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Theaters

We have both modernized and traditional historic theaters either 10 or 20 minutes away for you to enjoy.
25 minutes to Waterbury, CT. See your favorite show, band or comedian in this historic, beautifully maintained showplace.
17 locals recommend
Palace Theater
100 E Main St
17 locals recommend
25 minutes to Waterbury, CT. See your favorite show, band or comedian in this historic, beautifully maintained showplace.
Connecticut’s oldest running theater is only 15 minutes away in historic Litchfield. Find uncommon shows in this renovated gem.
21 locals recommend
Bantam Cinema
115 Bantam Lake Road
21 locals recommend
Connecticut’s oldest running theater is only 15 minutes away in historic Litchfield. Find uncommon shows in this renovated gem.
15 minutes, arrive early for dinner then enjoy both current and replays of movies. Quaint, historic theater is very popular with locals and travelers alike. Full service staff offers a variety of dishes as well as alcoholic beverages. 21 and up only.
14 locals recommend
Gilson Cinema & Cafe
354 Main St
14 locals recommend
15 minutes, arrive early for dinner then enjoy both current and replays of movies. Quaint, historic theater is very popular with locals and travelers alike. Full service staff offers a variety of dishes as well as alcoholic beverages. 21 and up only.
Just 10 minutes away; the WarnerTheater was meticulously restored to its original splendor. It offers live music, comedy and replays of popular movies complete with fresh popcorn.
30 locals recommend
Warner Theater
68 Main St
30 locals recommend
Just 10 minutes away; the WarnerTheater was meticulously restored to its original splendor. It offers live music, comedy and replays of popular movies complete with fresh popcorn.
22 minutes away is a Drive in Movie Theater! It is under new ownership and although they have a lot planed (including the original theater) and car shows etc. they may still be in the execution stages so call ahead.
8 locals recommend
Pleasant Valley Drive-in Theatre
47 River Rd
8 locals recommend
22 minutes away is a Drive in Movie Theater! It is under new ownership and although they have a lot planed (including the original theater) and car shows etc. they may still be in the execution stages so call ahead.

Sightseeing

20 minutes to well marked trails and cross marshes. Traverse an unspoiled forest that is comfortably walked through and bright. Greet the wild bird caretakers lovingly homed after injury. In the heart of historic Litchfield there are many local eateries.
71 locals recommend
White Memorial Conservation Center
80 Whitehall Rd
71 locals recommend
20 minutes to well marked trails and cross marshes. Traverse an unspoiled forest that is comfortably walked through and bright. Greet the wild bird caretakers lovingly homed after injury. In the heart of historic Litchfield there are many local eateries.
20 minutes. Turn of the century genuine jail house turned into beautiful boutiques and eateries adjacent to the town “green.” Downtown Litchfield makes a wonderful self guided tour of Victorian homes and businesses in the historic district.
The Old Litchfield Jail
7 North St
20 minutes. Turn of the century genuine jail house turned into beautiful boutiques and eateries adjacent to the town “green.” Downtown Litchfield makes a wonderful self guided tour of Victorian homes and businesses in the historic district.
15 minutes, this hub has it all. Fine food, outdoor activities, antiques and entertainment. Head to the popular “Collinsville Walking Trail” where you can stroll over an old bridge with beautiful views.
22 locals recommend
Collinsville
22 locals recommend
15 minutes, this hub has it all. Fine food, outdoor activities, antiques and entertainment. Head to the popular “Collinsville Walking Trail” where you can stroll over an old bridge with beautiful views.
Visit the first Independent Law School in America! Free admission See Litchfield Historical Society For More Opens April 21, 2023 Wednesday through Sunday – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
16 locals recommend
Tapping Reeve House and Law School
82 South St
16 locals recommend
Visit the first Independent Law School in America! Free admission See Litchfield Historical Society For More Opens April 21, 2023 Wednesday through Sunday – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Under 1.5 hrs away, is a beautiful Museum rich with history and varied attractions that will surely keep you entertained.
276 locals recommend
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave
276 locals recommend
Under 1.5 hrs away, is a beautiful Museum rich with history and varied attractions that will surely keep you entertained.
Mystic Aquarium .org ^ this website will help you get to the aquarium. They wish you to buy tickets early so you don’t miss out! Animal encounters, sharks, penguins, dolphins, seals all kinds of aquatic creatures.
Mystic Aquarium Gift Shop
55 Coogan Blvd
Mystic Aquarium .org ^ this website will help you get to the aquarium. They wish you to buy tickets early so you don’t miss out! Animal encounters, sharks, penguins, dolphins, seals all kinds of aquatic creatures.
Only 15 minutes way. Plan ahead and take a themed train ride.
11 locals recommend
Railroad Museum of New England
242 E Main St
11 locals recommend
Only 15 minutes way. Plan ahead and take a themed train ride.
Just 35 minutes to see where Samuel Clemens penned his most famous books!
104 locals recommend
The Mark Twain House & Museum
351 Farmington Ave
104 locals recommend
Just 35 minutes to see where Samuel Clemens penned his most famous books!
Next door in Torrington our Historical Society. If you happen to visit around the holiday season, they decorate the lavish home beautifully; otherwise, enjoy the period furnishings and intricately carved staircase.
Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum
Next door in Torrington our Historical Society. If you happen to visit around the holiday season, they decorate the lavish home beautifully; otherwise, enjoy the period furnishings and intricately carved staircase.

