Chandler Hills has massive brick fireplaces, plus a restaurant serving hot soup and sandwiches. The views over the hillside are just as beautiful in snow as in spring. (Gail Pennington) Read more.
In the upstairs area, board games and books can help you while away a few hours at one of the pub’s semiprivate tables. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Ask proprietor Pablo Weiss to pour you his favorite winter cocktail: Wild Turkey layered upon Sambuca. And no need to pay admission at City Museum to drink at the Cabin Inn. (Diane Toroian Keaggy) Read more.
Get one of the tables near the stone fireplace in the Restaurant at the Cheshire for a warm dining experience, and for a bit of theater if you order creme brulee. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Is it the cappuccino machine that generates so much warmth? Or is it the body heat coming from diners sitting at tiny tables? Let’s debate over croissants, pastries and quiche. (Diane Toroian Keaggy) Read more.
This new restaurant has the two best kinds of bars: chocolate and cocktail. Curl up with one if its European-style drinking chocolates on a comfy sofa at the outdoor stone fire pit. (Amy Bertrand) Read more.
The lobby has a couch, a rocking chair, a wood-burning fireplace and big windows that offer great views of deer, wild turkeys and other wildlife foraging for food in the woods. (Diane Toroian Keaggy) Read more.
The sorer your ankles, the toastier the bonfire. Adding to the historic venue’s enduring magic is a new canopy of twinkling lights strung over the rink. (Diane Toroian Keaggy) Read more.
The only quiet spot in the otherwise frenzied Magic House is the small library on the second floor. It's the perfect spot for weary families seeking respite. (Diane Toroian Keaggy) Read more.
Blondie’s gets instant coziness points for having a fireplace. And there are comfy seating areas with tiny tables that can be arranged to hold your coffee (or martini) and popovers. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.