About Motel

Country charm and warm hospitality await you.......

Rolling New England hills...quiet wooded trails..whispers of wind and water...welcome you at the Hitching Post Country Motel. Nestled in the picturesque northwest corner of Connecticut, bordering the Appalachian Trail, the motel has graced Litchfield County with a continuous tradition of hospitality.

Attraction

Kent Falls

Kent Falls State Park

One of the countries most beautiful, natural cascades. Take a nature walk beside the waterfalls; picnic, bike or fish.

Sloane-Stanley Museum

Sloane-Stanley Museum

See the artifacts of the early Americana of the finest small museums in the country. Visit the extensive collection of tools and implements of noted author and artist, Eric Sloane.

Mohawk State Park and Ski Area

Mohawk State Park and Ski Area

Offering both downhill and cross-country skiing. Mohawk is a favorite for ski enthusiasts as well as for snowmobiles and hikers. Day or evening skiing available. Summer fun mountain biking. Hiking with magnificent views.

Music Mountain

Music Mountain

Weekends concerts are offered at Music Mountain from June through September.

Macedonia State Park

Macedonia State Park

Elevated some 1400 feet (excellent mountain views). The Macedonia State Park is an Indian reservation and ancient burial grounds with archaeological interest. Fishing, hiking and cross-country skiing in the winter make it a special stop.

Lime Rock

Lime Rock

Auto racing and famous auto racing school bring hundreds of "speedsters" to this area yearly. Private Schools Several fine private schools are locatednear the Motel including: Kent School for Boys and Girls, Marvelwood, Hotchkiss, Salisbury, and Trinity Schools.