The rolling green hills of Litchfield County (essentially the upper left corner of Connecticut) are home to some of the great “tweener” towns of New England, not to mention the town of Kent, named by Yankee to the top spot on its “Top 25 Foliage Towns in New England” list some years back. History is treasured here, as evidenced by the meticulously restored homes and the classic village greens. But at the same time, proximity to Manhattan keeps this corner of Connecticut contemporary.
Sometimes described as a classier alternative to the Hamptons, the Litchfield Hills are a popular escape for city folk, who in turn have helped raise the bar for restaurants and accommodations in the area — turning what has long been a destination for antiquers into a haven for foodies, too. And all of this, of course, is surrounded by a rural landscape perfect for hiking, canoeing, and other outdoor fun.
