Built in 1849, The West Lane Inn combines the charm of an intimate country Inn for those seeking a special getaway and with every convenience of a luxurious large hotel for corporate travelers. Ridgefield, Connecticut is one of New England's loveliest towns offering an array of activities and restaurants of all categories.

Zagat's considers us a "great getaway". Judged by USA Today "as one of America's finest Inns". Rated "excellent" by American Bed and Breakfast. Member of the Select Registry since 1979 and registered in American Historic Inns. We have three diamonds from AAA and three stars from Mobil.

Towns to Visit - Wilton - Restaurants, shops, and movies. (10 mins.)

New Canaan - Restaurants; The Roger Sherman, Gates and Silvermine. Nature Center, boutiques, movies, Waveny Park, and antique shops. (20 mins.)

Westport - Restaurants, shopping, movies, Sherwood Island Park (30 mins.)

Woodbury - Antique capital of Connecticut (40 mins.)

Greenwich - Restaurants, great shops, and movies (40 mins.)

Things To Do - Weir Farm - National Historic Park - museum of American impressionism and gardens

Aldrich Museum - contemporary art and sculpture gardens

Keeler Tavern Museum - historical site

Woodcock Nature Center - hiking trails, swamp boardwalk

Caramoor Museum - museum of renaissance and eastern art, spanish courtyard with gardens and walkways

Hammond Museum - painting, sculptures, archeology, oriental art and gardens North Salem Winery - wine tasting, picnics arranged with wine, cheese and fruit

Katonah Museum of Art - contemporary art and sculpture garden

John Jay Homestead - gardens, picnic area and summer concerts

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation - 4,700 acres with miles of trails for hiking, walks and bicycling