Guide to New Milford
Things to do
Largest flea market in New England! Don’t miss this. 10 mins away. Sundays, spring through fall
61 locals recommend
Elephant's Trunk Flea Market
490 Danbury RdLargest flea market in New England! Don’t miss this. 10 mins away. Sundays, spring through fall
Kent Falls State Park
462 Kent Cornwall RdBeautiful hike in all seasons
Gerard's Marina
120 Old Town Park RdRent a boat, kayak or a boat slip here
Litchfield
Quaint New England town with shops, restaurants, antiques
Local vineyard that makes specialty wines like rhubarb. Picturesque. Berry picking in summer.
30 locals recommend
White Silo Farm & Winery
32 Rt. 37 EastLocal vineyard that makes specialty wines like rhubarb. Picturesque. Berry picking in summer.
Biking, hiking, swimming beach, kayak rental. Scenic drive around a lake.
29 locals recommend
Lake Waramaug State Park
30 Lake Waramaug RdBiking, hiking, swimming beach, kayak rental. Scenic drive around a lake.
Covered bridge and scenic waterfall. Check out the Bull’s Bridge Inn across the street for lunch or dinner.
13 locals recommend
Bulls Bridge
Covered bridge and scenic waterfall. Check out the Bull’s Bridge Inn across the street for lunch or dinner.
Quaint New England town with shops, galleries and restaurants along the main street
59 locals recommend
Kent
Quaint New England town with shops, galleries and restaurants along the main street
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
46 Great Hollow RdSki, then apres ski. Repeat!
Kid-friendly museum in the town of Washington, about 20 minutes away.
12 locals recommend
The Institute For American Indian Studies
38 Curtis RdKid-friendly museum in the town of Washington, about 20 minutes away.
Candlewood Lake
Swim, boat or kayak in Connecticut’s largest lake
Sculpture artist Denis Curtiss has a permanent outdoor exhibit at his home. Check it out and say hi if he’s in his workshop. Just north of Kent.
Sculpturedale
3 Carter RdSculpture artist Denis Curtiss has a permanent outdoor exhibit at his home. Check it out and say hi if he’s in his workshop. Just north of Kent.
Wonderful, cozy modern art museum in Ridgefield, 30 mins south
29 locals recommend
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
258 Main StWonderful, cozy modern art museum in Ridgefield, 30 mins south
Local vineyard on Lake Waramaug. Tastings and outdoor seating on beautiful grounds with views.
17 locals recommend
The Hopkins Inn & Restaurant
22 Hopkins RdLocal vineyard on Lake Waramaug. Tastings and outdoor seating on beautiful grounds with views.
Bank Street Theater
46 Bank StHistoric movie theater in town off
the main green
AMC Loews Danbury 16
61 Eagle RdLarge movie theater in Danbury
Restored circa-1931 movie theater presenting musicals, opera films & other performing arts events. In Torrington.
30 locals recommend
Warner Theater
68 Main StRestored circa-1931 movie theater presenting musicals, opera films & other performing arts events. In Torrington.
West Cornwall Covered Bridge
Incredibly scenic, especially in autumn
Park Lane Cider Mill
Chestnut Land Road Chestnut Land RoadVisit in fall to watch them press the apples into cider at this historic mill.
Food Scene
Country tavern with good, hearty food. In summer dine outside creekside, in winter cozy up by the fire.
51 locals recommend
The White Horse
258 New Milford TurnpikeCountry tavern with good, hearty food. In summer dine outside creekside, in winter cozy up by the fire.
A favorite local brewery with a cozy indoor bar, ample outdoor seating and fire pits in winter.
18 locals recommend
Housatonic River Brewing
30 Kent RdA favorite local brewery with a cozy indoor bar, ample outdoor seating and fire pits in winter.
Terrific sandwiches steps from beautiful Lake Waramaug. I seriously love this place.
19 locals recommend
Nine Main Bakery & Deli
9 Main StTerrific sandwiches steps from beautiful Lake Waramaug. I seriously love this place.
West Street Grill
43 West StStop here for a classy lunch while visiting Litchfield
Local family Italian restaurant. Like the old days. They have carry out pizza as well.
Brickhouse Pizza & Restaurant
33 Danbury RdLocal family Italian restaurant. Like the old days. They have carry out pizza as well.
Delicious homemade bread and more. They open early and close early and sell out fast.
25 locals recommend
Bantam Bread Co
853 Bantam RdDelicious homemade bread and more. They open early and close early and sell out fast.
Community Table
223 Litchfield TurnpikeEvery entree has a story at this hyper-local farm to table bistro
High-end cafe and ice cream shop owned by two dairy farmers who happen to be the makers of Manolo Blahnik shoes
69 locals recommend
Arethusa al tavolo
828 Bantam RdHigh-end cafe and ice cream shop owned by two dairy farmers who happen to be the makers of Manolo Blahnik shoes
American Pie Company
Local down-home diner and bakery. Nice brunch spot.
Charming historic tavern in the cute town of Washington Depot, where George Washington once slept.
50 locals recommend
GW Tavern
20 Bee Brook RdCharming historic tavern in the cute town of Washington Depot, where George Washington once slept.
Essentials
Big Y
1936 US-6Closest grocery store—2.5 miles away. Regional chain selling everything you need.
Stop & Shop
150 Whalley AveThree miles away in same plaza as Walmart.
Walmart
67 Newtown RdTrails & walks
Sunny Valley Preserve
8 Sunny Valley LnNice pastoral walk near the house. Great for dog walking. Free parking.
Dike Point Park is one of my faves has a beautiful lakeside loop trail that’s flat and easy. Parking is tricky these days—in summer you need a reservation. Off season, park next door at Marina at your own risk.
Old Town Park Road
Old Town Park RoadDike Point Park is one of my faves has a beautiful lakeside loop trail that’s flat and easy. Parking is tricky these days—in summer you need a reservation. Off season, park next door at Marina at your own risk.
Audubon-Sharon Audubon Center
325 Cornwall Bridge RdBirding trails and a small nature center
Lovely riverside trail in the woods. Great for taking the dog out or strolling year-round. Good biking, too!
New Milford River Trail
Boardman RoadLovely riverside trail in the woods. Great for taking the dog out or strolling year-round. Good biking, too!
Lovers Leap State Park
178 Short Woods RoadLocal state park with hiking trails and a dramatic legend.
Nice trails near the quaint town of Litchfield. My fave is the boardwalk trail over a marsh.
71 locals recommend
White Memorial Conservation Center
80 Whitehall RdNice trails near the quaint town of Litchfield. My fave is the boardwalk trail over a marsh.
Topsmead State Forest
Landscaped gardens and trails in Litchfield.
Cathedral Pines
Magical old growth forest in West Cornwall, 40 mins north.
A 205-acre wildlife preserve and environmental education center with a mountain, meadows, woods, wildlife, gardens, farm animals, stream and wetlands. Guided full moon hikes.
The Pratt Center
163 Paper Mill RdA 205-acre wildlife preserve and environmental education center with a mountain, meadows, woods, wildlife, gardens, farm animals, stream and wetlands. Guided full moon hikes.
Macedonia Brook State Park
159 Macedonia Brook Rd