Why visit Bethel
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bethel Cinema, Western Connecticut State University, Hearthstone Castle and Aaron Barlow House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 49 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bethel
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bethel
Bethel is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It comprises the primary village and surrounding residential land within the town of Bethel. As of the 2020 census, the population of the CDP was 11,582, out of 18,584 in the entire town.
From the Wikipedia article Bethel (CDP), Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Western Connecticut State University
School · 3.1 mi
Public university
Museums and landmarks29
Hearthstone Castle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Castle
Aaron Barlow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
House in Redding, Connecticut
Ball and Roller Bearing Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Danbury, United States of America
Charles Ives House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Danbury Railway Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Railway museum located in Danbury, Connecticut
Daniel and Esther Bartlett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house and farmstead in Redding, Connecticut
Greenwood Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
John Rider House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic building in Danbury, Connecticut
Joseph W. Pepin Memorial Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
School building in Danbury, Connecticut
Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Danbury, Connecticut, United States
New Haven Railroad Danbury Turntable
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic railway turntable in Danbury, Connecticut, United States
Octagon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Putnam Memorial State Park
Hiking and trails · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
State park in Fairfield County, Connecticut
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Tarrywile
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Park in Danbury, United States of America
Bennett Memorial Park
Park · 2.4 mi
It is the policy of the Board of Selectmen to encourage the use of the Bennett Property for the use of Bethel community groups and/or...
Shelter Rock Road, Bethel
Bogus Brook Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Old Lantern Road Tract
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Old Quarry Nature Center
Hiking and trails · 1.6 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes13
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
201 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel
Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 06:00-21:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
10 Main Street, Danbury
Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 06:00-21:00
1 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship10
Bethel United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.8 mi
141 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
School · 5.7 mi
115 Barlow Mountain Rd., Ridgefield
Dps Early Childhood Center At Granville
School · 3.3 mi
14 Granville Avenue, Danbury
Healthcare1
Map of Bethel
133 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.7 in | 15.7 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 3.3 in | 11.0 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 4.4 in | 10.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.2 in | 1.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 43°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 4.6 in | 8.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Danbury (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-21: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Danbury 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Trumbull Center 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Shelton 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Bridgeport 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Derby 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Norwalk 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Ansonia 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Milford city (balance) 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Stamford 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Naugatuck 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- PUTNAM MEMORIAL STATE PARK, ROY KLOTZ M.D., Public domain
- Hearthstone Castle in Danbury, CT, Svmrs007, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BethelCT RevJohnElyHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tarrywile Mansion, Carlnlisa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Octagon House, Danbury, CT, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Daniel and Esther Bartlett House, Swroche, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GreenwoodAveBethelCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- BallAndRollerBearingCompanyDanburyCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- John Rider House, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alternative Center for Excellence, Danbury, CT, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- P. Robinson Fur Cutting Company 1, Carlnlisa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Redding Center, Casoulman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Danbury Railway Turntable 2016-10-01 - 1, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Danbury Railroad Museum historical model display, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles Ives House, Danbury, CT, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ReddingCT AaronBarlowHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BethelPublicLibrary, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Meeker's Hardware, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Umpawaugschoolhouse, Rhvanwinkle ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Danbury, Conn (60077), Tichnor Brothers, Publisher, Public domain
- Western Connecticut State University (53564936634), ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0
- Walnut Hill Community Church, Bigsurfad, CC BY-SA 4.0
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