The Danbury Railway Museum is located in the heart of Danbury, Connecticut. Our fully restored train station, built in 1903, houses a collection of historically significant artifacts and a research library covering railroading’s rich heritage in New England and the northeast United States. Just behind the station is an extensive rail yard, featuring over 60 pieces of historic railroad equipment and rolling stock. (Curated content from www.danburyrail.org)
Tarrywile Park, a 722 acre municipal park is open to all the residents of the Greater Danbury area community. The Park, once an active Dairy farm and fruit orchard is now home to 21 miles of hiking trails, 2 ponds, a lake and several picnic areas. Campsites are available for those looking to enjoy a rustic and unique experience at Connecticut’s largest municipally-owned park. A variety of sites are located within the park to accommodate your needs, download our Hiking Trails Guide for the locations of the campsites. (Curated content from tarrywile.com)
Today, Putnam Memorial State Park hosts many great learning programs throughout the year and is well worth the trip. The Friends & Neighbors run a Living History program in May, a Ghost Walk during odd-numbered years, a Reenactment during even-numbered years, and an annual Winter Walk in December. Visitors can walk the historic grounds daily between sunrise and sunset.
The Visitor Center and Museum contain exhibits and historical material related to Redding’s encampments. Open 10am to 5pm daily from Memorial Day through Veteran’s Day. (Curated content from www.putnampark.org)
Life-like sculptures of bears and wolves welcome your arrival to this peaceful and tranquil setting featuring open fields and dense woodlands. The park was donated to the citizens of Connecticut by the internationally renowned Huntington family. (Curated content from portal.ct.gov)
Round1 is a multi-entertainment facility offering Bowling, Arcade Games, Billiards, Karaoke, Ping Pong, Darts, and even a Kids Zone play area within the complex. Offering a variety of activities, Round1 is unparalleled by its competitors. (Curated content from www.round1usa.com)
Founded by art collector and fashion designer Larry Aldrich in 1964, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is one of the oldest contemporary art museums in the United States. The Museum is one of the few independent, non-collecting institutions in the country and the only museum in Connecticut solely dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art. (Curated content from thealdrich.org)
Enjoy movies, theatre, and other entertaining performances at The Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut! Check out our upcoming shows here! (Curated content from ridgefieldplayhouse.org)
In 1965, a handful of Ridgefield residents banded together to form a small theater group dedicated to providing community theater. This not-for-profit organization grew into the Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts, Inc. Housed in a rustic converted dairy barn leased from the town of Ridgefield, the Workshop continues to produce an ongoing series of comedies, dramas, and musicals. We maintain a production schedule of four shows per year, with performers chosen through open auditions. The cast and crew of every show run the gamut from raw amateurs to seasoned professionals. (Curated content from ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org)
DiGrazia Vineyards is family-owned and operated since 1978, when 45-acres of grapes were planted.The winery opened in 1984, with an initial release of four brands of wine. Over 15 wines are offered, ranging from dry to sweet, using estate-grown grapes, local fruit and honey. (Curated content from www.digraziavineyards.com)
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fields, and waterways, you’ll soon see why Weir described his home as the "Great Good Place." Weir’s farm is a national legacy to American Impressionism, the creative spirit, and historic preservation. (Curated content from www.nps.gov)