The feel of the town
Redding is one of the least densely settled towns in Fairfield County, with three north-south ridges, winding roads, stone walls and historic houses from around the Revolutionary War. Much of the town is protected open space.
Small village centers like Georgetown, Redding Center and West Redding give it a quiet, rural character, while the Danbury Branch train and Route 7 keep it connected.
What Redding is known for
- A rural, wooded landscape with protected open space
- Revolutionary War history at Putnam Memorial State Park
- The Mark Twain Library
- Joel Barlow High School, shared with Easton
Landmarks and local favorites
- Putnam Memorial State ParkRevolutionary War winter encampment, "Connecticut's Valley Forge"
- Collis P. Huntington State ParkTrails for hiking, biking and horseback riding
- Devil's Den PreserveTrails with views of the Saugatuck Reservoir
- Mark Twain LibraryFounded by Samuel Clemens, who lived in Redding
- HighsteadAn arboretum focused on native plants
- New Pond FarmWorking farm and education center
- Lonetown Farm MuseumHome of the Redding Historical Society
- Georgetown Historic DistrictHistoric mill village
Getting around
- Train: West Redding station on the Danbury Branch, with service toward South Norwalk, Stamford and Grand Central.
- Car: Routes 7, 53, 58 and 107 cross the town.
Schools
Redding Elementary School and John Read Middle School serve the town, and high school students attend Joel Barlow High School (Regional School District 9, shared with Easton).
For current information, visit the Redding and Region 9 school websites.
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A great fit if you're looking for
- A rural setting and privacy
- Hiking, cycling and horse country
- History and antique homes
- A train option without a suburban feel