Waterbury—the historic “Brass City”—offers a compact, affordable downtown with restored theaters and museums, a growing restaurant scene, and easy access to parks and the Naugatuck Valley, making it comfortable and interesting for multi-week stays.
It’s also a convenient launchpad for weekend variety—about 33 miles from Hartford and a short drive to New Haven for bigger-city dining, museums, and events, so you won’t feel stuck in one place.