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Danbury, CT

Danbury is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located approximately 50 miles (80 km) northeast of New York City. Danbury's population as of 2020 was 86,518.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Connecticut, United States.
  • Served by Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR).

History

Danbury is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located approximately 50 miles (80 km) northeast of New York City. Danbury's population as of 2020 was 86,518. It is the third-largest city in Western Connecticut, and the seventh-largest city in Connecticut. The city is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region. Located within the heart of the Housatonic Valley region, the city is a historic commercial hub of western Connecticut, home to many commuters and summer residents from the New York metropolitan area and New England.

Where to stay

15 Milestone Rd, Danbury, CT 06810 · hotelzerodegrees.com
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116 Newtown Rd, Danbury, CT 06810 · wyndhamhotels.com
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21 Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, CT 06811 · ethanallenhotel.com
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461 N Main St, Danbury, CT 06811 · goldenhillinndanbury.top
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80 Newtown Rd, Danbury, CT 06810 · choicehotels.com
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81 Newtown Rd, Danbury, CT 06810 · hilton.com
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3 Eagle Rd, Danbury, CT 06810 · marriott.com
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30 Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury, CT 06810 · marriott.com
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119 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury, CT 06811 · hilton.com
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22 Segar St, Danbury, CT 06810 · marriott.com
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11 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, CT 06801 · bestwestern.com
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17 Thorpe St Ext, Danbury, CT 06810
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034 I14, #164, Danbury, CT 06810
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21 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, CT 06801 · motel6.com
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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) 2.2 mi to the centre
Danbury, CT, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) 23 mi to the centre
1000 Great Meadow Rd, Stratford, CT 06497 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Waterbury Oxford Airport (OXC) 18 mi to the centre
Oxford, CT, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Flying Ridge Airstrip 8.6 mi to the centre
Newtown, CT, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Danbury, CT. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Connecticut · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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