Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut
Route 7 Gateway is a community of 1,108 people in Connecticut.
Why visit Route 7 Gateway
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ridgefield Playhouse, Fire Hill, Aaron Barlow House and Benedict House and Shop.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Route 7 Gateway
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Route 7 Gateway
Route 7 Gateway is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States. It is on the east side of Ridgefield, bordered to the east by the town of Redding and to the northeast by the city of Danbury. U.S. Route 7 runs through the center of the CDP, leading north into Danbury and south to Norwalk. Connecticut Route 35 splits off Route 7 to the southwest in the center of the CDP, leading to the center of Ridgefield.
From the Wikipedia article Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Ridgefield Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
Theater in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Museums and landmarks12
Aaron Barlow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
House in Redding, Connecticut
Benedict House and Shop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Ridgefield, Connecticut, listed on the NRHP in Fairfield County
Frederic Remington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Hugh Cain Fulling Mill and Elias Glover Woolen Mill Archeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Archaeological site in Connecticut, United States
Keeler Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
Lewis June House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Phineas Chapman Lounsbury House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Ridgefield Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Thomas Hyatt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Ridgefield, Connecticut, on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Fairfield County
West Mountain Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Umpawaug District School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Museum · 3.1 mi
Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
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Aldrich Park & Field
Hiking and trails · 1.4 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Bobby's Court (2 Parcels)
Hiking and trails · 1.3 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Limestone Preserve (3 Parcels)
Park · 0.9 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
The National Short Course
Golf course · 0.4 mi
824 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield
Town Open Space (Watersedge Lane) 2 Parcels
Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Kauppinen-Setaside
Hiking and trails · 1.3 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Land Cons. Of Ridgefield (Danbury Road)
Hiking and trails
Private, Open To Public Without Fee
Land Cons. Of Ridgefield (Ethan Allen Highway)
Hiking and trails · 1.4 mi
Private, Open To Public Without Fee
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes4
Flobee's Roadside Stand
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
Roadside stand offering burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, soft serve, etc.
680 Danbury Road, Ridgefield
Tu-Su 11:00-20:00
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
School · 2.0 mi
115 Barlow Mountain Rd., Ridgefield
Dps Early Childhood Center At Granville
School · 5.7 mi
14 Granville Avenue, Danbury
Healthcare1
Map of Route 7 Gateway
78 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 4.6 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 4.8 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 31°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Danbury Muni Ap (4 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.
- Lakes East 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Lakes West 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Bethel 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Danbury 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Poplar Plains 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Sacred Heart University 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Mount Kisco 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Norwalk 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Stamford 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Bridgeport 17 mi southeast, about 28 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- THOMAS HYATT HOUSE, ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RidgefieldCT 60OrenecaRoad, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RidgefieldCT LewisJuneHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Keeler tavern ridgefield 2006, Rolf Müller ( User:Rolfmueller ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- RidgefieldCT BenedictHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RidgefieldCT CainGloverMillSite 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Phineas Chapman Lounsbury House, Charlibear7, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reverend Thomas Hawley House, Main Street & Branchville Road, Ridgefield (Fairfield County, Connecticut), Everett H. Keeler, Public domain
- ReddingCT AaronBarlowHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Umpawaugschoolhouse, Rhvanwinkle ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- AldrichMuseumExterior, Robacols, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bennett's Pond Park, Brianegge, CC0
- Lower Starrs Plain Cemetery, Danbury, Connecticut, CityLimitsJunction, CC0
- 2006 Houses - Starrs Plain, Danbury, CT, CityLimitsJunction, CC0
- Simpaug Turnpike bridge 070, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Simpaug Turnpike bridge 072, Pedro Xing, CC0
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