Sporting

20 minutes to Ski Sundown advertised for all ages and abilities. Warm yourself with a hot cup of cocoa in the lodge after a day swooshing down the slopes.
72 locals recommend
Ski Sundown
126 Ratlum Rd
72 locals recommend
20 minutes to Ski Sundown advertised for all ages and abilities. Warm yourself with a hot cup of cocoa in the lodge after a day swooshing down the slopes.
Hop right in to the Farmington River after your canoe or paddle boat rental. In the heart of historical downtown, boarding the walking and bike trail, you can’t miss it.
38 locals recommend
Collinsville Canoe & Kayak
41 Bridge St
38 locals recommend
Hop right in to the Farmington River after your canoe or paddle boat rental. In the heart of historical downtown, boarding the walking and bike trail, you can’t miss it.
Beautifully natural, landscaped trails are sure to be enjoyed. The boardwalk crosses the most amazing bird and butterfly filled meadow. The trails are full of interesting foliage. Have fun finding faces in the trees, newts, wild mushrooms, streams and even deer.
8 locals recommend
Little Pond Boardwalk Trail
Whites Wood Road
8 locals recommend
Beautifully natural, landscaped trails are sure to be enjoyed. The boardwalk crosses the most amazing bird and butterfly filled meadow. The trails are full of interesting foliage. Have fun finding faces in the trees, newts, wild mushrooms, streams and even deer.
20 minutes drive. When it gets hot, cool off and have fun at the same time! Farmington River has tubing, canoeing and kayaking activities.
Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area
20 minutes drive. When it gets hot, cool off and have fun at the same time! Farmington River has tubing, canoeing and kayaking activities.
12 miles from your guest house. Pleasant place to swim and hike! They have a picnic area and restroom accommodations.
15 locals recommend
Burr Pond State Park
384 Burr Mountain Rd
15 locals recommend
12 miles from your guest house. Pleasant place to swim and hike! They have a picnic area and restroom accommodations.

Antiquing

You may need a post office visit after this trip because you’d be pressed not to take something home. With 2 stories and over 50 vendors in historic Collinsville walking through the brick, old mill building is a treat in itself.
11 locals recommend
Antiques on the Farmington
10 Depot St
11 locals recommend
You may need a post office visit after this trip because you’d be pressed not to take something home. With 2 stories and over 50 vendors in historic Collinsville walking through the brick, old mill building is a treat in itself.
This is a very large antique mall on one floor. Vendors walk the floor and are available to sharing their passion for preserving vintage items. Much care goes into services such as holding items while you shop and tidying each space so it is beautifully presented.
15 locals recommend
The Collinsville Antiques Co
283 Main St
15 locals recommend
This is a very large antique mall on one floor. Vendors walk the floor and are available to sharing their passion for preserving vintage items. Much care goes into services such as holding items while you shop and tidying each space so it is beautifully presented.

