Nestled in northern Fairfield County at the foot of the Berkshire Mountains, Danbury lies next to the New York State border and is often referred to as the “Gateway to New England”. Located approximately 50 miles northeast of New York City, making it part of the New York metropolitan area, Danbury is more than twice the size of Hartford, New Haven or Bridgeport. With easy access to nearby cities and towns in both Connecticut and New York residents are able to experience both big city and small town life right in their backyard. One of Connecticut’s most ethnically diverse cities, Danbury is home to residents from all over the world recognizing 43 different languages spoken in the schools.

 

 

Danbury, in Fairfield County, is located in southwest Connecticut, on the Still River. It was named in 1687, incorporated in 1702, and chartered as a city in 1889. During the Revolutionary War, Danbury was a supply depot for the Continental army. With the importance of the storehouses and barns for the Continental Army’s supplies, the British, at that time Major General William Tryon, led a raid of Danbury in 1777. Nicknamed Beantown early on for the quality of the beans it grew, Danbury eventually earned the nickname Hat City during the nineteenth century when it became the center of America’s hat production. Today, Danbury makes electronic equipment, machinery, and furniture and is home to Western Connecticut State University.

 

 

A unique travel destination just an hour from New York City, Danbury offers an eclectic blend of culture, art and natural beauty. Just minutes from the best restaurants and bars in town with a quick commute to catch a Broadway show in NYC, Danbury surrounds you with countless recreation and fun things to do during any season.