Danbury, Connecticut
Population: 70,000
Located in Fairfield County
Settled in 1685 and named after a town in Essex, England, Danbury served as a military supply depot during the Revolutionary War. Later on, this historically rich town became known for its prospering hat industry, much of which is now being displayed in the Danbury Museum and Historical Society. Unlike any other town, Danbury has a magnificent mix of woodsy, peaceful, small town life and a quickly booming business and industry center, with large corporations and small businesses. The city has eleven elementary schools, two junior high schools, one high school, parochial, alternative, and vocational schools, as well as several private schools to choice from. New England's largest shopping center, the Danbury Fair Mall, offers a variety of shopping and food choices, as well as a grand carousel, and has proven to be on of the top retail centers of Fairfield County. Nearby, the Danbury Fair is held annually, featuring an array of exciting rides and games, which attract families and adolescents.
A stroll through Danbury's city center will bring you to the public library, filled with an assortment of books, magazines and even offers regular story sessions for kids. If you are looking for a day of golf, then the Danbury Golf Club is your spot, where acres of freshly-cut grass and golf carts will prove to make a fun day of sport. Afterwards, you may wish to head to the famous Café on the Green, one of Danbury's many fine-dining appeals, known for its friendly, outdoor atmosphere, impeccable service, and great Italian food. After this, if you are still up to enjoy some night clubs and bars, downtown will be your destination, with a variety of dancing and fun!
Each year, the Danbury Concert Association, an organization dedicated to enriching the cultural life of Danbury, offers a series of concerts featuring well-known musicians. The Ives Center at Western Connecticut State University provides live entertainment in a variety of musical genres, such as rock and roll, jazz and even classical music. If you feel like going to see a film instead, massive Loew's Theater is always playing the latest movies. Nearby, the Danbury Ice Rink may be a fun choice for an afternoon of skating and arcades with the family. To learn more about New England, you may choice to visit the Danbury Railroad Museum, or the Military Museum of Southern New England, which displays life-size dioramas with military vehicles and equipment.
Probably one of the most impressive attractions that Danbury offers is the largest man-made body of water in Connecticut, called Candlewood Lake. With its eighty miles of shoreline, with swimming and boating areas, golf courses, hiking trails, tennis courts and playing fields, this lake is a popular place during the summer season. With its close proximity to the capital of Connecticut- Hartford, being under an hour drive from New York City, and fairly close to Boston, this town enables its residents to take advantage of what these cities have to offer, as well as still keeping its New England feel.
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