Food

Authentic Italian cuisine, a Torrington landmark for decades. Homemade pasta and appetizers are their specialty. When was the last time you were offered homemade squid ink pasta or gnocchi?
6 locals recommend
Venetian Restaurant
52 E Main St
6 locals recommend
Authentic Italian cuisine, a Torrington landmark for decades. Homemade pasta and appetizers are their specialty. When was the last time you were offered homemade squid ink pasta or gnocchi?
Our absolute personal favorite pizza has been around as long as we can remember. Choose this Grecian pizza place if you’re a fan of breads crusts. Choose Pizza Marzano or downtown Torrington Sasso’s for the thinner, brick/wood fire variety.
Pizza Palace
7 Griswold St
Our absolute personal favorite pizza has been around as long as we can remember. Choose this Grecian pizza place if you’re a fan of breads crusts. Choose Pizza Marzano or downtown Torrington Sasso’s for the thinner, brick/wood fire variety.
2 miles away and so delicious! Not to miss cuisine serving lunch and dinner with breakfast on Sunday. Flavorful and creative dishes for you with equal attention to the cocktails and other spirits offered. Breakfast is delicious with omelette fillings such boursin, Brie, applewood smoked bacon and portabella mushroom. Homemade pasta night is on Wednesday with gluten free pasta available. Check FB for current menus. It’s in a cozy atmosphere where you should be comfortable sitting at a small table or chatting with locals at the bar. I know the owner and his design skills have blown me away! You have to see the details for yourself to really appreciate.
9 locals recommend
The Edison Grill
178 Birge Park Rd
9 locals recommend
2 miles away and so delicious! Not to miss cuisine serving lunch and dinner with breakfast on Sunday. Flavorful and creative dishes for you with equal attention to the cocktails and other spirits offered. Breakfast is delicious with omelette fillings such boursin, Brie, applewood smoked bacon and portabella mushroom. Homemade pasta night is on Wednesday with gluten free pasta available. Check FB for current menus. It’s in a cozy atmosphere where you should be comfortable sitting at a small table or chatting with locals at the bar. I know the owner and his design skills have blown me away! You have to see the details for yourself to really appreciate.
Located in the town’s old train depot you’ll find a cozy upscale yet friendly eatery with live entertainment.
15 locals recommend
Lisa’s Crown & Hammer Restaurant & Pub
3 Depot St
15 locals recommend
Located in the town’s old train depot you’ll find a cozy upscale yet friendly eatery with live entertainment.
You’ll enjoy comfortable lighting and brick walled dinning in cozy booths while your server offers flavorful specials and craft beer.
34 locals recommend
@ the Corner
3 West St
34 locals recommend
You’ll enjoy comfortable lighting and brick walled dinning in cozy booths while your server offers flavorful specials and craft beer.
Locals love throwing peanut shells on the floor and ordering the giant $9.99 prime rib dinner special every Thursday night. Large open feel dinning with a large bar area. Recently built however they’ve been in service since 1995.
13 locals recommend
AJ's Steak & Pizza
171 Torrington Rd
13 locals recommend
Locals love throwing peanut shells on the floor and ordering the giant $9.99 prime rib dinner special every Thursday night. Large open feel dinning with a large bar area. Recently built however they’ve been in service since 1995.
Authentic Mexican cuisine is only minutes away, right off East Main Street.
Dos Amigos
910 E Main St
Authentic Mexican cuisine is only minutes away, right off East Main Street.
$$$ Celebrating an ultra special occasion? Look no further than the award winning dinning experience from farm to table at Arethusa’s. They have a second building across the street where fresh ice cream is served next door to their delicious cafe and bakery. Nestled in the center of Bantam, just past a Litchfield Center.
69 locals recommend
Arethusa al tavolo
828 Bantam Rd
69 locals recommend
$$$ Celebrating an ultra special occasion? Look no further than the award winning dinning experience from farm to table at Arethusa’s. They have a second building across the street where fresh ice cream is served next door to their delicious cafe and bakery. Nestled in the center of Bantam, just past a Litchfield Center.
Delicious ice cream served here for decades....stop by on your way home from a day of sight seeing in Litchfield.
Peaches 'N Cream
632 Torrington Rd
Delicious ice cream served here for decades....stop by on your way home from a day of sight seeing in Litchfield.
This is a lovely restaurant only 5 or so minutes from your stay. We have always been treated dry nicely here; they seem to be a family run restaurant. Cozy booths inside as well as outside dinning.
Lemongrass Asian Grill
Connecticut 4
This is a lovely restaurant only 5 or so minutes from your stay. We have always been treated dry nicely here; they seem to be a family run restaurant. Cozy booths inside as well as outside dinning.
5 minutes to this local favorite. Inside or outside dinning in an engaging atmosphere. Grab a bite to take back with you from the river Market or even some delicious ice cream from the “Frozen Gnome.”
6 locals recommend
Greenhouse Café & Tavern
511 Spielman Hwy
6 locals recommend
5 minutes to this local favorite. Inside or outside dinning in an engaging atmosphere. Grab a bite to take back with you from the river Market or even some delicious ice cream from the “Frozen Gnome.”
8 minutes away, beautiful breakfast and lunch menu with healthful alternatives like fresh fruit. We like to ask for a delicious grilled muffin as a starter.
George's Restaurant
8 minutes away, beautiful breakfast and lunch menu with healthful alternatives like fresh fruit. We like to ask for a delicious grilled muffin as a starter.
About 20 minutes away, east to get to off the highway. It is very rare I bring out a comparison to the food we learned to cook in Culinary school. This Italian food is out of this world! Incredibly flavorful. We just ate there July ‘23 and they sent the room our free bruschetta a free antipasta for no reason…The prices are reasonable considering you get 2 giant meals out of it. It is served in really cool rustic wooden bowl. The desserts are homemade but honestly, the best I have tasted. Tiramisu, cannoli chocolate or lemon cake with buttercream…again, outstanding.
Tramonti Ristorante
About 20 minutes away, east to get to off the highway. It is very rare I bring out a comparison to the food we learned to cook in Culinary school. This Italian food is out of this world! Incredibly flavorful. We just ate there July ‘23 and they sent the room our free bruschetta a free antipasta for no reason…The prices are reasonable considering you get 2 giant meals out of it. It is served in really cool rustic wooden bowl. The desserts are homemade but honestly, the best I have tasted. Tiramisu, cannoli chocolate or lemon cake with buttercream…again, outstanding.
9 minutes away for thin style, brick oven Pizza Torrington raves about. A better quality restaurant offering focaccia, pannini’s delicious salads, classic dinners as well as red and white pizza.
10 locals recommend
Pizzeria Marzano
1315 E Main St
10 locals recommend
9 minutes away for thin style, brick oven Pizza Torrington raves about. A better quality restaurant offering focaccia, pannini’s delicious salads, classic dinners as well as red and white pizza.
This unassuming place is the home of authentic, freshly made and delicious Thai food. Freshly steamed jasmine rice, coconut curry soup, Asian wings and bubble tea is a different kind of comfort food. The owners are very humble and the service is good.
Vientiane Restaurant
231 High St
This unassuming place is the home of authentic, freshly made and delicious Thai food. Freshly steamed jasmine rice, coconut curry soup, Asian wings and bubble tea is a different kind of comfort food. The owners are very humble and the service is good.
Under 4 miles away. Don’t let the venue fool you. This restaurant has a delicious cuisine made with great care. It’s lovely to dine outside and overlook the manicured green.
Fairview Farm Golf Course
300 Hill Rd
Under 4 miles away. Don’t let the venue fool you. This restaurant has a delicious cuisine made with great care. It’s lovely to dine outside and overlook the manicured green.
Very friendly staff in a charming historical building. Wonderful foods including gluten free items.
Railway Cafe
Very friendly staff in a charming historical building. Wonderful foods including gluten free items.
14 minutes from you is a beautiful marketplace that often has interesting food tuck “guests” such as “Cousin’s Lobsters” or our local favorite fresh apple fritter truck. They make all sorts of things from pies to fresh whole meals for pick up or delivery. Be sure to look at their website to see current events!
Tonn's Marketplace
418 Milford St
14 minutes from you is a beautiful marketplace that often has interesting food tuck “guests” such as “Cousin’s Lobsters” or our local favorite fresh apple fritter truck. They make all sorts of things from pies to fresh whole meals for pick up or delivery. Be sure to look at their website to see current events!

