Sherman (Connecticut)

town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Sherman is a town in the Litchfield Hills in the state of Connecticut. Although Sherman is the smallest town in Fairfield County, it has been nominated as the best small town in Connecticut.

Get in

By car

The easiest way to get to Sherman is by car. Coming from the West or East, taking I84 to Danbury, then taking CT-39 through New Fairfield will bring you to the center of the town. From the New York area, taking I-684 North, then taking 22/37 from Brewster will also take you to the town center. From the North, taking Route 7 South, or taking 22 South, then taking 55/37, will both lead to Sherman.

By plane

  • Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, NY, with flights going to Philadelphia, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, and Detroit. It is about 70 minutes away
  • Tweed New Haven Regional Airport in New Haven, with a flight going to Philadelphia. It is about 90 minutes away
  • LaGuardia Airport in Queens, NYC, with dozens of flights going worldwide. It is about 90 minutes away
  • Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, with dozens of flights going worldwide. It is about 100 minutes away
  • JFK Airport in Brooklyn, NYC, with dozens of flights going worldwide. It is about 100 minutes away
  • Newark International Airport in Newark, NJ, with dozens of flights going worldwide. It is about 2 hours away

Get around

There is no public transportation in Sherman, so walking or driving is the only option.

See

  • As with much of the area, the foliage in fall will be bright reds, oranges, and yellows.

Do

  • Sherman Town Park is on the very tip of Candlewood Lake

Buy

Eat

American Pie & Company, A family style restaurant with typical American dishes; including Burgers, fries, and a selection of desserts.

Drink

Sleep

Connect

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