Just a one and one-half hour drive* from New York City, Litchfield Hills beckons with village greens, country inns, white-steepled churches and winding back roads.  But it’s not all countryside in this northwestern corner of Connecticut.  The Mattatuck Museum Arts and History Center in downtown Waterbury, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield and Weir Farm National Historic Park in Wilton are three cultural treasures in this part of the state.

 

Start your getaway by checking-in to the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in downtown historic Waterbury, walking distance to MTA train station, restaurants, shopping and the Mattatuck Museum.  Ask about their Connecticut Art Trail Packages with the museum.  Walk to the Mattatuck Museum Arts and History Center to view their new, interactive permanent history exhibit and collection of 19th and 20th century Connecticut artists.  That evening, enjoy a pre-theatre dinner at San Marino Ristorante  before a live performance at the Palace Theater or the Seven Angels Theatre . 

On your second day, check out of the hotel and drive five minutes  to Timexpo, in Waterbury to learn the story of Timex since it began in the 1850’s.  

  
Then, continue south 27 miles to The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum  in the charming town of Ridgefield, to view innovative, diverse contemorary art that focuses on emerging and mid-career artists.  Lunch at Luc's Cafe, an authentic French Bistro a short walk  from the Aldrich Museum.  Then, check in to the historic West Lane Inn, also in Ridgefield (ask about their package with the Aldrich) and dine next door at the legendary Bernards Restaurant.

 

 

For more information on Litchfield Hills - Northwest Connecticut Convention & Visitors Bureau, visit their website or call 800-663-1273. For Connecticut Tourism, visit ctvisit.com.

 

*Don’t want to drive? Then take Metro North to Waterbury, and walk 4-5 blocks to the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel.  See the Package page for details.