Shopping

Take a spin through this large and beautiful outdoor mall. Plenty of fine wares including clothing, books, kitchen High quality gadgets and sporting goods.
18 locals recommend
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley
110 Albany Turnpike
18 locals recommend
Take a spin through this large and beautiful outdoor mall. Plenty of fine wares including clothing, books, kitchen High quality gadgets and sporting goods.
A very comfortable drive north into Massachusetts, taking exactly one hour. Hill top, open store shopping for the whole family.
155 locals recommend
Lee Premium Outlets
17 Premium Outlet Boulevard
155 locals recommend
A very comfortable drive north into Massachusetts, taking exactly one hour. Hill top, open store shopping for the whole family.
6 minutes to fun, food and spirits including their famous donut and hard cider beverage. This charming barn has been in our little town for generations.
7 locals recommend
Hogan's Cider Mill
522 Spielman Hwy
7 locals recommend
6 minutes to fun, food and spirits including their famous donut and hard cider beverage. This charming barn has been in our little town for generations.

Entertainment

28 East Elm Street in Torrington.
Redbox
970 Torringford St
28 East Elm Street in Torrington.
Plan a full day and enjoy dinner or a show after at Foxwoods Casino.
HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods
Plan a full day and enjoy dinner or a show after at Foxwoods Casino.
Take in a movie at our local cinema theater. They have leather recliners!
Apple Cinemas Torrington 6
89 Farley Pl
Take in a movie at our local cinema theater. They have leather recliners!
What an eclectic place full of history. Catch live music, and other entertainment here, only 30 minutes from your stay.
51 locals recommend
Infinity Hall Norfolk
20 Greenwoods Rd W
51 locals recommend
What an eclectic place full of history. Catch live music, and other entertainment here, only 30 minutes from your stay.
If you plan ahead, you can even attend a workshop, also located just next door in Torrington.
Five Points Gallery
If you plan ahead, you can even attend a workshop, also located just next door in Torrington.