Top 10 Things To Do Near Candlewood Lake

Top 10 Things To Do Near Candlewood Lake 

Living in a Candlewood Lake home is not just about the waterfront lifestyle. There are a lot of other exciting things to do and places to see around Danbury CT.

Don’t miss these top ten attractions near Candlewood Lake:

1. Candlewood Lake Town Park

200 yards of beach front for swimming on an 11-acre park complete with picnic tables, benches, a playground, and a concession stand for fun and relaxing afternoons. A boat dock is adjacent to the park.

2. Danbury Fair

Danbury Fair is one of the biggest shopping malls in CT with 200 retailers like Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, J. Crew, Coach, and a lot more as well as restaurants.  The original site of the Danbury Fair with memorabilia of the fair is displayed at the mall.

3. Danbury Museum & Historical Society

Featuring the House of John and Mary Rider from 1785 and hatting industry exhibits in the John Dodd Shop dating back to 1790. Laura Ingel Wilder's mother lived and died in Danbury CT, come see what the museum has on display.

4. Danbury Railway Museum

Travel back in time with a restored 1903 train station with model railroads, vintage locomotives, displays, and a gift shop.

5. Gallery at Still River Editions

Every quarter, this contemporary art gallery features new exhibitions.

6. Military Museum of Southern New England

Features life size dioramas with military equipment and vehicles, a large collections of dioramas depicting scenes from World War II, and an exhibit of tanks and heavy equipment.

7. Sport Flying of Connecticut

Travel back to the glorious era of aviation with Seaplane rides and choose between a Piper Cub or Floats on Wheels.

8. Tarrywile Park & Mansion

A 722-acre recreation park with hiking trails, horseback trails, cross-country skiing,and special events. The Mansion is also a community center. Want to hold a small event or wedding? The mansion is available for guests up to 80 people.

9. Westside Nature Preserve

Located on the campus of Western Connecticut State University, this is a 33-acre woodland and wetland Nature trail with a diverse collection of flora and fauna.

10. Theatre and Concerts at WestConn

There is a great venue yearly at the outdoor Western Connecticut University arena.

Whether you’re on a vacation in your Candlewood Lake home or visiting, be sure to make these attractions a part of your itinerary!

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