New Milford, Ct. - possible to visit without a car?
Apr 26th, 2004, 07:44 PM
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New Milford, Ct. - possible to visit without a car?
I've read somewhere that it's possible to take Bonanza Bus to New Milford, CT. Is it possible to get around town without having to rent a car?
Apr 27th, 2004, 08:37 AM
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Hi Howard -
Just looking to spend some quality time with mom. Thought it would be great for us to do a one or to nighter out there and explore the Elephant's Trunk and antique shops. What do you think?
Just looking to spend some quality time with mom. Thought it would be great for us to do a one or to nighter out there and explore the Elephant's Trunk and antique shops. What do you think?
Apr 27th, 2004, 09:57 AM
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hi there. you will definitely need a rental car to get around this area of CT. it's quite lovely/quaint, but not lots of public transportation. if, however, you'd be happy staying at a bed & breakfast/inn at the center of the town, you could get away with no car that way (but you wouldn't want to spend more than a couple of days doing that, i'd guess). very good restaurants are w/in walking distance, and there's even a small movie theater (the "old-fashioned" kind--w/less than a gazillion screens!)
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have fun, and enjoy our fair state!
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have fun, and enjoy our fair state!
Apr 27th, 2004, 10:24 AM
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LRB - thanks for the tips. Would you know if the Elephant's Trunk is easily accessible from the center of town? The main idea is to do some flea marketing/antiquing, etc. Even if just to browse =)
Howard - yup, NYC. My hopes are up on the Elephants Trunk but do you have any other suggestions as to getting away for the weeknd to do some bargain hunting without a car?
Thanks again!!
Howard - yup, NYC. My hopes are up on the Elephants Trunk but do you have any other suggestions as to getting away for the weeknd to do some bargain hunting without a car?
Thanks again!!
Apr 29th, 2004, 10:38 AM
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Loki - I was thinking the same thing!
Not to be mean, but for 2 days, why not just rent a car? You'll be able to get around easier, you don't have to worry about taxis and things, and you won't feel stuck.
If you don't want to rent a car in NYC, take the train/bus to CT and rent a car there.
By the time you taxi all over the place, it would probably cost as much anyway, and it would waste a lot of time - you'd have to call cabs, wait for them etc.
Small towns in CT are not like NYC, you can't walk everywhere or take a subway.
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Not to be mean, but for 2 days, why not just rent a car? You'll be able to get around easier, you don't have to worry about taxis and things, and you won't feel stuck.
If you don't want to rent a car in NYC, take the train/bus to CT and rent a car there.
By the time you taxi all over the place, it would probably cost as much anyway, and it would waste a lot of time - you'd have to call cabs, wait for them etc.
Small towns in CT are not like NYC, you can't walk everywhere or take a subway.
Karen
Apr 29th, 2004, 04:04 PM
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Thanks Loki & Karen! I'd really rather not drive but since it seems to be the better option, I'll look into it and else where (where I won't need to). Just not feeling up to it this time. heh!
May 3rd, 2004, 02:00 PM
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There is a lot of info on www.escapemaker.com
Jun 12th, 2004, 06:09 PM
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Your best bet is to stop in and get a car rental in Danbury which is about 25-30 minutes south of New Milford. Danbury is a large city with more bus activity too. There's a lot of road contruction on Rt 7 during the weekday in New Milford so the travel time varies. The Elephant's Trunk is in Brookfield which is between Danbury and New Milford on RT 7 (Danbury Road). On a Sunday morning, you can get from the center of New Milford to the elephants Trunk in about 15 minutes.. I haven't been to the Trunk for a few years but you have to get there early for the good stuff. I think it opens at 8am or 7am, maybe someone else knows, it's been a few years since I was there but it's something to see.. Lot's of neat junk.. lol
Jun 18th, 2004, 07:23 AM
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i think you can also take Metro-North Railroad from the city to Danbury, then I'm sure you can call a cab there, but as for going around New Milford, you would really need a car. Not everything's in close walking distance
Jun 23rd, 2004, 03:51 PM
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I live in Danbury. Elephant's Trunk is a fun place to visit, all kinds of "treasures". It is on Route 7, and you definetely need a car to get around in this neck of the woods. Taking the train to Danbury and renting a car is the best way to go. Lots of interesting places around New Milford, Lake Waramaug, Kent Falls..but need a car and it really is not that difficult to get around. Have a nice visit. Great new restaurant on Bank Street,can't recall the first part of the name but ends with 51...
