The Area

Attractions Near the Manor House Inn, Norfolk, CT

The serene beauty of the Litchfield Hills region offers a tranquil getaway for Manor House Inn guests. There is much to explore in the forests and the foothills of the Berkshires including mountain-fed lakes, gardens and glens, craft breweries and wineries, antique and artisan shops, cultural destinations, and historic architecture, all of which reflect Connecticut’s commitment to preservation and progress. See Activities Page for more. destinations, and historic architecture, all of which reflect Connecticut’s commitment to preservation and progress. See Activities Page for more. Plus, for pet lovers among you, we are near Pooch Palace Resort (8 min) in East Canaan which offers boarding (Please note: we are unable to accommodate furry friends at the Manor House Inn at this time).

Cycling & Ebiking ~ Build Your Own Back Hills Adventure

Norbrook Farm Brewery, Professionally Designed Mountainbike Trails, BYO-Bike (5 min)
Covered Bridge Electric Bike Rentals & Tours (12 min)
Housatonic Heritage Bike Routes (varies)
Collinsville Canoe features bike rentals plus kayaks & paddleboards (30 min)

Call to order our Take-a-Hike picnic package, packed in an insulated backpack, or grab a picnic-to-go lunch at Berkshire Country Store!

Adventure, Athletic & Water Activities

Toby Pond (5 min) features a lifeguard-monitored sandy beach
The Marina at Highland Lake (12 min) offers ski boat rentals and pontoons
Highland Lake is a 444-acre lake and a perfect place for fishing, boating, water sports & swimming
Burr Pond (20 min) has a sandy beach with lifeguards, kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals
Clarke Outdoors (25 min) offers kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals
Rustling Wind Horseback Riding (15 min) one-week advance reservations are required
White Memorial Conservation Center, 40 miles of trails, museum, nature center (30 min)
Collinsville Canoe (30 min) features kayak, paddleboard, and bike rentals
Norfolk Curling Club (5 min)
Catamount Aerial Adventure Park (30 min)
Hot Air Ballooning with Aer Blarney (Locations throughout Litchfield Hills)
Lime Rock Park & Raceway, Egremont (30 min)
Mohawk Mountain, Cornwell (30 min)
Ski Butternut, Great Barrington, MA (30 min)
Ski Sundown, Hartford (25 min)
Catamount Skiing, Hillsdale, NY (30 min)
Windfield Morgan Farm, Horseback Riding, Litchfield (30 min)
Satan’s Kingdom Recreation Area canoeing, kayaking, and tubing (50 min)

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Beer, Wine & Distilleries

The Connecticut Beer Trail and Connecticut Wine Trail weave through Litchfield Hills. Favorite destinations include:

Norbrook Farm Brewery, Colebrook (5 min)
Little Red Barn Brewers, Winsted (10 min)
Great Falls Brewing Company, Canaan (10 min)
Litchfield Distillery, Tours available Litchfield (25 min)
Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen (25 min)
Land of Nod Winery, East Canaan (10 min)
Hopkins Vineyard, Warren (50 min – beautiful scenic drive)

Hiking, Picnicking, Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing (Seasonally)

Call to order our Take-a-Hike picnic package, packed in an insulated backpack, or grab a picnic-to-go lunch at Berkshire Country Store!

Music, Museums, Arts & Culture

Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk (5 min walk)
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, Yale Summer School of Music, Norfolk (5 min walk)
Tanglewood, Stockbridge, MA (40 min)
Norfolk Library, Norfolk (3 min walk)
Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center, Norfolk (5 min drive)
City Meadow, Norfolk (3 min walk)
Norfolk Historical Society, Norfolk (5 min walk)
The American Mural Project, Winsted (12 min)
Whiting Mills Featuring Artisans & Craftsman, Winsted (12 min)
Gilsen Cafe & Cinema, Winsted (10 min)
Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge (40 min)
Colonial Theater, New Canaan (12 min)
Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford (50 min)

Food & Drink “Experiences”

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Husky Meadows Farm in Norfolk (5 min)
Freunds Farm Market & Bakery (5 min)
Fascia’s Chocolate Experience Make Your Own Chocolate Bar (20 min)
Thorncrest Farm and Milk House Chocolates (25 min)

Litchfield (25 min) A late 18th-century New England town with boutiques and restaurants along the historic town green. Nearby Bantam Lake offers outdoor activities and water sports. Horseback Riding and Sunset Meadows Vineyard in Goshen (25 min) is a perfect stop on the way. Litchfield Distillery also offers tours; see their website for details. White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield also offers 40 miles of trails plus a museum and nature center.

Millerton, NY (25 min) features boutique shops, cozy cafés, and bustling restaurants, including 52 Main and Millerton Inn. Also home to Harney & Sons Fine Teas and independent bookstore Oblong Books. Spend some time outside on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail and round the day out with a movie at The Moviehouse.

Stockbridge, MA (35 min): Norman Rockwell Museum, The Naumkeag Estate, and Antique Shopping