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New Milford lies 14 miles (23 km) north of Danbury on the banks of the Housatonic River, and shares its border with the northeastern shore of Candlewood Lake. It is the largest town in the state of Connecticut in terms of land area at nearly 63.7 mi 2 (164.9822 km 2).
- New Milford Town Green. This long finger of lawns and trees runs down the east side of downtown New Milford. The town green is fronted by palatial Victorian homes, restaurants, civic buildings, and two grand churches.
- Lovers Leap State Park. At the turn of the 18th century, according to tradition, the Pootatuck Indian Chief Waramaug’s daughter, Princess Lillinonah, and her lover jumped to their deaths from the rock that gives this park its name.
- New Milford Historical Society and Museum. At the north end of the Town Green there’s a complex of buildings in the care of the New Milford Historical Society.
- Harrybrooke Park. In the southwestern nook of Lovers Leap State Park, Harrybrooke Park is on an estate donated to the town by the New York industrialist Frank Harden and his wife Elizabeth.
- Jason G. Baltimore, MD 694 contributions. Nice Little Hike. Lovers Leap trail is a relatively short hike (1.2 miles round trip I believe) that is family friendly.
- Jason G. Baltimore, MD 694 contributions. Fun Overall. Had been wanting to come here for years, and overall it basically lived up to my expectations. All sorts of fun stuff to look through and a good variety at that.
- sunset242017. Bethel, CT37 contributions. Wonderful place to relax and explore with the family. A nice park overall. Quiet and peaceful the day we were there.
- Matt F. New Milford, CT27 contributions. Lots of fun & lots to learn. This small museum is packed with fascinating artifacts and history on the town of New Milford and the State in general.
A visitor's guide to New Milford, CT, THE Stars Hollow town! We live the Gilmore Girls life here every day, from the Town Green, complete with Gazebo, to our quaint shops, warm friendly vibe, private schools, and more!
New Milford is a historic New England town on the western side of Connecticut. It is the largest town in the state and is just under 2 hours away from New York City. Overview
New Milford: The Gateway to Litchfield County. New Milford is an authentic blend of nature, local farms, and country living. Explore the beauty of our local parks and Lover’s Leap State Park and its iconic bridge.
From seeing the views from Lovers Leap Bridge to catching a show at Theatreworks, here are ten things to do in New Milford, Connecticut.
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