Things to do and eat around Sharon
Things To Do
If you are into hiking, the Sharon Audubon has awesome trails and is only 10 minutes away! They also have a butterfly garden, aviaries, and a scenic pond. We spend a lot of time at the Audubon with our kids.
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Audubon-Sharon Audubon Center
325 Cornwall Bridge RdIf you are into hiking, the Sharon Audubon has awesome trails and is only 10 minutes away! They also have a butterfly garden, aviaries, and a scenic pond. We spend a lot of time at the Audubon with our kids.
Clark Outdoors is the best place to rent kayaks, canoes, or rafts to take down the Housatonic River, and is about 20 minutes away. The friendly staff will drop you off at one spot, and pick you up at the end. This is definitely one of the most peaceful ways to enjoy the beauty that northwestern Connecticut has to offer!
*Make sure to reserve your boats in advance.
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Clarke Outdoors
163 US-7Clark Outdoors is the best place to rent kayaks, canoes, or rafts to take down the Housatonic River, and is about 20 minutes away. The friendly staff will drop you off at one spot, and pick you up at the end. This is definitely one of the most peaceful ways to enjoy the beauty that northwestern Connecticut has to offer!
*Make sure to reserve your boats in advance.
We love taking our kids for bike rides and easy strolls along the paved paths of the Rail Trail. There are several entrances, but my favorite is the main entrance in Millerton, across from Harney Teas.
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Harlem Valley Rail Trail
5966 John StWe love taking our kids for bike rides and easy strolls along the paved paths of the Rail Trail. There are several entrances, but my favorite is the main entrance in Millerton, across from Harney Teas.
Although it's a bit of a drive at 30 minutes away, the Innisfree Garden is well worth it. You will find breathtaking beauty with every new turn.
*Make sure to get your tickets in advance, as they require preregistraion.
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Innisfree Garden
362 Tyrrel RdAlthough it's a bit of a drive at 30 minutes away, the Innisfree Garden is well worth it. You will find breathtaking beauty with every new turn.
*Make sure to get your tickets in advance, as they require preregistraion.
This is the best local spot to pick berries, peaches, apples and pumpkins. Not only do they have a gorgeous view, but their apple cider donuts are the best!
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Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm
461 Cornwall Bridge RdThis is the best local spot to pick berries, peaches, apples and pumpkins. Not only do they have a gorgeous view, but their apple cider donuts are the best!
This is a small zoo run by Millbrook School, and is under 20 minutes from the property. It is the perfect size for young kids to run around in without getting (too) exhausted. We go there several times a year to visit the lemurs, red pandas, wolves, snakes, ducks, and other animals. The staff are friendly and very happy to answer any and all questions!
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Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School
282 Millbrook School RdThis is a small zoo run by Millbrook School, and is under 20 minutes from the property. It is the perfect size for young kids to run around in without getting (too) exhausted. We go there several times a year to visit the lemurs, red pandas, wolves, snakes, ducks, and other animals. The staff are friendly and very happy to answer any and all questions!
The Grove has a lovely lake beach that is perfect for families, and is 20 minutes away. There are a ton of lifeguards, and separate sections for toddlers and experienced swimmers. They also have a huge playground, and grills with picnic tables!
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Salisbury Town Grove
42 Ethan Allen StThe Grove has a lovely lake beach that is perfect for families, and is 20 minutes away. There are a ton of lifeguards, and separate sections for toddlers and experienced swimmers. They also have a huge playground, and grills with picnic tables!
Places to Eat
The Lantern is a great place to enjoy wood-fired pizza, and is only 10 minutes away. This is our favorite restaurant in the area, and we highly recommend the "heart throb" pizza, especially if you want to try a delicious pizza that is both sweet and spicy! We love to bring the kids here, as there is space for them to run around, but it is also great for casual date nights and takeout.
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The Lantern
10 Main StThe Lantern is a great place to enjoy wood-fired pizza, and is only 10 minutes away. This is our favorite restaurant in the area, and we highly recommend the "heart throb" pizza, especially if you want to try a delicious pizza that is both sweet and spicy! We love to bring the kids here, as there is space for them to run around, but it is also great for casual date nights and takeout.
This is a great spot to sit outside and enjoy delicious French food. The French onion soup is an absolute must!
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Le Gamin Café
10 Gay StreetThis is a great spot to sit outside and enjoy delicious French food. The French onion soup is an absolute must!
This is a great breakfast or lunch option, if you are in the mood for delicious sandwiches!
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J.P. Gifford Café and Catering Co.
16 W Main StThis is a great breakfast or lunch option, if you are in the mood for delicious sandwiches!
This place has great BBQ, and is under 10 minutes away.
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When Pigs Fly
29 W Main StThis place has great BBQ, and is under 10 minutes away.
This is our favorite place for a nice meal out, and it is under 20 minutes away. The food is always DELICIOUS, but you want to make sure to get a reservation in advance, and this place is always booked. The sesame seared tuna with baby bok choy is my favorite, but the specials are always fantastic, and the sushi is great as well!
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The Woodland
192 Sharon RdThis is our favorite place for a nice meal out, and it is under 20 minutes away. The food is always DELICIOUS, but you want to make sure to get a reservation in advance, and this place is always booked. The sesame seared tuna with baby bok choy is my favorite, but the specials are always fantastic, and the sushi is great as well!
At 10 minutes away, Four Brothers Pizza is the perfect place for takeout. They also have a fun outdoor area with ride on vehicles and swings for young kids. They also have a drive in movie theater during the summer!
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Four Brothers Pizza Inn
4957 NY-22At 10 minutes away, Four Brothers Pizza is the perfect place for takeout. They also have a fun outdoor area with ride on vehicles and swings for young kids. They also have a drive in movie theater during the summer!