Bantam

Bantam is located in Litchfield County along the shores of Bantam River near the Mt. Tom State Park. Bantam is located on Highway 202 between Litchfield and Woodville.

The name Bantam derives from the Algonquian language meaning "he prays." Algonquin was the language spoken by Native Americans in the Northeast and portions of Canada. The word Algonquin itself means "At the place of spearing fishes and eels."

Nearby attractions include: Bantam Lake, Mt. Tom State Park, Lake Waramaug State Park, White Memorial Foundation, Topsmead State Forest, and the Tapping Reeve House and Law School.

Accommodations in Bantam include Bantam Lodge.Click for more details, including other accommodations in the area, as well as online reservations.