Guidebook for Washington
Food Scene
This is a lunch spot where you can get sandwiches that could easily compete in Manhattan. They are quite well known for their selection of cheeses. Bring your wallet, it will set you back.
13 locals recommend
The Pantry - Restaurant & Bakery
5 Titus RdThis is a lunch spot where you can get sandwiches that could easily compete in Manhattan. They are quite well known for their selection of cheeses. Bring your wallet, it will set you back.
Great spot for coffee even though you could get breakfast or lunch here as well. If lunch is what you seek, consider the Gunnery Café up the road.
14 locals recommend
Marty's Cafe
4 Green Hill RdGreat spot for coffee even though you could get breakfast or lunch here as well. If lunch is what you seek, consider the Gunnery Café up the road.
The chef who used to be at GW Tavern took the helm of this lunch/dinner spot and it deserves attention. Feels like a family place, friendly service and a good place to hit after you worked up an appetite hiking trails at nearby Bee Brook.
14 locals recommend
Hidden Valley Eatery
88 Bee Brook RdThe chef who used to be at GW Tavern took the helm of this lunch/dinner spot and it deserves attention. Feels like a family place, friendly service and a good place to hit after you worked up an appetite hiking trails at nearby Bee Brook.
This is a greasy spoon that we actually like that is complete with booth seating and soda pitchers. If you want a religious pizza experience though, consider The Upper Crust.
6 locals recommend
Washington Pizza House
13 River RdThis is a greasy spoon that we actually like that is complete with booth seating and soda pitchers. If you want a religious pizza experience though, consider The Upper Crust.
A local favorite of ours. Hands down. Great for sit down dinner or take out. Be careful not to park on the chef’s vegetable garden – he grows his own.
6 locals recommend
Upper Crust Cucina
373 Litchfield RdA local favorite of ours. Hands down. Great for sit down dinner or take out. Be careful not to park on the chef’s vegetable garden – he grows his own.
Named after George Washington, this is the only pub/restaurant in town. It is incredibly popular on a weekend so reservations are recommended.
50 locals recommend
GW Tavern
20 Bee Brook RdNamed after George Washington, this is the only pub/restaurant in town. It is incredibly popular on a weekend so reservations are recommended.
This is a noisy alternative to the GW Tavern but is also very popular. Reservations are necessary.
51 locals recommend
The White Horse
258 New Milford TurnpikeThis is a noisy alternative to the GW Tavern but is also very popular. Reservations are necessary.
You like ice cream, right? Just go here and we can talk about how life changing it was later.
73 locals recommend
Arethusa Farm Dairy
822 Bantam RdYou like ice cream, right? Just go here and we can talk about how life changing it was later.
Parks & Nature
We recommend a visit here as it is quite beautiful and very close to the house. You could easily ride a bike to the lake and, if you are ambitious, take a leisurely tour around it. (It is approximately 7 miles in circumference.) A drive to the beach works also – we still recommend a scenic drive around it. If you wish to spend some time there, feel free to use our resident beach pass to gain entry into the Washington Town Beach. It is a great place to pack a lunch, relax under the shade of trees, and let the lifeguards keep an eye on the kids while they swim in the lake. If you look kayaking, residents can rent for free as long as you have a driver’s license and the beach pass.
28 locals recommend
Lake Waramaug
We recommend a visit here as it is quite beautiful and very close to the house. You could easily ride a bike to the lake and, if you are ambitious, take a leisurely tour around it. (It is approximately 7 miles in circumference.) A drive to the beach works also – we still recommend a scenic drive around it. If you wish to spend some time there, feel free to use our resident beach pass to gain entry into the Washington Town Beach. It is a great place to pack a lunch, relax under the shade of trees, and let the lifeguards keep an eye on the kids while they swim in the lake. If you look kayaking, residents can rent for free as long as you have a driver’s license and the beach pass.
Well, a reservation really. If you enjoy hiking, then Steep Rock is your answer. We left trail maps in the book on the counter that you are free to use where you can explore Steep Rock Reservation, Macricostas Preserve and Hidden Valley Reservation.
49 locals recommend
Steep Rock Preserve
2 Tunnel RdWell, a reservation really. If you enjoy hiking, then Steep Rock is your answer. We left trail maps in the book on the counter that you are free to use where you can explore Steep Rock Reservation, Macricostas Preserve and Hidden Valley Reservation.
This nature center has nature-inspired events, an education center and a gift shop in addition to nearby hiking trials.
16 locals recommend
Audubon-Sharon Audubon Center
325 Cornwall Bridge RdThis nature center has nature-inspired events, an education center and a gift shop in addition to nearby hiking trials.
An open expanse for picnicking and a short but steep trail that gives views along the way of its scenic waterfall.
121 locals recommend
Kent Falls State Park
462 Kent Cornwall RdAn open expanse for picnicking and a short but steep trail that gives views along the way of its scenic waterfall.
Essentials
Washington Food Market Inc
5 Bryan Hall PlazaNorthville Market
301 Litchfield RdIt may be called simply The Market now.
A drive considering you have the other two options but this is one of those 'big box' groceries if you need more grocery choices.
15 locals recommend
Big Y World Class Market
1 Kent RdA drive considering you have the other two options but this is one of those 'big box' groceries if you need more grocery choices.
Entertainment & Activities
Typically has a maximum of 4 movies playing. This is the only option you have unless you want to trek to Danbury.
30 locals recommend
Bank Street Theater
46 Bank StTypically has a maximum of 4 movies playing. This is the only option you have unless you want to trek to Danbury.