The Brilliance of Bethel, CT

Bethel is a charming little town set in southwestern Connecticut, just 10 minutes from nearby Danbury, and easily accessed from I-84. A member of Fairfield County, Bethel is home to Greenwood Avenue Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999, and Western Connecticut State University. Guests of the Best Western hotel in Bethel enjoy wonderful summers temperatures, and beautiful fall foliage. Be sure to visit Huntington State Park for excellent picnic opportunities and views. Other guests enjoy a visit to Wooster Mountain State Park for hikes, birding opportunities and the tremendous fall foliage.

Head to nearby Danbury for more historic perspective and a taste of that east coast charm. The family will love a day-trip to the Danbury Museum & Historical Society, or Military Museum of Southern New England - both just minutes away and a ton of fun. Wake up a bit early and have a few hours to spare? Head to the Richter Park Golf Course in Danbury for a morning of 18 holes. Fun for all, this quaint city is a great landing spot for east coast travelers.