The feel of the town
Bethel is a compact town next to Danbury with a classic New England downtown along Greenwood Avenue, full of cafes, restaurants and local shops. Neighborhoods spread out from the center into quiet, wooded streets.
It's an easy commuter town, with a Danbury Branch train station and I-84 right at hand.
What Bethel is known for
- A walkable downtown on Greenwood Avenue
- Its own train station
- Easy access to I-84 and Danbury
- A small-town feel with good value
Landmarks and local favorites
- Greenwood Avenue Historic DistrictThe heart of downtown
- Bethel Public LibraryIn the historic Seth Seelye House
- Rev. John Ely HouseHistoric home
- Bethel Town HallHistoric town hall at the center of town
Getting around
- Train: Bethel station on the Danbury Branch, with service toward South Norwalk, Stamford and Grand Central.
- Car: I-84 passes through town, with Routes 6, 53, 58 and 302 connecting the neighborhoods.
Schools
Bethel Public Schools serves the town, with Bethel High School as its high school.
For current information, visit the Bethel Public Schools website.
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A great fit if you're looking for
- A walkable small-town center
- A train and I-84
- Value close to Danbury and Ridgefield
- A range of home types, from condos to single-family