Jamie's Guidebook
Food scene
Incredible dining experience! Reservations are a must unless you’re lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar.
69 locals recommend
Arethusa al tavolo
828 Bantam RdIncredible dining experience! Reservations are a must unless you’re lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar.
Arethusa a mano
833 Bantam RdThe best coffee, NY style bagels and more!
The best ice cream and homemade waffle cones you will ever have! Milkshakes are great and you can shop other dairy products such as cheese and yogurts.
73 locals recommend
Arethusa Farm Dairy
822 Bantam RdThe best ice cream and homemade waffle cones you will ever have! Milkshakes are great and you can shop other dairy products such as cheese and yogurts.
Great place. Amazing seafood and oysters. BYOB! Great for dining there or take out. It can take a while when they are busy. Everything is freshly prepared so enjoy some wine while you wait or call ahead!
15 locals recommend
West Shore Seafood
449 Bantam Lake RoadGreat place. Amazing seafood and oysters. BYOB! Great for dining there or take out. It can take a while when they are busy. Everything is freshly prepared so enjoy some wine while you wait or call ahead!
The Barn - Restaurant & Bar
5 Watertown RdGreat spot! It’s close by and they make great drinks.
West Street Grill
43 West StGreat culinary experience. Excellent wine.
GW Tavern
20 Bee Brook RdGreat family restaurant as well as a great bar.
Popey's Ice Cream Shoppe
7 West StClassic local favorite right up the street.
Bantam Bread Co
853 Bantam RdAmazing local bakery!
Theater
Bantam Cinema
115 Bantam Lake RoadLove this sweet little theater just 5 minutes away!
Winery
Sunset Meadow Vineyards
599 Old Middle StGreat place to relax and sample local wine!
Another great family owned and operated winery on the CT wine trail close by Sunset Winery!
9 locals recommend
Miranda Vineyard
42 Ives RdAnother great family owned and operated winery on the CT wine trail close by Sunset Winery!
Grocery store
The Market CT
793 Bantam RdGreat local market just a few minutes away.
Stop & Shop
55 Village Green DrAnother near by grocery store
Great natural foods market that also serves food and has prepared meals to go.
29 locals recommend
New Morning Market
129 Main St NGreat natural foods market that also serves food and has prepared meals to go.
Liquor store
Great selection of wine, beer and spirits. Staff always has great recommendations when needed.
Litchfield Hills Wine Market
8 Village Green DrGreat selection of wine, beer and spirits. Staff always has great recommendations when needed.
Ski mountain
A very nice local ski mountain not even 25 minutes from the driveway. The ride is pleasant. If you go, they have a full cafeteria. Otherwise, I recommend eating at AJ’s Steak and Pizza after!
90 locals recommend
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
46 Great Hollow RdA very nice local ski mountain not even 25 minutes from the driveway. The ride is pleasant. If you go, they have a full cafeteria. Otherwise, I recommend eating at AJ’s Steak and Pizza after!
Hiking trails
Beautiful hiking. Please be cautious of ticks. I always recommend doing a tick check after hiking.
9 locals recommend
Bee Brook
Beautiful hiking. Please be cautious of ticks. I always recommend doing a tick check after hiking.
Beautiful hiking. Please be mindful of ticks. I always recommend doing a tick check after hiking.
49 locals recommend
Steep Rock Preserve
2 Tunnel RdBeautiful hiking. Please be mindful of ticks. I always recommend doing a tick check after hiking.
Nice hiking trails and a beautiful little museum. I always recommend doing a tick check after hikes. If you are traveling with kayaks, you can put them in the water here!
71 locals recommend
White Memorial Conservation Center
80 Whitehall RdNice hiking trails and a beautiful little museum. I always recommend doing a tick check after hikes. If you are traveling with kayaks, you can put them in the water here!
Beautiful hiking! I always recommend doing a tick check after hiking.
44 locals recommend
Mount Tom State Park
Mount Tom RoadBeautiful hiking! I always recommend doing a tick check after hiking.
A very short hike with a beautiful view of Bantam lake. Just around the corner. I always recommend doing a tick check after hikes.
Apple Hill Observatory
East Shore RoadA very short hike with a beautiful view of Bantam lake. Just around the corner. I always recommend doing a tick check after hikes.
A beautiful hike with views of lake waramaug. I always recommend doing a tick check after hikes.
9 locals recommend
The Pinnacle
100 Christian StA beautiful hike with views of lake waramaug. I always recommend doing a tick check after hikes.