resteraunts
Nice little spot for a sit-down lunch, or grabbing something to go. Interesting variety of sandwich, soup, burritos.
great food, relaxed outdoor eating, great entertainment, good pricing,
9 locals recommend
Note Kitchen & Bar
227 Greenwood Avegreat food, relaxed outdoor eating, great entertainment, good pricing,
Molten Java LLC
213 Greenwood Averelaxed bohemian jive, great coffee, occasional entertainment.
J Lawrence Downtown
30 Greenwood Avegreat food, relaxed atmosphere
Putnam House Restaurant & Tap Room
12 Depot Plgood food, outside seating
The Redding Roadhouse
406 Redding Rdfood, bar, entertainment
Barn Door Restaurant
37 Ethan Allen HwyGreat food!
*****Voted the best ice-cream in Connecticut. Made fresh on the farm. Enjoy a huge menu of ice-cream flavors while enjoying the bucolic scenery of a family run farm while cows roam in the fields surrounding the creamery.
http://www.courant.com/features/food/hc-fea-ferris-acres-thrillist-best-ice-cream-20180514-story.html
31 locals recommend
Ferris Acres Creamery
144 Sugar St*****Voted the best ice-cream in Connecticut. Made fresh on the farm. Enjoy a huge menu of ice-cream flavors while enjoying the bucolic scenery of a family run farm while cows roam in the fields surrounding the creamery.
http://www.courant.com/features/food/hc-fea-ferris-acres-thrillist-best-ice-cream-20180514-story.html
$$$ Set in an old newengland farmhouse. Food is very good price matches quality of food and weight staff.
12 locals recommend
The Spinning Wheel Restaurant
109 Black Rock Turnpike$$$ Set in an old newengland farmhouse. Food is very good price matches quality of food and weight staff.
Spice Indian Cuisine & Bar
25 Grassy Plain StBethel Chinese Kitchen
46 Grassy Plain Stgreat take out. Not good atmosphere for dinning in.
Dr Mike's Ice Cream Shop
158 Greenwood AveTaproot
63-71 Greenwood Avelocal sourced produce, vegetarian options, great cook!!!
Landmark joint with curb service & a '50s vibe serving steakburgers, fries & housemade root beer.
6 locals recommend
Sycamore Drive-In
282 Greenwood AveLandmark joint with curb service & a '50s vibe serving steakburgers, fries & housemade root beer.
Italian eatery featuring produce from its own organic farm & local purveyors, served in rustic digs. The second floor is a casual restaurant.
15 locals recommend
La Zingara
8 P T Barnum SquareItalian eatery featuring produce from its own organic farm & local purveyors, served in rustic digs. The second floor is a casual restaurant.
Northern Italian plates & cocktails offered in a mellow, candlelit environment with live music.
Portofino Restaurant & Wine Bar
213 Greenwood AveNorthern Italian plates & cocktails offered in a mellow, candlelit environment with live music.
Informal option for baked goods & classic American breakfast & lunch fare, plus sidewalk tables. diner breakfast food decor needs updating. I found the food a bit greasy
Jacqueline's
138 Greenwood AveInformal option for baked goods & classic American breakfast & lunch fare, plus sidewalk tables. diner breakfast food decor needs updating. I found the food a bit greasy
A great family run restaurant. Awesome prime rib on the weekends as well as fresh seafood. Most deserts are made in house and are delicious. Prices are reasonable as well.
Whitlock Restaurant
273 Greenwood AveA great family run restaurant. Awesome prime rib on the weekends as well as fresh seafood. Most deserts are made in house and are delicious. Prices are reasonable as well.
Wooster Hollow Cafe
659 Danbury RdGreat breakfast food!
Main Street Ridgefield
What you envision when you think of a Newengland town. Take a stroll in starting at the Altrich Museum and work your way back from the Prospector theater to shop both sides of the street. Don't miss Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe. Prime Burger, Silver Lining Consignment, their famous hot dog vender, and many boutiques. $$$ Pricier than Bethel
walk the sidewalks of Bethel and check out all the local stores, coffee shops, restaurants, ice-cream shops, toy stores, boutiques, gift shops, book stores...yes there are 3.
