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Danbury Fair Mall

Haute to Hot, Danbury's Restaurant Scene Is All Over the Map

Danbury’s Spanish and South American immigrants have certainly put their stamp on the town’s eateries. Downtown, also known as CityCenter, has two Brazilian spots, Brazilis on Main Street and Calypso on White Street, that join a host of other South American restaurants such as Empire of the Incas and Mitad Del Mundo. Cuban and South American specialties are on the menu at Amigo’s, a combination short-order Cuban restaurant, butcher shop and grocery store on West Street. The downtown district... Read More »
Main Street

Small City Packs in Large List of Notable Museum, Concert, Art and Theater Offerings

Museums that highlight railroads and military matters, outdoor concert venues and multiple art associations give Danbury a cultural flair hard to match for a city of its size. The Summer Concert Series on the Danbury Green is the largest free concert series in the Northeast; in 2008 alone, more than 20 concerts brought swing, salsa, classical, hip-hop, alternative rock, blues and country to CityCenter. The Charles Ives Center for the Arts on the Western Connecticut State University has an... Read More »
Elmwood Park in Danbury

Trails, Parks and Lakes Share the Beauty of Danbury With Its Residents

Danbury is a day hiker’s haven. Trails are maintained year-round at Westside Nature Preserve, 33 acres that serve as a lab for WestConn students as well as an educational and recreational resource for the community. The Old Quarry Nature Center has 40 acres and trails, with a field house and nature education building. The city itself maintains a massive, 722-acre land preserve that has more than 21 miles of hiking trails, two picnic areas and a garden based on Maurice Sendak’s classic Where the... Read More »