Food, wine, leaf peeping
Hiking and leaf-peeping
Hiking right out the back door, with connector trails to take you all the way through Redding.
Topstone Park
72 Topstone RdHiking right out the back door, with connector trails to take you all the way through Redding.
Saugatuck Universal Access Trail
100-198 Newtown TurnpikeLovely views and a really easy hike
Valley Forge Road
Valley Forge RoadNice scenic drive along the reservoir
Devils Glen Park
186 Valley Forge RdMarkets
Great local supermarket with good organic selection, wonderful pre-made meals, and an excellent selection of cheese, grass-fed meats, and local items.
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Caraluzzi's Georgetown Market
920 Danbury RdGreat local supermarket with good organic selection, wonderful pre-made meals, and an excellent selection of cheese, grass-fed meats, and local items.
Great little nearby market for local produce, dairy, herbs, and sundries
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Holbrook Farm
45 Turkey Plain RdGreat little nearby market for local produce, dairy, herbs, and sundries
Local farm with a stand where you can get veggies and eggs most days in the summer.
Stietzel Family Farm
236 Gallows Hill RdLocal farm with a stand where you can get veggies and eggs most days in the summer.
The Hickories Farm
136 Lounsbury RdOrganic farm with a stand that's open Saturdays 10-2pm.
Good food
bartaco
20 Wilton RdDelicious tacos and margaritas in a riverfront setting.
Pignones Redding Ridge Market & Deli
119 Black Rock TurnpikeBest sandwiches around
Nice atmosphere, great outdoor seating, friendly place
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The Spinning Wheel Restaurant
109 Black Rock TurnpikeNice atmosphere, great outdoor seating, friendly place
Milestone
2 Main StDelicious food and a great atmosphere
The Cake Box
10 Bay StYummy cupcakes
Stanziato's
35 Lake Ave ExtWonderful pizza with local gourmet ingredients
Great cocktails and food, live music on Fridays and Sundays, close by and picturesque. Check their website for latest lineup: https://www.thereddingroadhouse.com/live-music-events
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The Redding Roadhouse
406 Redding RdGreat cocktails and food, live music on Fridays and Sundays, close by and picturesque. Check their website for latest lineup: https://www.thereddingroadhouse.com/live-music-events
Apples
Aspetuck Valley Apple Barn
714 Black Rock TurnpikeGood selection of local apples and other delicacies
Silverman's Farm
451 Sport Hill RdApple picking and a petting zoo
Blue Jay Orchards
125 Plumtrees RdApple picking and a rustic local market
Beach walking
Lovely beach in Westport. Parking is tough, be ready to walk a bit to get there!
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Compo Beach
Lovely beach in Westport. Parking is tough, be ready to walk a bit to get there!
Calf Pasture Beach
Calf Pasture Beach RoadNice beach with easier access/parking
Connecticut for Dog Lovers
Great places to go with your dog. In CT you can take your dog to the beach in the winter, and restaurants in the summer, but there are good dog parks for year-round use.
Best leash-free dog park EVER. Big forested park with lake, trails, and so many cool rocks to sniff.
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Lake Mohegan Dog Park
Morehouse HighwayBest leash-free dog park EVER. Big forested park with lake, trails, and so many cool rocks to sniff.
There’s a small dog park just west of the pond that has water access. Easy walk from the house.
Topstone Park
72 Topstone RdThere’s a small dog park just west of the pond that has water access. Easy walk from the house.
From October 1 to March 30, dogs are allowed off leash at most beaches in CT.
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Compo Beach
From October 1 to March 30, dogs are allowed off leash at most beaches in CT.
Amazing and creative seafood-based restaurant, welcomes dogs at outdoor tables (good weather only)
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The Whelk
575 Riverside AveAmazing and creative seafood-based restaurant, welcomes dogs at outdoor tables (good weather only)