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Newtown and Sandy Hook
 Newtown, Connecticut
Located in southwestern Connecticut in Fairfield County, Newtown is about sixty miles from New York City. Covering an area of 60.4 square miles, the town is bordered on the south by Easton and Redding, on the north by Bridgewater and Southbury, on the east by Oxford and Monroe, and on the west by Bethel and Brookfield. Newtown is traversed by Interstate 84, U.S. routes 6 and 302, and Connecticut routes 25 and 34. Community Newtown has its own police and fire departments as well as a newly expanded public library to serve its citizens. The library features an extensive collection of books including local authors, an extensive genealogy collection, art and sculpture and historical artifacts of Newtown. Recreation The city has a teen center for high school youths, a multipurpose day care center for pre-school-aged kids and additional facilities for senior citizens to enjoy daily programs, health screening and lunch. Five town parks provide residents with swimming, tennis, ice-skating, softball, picnic area, pavilions and playgrounds. Several large tracts of open space have designated areas for passive and active recreation. Parks & Golf The town’s location along the Housatonic River and Lake Zoar provides areas for boating, hiking and outdoor sports. Newtown Parks and Recreation Department sponsors year-round activities, programs and trips. Several hunting, fishing and bridle clubs have large tracts of land and lakes offering a range of recreational opportunities for members. The city features two private country club courses, as well as several other public and private courses nearby. Richter Park Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 course rated "One of the top ten public golf courses in the U.S.," by Golf Digest. Sandy Hook Sandy Hook is located in the historic Housatonic River Valley just off of Interstate 84, less than an hour from New York City. The valley features great natural beauty with many rivers, lakes and plenty of wildlife. Hiking trials run throughout the area which is also a popular destination to view bald eagles during the winter. Recreation The town’s location near the Housatonic River and Lake Zoar also provides opportunities for boating, hiking and outdoor sports. Rocky Glen State Park - located adjacent to Sandy Hook -- is also a popular destination. Several public and private courses are close by including Richter Park Golf Course, an 18-hole, par 72 course rated "one of the top ten public golf courses in the U.S." by Golf Digest. Two private country club golf courses are located in nearby Newtown. Shopping For those who prefer indoor activity, there are numerous boutiques, antiques, specialty shops, centers and a mall in the area including Sand Hill Plaza Mall in Newtown. New England's largest mall, the Danbury Fair Mall, is located just 15 minutes away. Vineyards & Villages Sandy Hook is a stop of the Connecticut Wine Trail, a posted path that takes visitors to eight of the state’s finest vineyards. On the way, travelers are lead through some of Connecticut's most scenic and historic towns -- from Brookfield, steeped in New England charm, through scenic New Preston and on to Litchfield, a historic village of great beauty. From there travelers are taken to Clinton, Mystic and Stonington, on the Connecticut coast, where life intermingles with the rich history of these early seaport towns. Culture One of the stops on the tours is the historic McLaughlin farm in Sandy Hook featuring a selection of fine wines and maple products produced and bottled at its winery and sugarhouse. The 160-acre family farm was purchased in the early 1940s. Today, the farm is in the third generation who are dedicated to preserving it for many generations to come. |
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