We don't know about you, but we love a good sweet treat. Pies, chocolate, candy, cake: sign us up! If you feel like indulging your sweet tooth, one great small town in Connecticut to visit is Middlefield. It might be small, with a population of just over 4,000, but it's got more than enough sugary goodness to satisfy the entire state. The most famous purveyor of sweets in the town is Lyman Orchards, world-renowned for their delicious pies, but there's plenty of other delicious goodness to be found in Middlefield! Here are some great places you'll definitely want to check out:
Lyman Orchards Farm Store at the Apple Barrel: 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT 06455
Your most famous stop here will definitely be at Lyman Orchards. Their farm store sells some of the best pies in Connecticut. They've got traditional year-round varieties, along with seasonal flavors and some fun experimental flavors as well.
It's not all sweets, though. The Apple Barrel farm store also sells fresh, locally-grown produce. The store is open all year round and even has a deli inside.
Visit during the harvesting seasons and you can even enjoy their pick-your-own fruit! This place has been open since 1741 and has been a favorite of Connecticut families for generations.
Kim's Cottage Confections: 271 Baileyville Rd, Middlefield, CT 06455
Any sweet town needs some sweet baked goods, and Kim's Cottage Confections serves up just that. This little shop primarily prepares wedding cakes, but they have a rotating menu of daily baked goods available as well. You can check out the daily menu on their Facebook.
New Guida's: 484 Meriden Rd, Middlefield, CT 06455,
If you like old-fashioned diners, you'll love New Guida's. This place has a fun "Happy Days" atmosphere and serves up delicious hot dogs and burgers. But don't worry, they're still involved in our sweet treat theme: they have fantastic milkshakes and ice cream as well. Get more information on their website.
Wadsworth Falls State Park: 721 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT 06457
After you've indulged your sweet tooth on your tour of Middlefield, you may be feeling a little bit tight in the waistband. But don't worry: Middlefield is also home to one of the best state parks in Connecticut! Wadsworth Falls State Park has plenty of trails to give you the exercise you need to work off those calories. Some of the trails are even suitable for beginning hikers.
Between the delicious sweet treats and the beautiful natural surroundings, we don't know that small towns in Connecticut get much better (or tastier) than Middlefield.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Get the latest updates and news
Thank you for subscribing!
