Guidebook for Bethlehem

Laura
Guidebook for Bethlehem

Food Scene

Very popular restaurant created by the owners of Manolo Blahnik - make a reservation in advance, they will fully reserve on weekends.
69 locals recommend
Arethusa al tavolo
828 Bantam Rd
69 locals recommend
Very popular restaurant created by the owners of Manolo Blahnik - make a reservation in advance, they will fully reserve on weekends.
Delicious Mediterranean food right down the street from the house!
12 locals recommend
Oliva
15 Main St S
12 locals recommend
Delicious Mediterranean food right down the street from the house!
Yummy breads
25 locals recommend
Bantam Bread Co
853 Bantam Rd
25 locals recommend
Yummy breads
Delicious pastries. I highly recommend the almond croissant.
10 locals recommend
Ovens of France
660 Main St S
10 locals recommend
Delicious pastries. I highly recommend the almond croissant.
Right down the road. Offers basic breakfast - take a seat at the bar and eavesdrop on the locals! Very friendly servers. They also sell pizza and other Italian food at night. Pick some up to enjoy on the deck!
Nick's Country Kitchen
3G Flanders Rd
Right down the road. Offers basic breakfast - take a seat at the bar and eavesdrop on the locals! Very friendly servers. They also sell pizza and other Italian food at night. Pick some up to enjoy on the deck!
Large bar and fun pizza choices. A local favorite.
17 locals recommend
Bohemian Pizza
342 Bantam Rd
17 locals recommend
Large bar and fun pizza choices. A local favorite.
Great location in downtown Washington Depot. Close to Steep Rock for hiking and right across from the farmer's market.
14 locals recommend
Marty's Cafe
4 Green Hill Rd
14 locals recommend
Great location in downtown Washington Depot. Close to Steep Rock for hiking and right across from the farmer's market.
Good coffee and homemade treats with ingredients from their farm!
34 locals recommend
Arethusa a mano
833 Bantam Rd
34 locals recommend
Good coffee and homemade treats with ingredients from their farm!
Large brand new bar and restaurant with outdoor fireside seating
9 locals recommend
Max Prime Steakhouse
757 Main St S
9 locals recommend
Large brand new bar and restaurant with outdoor fireside seating
Local favorite in Washington Depot with lots of outdoor seating. Good to go after a hike at Steep Rock.
50 locals recommend
GW Tavern
20 Bee Brook Rd
50 locals recommend
Local favorite in Washington Depot with lots of outdoor seating. Good to go after a hike at Steep Rock.
Famous for their cupcakes - they won Cupcake Wars on Food Network!
Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes
619 Main Street
Famous for their cupcakes - they won Cupcake Wars on Food Network!
Dessert and coffee shop with an eclectic vibe!
CBBG Coffee Bar and Baked Goods
459-485 Main St
Dessert and coffee shop with an eclectic vibe!
Nearby CBBG - if you want to get some real food first!
Rock Garden Cafe
459 Main St
Nearby CBBG - if you want to get some real food first!

Drinks & Nightlife

Almost always have live music and lots of games to play!
9 locals recommend
Woodbury Brewing Company
738 Main Street South
9 locals recommend
Almost always have live music and lots of games to play!
Fun bar attended by all the locals - restaurant too
30 locals recommend
Market Place Kitchen and Bar
641 Main St S
30 locals recommend
Fun bar attended by all the locals - restaurant too
Very popular and well attended bar and restaurant with riverside outdoor seating
51 locals recommend
The White Horse
258 New Milford Turnpike
51 locals recommend
Very popular and well attended bar and restaurant with riverside outdoor seating

Sightseeing

An old home, available for tours and other events. There is also a lovely hike on this property.
6 locals recommend
The Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden
9 Main St N
6 locals recommend
An old home, available for tours and other events. There is also a lovely hike on this property.
"Check out our Farm, every Saturday from 12:30pm-2:30pm at 556 South Plains Rd, Litchfield CT! Bring the family, ask questions from our inviting staff and learn about the greatest cows on earth! Share this video if you support family fun days, or just love cows!"
73 locals recommend
Arethusa Farm Dairy
822 Bantam Rd
73 locals recommend
"Check out our Farm, every Saturday from 12:30pm-2:30pm at 556 South Plains Rd, Litchfield CT! Bring the family, ask questions from our inviting staff and learn about the greatest cows on earth! Share this video if you support family fun days, or just love cows!"
Farm with beautiful views and a nice fruit and veggie stand - they also make their own hard cider and delicious cider donuts!
18 locals recommend
Averill Farm
250 Calhoun St
18 locals recommend
Farm with beautiful views and a nice fruit and veggie stand - they also make their own hard cider and delicious cider donuts!

