Danbury

Travel Guide
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Photo provided by Litchfield Hills Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Litchfield Hills Visitors Bureau
Visit the “Hat City” in Connecticut, a laid-back town with glorious parks, lakeside beaches, museums and lively cultural events.

With hatting, railroad and military history, live music, performing arts and lakeside parks, Danbury has a varied selection of attractions. Danbury is in the state of Connecticut and part of the New York metropolitan area. Established by English colonists in the 17th century, Danbury was one of the world’s largest manufacturers of hats from the 1800s to 1950s. 

A good place to start your visit is at the Main Street Historic District. Spot Georgian, Italianate and Romanesque landmarks built between the 1700s and 1900s. The Danbury Historical Society preserves several historical buildings, including the Rider House and the Little Red Schoolhouse. Learn about Danbury’s hat-making heritage at the John Dodd Hat Shop. See a collection of antique train carriages and locomotives at the Danbury Railroad Museum. 

Catch a local bus to the Military Museum of Southern New England where there are over 10,000 military artifacts, including tank destroyers, weaponry and dioramas. Afterward, shop at some of the 200 retail outlets at Danbury Fair Mall, one of Connecticut’s largest shopping malls.

Throughout Danbury’s warm summer months and snowy winters, the city’s parks provide a bounty of outdoor activities. Find baseball fields, tennis courts, volleyball courts and a playground at Rogers Park. Explore 21 miles (34 kilometers) of hiking trails or go cross-country skiing at Tarrywile Park and Mansion. Spend a day swimming, kayaking or relaxing on a lake beach at Candlewood Town Park.

Danbury has a great offering of music and cultural events. Watch well-known bands and musicians at Ives Concert Park. This picturesque outdoor arena also hosts jazz, reggae and Latin music festivals. Attend film festivals, comedy performances and concerts at the historic Palace Theater. Shop at a farmers market and enjoy free summer concerts and open-air theater productions at City Center Danbury Green. 

Danbury is just over a 1-hour drive from both New Haven and New York. It’s well connected by intercity trains and buses, thus an ideal destination for daytrips to the fascinating neighborhoods of the “Big Apple.” Rent a car and visit Connecticut’s excellent ski resorts such as Mohawk Mountain and Mount Southington.

This travel guide was produced with the assistance of the Western CT Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Where to stay in Danbury

Danbury which includes music, a festival and night scenes

Main Street Historic District

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Main Street Historic District. You might want to make time for a stop at Danbury Music Centre or Danbury Museum and Historical Society.

Main Street Historic District
Hotel Zero Degrees Danbury
Hotel Zero Degrees Danbury
4 out of 5
15 Milestone Road, Danbury, CT
The price is P9,689 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
P9,689
P11,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Danbury. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay however, cleaning staff are very loud first thing in the morning. Saturday morning they were slamming things outside our door at 7:15am. Very frustrating. Bathroom door wouldn't stay shut. Comp breakfast was delicious with lots of choices. Front desk staff was friendly."

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2025

Hotel Zero Degrees Danbury
Ethan Allen Hotel
Ethan Allen Hotel
3.5 out of 5
21 Lake Avenue Extension, I-84 at Exit 4, Danbury, CT
The price is P5,137 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
P5,137
P5,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Danbury. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"We had been wanting to try the Ethan Allen as we had previously stayed in the Hilton and Marriot in Danbury previously. The Ethan Allen was very nice and we were pleasantly surprised at how nice it was and the hotel room itself was clean and modern. We will definitely be staying there again very ..."

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

Ethan Allen Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites Danbury-Bethel
Comfort Inn & Suites Danbury-Bethel
2.5 out of 5
80 Newtown Road, Danbury, CT
The price is P5,904 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
P5,904
P6,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Danbury. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (308 reviews)
Convenient. Good price.
"Decent place for the price and very convenient."

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Danbury-Bethel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stamford Suites
Stamford Suites
2.5 out of 5
720 Bedford St, Stamford, CT
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Stamford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (766 reviews)
"It was in walking distance of the event we were going to."

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2024

Stamford Suites
DUNE Fairfield Beach
DUNE Fairfield Beach
3 out of 5
1160 Reef Rd, Fairfield, CT
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Fairfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Penfield Beach and Fairfield ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (46 reviews)
"Place was clean and comfortable. Some nights were louder than others with by passers from the bar next door. Otherwise pleasant visit. Could not get in the first night. Needed to get another hotel stay. Was not able to reach anyone."

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2025

DUNE Fairfield Beach
Guesthouse at Norwalk Inn
Guesthouse at Norwalk Inn
3.5 out of 5
93 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Stay at this 3.5-star historic aparthotel in Norwalk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Norwalk Islands and Stepping Stones ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (39 reviews)
"Great space would be better if there were kuerig cups to go with the machine in the kitchen"

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2024

Guesthouse at Norwalk Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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