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

Bangles Co-Founder Susanna Hoffs to Lead VersoFest 2026 in Special Storytellers Event

By Cathy Ithier • January 27, 2026
VersoFest 2026 welcomes Bangles co-founder Susanna Hoffs for an exclusive Storytellers night featuring music and behind-the-scenes stories.

Maureen Hancock Brings Postcards from Heaven to The Palace Danbury on Sunday, February 1st.

By Cathy Ithier • January 27, 2026
Experience Postcards from Heaven with world-renowned spirit medium Maureen Hancock live at The Palace Danbury on February 1.
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Bangles Co-Founder Susanna Hoffs to Lead VersoFest 2026 in Special Storytellers Event

By Cathy Ithier • January 27, 2026
VersoFest 2026 welcomes Bangles co-founder Susanna Hoffs for an exclusive Storytellers night featuring music and behind-the-scenes stories.

Maureen Hancock Brings Postcards from Heaven to The Palace Danbury on Sunday, February 1st.

By Cathy Ithier • January 27, 2026
Experience Postcards from Heaven with world-renowned spirit medium Maureen Hancock live at The Palace Danbury on February 1.
Show More

Bangles Co-Founder Susanna Hoffs to Lead VersoFest 2026 in Special Storytellers Event

By Cathy Ithier • January 27, 2026
VersoFest 2026 welcomes Bangles co-founder Susanna Hoffs for an exclusive Storytellers night featuring music and behind-the-scenes stories.

Maureen Hancock Brings Postcards from Heaven to The Palace Danbury on Sunday, February 1st.

By Cathy Ithier • January 27, 2026
Experience Postcards from Heaven with world-renowned spirit medium Maureen Hancock live at The Palace Danbury on February 1.
Show More
  • Sean O'Reilly Band with Pinkbird return to Park City Music Hall February 26th.
  • VersoFest 26 at The Westport Library March 26 through March 29, 2026

Bethel Calendar

Check out events happening in and around Bethel, CT