Bethel is most renowned as the birthplace of World’s Greatest Showman PT Barnum.  Its Historic Downtown has a great New England feel with its quaint shops including small boutiques, restaurants, antique shops, ice cream shops, a movie theater along with major national retail chains to keep you happy!

-  Things to do around town

Calendar of Events (by The Patch)

Blue Jay Orchards  -  Farmers' market, Apple Picking

Byrd's Books   -  Bookstore

Rainy Day Paperback  -  Bookstore

Bethel Public Library  -  Public library

Bethel Arts  -  Art gallery

The Toy Room  -  Toys and Crafts

Restaurants

Dr Mike’s – Ice Cream   (The Best!!)

Shakedown Street Eats  -  Music, Food and Craft Cocktails Restaurant

Edison Kitchen  -  New American restaurant

La Diferencia  -  Mexican restaurant

Portofino Restaurant & Wine Bar  -  Italian restaurant

Vesta Rooftop Kitchen and La Zingara  -  Restaurant

Dragonfly  -  American Fusion Restaurant

Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery  -  Brewery

Farmboys Smokin' BBQ  -  Barbecue restaurant

NOTCH8  -  Sports Bar & Restaurant

Fun and Excitement

The Cave  -  Miniature golf course

Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park — CT's #1 Extreme Adrenaline Park + ARCADE  -  Amusement park

Sky Zone  -  Game & Entertainment Centers

Circus Moves  -  Mobile circus arts education & event entertainment, services available regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Snap Fitness Bethel-Downtown  -   Gym

Teixeira MMA & Fitness  -  Mixed Martial Arts school, fitness gym, personal training, fight team, professional MMA training camp