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If
you're new to Bethel, the center of town on Greenwood Avenue is a
great place to start. In this charming, historic and
community-oriented village you will find a number of shops,
several cafés and delis (Jacqueline's and O'Neil's are
long-time favorites), the library, restaurants and the coffee shop
Molten Java, where people play scrabble or chess, work on their
laptops, lead book groups, have meetings, or play with their kids,
while sipping the beverage of their choice. You can walk to the
Bethel Municipal Center, which offers concerts on the lawn in the
summer and myriad activities for children, seniors and others
inside the building during the year.
Many (but not all) of
our current listings are for families. We will soon have singles,
couples listings, hiking and cycling trails and more.
Some
sites of local places to go / things to see:
Blue
Jay Orchards, Bethel
Pick your own apples and pumpkins, see
cider being made, enjoy a hay ride.
Bethel
Public Library
There are adult book groups, author talks,
kids' story hours and more. Currently at a temporary location on
Greenwood Ave. while the permanent library is renovated and
expanded.
Bethel Cinema
and Cafe
The Bethel Cinema shows up to six movies at a
time. They have popular, foreign and indie films, for both kids
and adults. All that and a charming cafe right next door with good
eats.
Loews
Danbury Movie Theater
If it's not playing in Bethel, Loews
is just a hop, skip and a jump down the road.
Edmund
Town Hall
Movies: $2 for all seats, all shows, next to
Bethel.
Search
777 Film for other local movies
If the three local theaters
don't have what you're looking for, check out other theaters in
CT. You can also see all Connecticut
movie theaters.
Tarrywile
Park and Mansion
From weddings and parties to picnics and
story hour, this mansion and park right on the border of Bethel is
a great spot to know about.
Danbury
Railway Museum
See vintage railroad cars and locomotives,
play with train sets, and sometimes, ride on real trains in the
yards. There are special events on holidays too.
Stew
Leonard's
Take the kids to visit this petting zoo right
outside this famous, kid-friendly supermarket. The market itself
is also a treat for kids, with singing animated milk cartons and
animals. Just beware: Don't expect little ones to let you rush
through. It's also a great place to by Christmas trees, and they
host
birthday parties as well.
Planet
Play at Top Flight
An elaborate, contained indoor play
center for kids of all ages, including a baby/toddler area. Only
20 minutes from Bethel. Snacks, beverages sold, or bring your own
lunch. McDonald's is across the street.
The
Maritime Aquarium
A wonderful aquarium with toddler
terrain, nice cafeteria, and a great waterfront picnic area
outside. In Norwalk.
Stepping
Stones Children's Museum
A fabulously fun, interactive
museum with a great water room for hours of water play, bubble
land, jungle, wheels/balls/car room, transportation area with
simulated train and helicopter rides, sophisticated toddler play
area and a nice, large outdoor playground. In Norwalk.
Beardsley
Zoo
Connecticut's only zoo. Surprisingly nice and large.
Located in Bridgeport. A good day trip from Bethel.
Bridgeport
Bluefish
A great day of baseball for the family.
Coming
soon: Bethel Business and Services Directory
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