Tap any name to zoom to it, or hover a marker to see what it is. Everything is within about twenty minutes of Thompson. The copper marker is the Manor.
Dining
85 Main
Downtown Putnam
New American food in the antiques district. Entrées, sandwiches, bar food, a raw bar and sushi.
85main.comVanilla Bean Café
Pomfret
At the corner of Routes 44, 169 and 97. Lunch and dinner seven days a week, full breakfast on weekends.
thevanillabeancafe.comElizabeth's Farmhouse
Canal Street, Putnam
American food with indoor and outdoor seating. Lunch and dinner.
elizabethsfarmhouse.comAnya
Thompson · nearest the Manor
Italian-inspired steakhouse with a seasonal menu. The closest dinner to the Manor.
anyarestaurant.comDining
Bill's Bread & Breakfast
Providence Street, Putnam
Pancakes, omelets and sandwiches. Daytime only.
billsbreakfast.comSawdust Coffee House
Main Street, Putnam
Café and dessert bar. Pastries and lunch on weekdays, cocktails and music on weekends.
sawdustcoffeehouse.comBrowse
Downtown Putnam
Antiques district
A few walkable blocks of antique shops, art galleries, a bookstore and places to eat.
Silver Circle Studio
Main Street, Putnam
Gallery of local artists and artisans, plus handmade gifts.
silvercirclestudio.comAntiques Marketplace
Main Street, Putnam
Several floors of antique dealers under one roof.
Sawmill Pottery
Main Street, Putnam
Working studio and gallery. Mugs and bowls made on site.
Play
Four courses within a half hour of the Manor.
Connecticut National
Putnam
The most challenging course nearby, and long. Best for regular players. Formerly Putnam Country Club.
Raceway Golf Club
Thompson
18 holes inside a sports complex with a speedway. Driving range and restaurant on site.
Harrisville
Woodstock
Well-kept nine holes. Challenging but not long.
Woodstock Golf Course
Woodstock
Short, walkable nine holes. Reasonably priced, with a driving range.
Sip
Bear Hands Brewing
Main Street, Putnam
Local taproom with a downstairs prohibition-style lounge (arcade games, extra seating) and a dog-friendly patio. Wed–Sun.
bearhandsbrewing.comThe Stomping Ground
Main Street, Putnam
Music and art venue with live music most nights, craft cocktails, local beers, and a gourmet grilled cheese menu. Tue–Sun until 1am.
Taylor Brooke Winery & Brewery
Woodstock · ~15 min from the Manor
Connecticut's first winery and brewery duo on one 44-acre farm. Live music and food trucks most weekends. Thu–Sun.
taylorbrookewinery.com