Guidebook for New Fairfield

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Guidebook for New Fairfield

Parks & Nature

largest lake in CT, and closest one to NYC. Great for water sports, on the pro fishing tour, and just lounging / floating
34 locals recommend
Candlewood Lake
34 locals recommend
largest lake in CT, and closest one to NYC. Great for water sports, on the pro fishing tour, and just lounging / floating
many trails well laid out with choices of difficulty / length.
16 locals recommend
Bear Mountain Reservation
17 Bear Mountain Rd
16 locals recommend
many trails well laid out with choices of difficulty / length.
Beautiful Hiking just north of charming little town.
121 locals recommend
Kent Falls State Park
462 Kent Cornwall Rd
121 locals recommend
Beautiful Hiking just north of charming little town.

Shopping

Tons of shopping on Federal Road, Danbury
10 locals recommend
Danbury
10 locals recommend
Tons of shopping on Federal Road, Danbury
Charming little town to walk around, grab lunch and visit many antique shops. Kent Falls is a beautiful hike.
59 locals recommend
Kent
59 locals recommend
Charming little town to walk around, grab lunch and visit many antique shops. Kent Falls is a beautiful hike.

Food Scene

Great Italian and nice happy hour specials at bar.
9 locals recommend
Biscotti's
4 Cottontail Rd
9 locals recommend
Great Italian and nice happy hour specials at bar.
New Owners. Great Food. Nice crowd
6 locals recommend
The 440 Line
249 CT-39
6 locals recommend
New Owners. Great Food. Nice crowd
New Sports Bar in town. Great Decor & Staff. Great beer selection. Menu is normal pub fair.
10 locals recommend
Icons Sports Bar & Grill
80 CT-39
10 locals recommend
New Sports Bar in town. Great Decor & Staff. Great beer selection. Menu is normal pub fair.
The only restaurant on the lake. Boat up and park in a slip to have some seafood or grub, and always lively from memorial day to labor day. Often have night activities, live music, local radio station, and more...
22 locals recommend
Down the Hatch
292 Candlewood Lake Rd
22 locals recommend
The only restaurant on the lake. Boat up and park in a slip to have some seafood or grub, and always lively from memorial day to labor day. Often have night activities, live music, local radio station, and more...
Wifey from Queens gave the official NYC approval of Bruno's
7 locals recommend
Bruno's Pizzeria
100 CT-37
7 locals recommend
Wifey from Queens gave the official NYC approval of Bruno's
Another great Italian spot over by Putnam Lake. (10 min drive)
Zegarelli’s Restaurant Bar Pizza & Catering
185 Fairfield Dr
Another great Italian spot over by Putnam Lake. (10 min drive)

Entertainment & Activities

Live Music almost every day, including weekend Jazz brunches. ~20 mins from house.
60 locals recommend
Daryl's House Club
130 NY-22
60 locals recommend
Live Music almost every day, including weekend Jazz brunches. ~20 mins from house.
24 locals recommend
AMC Loews Danbury 16
61 Eagle Rd
24 locals recommend
Local Skiing 15 mins away. Great for getting in some quick runs or training the youngins. For a bigger spot, Mohawk mountain is 45 mins away past Kent.
92 locals recommend
Thunder Ridge Ski Area
137 Birch Hill Rd
92 locals recommend
Local Skiing 15 mins away. Great for getting in some quick runs or training the youngins. For a bigger spot, Mohawk mountain is 45 mins away past Kent.
Bigger Ski area 40 - 45 mins away from house. (Other option is Thunder Ridge)
90 locals recommend
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
46 Great Hollow Rd
90 locals recommend
Bigger Ski area 40 - 45 mins away from house. (Other option is Thunder Ridge)
Boat Rentals of sport, pontoon, & more.
7 locals recommend
Echo Bay Marina
227 Candlewood Lake Rd
7 locals recommend
Boat Rentals of sport, pontoon, & more.

Essentials

29 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
25 CT-39
29 locals recommend