Greenwood Avenue
Greenwood Avenuewalk the sidewalks of Bethel and check out all the local stores, coffee shops, restaurants, ice-cream shops, toy stores, boutiques, gift shops, book stores...yes there are 3.
Since 1976, Treasure Hunters, Antique Collectors, Farmers, Foodies, Up-cyclers, Deal Seekers and Entrepreneurs of all kinds have flocked to the famous Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, Connecticut every Sunday from April through December.
61 locals recommend
Elephant's Trunk Flea Market
490 Danbury RdSince 1976, Treasure Hunters, Antique Collectors, Farmers, Foodies, Up-cyclers, Deal Seekers and Entrepreneurs of all kinds have flocked to the famous Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, Connecticut every Sunday from April through December.
Danbury Fair Mall
7 Backus AvenueParks & Nature
Hike through 13 acres of garden paths lined with sculpture, poetry, gardens, labyrinths, resting seating, boardwalks through swamps, water gardens, Map provided and find the hidden garden gnome and get a prize. Great farm stand. Free or donation.
The Garden Of Ideas
653 N Salem RdHike through 13 acres of garden paths lined with sculpture, poetry, gardens, labyrinths, resting seating, boardwalks through swamps, water gardens, Map provided and find the hidden garden gnome and get a prize. Great farm stand. Free or donation.
Huntington State Park is a public recreation area covering 1,017 acres in the towns of Redding, with hiking, pond fishing, horseback riding.
29 locals recommend
Collis P. Huntington State Park
9 Dodgingtown RoadHuntington State Park is a public recreation area covering 1,017 acres in the towns of Redding, with hiking, pond fishing, horseback riding.
beautiful beach, smaller crowds because of limited parking. $$$ Pricy
38 locals recommend
Jennings Beach
880 S Benson Rdbeautiful beach, smaller crowds because of limited parking. $$$ Pricy
Beach on Long island Sound. Lots of parking, Large beach, Pavilion with food. more than one bath house, handicap accessible, off season (spring, fall, winter) you can have the beach to yourself. Great beach for walking.
43 locals recommend
Sherwood Island State Park
Sherwood Island ConnectorBeach on Long island Sound. Lots of parking, Large beach, Pavilion with food. more than one bath house, handicap accessible, off season (spring, fall, winter) you can have the beach to yourself. Great beach for walking.
Sandy beach on top stone pond, lifeguard, hiking trails. Non residence $15 day, seniors $8 day, child $13
Topstone Park
72 Topstone RdSandy beach on top stone pond, lifeguard, hiking trails. Non residence $15 day, seniors $8 day, child $13
Spend the day on Candlewood lake. Kayak rentals $50 half day they also have boat rentals. Kayak to coves on secluded islands and relax or fish.
7 locals recommend
Gerard's Marina
120 Old Town Park RdSpend the day on Candlewood lake. Kayak rentals $50 half day they also have boat rentals. Kayak to coves on secluded islands and relax or fish.
Saugatuck Falls Natural Area
491 Redding RdGreat hiking nearby
historic park
Putnam Memorial State Park
499 Black Rock Turnpikehiking trails. history, museum
Arts & Culture
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
258 Main StGroceries
Caraluzzi's Bethel Market
98 Greenwood AveWhole Foods Market
5C Sugar Hollow RdTrader Joe's
400 Post Rd EDrinks & Nightlife
Black Cat Grille
58 Redding Rdgood music good food
Note Kitchen & Bar
227 Greenwood Avegreat food! good entertainment, usually packed and tight space
From Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery
"We are a Brewpub located in the historic train station in Bethel, CT. We brew a wide range of styles to provide an ever-changing variety for our customers to enjoy. We also have a full kitchen specializing in San Diego style cuisine."
11 locals recommend
Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery
5 Depot PlFrom Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery
"We are a Brewpub located in the historic train station in Bethel, CT. We brew a wide range of styles to provide an ever-changing variety for our customers to enjoy. We also have a full kitchen specializing in San Diego style cuisine."