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New Milford, CT

New Milford is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The town, part of Greater Danbury, as well as the New York Metropolitan Area, has a population of 28,115 as of the 2020 census.

Type CityMetro Area Population 28,115

Why go

  • Town in Connecticut, United States.
  • Served by Candlelight Farms Airport.

History

New Milford is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The town, part of Greater Danbury, as well as the New York Metropolitan Area, has a population of 28,115 as of the 2020 census. New Milford is located within the Western Connecticut Planning Region.

Airports

Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) 15 mi to the centre
Danbury, CT, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Hudson Valley Regional Airport (POU) 25 mi to the centre
263 New Hackensack Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Waterbury Oxford Airport (OXC) 16 mi to the centre
Oxford, CT, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Candlelight Farms Airport 2.7 mi to the centre
New Milford, CT, US
Outdoor
Docktors Field 3 mi to the centre
New Milford, CT, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

New Milford, CT
New Milford, CT
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Candlelight Farms Airport; 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for New Milford, CT. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Connecticut Transit
Bus · Connecticut · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

Housatonic Railroad
Rail operator
Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach