30 Things We Love \ about Danbury 1 Danbury Fair Mall 11 One of the biggest shopping malls in , it is made Danbury Ice Arena offers programs for all ages and abilities up of approximately 200 different stores and restaurants including Public Skate, Learn to Skate, Learn to Play Hockey, including large department stores. Offering a double decker leagues, and summer camp. Whether a first time skater carousel and family fun nights, this mall is a perfect afternoon looking to get on the ice or an experienced figure skate or activity. hockey player improving your skills with private lessons, 2 Candlew ood Lake 7 Public Library Danbury Arena has a program for you! Candlewood Lake is a man-made lake located in Fairfield Your information, inspiration and imagination destination. 12 Danbury Museum and 17 Chart er Oak Brew ing Co. and Litchfield counties of western , in the Visit the library and take advantage of their impressive A small batch brewery located in Historic Danbury using northeastern . At 8.4 square miles, it is the collection of books, listen to guest speakers, take classes, Hist orical Societ y the finest and freshest ingredients. largest lake in Connecticut. The lake is bordered by five and get involved in their events. The Danbury Museum and Historical Society is a private Brewing only 250-280 cases at a towns: Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, and museum with the purpose to acquire, preserve, exhibit, time to ensure the freshest beer. Sherman. If you are a Danbury resident you have free access and interpret the heritage of the greater Danbury area for Visit the taproom with pouring to Candlewood's beaches. education, information, and research. It has 5 historic beers on 10 rotating draft beer lines. buildings and provides education to all. 18 Fall Craft Fair 3 Woost er Mount ain St at e Park 13 Danbury Railw ay Museum Taking place during November at St. Gregory the Great A 444-acre park created in 1920, the 8 Dining This Museum was created to chronicle the history of Church, there are a variety of craft park is suitable for hiking and Danbury has a great selection of restaurants in town. railroading in Danbury and the surrounding areas. There are vendors and home made items. A hunting and is crossed by the Ives Be sure to check out these crowd favorites: Ibiza Tapas, model train layouts, Silent Auction takes place along with Trail. Target, skeet and trap shooting Stanziato?s Wood Fired Pizza, lots of old photographs, there being a plethora of food are offered at the Wooster Mountain TK's American Cafe, Barbarie's artifacts and a 6 acre and drinks. Black Angus Grill, Mezon Tapas railyard full of historic Ives Trail Greenw ay Bar, Rosy Tomorrows, BRIO 4 railroad equipment. 19 The Palace A 20 mile hiking trail that stretches from Bennett?s Pond to and Dolce. Featuring the grandeur of the past Redding Open Space. Passing through 14 Tarryw ile Park & Mansion and the entertainment of today, four towns, the terrain ranges from 9 Vet erans Walkw ay Encompassing over 720 acres of meadows, forests, and The Palace is your downtown rolling hills to rugged cliffs. rocky hillsides, this park offers a plethora of things to do Built to commemorate the men and women who have Danbury destination for music, such as picnic areas, a lake and 20 miles of hiking trails. served in the America military, theatre, comedy, film and so much 5 Ives Concert Park This park is also home to two historic buildings: the 19th The Veterans Walkway of more. century and a Shingle Style mansion, An outdoor amphitheater surrounded by forests and gardens Honor is a pathway that open to visitors by appointment. named in honor of respected composer Charles Ives. Hosting can be found at the 20 Musicals at Richt er a variety of music concert, and theater productions. Danbury War Memorial. Performances are given on weekends at the Richter 15 Richt er Park Golf Course Arts Center (next to the Richter Park Golf Course). 10 Danbury Sport s Dom e One of the top public courses in CT. Richter Park Golf Nestled in the hills of Western Connecticut, the Arts The Danbury Sports Dome is a 120,000 sq ft., Course is a beautiful 18 hole golf course with 14 water Center stage has served as the scenic backdrop for state-of-the-art, indoor multi-sports facility offering field features. Open to the public all players must have proper over 88 musicals. It provides quality family rental space and programs for all ages. It is the largest golf attire and their own set of clubs, which can be rented entertainment to the greater Danbury area in the 6 Bear Mount ain Reservat ion sports facility in the Eastern Region. They also offer Kids on-site. Carts and private lessons available. form of musical theater, operettas, musical revues, The reservation is on a 140-acre Camps, The EDGE personal training, Tennis lessons, a and children's theater. property including the 888-foot Bear full indoor track, birthday parties, corporate events, 16 West ern CT St at e Universit y Mount Peak, this reservation has plenty Tumbling and gymnastics classes, and much more. One of the State Universities which provide students with a of hiking trails, ranging from easy to high quality education. Western CT State offers difficult. The reservation is easy to get degree programs ranging from Earth and to, well maintained, and the hiking is Planetary Sciences to Theatre Arts to very straightforward with pleasant Marketing and Mathematics. surroundings.