Parks & Nature

A family farm located just over the hill. Great for apple/peach/berry/pumpkin picking! They also have a lovely farmstead with delicious baked goods and local produce for sale.
19 locals recommend
March Farms
160 Munger Ln
19 locals recommend
A family farm located just over the hill. Great for apple/peach/berry/pumpkin picking! They also have a lovely farmstead with delicious baked goods and local produce for sale.
Lovely hiking with a huge variety of trails available.
71 locals recommend
White Memorial Conservation Center
80 Whitehall Rd
71 locals recommend
Lovely hiking with a huge variety of trails available.
Lovely hike by a river - hike to the summit to look over the beautiful "clam shell" - a local favorite. You can go swimming in the river too!
49 locals recommend
Steep Rock Preserve
2 Tunnel Rd
49 locals recommend
Lovely hike by a river - hike to the summit to look over the beautiful "clam shell" - a local favorite. You can go swimming in the river too!
Fun hike along the Shepaug River.
17 locals recommend
Hidden Valley Preserve
198 Bee Brook Road
17 locals recommend
Fun hike along the Shepaug River.
Public beach on our lake. We like our side better.. but to each their own!
Long Meadow Pond
Public beach on our lake. We like our side better.. but to each their own!
Steep hike to get to the top - incredible view once you do!
8 locals recommend
Macricostas Preserve
124 Christian St
8 locals recommend
Steep hike to get to the top - incredible view once you do!
Swimming and rental of kayaks and canoes. Drive around the lake and check out all of the lovely homes! People also enjoy biking around this lovely lake.
29 locals recommend
Lake Waramaug State Park
30 Lake Waramaug Rd
29 locals recommend
Swimming and rental of kayaks and canoes. Drive around the lake and check out all of the lovely homes! People also enjoy biking around this lovely lake.
"Check out our Farm, every Saturday from 12:30pm-2:30pm at 556 South Plains Rd, Litchfield CT! Bring the family, ask questions from our inviting staff and learn about the greatest cows on earth! Share this video if you support family fun days, or just love cows!"
10 locals recommend
Arethusa Farm
10 locals recommend
"Check out our Farm, every Saturday from 12:30pm-2:30pm at 556 South Plains Rd, Litchfield CT! Bring the family, ask questions from our inviting staff and learn about the greatest cows on earth! Share this video if you support family fun days, or just love cows!"
Nice park nearby. You can walk to to the top of the hill or alongside the river. There aren't necessarily well marked trails but it is nice to walk around and explore. The Bethlehem community gardens are located here.
Swendsen Farm Preserve
144 Kasson Rd
Nice park nearby. You can walk to to the top of the hill or alongside the river. There aren't necessarily well marked trails but it is nice to walk around and explore. The Bethlehem community gardens are located here.
Beautiful waterfall and river. Very short hike to the top.. wander down the river and splash through the water. A beautiful place to relax.
6 locals recommend
Nonnewaug Falls
Falls Road
6 locals recommend
Beautiful waterfall and river. Very short hike to the top.. wander down the river and splash through the water. A beautiful place to relax.

Arts & Culture

Always something lovely on exhibit. You can also park here and walk to other shops in Washington Depot.
7 locals recommend
Washington Art Association
4 Bryan Memorial Plaza
7 locals recommend
Always something lovely on exhibit. You can also park here and walk to other shops in Washington Depot.
This location is an art gallery and park. They have movie nights throughout the summer, art gallery, farmer's market 10a-1p on Saturdays. https://www.thejudyblackparkandgardens.org
The Judy Black Memorial Park & Gardens
1 Green Hill Road
This location is an art gallery and park. They have movie nights throughout the summer, art gallery, farmer's market 10a-1p on Saturdays. https://www.thejudyblackparkandgardens.org

Essentials

Very small grocery store but located just a couple of minutes from the house
Sunny Ridge Supermarket
82 Main Street South
Very small grocery store but located just a couple of minutes from the house
Upscale supermarket with lots of local items
27 locals recommend
The Market CT
793 Bantam Rd
27 locals recommend
Upscale supermarket with lots of local items
More budget friendly than some other grocery options. First stop and hike at White Memorial and get your groceries on the way home!
48 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
55 Village Green Dr
48 locals recommend
More budget friendly than some other grocery options. First stop and hike at White Memorial and get your groceries on the way home!

Entertainment & Activities

Brand new movie theater in Southbury with reclining and heated large leather seats - love it!
8 locals recommend
Riverview Cinemas
690 Main St S
8 locals recommend
Brand new movie theater in Southbury with reclining and heated large leather seats - love it!
Indy films in a quaint vintage setting
21 locals recommend
Bantam Cinema
115 Bantam Lake Road
21 locals recommend
Indy films in a quaint vintage setting