How Locals Spend Free Time in Danbury
Curious about what you'll do when you live in Danbury? If you like the idea of hiking trails after work, getting artsy at local galleries, and are daring enough to try paddling Candlewood Lake, Danbury is calling you home! This list of fun things to do will take you from museums to music venues and give you a real feel of Danbury's creative neighborhood energy.
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What Will You Do in Danbury?
From weekend adventures to iconic road trips, here's how locals spend their time off.
On a Saturday with perfect weather
Candlewood Lake, where Danbury pretends it has a coastline.
When the gals come to town for the weekend
Danbury Fair Mall therapy followed by wine tasting escapes.
Dude hangout
Charter Oak Brewing, where craft beer gets fun with Singo, Bingo, and Trivia.
Rainy, dreary day
Danbury Railway Museum because trains are cozy when it's gray outside.
Artsy
Danbury's cultural scene shines at the Charles Ives Center.
Outdoorsy
Tarrywile Park's 700 acres of trails will keep your blood pumping.
If you're a shopaholic
Danbury Fair Mall will obliterate your wallet.
With your dog
Bear Mountain Reservation, where your pup becomes an Instagram model.
Family oriented
Library programs are top-notch.
You have to see this
The John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant, IYKYK.
On a budget
Danbury Museum strolls and concerts at Rogers Park Amphitheater.
For sports fans
Danbury Ice Arena make minor league dreams come true.
My Favorite Local Spot in Danbury
Mothership Bakery and Cafe is a delightful breakfast/lunch spot in the city. The cinnamon rolls are addictive, and I find myself craving them too often, unfortunately for my pants.
— Lynn Nelthropp
Connecticut Local Expert
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