Things To Do
Hiking
Tarrywile Park is a 722-acre municipal park. The park is home to 21 miles of hiking trails, 2 ponds, a lake, and several picnic areas. Bear Mountain Reservation is situated on 140 acres of land with an outlook, a ranger cottage and parking area.
Lake / Beach
With 11 acres and 200 yards of beach-front, put your toes in the sand, swim, relax and enjoy Candlewood Town Park. The Park offers benches, picnic tables, a concession stand, restrooms, outdoor shower, playgrounds and a boating dock.
Danbury Railway Museum
The Danbury Railway Museum is a fully restored train station, built in 1903, and houses a collection of historically significant artifacts and a research library covering railroading’s rich heritage. Just behind the station is an extensive rail yard, featuring over 60 pieces of historic railroad equipment and rolling stock. They also offer tours of their railyard from the comfort of a seat in a vintage coach, historic caboose, or even the cab of the locomotive.
Shopping
Danbury Fair ranks as one of New England’s largest shopping centers, offering the area’s finest collection of shops, dining, and entertainment.
Walking
There are towns nearby with great downtown areas to walk, shop, and eat. These include Ridgefield and New Milford (the inspiration for Stars Hollow in Gilmore Girls).