Danbury, Connecticut

Danbury is a city located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA.

Sites of interest

Hiking Trails

• Bear Mountain Reservation
• The Old Quarry Nature Center has two short educational trails on 39 acres (158,000 m²) off Mountainville Avenue.
• Tarrywile Mansion and Park is one of Danbury's most popular parks. There are seven miles (11 km) of trails as well as several ponds located on the 654 acre (2.6 km²) park. The historic Victorian mansion and gardens are a common location for weddings.
• Other trails in the area can be found at berkshirehiking.com http://www.berkshirehiking.com

Parks

• Danbury Candlewood Park overlooks Candlewood Lake. Swimming, picnicking, and a boat launch are available in the 11.1 acre (45,000 m²) park.
• Elmwood Park
• Hatters Community Park
• Kenosia Park
• Richter Park
• Rogers Park

Museums

• Scott-Fanton Museum
• Danbury Railway Museum

Other

• Danbury is the former home of the Danbury Fair. The Danbury Fair Mall was built on the fairgrounds in 1986.
• Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR).
• The Danbury Federal Correctional Institute is located near the border with New Fairfield, Connecticut.