sours, and several seasonal more robust beers. Our focus is to deliver you Connecticut’s freshest and best beers.
Taproom Hours
Thu 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Fri 3:00pm to 10:00pm
Sat 1:00pm to 10:00pm
Sun 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Approx 30 mins from the lake house.
A wonderful campground, shaded picnic area, and views of beautiful Lake Zoar on the Housatonic River make Kettletown State Park a popular recreation destination. Swimming is no longer permitted.
11 locals recommend
Kettletown State Park
1400 Georges Hill RdApprox 30 mins from the lake house.
A wonderful campground, shaded picnic area, and views of beautiful Lake Zoar on the Housatonic River make Kettletown State Park a popular recreation destination. Swimming is no longer permitted.
Approx 30 mins from the lake house.
Life-like sculptures of bears and wolves welcome your arrival to this peaceful and tranquil setting featuring open fields and dense woodlands. The park was donated to the citizens of Connecticut by the internationally renowned Huntington family.
29 locals recommend
Collis P. Huntington State Park
9 Dodgingtown RoadApprox 30 mins from the lake house.
Life-like sculptures of bears and wolves welcome your arrival to this peaceful and tranquil setting featuring open fields and dense woodlands. The park was donated to the citizens of Connecticut by the internationally renowned Huntington family.
Approx 35 mins from the lake house.
Scenically, few bodies of water in Connecticut can rival the picturesque setting of Lake Waramaug. When vivid fall foliage is mirrored in the unrippled lake surface, the park becomes a mecca for sightseers and photographers.
29 locals recommend
Lake Waramaug State Park
30 Lake Waramaug RdApprox 35 mins from the lake house.
Scenically, few bodies of water in Connecticut can rival the picturesque setting of Lake Waramaug. When vivid fall foliage is mirrored in the unrippled lake surface, the park becomes a mecca for sightseers and photographers.
Sightseeing
Approx 20 mins from the lake house.
Prior to being a movie theater, the building located at 46 Bank Street was a hotel named The New England House. The New England House occupied the building from 1902 until 1919, when the property was sold to William G. Mock, owner of the silent movie house The Star Theater. Mock hired the design firm Buckingham & Taylor to create a new, state of the art cinema which opened in 1920.
30 locals recommend
Bank Street Theater
46 Bank StApprox 20 mins from the lake house.
Prior to being a movie theater, the building located at 46 Bank Street was a hotel named The New England House. The New England House occupied the building from 1902 until 1919, when the property was sold to William G. Mock, owner of the silent movie house The Star Theater. Mock hired the design firm Buckingham & Taylor to create a new, state of the art cinema which opened in 1920.
Approx 15 mins from the lake house.
Lovers Leap is a walk-in park with hiking trails, scenic vistas and historic ruins. The 160 acre park is pided into three sections, each featuring a different appreciation for the park history.
20 locals recommend
Lovers Leap State Park
178 Short Woods RoadApprox 15 mins from the lake house.
Lovers Leap is a walk-in park with hiking trails, scenic vistas and historic ruins. The 160 acre park is pided into three sections, each featuring a different appreciation for the park history.
Entertainment
Golf Quest
1 Sand Cut RdApprox 10 mins from the lake house
Walk - in fun!
Pottery painting- With over 300+ items on our shelves there is something for everyone. Choose from home goods, figurines, banks, mugs, plates, platters, bowls and more!
Candle making- This is a major hands-on experience! You will be creating a beautiful “chunky” candle from our wax supplies and decorative shapes. You will score, chop and decorate you way to a beautiful candle that is truly one of a kind!
Glass fusing- Out of glass you will create beautiful plates, bowls, candy dishes, spoon rests, trivets, ornaments, and other home goods! Use our existing supply of pre-cut glass or select your own sheets for a custom design. Nip, cut, and score your way to your glass masterpiece.
Soap making - Walk in today and make fun-shaped soap bars that you can use in your tub! It’s like all the fun of working with clay (just not dirty!). Use soap cutters, shapes and embeds to design your own soap bars. Create some swirls and spaghetti to give your creations a whimsical look. Add a scent, we add the warm soap. Take your soap bars home the same day!
Paint and Sip - This isn’t your everyday paint & sip night. We’ll guide you step-by-step to create a beautiful masterpiece that you will proudly hang in your home. It’s all the fun of paint & sip but with real, stunning results.
The Pottery Factory
265 Federal RdWalk - in fun!
Pottery painting- With over 300+ items on our shelves there is something for everyone. Choose from home goods, figurines, banks, mugs, plates, platters, bowls and more!
Candle making- This is a major hands-on experience! You will be creating a beautiful “chunky” candle from our wax supplies and decorative shapes. You will score, chop and decorate you way to a beautiful candle that is truly one of a kind!
Glass fusing- Out of glass you will create beautiful plates, bowls, candy dishes, spoon rests, trivets, ornaments, and other home goods! Use our existing supply of pre-cut glass or select your own sheets for a custom design. Nip, cut, and score your way to your glass masterpiece.
Soap making - Walk in today and make fun-shaped soap bars that you can use in your tub! It’s like all the fun of working with clay (just not dirty!). Use soap cutters, shapes and embeds to design your own soap bars. Create some swirls and spaghetti to give your creations a whimsical look. Add a scent, we add the warm soap. Take your soap bars home the same day!
Paint and Sip - This isn’t your everyday paint & sip night. We’ll guide you step-by-step to create a beautiful masterpiece that you will proudly hang in your home. It’s all the fun of paint & sip but with real, stunning results.
The Cave
13 Stony Hill RoadMini golf, Laser tag, arcade, high robes course, and a laser maze!
Kids, teens and adults events. Check out the events calendar
https://www.brookfieldlibrary.org/library-events-calendar/
The Brookfield Library
182 Whisconier RoadKids, teens and adults events. Check out the events calendar
https://www.brookfieldlibrary.org/library-events-calendar/
Grocery Stores
Stew Leonard's
Grocery Store