Head to the historic city of Newtown
Enjoy the history and other features of Newtown. This city's restaurants, shopping and parks draw many visitors. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Sightseeing in and around Newtown
Do you want to find attractions to see in the city? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that makes Newtown a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. Here are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Quassy Amusement Park (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
- Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course (14.2 mi / 22.8 km)
- Great River Golf Club (15 mi / 24.2 km)
- Beardsley Zoo (15.4 mi / 24.7 km)
- Thunder Ridge Ski Resort (15.7 mi / 25.3 km)
- The Christmas Shop (16.1 mi / 25.9 km)
Exploring the natural features in Newtown
Whether you're an active traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Newtown is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Lake Zoar (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
- Lake Lillinonah (5.2 mi / 8.4 km)
- Rogers Park (7.4 mi / 11.9 km)
- Tarrywile Park and Mansion (8.1 mi / 13 km)
- Bear Mountain Reservation (8.3 mi / 13.4 km)
- Candlewood Lake (9.4 mi / 15.2 km)
How to get to and around Newtown
The nearest airport is in Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford), located 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could book a flight to Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal), which is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) away.