Plan Your Visit
Music Shed | Photo: Sonja Zilke
A quintessential New England town nestled Connecticut’s beautiful Litchfield Hills, Norfolk is an ideal weekend destination.
Stay in a quaint bed and breakfast, indulge in gourmet dining, enjoy some of the best antiquing in New England, and of course experience world-class chamber music performances. And if charming villages, country lanes, and covered bridges aren’t enough, the Berkshire Mountains are right next door! New York City and Boston are an easy 100 miles away.
Remember… From help planning a weekend getaway to questions about our concerts, we’re happy to help! Just email or give us a call at 860.542.3000.
Directions + Parking
The Festival is best reached by car. There is ample free parking right next to the Music Shed. The main entrance to the Festival is located at: 20 Litchfield Road, Norfolk, CT 06058.
From New Haven + Fairfield County, CT
Route 8 North to Winsted
Route 44 West to Norfolk
Route 272 South
From Hartford, CT
Route 8 North to Winsted
Route 44 West to Norfolk
Route 272 South
From New York City + Westchester County, NY
Taconic State Parkway, North to Millbrook
Route 44 East to Norfolk
Route 272 South
From Boston + Springfield, MA
Massachusetts Turnpike to I-91 South to Windsor Locks
Route 20 West to Route 219
to Route 318
Route 44 West to Norfolk
Route 272 South
From Albany, NY
Route 7 South to Route 44 East to Norfolk
Route 272 South
Area Dining
Norfolk, CT
Berkshire Country Store
860.542.7176
6 Station Place
The Icebox Café
860.671.0005
10 Station Place
Colebrook, CT
approx. 6 miles from the Festival
Norbrook Farm Brewery
860.542 .7176
204 Stillman Hill Road, Colebrook, CT
Winsted, CT
approx. 9 miles from the Festival
Railway Cafe
860.238 .7677
580 Main Street, Winsted, CT
Southfield | New Marlborough, MA
The Southfield Store
413.229.5050
163 Norfolk Road, Southfield, MA
The Olde Inn on the Green
413.229.7924
134 Hartsville-New Marlborough Road, New Marlborough, MA
Cantina 229
413.854.3967
229 Hartsville New Marlboro Road, New Marlborough, MA
Canaan | Falls Village, CT
approx. 8 | 13 miles from the Festival
ILSE Coffee
35 Railroad Street, North Canaan, CT
Industry Kitchen and Bar
(860) 453-4317
14 Railroad St, North Canaan, CT 06018
Roma Pizza
860.824.8125
81 W Main Street, Canaan, CT
Mountainside Café
860.824.7876
251 Route 7 South, Falls Village, CT
Salisbury | Lakeville, CT
approx. 14 | 15 miles from the Festival
The White Hart
860.435.0030
15 Under Mountain Road, Salisbury, CT
Sweet Wiliam’s
860.435.3005
17 Main Street, Salisbury, CT
Woodland
860.435.0578
192 Sharon Road, Lakeville, CT
The Boathouse
860.435.2111
349 Main Street, Lakeville, CT
Litchfield | Bantam, CT
approx. 18 | 20 miles from the Festival
Materia
860.567.3326
637 Bantam Road, Bantam, CT
Arethusa al tavolo
860.567.0043
828 Bantam Road, Bantam, CT
At the Corner
860.567.8882
3 West Steet Litchfield, CT
Petraroia Deli
33 West Street, Litchfield, CT
860.361.6006
Lost Fox Inn
571 Torrington Rd, Litchfield, CT
860.222.0855
Torrington, CT
approx. 17 miles from the Festival
Yia Yia’s Greek Kitchen
860.618.3076
1057 East Main Street, Torrington, CT
Pizzeria Marzano
860.618.0875
1315 E Main Street, Torrington, CT
Franklin Lounge
860.618.7163
48 Main Street, Torrington, CT
Sasso’s Coal-Fired Pizza
52 Main St, Torrington, CT
860.618.7162
Sheffield | Great Barrington, MA
approx. 13 | 20 miles from the Festival
The Marketplace Cafe
413.248.5040 ext. 2
18 Elm Court, Sheffield, MA
Roberto’s Pizza
413.248.1241
113 Main Street, Sheffield, MA
The Bistro Box
413.717.5958
937 South Main Street, Great Barrington, MA
Bizen
413.528.4343
17 Railroad Street, Great Barrington, MA
Fuel
413.528.5505
293 Main Stret, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Rubiner’s Cheese and Wine Shop | Rubi’s Cafe
413.528.0488
264 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Prairie Whale
413.528.5050
178 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA
Pixie Boulangerie
(413) 717-3117
198 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA
Xicohténcatl
413.528.2002
50 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA
The Marketplace Kitchen Table
240 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA
413.528.2233
Millerton, NY
approx. 20 miles from the Festival
Oakhurst Diner
9 Main Street, Millerton, NY 12546
518.666.8472
Harney and Sons Tea
518.789.2121
13 Main Street, Millerton, NY
Irving Farm Coffee
212.206.0707 ext. 44
44 Main St, Millerton,NY
Willa
518.789.0252
52 Main Street, Millerton, NY
Area Lodging
Norfolk, CT
Manor House Inn
860.542.5690
69 Maple Ave. #1104
A Connecticut Green Lodging Hotel on a historic 125+ year-old estate in downtown Norfolk
Wildwood 1880
860.542.7642
67 Litchfield Rd
A charming country inn located in the Norfolk Historic District
Blackberry River Inn
860.542.5100
538 Greenwoods Rd. W. (Route 44)
Colonial accommodations, mountain views
New Marlborough, MA
The Old Inn on the Green
413.229.7924
134 Hartsville-New Marlborough Rd. (Route 57), New Marlborough, MA
Authentically restored guest rooms and fine candlelit dining
Canaan | Falls Village. CT
Locust Tree Bed and Breakfast
860.824.8035
131 E. Canaan Road, Canaan, CT
“Our Home Is Yours”
The Falls Village Inn
860 824-0033 | 33 Railroad Street, Falls Village, CT
Restored to its original 1834 grandeur
Salisbury | Lakeville, CT
The White Hart Inn
860.435.0030
15 Under Mountain Road, Salisbury CT
A gracious 19th-century inn
Interlaken Inn
800.222.2909
74 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT
Exquisite lodging and dining
Wake Robin Inn
860.435.2000
106 Sharon Rd. (Route 41)
A historic hideaway
Litchfield, CT
The Abner Hotel
860.898.8000
15 West Street, Litchfield, CT
“A historic landmark reimagined”
Great Barrington, MA
The Berkshire Mountain Inn
413.717.0547
518 South Main Street, Great Barrington, MA
“Timeless elegance and modern comfort since 1766”
Area Attractions
The Litchfield Hills and southern Berkshires are filled with some of the best antique stores, hiking trails, historic homes, and gardens. Make a weekend of it, and enjoy a day exploring the area’s many attractions.
In Norfolk
Norfolk Historical Society & Museum
13 Village Green, Norfolk, CT
860.542.5761
With exhibits highlighing the natural, civic, literary, artistic, and ecclesiastical history of the town.
Norfolk Library
9 Greenwoods Road East, Norfolk, CT
860.542.5075
Miss Isabella Eldridge established the Norfolk Library as a memorial to her parents, The Reverend Joseph and Sarah Battell Eldridge, and presented it to the town of Norfolk in 1889.
Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center
207A Westside Road, Norfolk, CT
877.274.2285
Where you can explore the roots of spiritual thought that have influenced the world.
Hiking Trails and State Parks
Campbell Falls State Park
Route 272 north from Norfolk center. Take a left onto Old Spaulding Road. Great hiking and terrific views. For more information, visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website.
Dennis Hill State Park
Route 272, just south of town. Hiking, camping, and views that extend to three states. For more information, visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website.
Haystack Mountain State Park
Route 272 just north of downtown Norfolk. Great hiking and a terrific view of town when you climb the tower at the top. For more information, visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website.
Norfolk Land Trust Trails
A comprehensive system of hiking and skiing trails offers the opportunity for nature study, photography, or just unwinding—not to mention a glimpse of Norfolk history. Trails begin near the town green in Norfolk. For trail maps, visit the website.
Connecticut Antiques Trail
Visit the Connecticut Tourism Office for a listing of Connecticut’s vineyards by region.
Connecticut Wine Trail
Visit the Connecticut Tourism Office for a listing of Connecticut’s vineyards by region.
Litchfield Hills & Berkshires Tourist Resources
VisitCT.com
Connecticut’s official guide to the northwestern Litchfield Hills.
The Berkshires Visitors Bureau
Official travel and tourism information source for the Berkshires of Massachusetts.
Northwest Connecticut Arts Council
Arts information for northwestern Connecticut.