Best places in Northwest Hills Planning Region

Discover the best places in Northwest Hills Planning Region, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 411 places in the county.

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White Memorial Conservation Center
Nature preserve
Nature museum & learning center with info on the surrounding park & start points for hiking trails.
4.80 (623 reviews)
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Steep Rock Preserve
Nature preserve
4.90 (336 reviews)
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Arethusa Farm Dairy
Dairy store
😠 The service has gone down hill in the past few months. But we went to get my favorite Ice cream, couldn't get in because the First Lady was coming in?! Then read a post from Arethusa about "what an honor it was" to have the First Lady stop by. After reading the praise for the wife of the man destro...
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4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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YiaYia's Greek Kitchen
Greek restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Love love love this place! Super happy I happened upon it. Service was good the food was fresh and excellent. There's an outdoor eating area and inside is also beautiful. I went with my daughter and got a gyro platter for 2 and a watermelon feta and mint salad. I was truly impressed and I've been te...
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4.80 (383 reviews)
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Topsmead State Forest
State park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This is one of Litchfield's best kept secrets if you ask me. I go on occasion for walks and to relax & think. There is some gentle slopes, but mainly flat easy walking on sand/gravel paths or mowed fields. There are plenty of resting places (benches) here and there if you are older or have mobility...
4.80 (378 reviews)
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Hidden Valley Preserve
Nature preserve
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Square Orange and white trail around the river across the two bridges. 1.7 miles mostly flat with some excellent views of the river and falling streams. Farthest bridge has three flights of stairs from the river to trail. The yellow circle trail leading to scenic overlook starts to right of main par...
4.80 (364 reviews)
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Sessions Woods Wildlife Management
Nature preserve
πŸ‘πŸ‘ One of my favorite trails. Most beautiful part of sessions woods is the beaver pond. It it is only about a mile in. There is a dock you can get to that overlooks the whole pond 360Β°- one of my favorite places to just sit in peace
4.80 (362 reviews)
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Bulls Covered Bridge
Bridge
πŸ‘πŸ‘ A beautiful spot for a hike, the bridge is perched on the top of Husatonic river rapids and allows you to see white water stream right from its three windows on each side. Also it is surrounded by a picturesque preserve, which is a part of Appalachian Trail. On a nice weather day rafting lovers will...
4.70 (647 reviews)
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Taste of Thailand
Thai restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This review is LONG over due. I absolutely love this establishment. I have been coming here since they opened & the food is great. I am from Thailand...so I can tell good Thai food when I see it...or taste it in this case. The owner gave such a generous donation for my son's project graduation, it w...
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4.80 (353 reviews)
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Peoples State Forest
Park
Hiking, canoeing & camping are among the recreation options at this large park with scenic views.
4.70 (551 reviews)
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The White Horse
American restaurant
Rustic neighborhood haunt featuring a British-leaning pub grub menu, a fireplace & patio seating.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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Kent Falls State Park
State park
Park with a hiking trail leading to a 250-foot waterfall, plus trout fishing & picnicking.
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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Peaches 'N Cream
Ice cream shop
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Such an adorable ice cream shop. Many flavors to choose from. Perfect seating areas outside. Inside is decorated the way an ice cream shop should look...fun! Definitely stop in if you’re around the area. Just a quick update that I've been meaning to add...the owner was also so sweet to give a donati...
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4.70 (530 reviews)
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Arethusa al tavolo
New American restaurant
Fine-dining restaurant turning out upscale New American dishes with area-sourced products.
$$$$
4.70 (517 reviews)
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Zach and Lou's Barbeque
Barbecue restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ We were going to be in the area today so a friend suggested we stop here. I’m glad they did! We had the ribs, pork belly burnt ends, cheese and garlic sausage, Mac and cheese and corn bread. The ribs were perfectly fall off the bone with the sauce caramelized, the ends were very tasty, the sausag...
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4.70 (509 reviews)
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Mario's Tuscany Grill
Italian restaurant
$$ $$
4.70 (458 reviews)
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Vinny's Restaurant & Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Relaxed, family-friendly Italian kitchen serving pizza & pasta along with wings & sandwiches.
$$ $$
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Infinity Music Hall - Norfolk
Live music venue
A 300-seat theater built in 1883 with a proscenium stage for music shows & a New American bistro.
$ $$$
4.70 (441 reviews)
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Burr Pond State Park
State park
Placid, verdant park with hiking trails, a pond for swimming & fishing & picnic areas.
4.60 (954 reviews)
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West Cornwall Covered Bridge
Bridge
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Beautiful bridge on Housatonic River. Parking is on both sides of the bridge. Route 7 goes adjacent to the river, and it is very scenic. One of Three Historic Bridges in CT 1. Bulls Bridge in Kent overlooking Housatonic River 2. West Cornwall Covered Bridge overlooking Housatonic River 3. The Co...
4.70 (405 reviews)
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