Plan Your Visit to Norfolk
A quintessential New England town nestled in the beautiful Litchfield Hills, Norfolk is an ideal weekend destination.
While in the area, stay in a quaint bed and breakfast, indulge in gourmet dining, and enjoy some of the best antiquing in New England. And, if the 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.
Directions
All performances are held in the Music Shed on the grounds of the Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate in Norfolk, Connecticut. The main entrance to the Festival is located on Route 272–across from the fountain on the Norfolk Town Green–one block south of its intersection with Route 44.
GPS directions:
20 Litchfield Road, Norfolk, CT
From New York City and Westchester County
Taconic State Parkway, North
to Millbrook
Route 44 East to Norfolk
Route 272 South
From New Haven and Fairfield County
Route 8 North to Winsted
Route 44 West to Norfolk
Route 272 South
From Hartford
Route 44 West to Norfolk
Route 272 South
From Boston and Springfield
Massachusetts Turnpike to I-91 South to Windsor Locks, CT
Route 20 West to Route 219,
to Route 318
Route 44 West to Norfolk
Route 272 South
From Albany
I-90 South to Massachusetts Turnpike.
Route 7 South to
Route 44 East to Norfolk
Route 272 South
Dining
In Norfolk
Berkshire Country Store
860 542-7176 | 6 Station Place
Norfolk Pub
860 542-1200 | 3 Station Place
In Canaan
Berkshire Country Store
860 542-7176 | 85 Main St
Collin’s Diner
860 824-7040 | 53 West Main St.
Mountainside Café
860 824-7876 | 251 Route 7 South., Falls Village
In Winsted
Mario’s Tuscany Grill
860 379-7415 | 560 Main St.
Monaco’s Ristorante
860 379-6648 | 380 Main St.
The Tributary
860 379-7679 | 19 Rowley St.
In Torrington
Anthony’s Restaurant
860 489-6656 | 258 Main St.
Cristy’s Restaurant
860 496-7330 | 545 Winsted Rd.
Pizzeria Marzano
860 618-0875 | 1929 East Main St.
The Venetian—Connecticut Magazine’s pick for the best Italian cuisine in Litchfield County!
860 489-8592 | 52 E Main St.
Vientiane Thai Cuisine
860 489-0758 | 231 High St.
In Litchfield
Arethusa al Tavolo
860 567-0043 | 828 Bantam Rd. | Bantam, CT
La Cupola Ristorante & Inn
860 567-3326 | 637 Bantam Rd.
Litchfield Saltwater Grille
860 567-4900
26 Commons Dr., Route 202 | Bantam, CT
The Village
860 567-8307 | 25 West St.
The West Street Grill
860 567-3885 | 43 West St.
In Salisbury
The Dining Room at The White Hart Inn
860 435-0030 | 15 Undermountain Rd.
In Lakeville
Black Rabbit Bar & Grille
860 596-4227 | 2 Ethan Allen St.
Boathouse
860 435-2111 | 349 Main St.
Morgan’s Restaurant at Interlaken Inn
800 222-2909 | 74 Interlaken Rd.
The Woodland Restaurant
860 435-0578 | 192 Sharon Rd.
In the Berkshires
Baba Louie's
413 528-8100 | 42 Railroad St. | Great Barrington, MA
Guido’s Fresh Marketplace
413 528-9255 | 760 South Main St. | Great Barrington, MA
No. 10
413 528-5244 | 10 Castle St. | Great Barrington, MA
The Old Inn on the Green
413 229-7924 | 134 Hartsville-New Marlborough Rd. | New Marlborough, MA
The Southfield Store
413 229-5050 | 163 Norfolk Rd. (Route 272) | Southfield, MA
Xicohtencatl Mexican Restaurant
413 528-2002 | 50 Stockbridge Rd. | Great Barrington, MA
Lodging
The Litchfield Hills and southern Berkshires are filled with numerous inns and B&Bs. Several offer discounts to Festival patrons.
In Norfolk
Blackberry River Inn
860 542-5100 | 538 Greenwoods Rd. W. (Route 44)
- Colonial accommodations, mountain views
Manor House Inn
860 542-5690 | 69 Maple Ave. #1104
- A romantic setting in downtown Norfolk
In Canaan
Locust Tree Bed and Breakfast
860 824-8035 | 131 E. Canaan Rd.
- “Our Home Is Yours”
In Falls Village
The Falls Village Inn
860 824-0033 | 33 Railroad St.
- Restored to its original 1834 grandeur
In Lakeville
Interlaken Inn
800 222-2909 | 74 Interlaken Rd.
- Exquisite lodging and dining
Wake Robin Inn
860 435-2000 | 106 Sharon Rd. (Route 41)
- A historic hideaway
In the Berkshires
The Old Inn on the Green
413 229-7924 | 134 Hartsville-New Marlborough Rd. (Route 57) | New Marlborough, MA
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Authentically restored guest rooms and fine candlelit dining
The Wainwright Inn
413 528-2062 | 518 South Main St. | Great Barrington, MA
- An elegant inn just over the border
Area Attractions
Make a weekend of it, and enjoy a day exploring the area's many attractions before the concert.
In Norfolk
Norfolk Farmers Market
A lively, friendly market featuring an eclectic mix of farmers, producers, artists, and artisans from Norfolk and the surrounding regions on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.
19 Maple Ave. (in front of the Town Hall), Norfolk, CT 06058
manager@norfolkfarmersmarket.org
Norfolk Historical Society
13 Village Green, Norfolk, CT 06058
860 542-5761
norfolkhistorical@snet.net
Norfolk Library
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.
Infinity Music Hall and Bistro
An intimate music, dining, and entertainment destination in Norfolk.
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.
Visitors Bureaus and Tourist Resources
The Berkshires Visitors Bureau
Official travel and tourism information source for the Berkshires of Massachusetts.
Northwest Connecticut Arts Council
Arts information for northwestern Connecticut.
Official Connecticut Office of Tourism: Litchfield Hills
Tourist-information source for Connecticut’s northwestern Litchfield Hills.
Contact Us
Do you have questions about a concert or the area? Would you like help choosing an event or putting a group package together? We’re here to help. Call or send us an email.
Year Round
860 542-3000 | norfolk@yale.edu
June–August
860 542-3000 | norfolk@yale.edu
Mailing address
P.O. Box 545
Norfolk, CT 06058-0545
Street address
Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate
20 Litchfield Road
Norfolk, CT 06058
Office hours
Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–5 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m.
September–May
203 432-1966 | 860 542-3000 | norfolk@yale.edu
Mailing address
P.O. Box 208246
New Haven, CT 06520-8246
Street address
Sprague Memorial Hall
370 College St., Suite 303
New Haven, CT 06511
Office hours
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
