4 Best Restaurants in The Litchfield Hills, Connecticut

This popular creamery, located on a massive family-owned and -operated dairy farm since 1864, creates its own made-on-the-farm frozen desserts (that's ice cream!) daily. Choose from more than 30 "regular" flavors, like coffee almond fudge and maple walnut, and as many "special" flavors, like Caramalt and Sunset on the Peach (with a raspberry swirl).

This is not a nut-free facility.

Locals, leaf peepers, and folks just passing through stop at The White Horse, a country pub and restaurant that draws its varied menu from British pub, American comfort, and French bistro favorites. Dine on the deck, on the patio, or along the river in the warm months—or inside in front of the fire during the winter chill.

This shop sells delicious homemade chocolates, old-time favorite candies, and baked goods like muffins and coffee cake. There's also an extensive menu of coffees, teas, and smoothies.

Stop here for some of the best "slow-smoked" barbecue in Connecticut or for one of the comfort-food staples on the extensive menu. You'll love the barbecued baby back ribs, half-chicken, brisket, and pulled pork—or try chicken-fried steak, cookhouse meat loaf, or fried catfish—all with your choice of sides.