Get in
[edit]Get around
[edit]See
[edit]Be sure to climb up Mt. Riga, the highest point in the state of Connecticut. On a clear day you can easily see into Massachusetts, New York State, and to other towns in Connecticut. If you are lucky enough to know someone with a pass to the pond up the mountain, you can expect crystal clear water, peacefulness, and fresh picked blueberries.
Do
[edit]- Lime Rock Park, 497 Lime Rock Road, toll-free: +1-800-RACE-LRP (7223-577), fax: +1 860-435-5010. Auto racing.
- Appalachian Trail
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- The Woodland, a country fine dining type joint
- Pastorale. A French style restaurant with other things on the menu.
- Boathouse.
- White Heart, a bed and breakfast with a full restaurant and bar.
- Chives This well-sized yet intimate restaurant and bar, is new to the area and specializes in "new American" cuisine. In 2008 it received a favorable review in the New York Times.
Drink
[edit]- Chives has a full bar, a sophisticated atmosphere and seasonal specialty cocktails.
- The Woodland has a full bar, a big screen TV, and ladies night on Thursdays with one dollar PBRs.
- The White Heart has a small bar, but always a few good beers on tap and a small cozy atmosphere.
- Pastorale.
- The Boathouse.
Sleep
[edit]- White Heart is a nice bed and breakfast.
- There is a motel located behind Pastorale that is cheaper, but certainly not as homey.
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