Southbury, CT —
The One and Only

My home for the past 18 years, Southbury, CT consists of rural areas, suburban neighborhoods and historic districts. Located in western New Haven county, Southbury is known for it’s 47 miles of hiking trails, preserves, nature areas, picnic spots, boat launches and Audubon Center. Southbury is all things outdoors. Whether you enjoy walking, hiking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, cross country skiing, ice skating or sledding, Southbury is a hiker’s and nature lovers tour de force! With over 15 parks, preserves and trails and a State Park, it captures the true spirit of the outdoors in all who live and visit here. It truly is a town to enjoy all four seasons.
“Streetscape” is also a wonderful bonus in town. It is a lovely 4 mile long landscaped two sided sidewalk on Main Street South which goes through shopping centers, municipal buildings, restaurants, a multiplex cinema (opening this summer) and a post office. It is also illuminated at dusk for evening enjoyment. Take a evening stroll with a friend, jog or just walk your dog. It’s a great place to go to enjoy the great outdoors.

Southbury is the “sweet spot” of Connecticut weather, getting just the right amount of sun and precipitation while avoiding the potential flooding problems along the coast and excessive snow in the Litchfield hills.
There is always something fun to do in town all year long. The town wide semi-annual tag sale is a favorite as well as Southbury Celebration at the Training School grounds, Summer Concert Series on the Green, Memorial Day Parade, Farmer’s Market, Fall Classic 5K Run, Turkey Trot, Fall Fine Arts Festival, swimming at Kettletown State Park, boating/fishing on Lake Zoar and picnicking at Southford Falls. There are also some wonderful places to eat if you like to sit outside and people watch. Go to Leo’s Restaurant or for a great roadside eatery, definitely Denmos. For fine dining, Samui Thai Cuisine, Sake or Julios. Family friendly atmosphere, try Maggie McFly’s, Oriental Gourmet or Senior Panchos.

"Southbury is the “sweet spot” of Connecticut weather, getting just the right amount of sun and precipitation."

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Conveniently located off Interstate 84, it is the perfect connector to New York City, being 80 miles away.
Fun Fact: Southbury is the only community in the country with the name “Southbury” which is why the town seal reads Utica Unaque meaning “The One and Only”.

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Patti Paganucci

Southbury, CT —
The One and Only

"Southbury is the “sweet spot” of Connecticut weather, getting just the right amount of sun and precipitation."

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