Sightseeing
Local history, natural wonders, and outdoor vistas.
An iconic landmark in Connecticut, the West Cornwall Covered Bridge is a standout example of quintessential New England charm.
29 locals recommend
West Cornwall Covered Bridge
An iconic landmark in Connecticut, the West Cornwall Covered Bridge is a standout example of quintessential New England charm.
A long-time favorite for locals and visitors, White Memorial offers a nice look at the Litchfield Hills flora and fauna. Beautiful grounds, a nice museum, and two resident birds (owl and hawk) are worth an afternoon.
71 locals recommend
White Memorial Conservation Center
80 Whitehall RdA long-time favorite for locals and visitors, White Memorial offers a nice look at the Litchfield Hills flora and fauna. Beautiful grounds, a nice museum, and two resident birds (owl and hawk) are worth an afternoon.
One of the most photographed waterfalls in Connecticut and New England, Kent Falls is best viewed in spring. However, the falls are spectacular throughout the year if you're brave enough to visit in the winter, it's worth the walk in the snow.
121 locals recommend
Kent Falls State Park
462 Kent Cornwall RdOne of the most photographed waterfalls in Connecticut and New England, Kent Falls is best viewed in spring. However, the falls are spectacular throughout the year if you're brave enough to visit in the winter, it's worth the walk in the snow.
Recreation
Family owned and operated for over 70 years, Mohawk Mountain pioneered modern ski area snowmaking, which means even when the Litchfield Hills might be a little thin, the slopes at Mohawk are perfect. Look for tubing this year, too!
90 locals recommend
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
46 Great Hollow RdFamily owned and operated for over 70 years, Mohawk Mountain pioneered modern ski area snowmaking, which means even when the Litchfield Hills might be a little thin, the slopes at Mohawk are perfect. Look for tubing this year, too!
Getting a feel for the local area can be daunting on foot, but driving a car means visitors might miss a lot, too. Covered Bridge Bikes is the perfect solution with e-bike rentals all year long.
7 locals recommend
Covered Bridge Electric Bike
421 Sharon-Goshen TurnpikeGetting a feel for the local area can be daunting on foot, but driving a car means visitors might miss a lot, too. Covered Bridge Bikes is the perfect solution with e-bike rentals all year long.
Food scene
Food, dining, and libations.
With a nice selection of locally produced wine, Sunset Meadows is the perfect place to relax indoors on a snowy afternoon. Or, visit mid-summer when you can lounge on the porch with your favorite glass of wine.
40 locals recommend
Sunset Meadow Vineyards
599 Old Middle StWith a nice selection of locally produced wine, Sunset Meadows is the perfect place to relax indoors on a snowy afternoon. Or, visit mid-summer when you can lounge on the porch with your favorite glass of wine.
Enjoy drinks and dining in an old colonial style tavern, with an historic atmosphere. From pub fare to more elegant dinners, Bulls' Bridge Inn also features a fresh and delicious salad bar.
8 locals recommend
Bull's Bridge Inn
333 Kent RdEnjoy drinks and dining in an old colonial style tavern, with an historic atmosphere. From pub fare to more elegant dinners, Bulls' Bridge Inn also features a fresh and delicious salad bar.
About 30 minutes north of West Cornwall, Aroma Bar & Grill features delicious traditional Indian cuisine. It's not too far of the local sightseeing routes, but also worth the short trip out of the immediate area.
37 locals recommend
Aroma Bar and Grill
485 Main StAbout 30 minutes north of West Cornwall, Aroma Bar & Grill features delicious traditional Indian cuisine. It's not too far of the local sightseeing routes, but also worth the short trip out of the immediate area.
Dine-in, or take-away...either choice is a good one at Golden Wok Chinese in Millerton. Try the General Tso's Chicken and spring rolls!
Golden Wok
2 Main StreetDine-in, or take-away...either choice is a good one at Golden Wok Chinese in Millerton. Try the General Tso's Chicken and spring rolls!
Cozy and friendly are the best ways to describe this brewery set in the wooded hills above Kent and Lake Warmaug. Take a tour, sample the local brews, and then relax with a pint of your favorite beer and make new friends.
30 locals recommend
Kent Falls Brewing
33 Camps RdCozy and friendly are the best ways to describe this brewery set in the wooded hills above Kent and Lake Warmaug. Take a tour, sample the local brews, and then relax with a pint of your favorite beer and make new friends.
Delicious pizza, calzoni, and stromboli along with a full Italian menu. There's very little delivery in the area, but Mizza's is one of the gems where you can dine in or order out.
11 locals recommend
Mizza's
6 Ethan Allen StDelicious pizza, calzoni, and stromboli along with a full Italian menu. There's very little delivery in the area, but Mizza's is one of the gems where you can dine in or order out.