Everything Bethel
I’ve been exploring and writing about Connecticut since 2006. After a decade, I began compiling CTMQ guides for each town in the state. I plan on “completing” Bethel CTMQ-style… as well as the other 168 towns, cities, and boroughs in Connecticut. After all, that is the ultimate goal of CTMQ.
What do you know about the town most famous for being the birthplace of PT Barnum? You can scroll down for my list of things to do in town. Or, as always, you can click on the town’s tag to see what I’ve done.
If I’ve missed anything in town or if anything has closed or changed, please let me know.
All The CTMQ Bethel Stuff
Links take you to my reports.
Museums
Bethel Fire Museum
Bethel Historical Society Museum
Plumtrees Schoolhouse
Hikes
Collis P. Huntington State Park – Intro
- Other Trails
Ives Trail – Intro
- Section 4: Long Ridge Road to Side Cut Road
Bethel Land Trust – Intro
- Hoyt Preserve
Ivy Island & Ivy Mountain Forest
Janet P. Miller Preserve
Mike’s Pond
Plishner Memorial Family Preserve
Skyedge Preserve
Wolfpit Preserve
Bethel’s Town Trails – Intro
- Bald Rock
Enchanted Trail
Meckauer Park
Franc Property
Overlook Park
Terre Haute
Redding Land Trust Trails – Intro
- Joan Plishner Wildlife Preserve
Stephenson Preserve
Food & Drink
Roadfood List: Ice Cream at Dr. Mike’s
Roadfood List: Pizzeria Lauretano (RIP)
CT Chocolate Trail: Noteworthy Chocolates
CT Diner List: Sycamore Drive-In
Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery
Looking for your favorite restaurant? Here is an explanation as to why it’s not here.
Everything Else
(Site of) First Vodka Distillery in US
Phillips Cave
PT Barnum Statue
PT Barnum Birthplace
Joice Heth’s Gravesite
Snake Rock
The Frog People of Bethel
Completion Celebration Meal & Bethel Wrap-Up
TBD

Bethel… you’re on notice!



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