Ives Trail, Wooster Mountain State Park
#1 among attractions in Wooster Mountain State Park
Facts and practical information
The Ives Trail and Greenway is a 20-mile hiking trail in the Housatonic Valley Region. Its route connects Ridgefield, Danbury, Bethel and Redding. The Ives Trail is named after Charles Ives, a Danbury-born American modernist composer. ()
Wooster Mountain State Park United States
Ives Trail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury Fair, Keeler Tavern, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum.
- 4.8 miNSport complex, Hockey, Sport venue
Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury
124 min walk • The Danbury Ice Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Danbury, Connecticut, that can seat about 3,000. It was built in 1999 with renovation and expansion in 2004. The Danbury Arena was the home of the Danbury Trashers of the United Hockey League from 2004 to 2006, and the New England Stars of the North Eastern Hockey League in 2006–07.
- 3.7 miNShopping, Shopping centre
Danbury Fair, Danbury
94 min walk • Danbury Fair is an upscale shopping mall located in Danbury, Connecticut. As of 2011, it is the second largest shopping mall in Connecticut, as well as the fifth largest in New England. It is located off of Interstate 84 and U.S. Route 7 opposite the Danbury Municipal Airport.
- 3.9 miSSpecialty museum, Museum, Historical place
Keeler Tavern, Ridgefield
101 min walk • The Keeler Tavern is an 18th-century historical building at 132 Main Street in the center of Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States. The property served as summer home to architect Cass Gilbert, who purchased it in 1907 and designed additions to the building as well as a garden.
- 3.7 miSMuseum, Modern art museum, Art museum
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield
94 min walk • The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is located in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The Aldrich has no permanent collection and is the only museum in Connecticut that is dedicated solely to the exhibition of contemporary art.
- 3.3 miSConcerts and shows, Music venue, Concert hall
Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield
84 min walk • The Ridgefield Playhouse is a theater located in Ridgefield, Connecticut with a capacity of 500. It hosts a variety of entertainment events such as the showing of films, plays or musical performances.
- 3.8 miNEShingle style architecture, Forts and castles
Hearthstone Castle, Danbury
97 min walk • Hearthstone Castle in Danbury, Connecticut, was built between 1895 and 1899. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. It has also been known as Parks' Castle and as The Castle. The property includes four contributing buildings and three other contributing structures.
- 4.3 miNEPark
Rogers Park, Danbury
109 min walk • Rogers Park is a 56-acre public park and recreational facility in Danbury, Connecticut, United States, located at the end of Main Street at South Street.
- 3.2 miNEPark, Shingle style architecture
Tarrywile Park, Danbury
83 min walk • Tarrywile Park is a large municipal park in the city of Danbury, Connecticut. The park consists of 722 acres of rolling hills with woodlands, fields, and ponds. It also includes the Tarrywile Mansion, probably the finest Shingle Style house in the city.
- 3.2 miNWChurch
Ridgebury Congregational Church, Ridgefield
82 min walk • The Ridgebury Congregational Church is a historic church in the Ridgebury section of Ridgefield, Connecticut. Founded in 1760, it is a member church of the United Church of Christ.
- 4.1 miSNeighbourhood
Ridgefield Center Historic District, Ridgefield
104 min walk • The Ridgefield Center Historic District is part of the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
- 3.1 miSENature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Bennett's Pond State Park
80 min walk • Bennett's Pond State Park is a public recreation area located in the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut. The state park occupies a portion of the estate once owned by industrialist Louis D. Conley.