Christmas in Bethlehem, Connecticut
Looking for something to do with your mom this season? I highly recommend a taking her to on a day trip to Bethlehem, CT to stamp your Christmas letters. The post office provides a wide array of specialty stamps for your cards and packages (see below) giving them a special personal touch, and the town of Bethlehem, CT itself provides a quaint backdrop and plenty of places to go for ladies who like to lunch. My mom and I visited the town, post office, and The Painted Pony restaurant on a sunny Friday and had a wonderful time navigating the beautiful landscapes in and around this Litchfield County town. See the itinerary below for our recommendations on where to go, what to do, and notable neighbors to drop in on while you’re in the area.
DAY TRIP ITINERARY: Christmas in Bethlehem, Connecticut
Each day trip itinerary includes the main event, plus suggestions — with names, addresses and maps — of places to eat, shop, or “notable neighbors” to check out while you’re in the area. There is baked-in flexibility to mix and match, or follow the itinerary to the letter. If you have suggestions, lemme know!
Bethlehem Post Office (map)
34 East Street
Bethlehem, CT 06751
DINING
The Painted Pony (map)
74 Main Street South
Bethlehem, CT
(203) 266-5771
Recommended: Indulge in the Pony’s pizza and their specialty dessert, the strawberry cheesecake.
NOTABLE NEIGHBORS
Abbey of Regina Laudis (map)
273 Flanders Road
Bethlehem, CT
Recommended: This functioning farm with a gift store is set on a pretty country road with gorgeous views. A must-stop destination.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Dutch Moccasin Bed & Breakfast (map)
51 Still Hill Rd
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-7364