Danbury Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
About Danbury
Danbury is a small city located 60 miles southwest of Hartford and 70 miles (110 km) northeast of New York City. Founded in the 17th century, Danbury is the former hat capital of theUnited States. It was once home to the Great Danbury Fair that has since been replaced by the Danbury Fair Mall, the largest shopping mall in Connecticut. The city has a population of about 75,000 people. It is home to Western Connecticut State University. In 2020 Danbury made headlines because T.V. personality John Oliver started a "feud" with the city with locals (including the mayor) taking it in stride, opening a "John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant" in his honor.
Top Attractions in Danbury
Explore the best things to see and do in Danbury:
- ★AMC Theater
- ★Candlewood Town Park
- ★City Center Danbury:
- ★Danbury Ice Arena
- ★Danbury Museum and Historical Society
- ★Danbury PAL: Police Activities League
- ★Danbury Railway Museum
- ★Hatters Park
Where to Eat in Danbury
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴C-Town
- 🍴Michael Angelo's Pizzeria
- 🍴Stew Leonard's
Where to Stay in Danbury
- 🏨Comfort Suites Danbury
- 🏨Courtyard Danbury
- 🏨Holiday Inn
- 🏨Maron Hotel & Suites
- 🏨Residence Inn Danbury
- 🏨SpringHill Suites Danbury
Danbury Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: