The feel of the town
Shelton combines a revitalized riverfront downtown along the Housatonic, a busy corporate corridor off Route 8 and quieter, wooded neighborhoods in Huntington and White Hills. The city owns close to 2,000 acres of open space with miles of trails.
Route 8 makes it an easy commute to Bridgeport, the Merritt Parkway and I-95.
What Shelton is known for
- Riverwalk Park and a revitalized downtown
- Open space and trails
- Major employers along Route 8
- A wide range of housing, including condos
Landmarks and local favorites
- Riverwalk ParkDowntown park along the Housatonic
- Veterans MemorialRiverfront memorial downtown
- Downtown farmers marketSeasonal market by the river
- Paugussett TrailPart of the blue-blazed trail system
- Highland Golf ClubHistoric nine-hole course
- Huntington GreenVillage green in the historic Huntington section
Getting around
- Train: No station in town; Derby–Shelton station on the Waterbury Branch is just across the river.
- Car: Route 8 runs through the city, connecting to the Merritt Parkway and I-95.
Schools
Shelton Public Schools serves the city, with Shelton High School as its high school.
For current information, visit the Shelton Public Schools website.
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A great fit if you're looking for
- Easy commuting on Route 8
- Condos and townhouses as well as single-family homes
- Trails and open space
- A riverfront downtown