New York City to Kent, Connecticut

Smart shopping, from antiques to boutiques

1. Lyme Regis, Ltd.

43 N. Main St., Kent, Conn.; 860/927-3330, www.lymeregisltd.com

An antique store that sells a quirky assortment of oddities, from figural inkwells and snuffboxes to vintage valentines. Open Thurs.-Mon., noon to 6PM.

2. R. T. Facts

22 S. Main St., Kent, Conn.; 860/927-1700, www.rtfacts.com

A shop with the boldest antiques in town—muscular gargoyles, statuary, and lanterns—for home and garden. Open weekends (weekdays by appointment).

3. B. Johnstone

4 N. Main St., Kent, Conn.; 860/927-1700

A winsome boutique run by Bartley Inge Johnstone, an effervescent interior designer who handpicks her collection of clothing and new and vintage housewares.

4. Restaurant Moosilauke

23 Maple St., Kent, Conn.; 860/927-4145, www.restaurantmoosilauke.com

This romantic restaurant in a rustic 18th-century house serves market-driven dishes such as mulled cider-glazed Berkshire pork chops. Dinner for two from $96.

5. Belgique

Rte. 7 at Rte. 341, Kent, Conn.; 860/927-3681

Located in a mustard-yellow Victorian carriage house, this European-style patisserie proffering handmade truffles and brioche is for discriminating chocoholics.

6. Sloane-Stanley Museum

Rte. 7, Kent, Conn.; 860/927-3849, www.chc.state.ct.us/sloanestanleymuseum.htm

The nucleus of this museum is local artist, author and illustrator Eric Sloane’s (1905-85) extensive collection of Early American and pre-Industrial Era tools. Open May-Oct.

7. Inn at Kent Falls

107 Kent Cornwall Rd., Kent, Conn.; 860/927-3849, www.theinnatkentfalls.com

Located in an 18th-century farmhouse, this six-room inn with Internet access features delicious homemade breakfasts. The Lakes Suite has a claw-foot bathtub in front of a candlelit fireplace. Rooms from $195.

Step-by-Step Directions from New York City to Kent, Connecticut

Starting Point: 72nd Street & Riverside Drive, New York City

• Head NORTH on Riverside Dr.
• Merge onto the Henry Hudson Pkwy North (RT-9A N)
• Cross over the Henry Hudson Bridge and continue on RT-9A N
• Merge onto Saw Mill River Pkwy North in Westchester County
• Merge onto Taconic State Pkwy North
• Continue on the Taconic State Pkwy North. Look for Pawling/Route 55 signs.
• Merge onto Route 55 East and follow for about 15 miles.
• Look for signs for 55 East/22 North.
• Continue North until the road forks. Follow signs for Route 55 and Webatcuk for about 2 miles.
• At County Route 22/Dogtail Corners Road, turn LEFT.
• Continue on Route 22 which becomes Bulls Bridge Road at the Connecticut border.
• Cross the bridge on Bulls Bridge Road.
• At Kent Rd./Route 7 North, turn LEFT and continue for about 5 miles. Kent Rd. becomes S. Main Street right before central Kent, Conn.

End Point: Kent, Connecticut