WEEKEND AWAY - AM New York

AM New York
Tuesday August 8, 2006

By Linda Perney
amNY.com

Head to The Hills - Enjoy Connecticut Countryside with your Pet

Connecticut's Litchfield Hills make for a nice week- end destination. You can explore the pretty towns of Kent. Litchfield and Lakeville, stopping at the art galleries and antiques stores along Route 7. Or you can go rafting or canoeing along the Housatonic River.

Where To Stay

The Interlaken Inn in Lakeville offers a special deal of you want to bring along a very significant other - your furry friend. The Pet-Away'' package includes a pet-friendly guest room, Dinner for two, a welcome gift of wine and cheese (plus pet treats) and breakfast all for $179. For reservations call 800-222-2909 or visit www.interlakeninn.com.

What To Do

Stroll through the Inn's extensive country gardens or take a jump in the lake - Lake Wononscopomuc that is. The inn also has a swimming pool and tennis courts on its grounds. There is a golf course nearby. The restaurant at the inn is a fine place for dinner. For lunch or just a mid-afternoon snack, there's Stroble Baking Co. on Main Street in Kent which serves up sandwiches and salads as well as cookies muffins.

Also in Kent is Belgique Patisserie which has splendid European desserts and chocolates to take out for a picnic.