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* Created by Higgins Group for Higgins Group * Created by Higgins Group for Higgins Group 21 Danbury Fair Carnival The Danbury City Fair Carnival is held in early June. The annual fair ? which is an annual rite of spring ? offers rides for people all ages, as well as plenty of food, live performances and games of chance.

22 Mem orial Day Parade 27 Shelt er Rock Winery The Annual Memorial parade is presented by the Danbury This Winery runs a unique wine-making club that enables Council of Veterans. Memorial services start early in the members to produce their own world-class wine having the morning on Memorial Day. Placement of wreaths at area grapes being sourced from California. monuments follow the ceremony. The Parade starts at Rose Throughout the year, members are and Main Street. The parade?s main focus is remember our invited to social events such as wine deceased veterans, honor the men and women who served glass painting, holiday parties, our country and displaying the American Flag. and dances. 23 Irish Fest ival 28 Lakeside Wat ersport s An annual festival in Danbury that takes A small boating company that offers personalized place every September. The Irish Festival water sports lessons on Candlewood is a 3-day indoor/outdoor event with Lake. Choose from a wide range of live music, cultural activities, food, kid?s watersports such as wakesurfing, events and more. kneeboarding, water skiing, etc. 24 Danbury Duckpin Lanes Opened in 1955, this 16-lane bowling alley is a kid-sized 29 Cit y Cent er sport. Played with 10 frames on standard-sized lanes, the Is an innovative partnership dedicated pins and balls are smaller. A few arcade games, a snack to promoting the vitality of dowtown counter and drinks, it?s perfect for a different and unique Danbury pulling together all that the downtown district family outing. has to offer -with support from Property Owners, Sponsors, Businesses, Non-Profits, Cultural Arts, and 25 Winery Fall Harvest Fest Volunteers. Get on the CityCenter Danbury mailing list so you don?t miss anything going on at CityCenter Taking place at Shelter Rock Winery, this Harvest Festival is Danbury and Downtown! one of the biggest events of the year. In September, come enjoy delicious wine, food, meeting new people and stomping grapes with your bare feet! 30 Ranked 4t h Most Diverse Sm all Cit y in t he Count ry

26 Monst er Mini Golf Did you know that the City of Danbury is ranked as the 18 holes of quirky monster-themed mini golf, this facility 4th Most Diverse Small City in the country? That attribute has plenty of fun activities for the whole family. Lit by is celebrated all throughout the city by way of lively, black lights, there?s many glow-in-the-dark features that energetic cultural clubs who not only celebrate their bring the experience to life. There is also a 2500-sq ft laser heritage but embrace and influence the Danbury tag course. community. To honor the diversity and history of this city, Mayor Boughton installed Heritage Plaza outside of City Hall. Cultural groups are welcome to build a monument of their heritage to add to the plaza, all leading up to the Hatters Monument, dedicated to the history of factory workers here in the Hat City.

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