Litchfield connecticut

A look at where to stay, shop, and eat in Litchfield County, Connecticut—aka the perfect city escape.

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Litchfield County, Connecticut is a summer retreat for many New Yorkers due to its bucolic setting. Rolling hills, farmland, rivers, forests and picturesque country towns all make up this beautiful part of CT. Here is a guide to Cornwall and Kent for all your travel purposes - whether it be a day trip or weekend get-away, with or with out kids.

The northwest corner of Connecticut, 100 miles from Manhattan, is quintessential New England small town vibes—rural yet genteel, with historic town greens, manor houses and peeling barns, and cozy pubs for burgers and beer. Bonus if you see Candice Bergen with a dog at her feet. Local ceramicist/lighting designer Charlie Dumais shares his findings.

Heading to the Connecticut hills? Here are our suggestions for some can’t miss things to do, eat, and places to stay in Litchfield County.

In the heart of Yankee Connecticut, Winvian Farm is a perfect retreat for the jaded captain of industry wanting to reconnect with his playful inner child. The owners of Vermont’s Pitcher Inn commissioned 15 New England architects to build 18 cottages and one suite on a 113-acre estate. Each of the ultra-comfortable and unique cottages is based on a different concept (Library, Treehouse, Helicopter). Some of the conceits are more successful than others. The best is Beaver Lodge, which…

With so much talk of “Slow Movement”, some clarification may be needed for those who thought it meant a meditative walk at a holistic spa. Slow Movement is applicable to all facets of living, such as slow food, which is derived from an organic origin, to making genuine human contact by being less plugged in to […]

When you're craving some snow and a warm fireplace, these winter weekend getaways from NYC are a short drive, bus, or train ride away.

Litchfield, Connecticut in the Winter #sweepstakes

Step back in time and explore the hidden gems of Connecticut's captivating past, from the majestic colonial architecture of Mystic Seaport to the Revolutionary War-era landmarks in Litchfield.