How to get there
Pomfret, Conn., is about two hours southwest of Boston in the northeast corner of Connecticut. Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) west to exit 10 at Worcester, then Interstate 395 south to exit 97 and Route 44 west to Pomfret.
Where to stay
Daniel Trowbridge House Bed and Breakfast
193 Hampton Road (Route 97)
Pomfret Center
860-974-3622
A friendly restored farmhouse with sheets drying in the wind and birds flocking by the kitchen window. Be sure to wander around. Three doubles $135-$165; two-night minimum. Seasonal package of two nights ($395 midweek, $445 weekend) includes dinner voucher, picnic, wine tasting at vineyard, and two waffle cones.
Where to eat
The Inn at Woodstock Hill94 Plaine Hill Road, Woodstock
860-928-0528
She'll like the romance, he the portions. Brunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, lunch Tuesday-Saturday 11-2, dinner Monday-Saturday 5-9 p.m., and Sunday 3:30-7. Dinner appetizers $5.50-$12, entrees $18-$35, desserts $8.
We-Li-Kit Farm728 Hampton Road (Route 97)
Abington
860-974-1095
Ride, then claim a chilly reward. Daily noon-8 p.m. Ice cream $1.50 to $3.50 (waffle cones $1 extra).
Jessica Tuesday's Deli
35 Main St., Putnam
860-928-5118
Picnic fare next to the train station. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday 11-3:30. Sandwiches and wraps $6-$7, desserts $1-$3.95.
What to do
Sharpe Hill Vineyard
108 Wade Road, Pomfret
860-974-3549
Cycle then sip. Wine tastings Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 per person. Self-guided walks available.
Connecticut Audubon Society Center at PomfretBafflin Nature Sanctuary
189 Pomfret St. (Route 169)
Pomfret Center
860-928-4948
Pleasant small network of trails. Center: Wednesday-Saturday noon-4 p.m. Sanctuary: Daily, dawn to dusk.
Bicycle map
http://www.ct.gov/dot
The state produces a free bicycle map with suggested routes.
