Jordyn’s guidebook
Favorite Hikes
Here are some of our favorite hikes in the area!
Kent is a picturesque CT town and currently hosts the annual Gilmore Girls Fan Festival. You definitely get those Stars Hollow vibes from this town.
You can sit at the base of the waterfall and have a picnic or climb the steps all the way to the top of the falls.
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Kent Falls State Park
462 Kent Cornwall RoadKent is a picturesque CT town and currently hosts the annual Gilmore Girls Fan Festival. You definitely get those Stars Hollow vibes from this town.
You can sit at the base of the waterfall and have a picnic or climb the steps all the way to the top of the falls.
Hike along a path that leads you to an awesome old tunnel, or choose the trail where you can cross a cool suspense bridge. This is a great place to bring dogs, just remember to keep them on a leash.
*Pro tip* It is a 4 mile loop from the front parking area, but you can drive very far into the preserve and park very close to the tunnel/bridge trails.
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Steep Rock Preserve
2 Tunnel RdHike along a path that leads you to an awesome old tunnel, or choose the trail where you can cross a cool suspense bridge. This is a great place to bring dogs, just remember to keep them on a leash.
*Pro tip* It is a 4 mile loop from the front parking area, but you can drive very far into the preserve and park very close to the tunnel/bridge trails.
You will pass this old covered bridge on your way to Kent Falls, it is an awesome 2.1 mile loop along the Housatonic River.
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Bulls Covered Bridge
248 Bulls Bridge RdYou will pass this old covered bridge on your way to Kent Falls, it is an awesome 2.1 mile loop along the Housatonic River.
This is a bit of a drive from the house, but definitely worth it if you love waterfalls. Its a short downhill walk from the trailhead to get to the base of the waterfall.
Campbell Falls
This is a bit of a drive from the house, but definitely worth it if you love waterfalls. Its a short downhill walk from the trailhead to get to the base of the waterfall.
A quick 1.4 mile loop, but all uphill hike to a restored fire tower that overlooks the Hudson Valley. You can climb to the top of the fire tower and look out over multiple states, and if you bring binoculars you might be able to see the NYC Skyline.
Nimham Mountain Fire Tower
A quick 1.4 mile loop, but all uphill hike to a restored fire tower that overlooks the Hudson Valley. You can climb to the top of the fire tower and look out over multiple states, and if you bring binoculars you might be able to see the NYC Skyline.
Lovers Leap State Park
178 Shortwoods RoadA nice spot for families and pets, with awesome views along the trails.
Lots of trails through the woods, and meadows. Its a good place for pets.
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Bear Mountain Reservation
Lots of trails through the woods, and meadows. Its a good place for pets.
Only 4 miles from the cabin, this short but steep hike will give you incredible views of the lake!
Sweetcake Mountain Lake Reserve
99 Wood Creek RdOnly 4 miles from the cabin, this short but steep hike will give you incredible views of the lake!
This one is a bit far from the cabin (1 hour, 15 mins) but TOTALLY worth the drive. The waterfall is incredible! In the summer you swim in the pools from the waterfall. I would recommend hiking on the Mass. side.
There is a sweet little town nearby that has greats restaurants and shopping.
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Bash Bish Falls
This one is a bit far from the cabin (1 hour, 15 mins) but TOTALLY worth the drive. The waterfall is incredible! In the summer you swim in the pools from the waterfall. I would recommend hiking on the Mass. side.
There is a sweet little town nearby that has greats restaurants and shopping.
Pootatuck State Forest
Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center
225 CT-37Pine Mountain
Bee Brook
Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area
480 Haviland Hollow RdThings to do in the area
Here a some awesome things to do in the area.
This is such a cool place for awesome finds. It is $3 cash per person to get in and they
DO NOT ALLOW PETS. Please do not bring dogs and leave them in the car. Ive seen this happen many times and the police are always called.
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Elephant's Trunk Flea Market
490 Danbury RoadThis is such a cool place for awesome finds. It is $3 cash per person to get in and they
DO NOT ALLOW PETS. Please do not bring dogs and leave them in the car. Ive seen this happen many times and the police are always called.
Definitely check this place out for a fun day on the river. This is located 1 1/2 hours from the cabin.
