Check out Bethel, CT!

Bethel was first settled around 1700 and incorporated in 1855. It is a small town, with about 18,000 residents. It is home to Blue Jay Orchards, a popular destination for apple picking, several lovely nurseries, and lots of great restaurants and cafes.
 

Some Notable Folks with Ties to Bethel: 


Meg Ryan – Actress 

P.T. Barnum - Showman 

Tony Dovolani - Ballroom dancer, once on Dancing with the Stars

Bethel, CT

Bethel Businesses

Armandos Restaurant
Armandos Restaurant
Avocado Mexican Restaurant
Avocado Mexican Restaurant
Bora Restaurant
Bora Restaurant
Bottega Kitchen & Bar
Bottega Kitchen & Bar
Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery
Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery
Closets by Design
Closets by Design
Dragonfly
Dragonfly
Edison Kitchen
Edison Kitchen
Fat Tony's Deli
Fat Tony's Deli
Hollandia Gift and Garden
Hollandia Gift and Garden
Hollandia Nurseries & Farms
Hollandia Nurseries & Farms
Jacqueline's Restaurant and Bakery
Jacqueline's Restaurant and Bakery
La Diferencia Mexican Restaurant
La Diferencia Mexican Restaurant
La Zingara
La Zingara
Michael's Tap Room
Michael's Tap Room
Notch 8 Wood Fire Bar & Grill
Notch 8 Wood Fire Bar & Grill
Portofino Restaurant & Wine Bar
Portofino Restaurant & Wine Bar
Shakedown Street Eats
Shakedown Street Eats
Spice Indian Cuisine and Bar
Spice Indian Cuisine and Bar
Stony Hill Diner
Stony Hill Diner
Sycamore Drive In Restaurant
Sycamore Drive In Restaurant
The Putnam House
The Putnam House
Whitlock's Restaurant
Whitlock's Restaurant

Local News

November 2026 Shows at The Palace Theatre Stamford

October 27, 2026
Stamford, CT: Discover November shows at The Palace Stamford featuring Air Supply, Electric Avenue, Tommy James, STOMP, and Jessica Lynn's Christmas spectacular.

Downtown Milford Celebrates 24 Years of Hall-O-Weekend with Three Days of Halloween Fun

October 22, 2026
Milford, CT: Celebrate 24 years of Hall-O-Weekend in Downtown Milford, October 23–25, 2026! Enjoy three days of free Halloween fun, movies, trick-or-treating, and fall festivities.
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November 2026 Shows at The Palace Theatre Stamford

October 27, 2026
Stamford, CT: Discover November shows at The Palace Stamford featuring Air Supply, Electric Avenue, Tommy James, STOMP, and Jessica Lynn's Christmas spectacular.

Downtown Milford Celebrates 24 Years of Hall-O-Weekend with Three Days of Halloween Fun

October 22, 2026
Milford, CT: Celebrate 24 years of Hall-O-Weekend in Downtown Milford, October 23–25, 2026! Enjoy three days of free Halloween fun, movies, trick-or-treating, and fall festivities.
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November 2026 Shows at The Palace Theatre Stamford

October 27, 2026
Stamford, CT: Discover November shows at The Palace Stamford featuring Air Supply, Electric Avenue, Tommy James, STOMP, and Jessica Lynn's Christmas spectacular.

Downtown Milford Celebrates 24 Years of Hall-O-Weekend with Three Days of Halloween Fun

October 22, 2026
Milford, CT: Celebrate 24 years of Hall-O-Weekend in Downtown Milford, October 23–25, 2026! Enjoy three days of free Halloween fun, movies, trick-or-treating, and fall festivities.
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Bethel Calendar

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