Guidebook for Bethlehem

Laura
Guidebook for Bethlehem

Food Scene

Very popular restaurant created by the owners of Manolo Blahnik - make a reservation in advance, they will fully reserve on weekends.
69 residents recomanen
Arethusa al tavolo
828 Bantam Rd
69 residents recomanen
Very popular restaurant created by the owners of Manolo Blahnik - make a reservation in advance, they will fully reserve on weekends.
Delicious Mediterranean food right down the street from the house!
12 residents recomanen
Oliva
15 Main St S
12 residents recomanen
Delicious Mediterranean food right down the street from the house!
Yummy breads
25 residents recomanen
Bantam Bread Co
853 Bantam Rd
25 residents recomanen
Yummy breads
Delicious pastries. I highly recommend the almond croissant.
10 residents recomanen
Ovens of France
660 Main St S
10 residents recomanen
Delicious pastries. I highly recommend the almond croissant.
Right down the road. Offers basic breakfast - take a seat at the bar and eavesdrop on the locals! Very friendly servers. They also sell pizza and other Italian food at night. Pick some up to enjoy on the deck!
Nick's Country Kitchen
3G Flanders Rd
Right down the road. Offers basic breakfast - take a seat at the bar and eavesdrop on the locals! Very friendly servers. They also sell pizza and other Italian food at night. Pick some up to enjoy on the deck!
Large bar and fun pizza choices. A local favorite.
17 residents recomanen
Bohemian Pizza
342 Bantam Rd
17 residents recomanen
Large bar and fun pizza choices. A local favorite.
Great location in downtown Washington Depot. Close to Steep Rock for hiking and right across from the farmer's market.
14 residents recomanen
Marty's Cafe
4 Green Hill Rd
14 residents recomanen
Great location in downtown Washington Depot. Close to Steep Rock for hiking and right across from the farmer's market.
Good coffee and homemade treats with ingredients from their farm!
34 residents recomanen
Arethusa a mano
833 Bantam Rd
34 residents recomanen
Good coffee and homemade treats with ingredients from their farm!
Large brand new bar and restaurant with outdoor fireside seating
9 residents recomanen
Max Prime Steakhouse
757 Main St S
9 residents recomanen
Large brand new bar and restaurant with outdoor fireside seating
Local favorite in Washington Depot with lots of outdoor seating. Good to go after a hike at Steep Rock.
50 residents recomanen
GW Tavern
20 Bee Brook Rd
50 residents recomanen
Local favorite in Washington Depot with lots of outdoor seating. Good to go after a hike at Steep Rock.
Famous for their cupcakes - they won Cupcake Wars on Food Network!
Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes
619 Main Street
Famous for their cupcakes - they won Cupcake Wars on Food Network!
Dessert and coffee shop with an eclectic vibe!
CBBG Coffee Bar and Baked Goods
459-485 Main St
Dessert and coffee shop with an eclectic vibe!
Nearby CBBG - if you want to get some real food first!
Rock Garden Cafe
459 Main St
Nearby CBBG - if you want to get some real food first!

Drinks & Nightlife

Almost always have live music and lots of games to play!
9 residents recomanen
Woodbury Brewing Company
738 Main Street South
9 residents recomanen
Almost always have live music and lots of games to play!
Fun bar attended by all the locals - restaurant too
30 residents recomanen
Market Place Kitchen and Bar
641 Main St S
30 residents recomanen
Fun bar attended by all the locals - restaurant too
Very popular and well attended bar and restaurant with riverside outdoor seating
51 residents recomanen
The White Horse
258 New Milford Turnpike
51 residents recomanen
Very popular and well attended bar and restaurant with riverside outdoor seating

Sightseeing

An old home, available for tours and other events. There is also a lovely hike on this property.
6 residents recomanen
The Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden
9 Main St N
6 residents recomanen
An old home, available for tours and other events. There is also a lovely hike on this property.
"Check out our Farm, every Saturday from 12:30pm-2:30pm at 556 South Plains Rd, Litchfield CT! Bring the family, ask questions from our inviting staff and learn about the greatest cows on earth! Share this video if you support family fun days, or just love cows!"
73 residents recomanen
Arethusa Farm Dairy
822 Bantam Rd
73 residents recomanen
"Check out our Farm, every Saturday from 12:30pm-2:30pm at 556 South Plains Rd, Litchfield CT! Bring the family, ask questions from our inviting staff and learn about the greatest cows on earth! Share this video if you support family fun days, or just love cows!"
Farm with beautiful views and a nice fruit and veggie stand - they also make their own hard cider and delicious cider donuts!
18 residents recomanen
Averill Farm
250 Calhoun St
18 residents recomanen
Farm with beautiful views and a nice fruit and veggie stand - they also make their own hard cider and delicious cider donuts!

Parks & Nature

A family farm located just over the hill. Great for apple/peach/berry/pumpkin picking! They also have a lovely farmstead with delicious baked goods and local produce for sale.
19 residents recomanen
March Farms
160 Munger Ln
19 residents recomanen
A family farm located just over the hill. Great for apple/peach/berry/pumpkin picking! They also have a lovely farmstead with delicious baked goods and local produce for sale.
Lovely hiking with a huge variety of trails available.
71 residents recomanen
White Memorial Conservation Center
80 Whitehall Rd
71 residents recomanen
Lovely hiking with a huge variety of trails available.
Lovely hike by a river - hike to the summit to look over the beautiful "clam shell" - a local favorite. You can go swimming in the river too!
49 residents recomanen
Steep Rock Preserve
2 Tunnel Rd
49 residents recomanen
Lovely hike by a river - hike to the summit to look over the beautiful "clam shell" - a local favorite. You can go swimming in the river too!
Fun hike along the Shepaug River.
17 residents recomanen
Hidden Valley Preserve
198 Bee Brook Road
17 residents recomanen
Fun hike along the Shepaug River.
Public beach on our lake. We like our side better.. but to each their own!
Long Meadow Pond
Public beach on our lake. We like our side better.. but to each their own!
Steep hike to get to the top - incredible view once you do!
8 residents recomanen
Macricostas Preserve
124 Christian St
8 residents recomanen
Steep hike to get to the top - incredible view once you do!
Swimming and rental of kayaks and canoes. Drive around the lake and check out all of the lovely homes! People also enjoy biking around this lovely lake.
29 residents recomanen
Lake Waramaug State Park
30 Lake Waramaug Rd
29 residents recomanen
Swimming and rental of kayaks and canoes. Drive around the lake and check out all of the lovely homes! People also enjoy biking around this lovely lake.
"Check out our Farm, every Saturday from 12:30pm-2:30pm at 556 South Plains Rd, Litchfield CT! Bring the family, ask questions from our inviting staff and learn about the greatest cows on earth! Share this video if you support family fun days, or just love cows!"
10 residents recomanen
Arethusa Farm
10 residents recomanen
"Check out our Farm, every Saturday from 12:30pm-2:30pm at 556 South Plains Rd, Litchfield CT! Bring the family, ask questions from our inviting staff and learn about the greatest cows on earth! Share this video if you support family fun days, or just love cows!"
Nice park nearby. You can walk to to the top of the hill or alongside the river. There aren't necessarily well marked trails but it is nice to walk around and explore. The Bethlehem community gardens are located here.
Swendsen Farm Preserve
144 Kasson Rd
Nice park nearby. You can walk to to the top of the hill or alongside the river. There aren't necessarily well marked trails but it is nice to walk around and explore. The Bethlehem community gardens are located here.
Beautiful waterfall and river. Very short hike to the top.. wander down the river and splash through the water. A beautiful place to relax.
6 residents recomanen
Nonnewaug Falls
Falls Road
6 residents recomanen
Beautiful waterfall and river. Very short hike to the top.. wander down the river and splash through the water. A beautiful place to relax.

Arts & Culture

Always something lovely on exhibit. You can also park here and walk to other shops in Washington Depot.
7 residents recomanen
Washington Art Association
4 Bryan Memorial Plaza
7 residents recomanen
Always something lovely on exhibit. You can also park here and walk to other shops in Washington Depot.
This location is an art gallery and park. They have movie nights throughout the summer, art gallery, farmer's market 10a-1p on Saturdays. https://www.thejudyblackparkandgardens.org
The Judy Black Memorial Park & Gardens
1 Green Hill Road
This location is an art gallery and park. They have movie nights throughout the summer, art gallery, farmer's market 10a-1p on Saturdays. https://www.thejudyblackparkandgardens.org

Essentials

Very small grocery store but located just a couple of minutes from the house
Sunny Ridge Supermarket
82 Main Street South
Very small grocery store but located just a couple of minutes from the house
Upscale supermarket with lots of local items
27 residents recomanen
The Market CT
793 Bantam Rd
27 residents recomanen
Upscale supermarket with lots of local items
More budget friendly than some other grocery options. First stop and hike at White Memorial and get your groceries on the way home!
48 residents recomanen
Stop & Shop
55 Village Green Dr
48 residents recomanen
More budget friendly than some other grocery options. First stop and hike at White Memorial and get your groceries on the way home!

Entertainment & Activities

Brand new movie theater in Southbury with reclining and heated large leather seats - love it!
8 residents recomanen
Riverview Cinemas
690 Main St S
8 residents recomanen
Brand new movie theater in Southbury with reclining and heated large leather seats - love it!
Indy films in a quaint vintage setting
21 residents recomanen
Bantam Cinema
115 Bantam Lake Road
21 residents recomanen
Indy films in a quaint vintage setting