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Farmington River Tubing
92 Main StreetDefinitely check this place out for a fun day on the river. This is located 1 1/2 hours from the cabin.
Just minutes from the cabin, you can hang out on the beach for the day and go for a swim in the lake. Pet are not allowed from April 15th- September 30th
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Squantz Pond State Park
Just minutes from the cabin, you can hang out on the beach for the day and go for a swim in the lake. Pet are not allowed from April 15th- September 30th
Spend the afternoon walking around the town after a hike at Kent Falls.
In October the annual Gilmore Girls Fan Festival is held here, and the town transforms into a mini Stars Hollow.
Check out all the cool art galleries and antique shops. Do not miss a chance to get some chocolate at the Kent Coffee & Chocolate Company.
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Kent
Spend the afternoon walking around the town after a hike at Kent Falls.
In October the annual Gilmore Girls Fan Festival is held here, and the town transforms into a mini Stars Hollow.
Check out all the cool art galleries and antique shops. Do not miss a chance to get some chocolate at the Kent Coffee & Chocolate Company.
Take a group lesson or just rent a stand up paddle board for the day.
Located minutes from the cabin at Chatterton Marina.
Candlewood Stand up Paddle Boarding
Take a group lesson or just rent a stand up paddle board for the day.
Located minutes from the cabin at Chatterton Marina.
Danbury Fair Mall
7 Backus AveOn rainy days, spend your day at the mall.
AMC Danbury 16
61 Eagle RoadAlso a good rainy day activity.
Great spot for live music, good drinks, and yummy food.
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Daryl's House Club
130 New York 22Great spot for live music, good drinks, and yummy food.
Candlewood Lake
White Silo Farm & Winery
32 Connecticut 37DiGrazia Vineyards & Winery
131 Tower RoadAwesome Apple picking and fall festival! The weekends are super busy so plan ahead.
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Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree LaneAwesome Apple picking and fall festival! The weekends are super busy so plan ahead.
Mohawk Mountain
46 Great Hollow RoadThunder Ridge Ski Area
137 Birch Hill RoadSmall ski mountain only 15 mins away!
Halas Farm Market
28 Pembroke RoadMount Southington Ski Area
396 Mount Vernon RoadSki Sundown
126 Ratlum RoadHawk Ridge Winery
28 Plungis RdAquila's Nest Vineyards
56 Pole Bridge RoadThe Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
10 North Water StreetStepping Stones Museum for Children
303 West AveDanbury Railway Museum
120 White StreetRestaurants to try
Perfect for deli sandwiches & quick bite, or to grab a few grocery items.
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New Fairfield Food Center Inc
1 Brush Hill RoadPerfect for deli sandwiches & quick bite, or to grab a few grocery items.
Candlewood Cafe
88 CT-37Great spot for breakfast and lunch!
Icons Sports Bar & Grill
80 Connecticut 39They have really good chili and wings.
Olde 37 Patio & Grill
25 CT-37Delicious burgers and fries.
Bruno's Pizzeria
100 State Route 37Portofino
88 Connecticut 37Yummy Italian food!
Gaudí Tapas and Wine
52 1/2 Pembroke RdCandlewood Creamery
90 CT-39American Pie Company
29 Connecticut 37Our favorite breakfast spot ever!!!
The Cue Restaurant and Catering
2 Pembroke RdDelicious BBQ
The Painted Lemon
1 CT-37Thai Pepper
45 Padanaram RdEdo
32 Padanaram RoadLas mañanitas
1250 New York 22Purdy's Farmer & the Fish
100 Titicus Road850 Degrees Wood Fired Restaurant
424 Main StLuc's Café and Restaurant
3 Big Shop LaneTerrasole Ristorante
3 Big Shop LnPrime Burger
449 Main StreetRein Osteria
69 Pembroke RoadCoffee Shops
Here are a few coffee shops in the area.
Sacred Grounds Coffee Roasters
Rumors
22 Mill Plain RoadStarbucks
5 Rt 39Dunkin'
100 CT-37Redding Roasters
81 Greenwood AvenueAwesome, local women owned coffee roaster!
Tusk & Cup Fine Coffee
51 Ethan Allen HighwayFood scene
Reverie Brewing Company
57B Church Hill RoadAquila's Nest Vineyards
56 Pole Bridge Road