The Little Lake Cabin
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.
121 locals recommend
Kent Falls State Park
462 Kent Cornwall RdKent 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.
49 locals recommend
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.
27 locals recommend
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.
9 locals recommend
Nimham Mountain Fire Tower
Mount Nimham CourtA 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.
A nice spot for families and pets, with awesome views along the trails.
20 locals recommend
Lovers Leap State Park
178 Short Woods 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.
16 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Reservation
17 Bear Mountain RdLots 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.
282 locals recommend
Bash Bish Falls State Park
Falls RoadThis 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
230 Pine Hill RdGreat Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center
225 CT-37Bee 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.
61 locals recommend
Elephant's Trunk Flea Market
490 Danbury RdThis 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.
36 locals recommend
Farmington River Tubing
92 Main StDefinitely 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
30 locals recommend
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.
59 locals recommend
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.
Danbury Fair Mall
7 Backus AvenueOn rainy days, spend your day at the mall.
AMC Loews Danbury 16
61 Eagle RdAlso a good rainy day activity.
Daryl's House Club
130 NY-22Great spot for live music, good drinks, and yummy food.
Grab our kayaks from the marina and spend the day paddling out on the lake.
34 locals recommend
Candlewood Lake
Grab our kayaks from the marina and spend the day paddling out on the lake.
White Silo Farm & Winery
32 Rt. 37 EastDiGrazia Winery
131 Tower RdAwesome Apple picking and fall festival! The weekends are super busy so plan ahead.
42 locals recommend
Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree LnAwesome Apple picking and fall festival! The weekends are super busy so plan ahead.
Hawk Ridge Winery
28 Plungis RdAquila's Nest Vineyards
56 Pole Bridge RdThe Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
10 N Water StStepping Stones Museum for Children
303 West AveDanbury Railway Museum
120 White StHouse of Books
10 N Main StHere you can find a good book to cozy up with at the cabin.
Here you can find a good book to cozy up with at the cabin.
16 locals recommend
HIckory Stick Bookshop
2 Green Hill RdHere you can find a good book to cozy up with at the cabin.
Restaurants to try
Perfect for deli sandwiches & quick bite, or to grab a few grocery items.
9 locals recommend
New Fairfield Food Center Inc
1 Brush Hill RdPerfect for deli sandwiches & quick bite, or to grab a few grocery items.
Icons Sports Bar & Grill
80 CT-39They have really good chili and wings.
Olde 37 Patio & Grill
25 CT-37Delicious burgers and fries.
Bruno's Pizzeria
100 CT-37Portofino
88 CT-37Yummy Italian food!
Gaudí Tapas and Wine
52 1/2 Pembroke RdCandlewood Creamery
90 CT-39American Pie Company
Our favorite breakfast spot ever!!!
The Cue Restaurant and Catering
2 Pembroke RdDelicious BBQ
Edo
32 Padanaram RoadLas Mañanitas
1250 NY-22Purdy's Farmer & the Fish
100 Titicus Rd850 Degrees Wood Fired Restaurant
424 R Main StLuc's Café and Restaurant
3 Big Shop LnTerrasole Ristorante
3 Big Shop LnPrime Burger
449 Main StreetRein Osteria
69 Pembroke RoadRein Osteria
Rebellion Kitchen + Bar
Coffee Shops
Here are a few coffee shops in the area.
Sacred Grounds Coffee Roasters
Rumors
22 Mill Plain RdStarbucks
5 CT-39Dunkin'
3600 Route 9WRedding Roasters
81 Greenwood AveAwesome, local women owned coffee roaster!
Tusk & Cup Fine Coffee
142 Old Ridgefield RdFood scene
Reverie Brewing Company
57B Church Hill RdAquila's Nest Vineyards
56 Pole Bridge RdWinter Things
Things to do nearby in the colder months
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
46 Great Hollow RdThunder Ridge Ski Area
137 Birch Hill RdSmall ski mountain only 15 mins away!
Halas Farm Market
28 Pembroke RdDuring the holiday season there’s a lovely holiday market here!
Mount Southington Ski Area
396 Mt Vernon RdSki Sundown
126 Ratlum RdNew Preston
Perfect for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing
71 locals recommend
White Memorial Conservation Center
80 Whitehall RdPerfect for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing
Macedonia Brook State Park
159 Macedonia Brook RdPerfect for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing