Danbury
About 86,000 people.
Danbury was once the hat-making capital of America, where factories made millions of hats and earned it the nickname Hat City. It sits near lakes and hills in the western part of the state.
You can learn about hats at the Danbury Museum, splash and boat on Candlewood Lake, and hike to great views at Tarrywile Park.
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Candlewood Lake
Candlewood is the biggest lake in Connecticut, a favorite spot for swimming, boating, and fishing on a warm summer day.
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Hat City History
The Danbury Museum shows how the town made hats for the whole country, with old machines and hats from long ago on display.