Connecticut is New England at its finest, and as a result you can find the best of both worlds here. And what are those worlds you ask. Well on one hand Connecticut caters to the ultra elite who have made their fortunes in New York City but who have left because they do not want their children to grow up in the nasty environment that this city can sometimes be. On the other hand Connecticut can also be a rural paradise where the pace of life is slow and people do not take their lives too seriously. These are folks who have not made a fortune doing anything, but instead have great families that thrive in the communities that they have created. In the case of Bethel Connecticut you have a much higher incidence of the latter. The folks who live here are descended from people who have lived in the northeast their whole lives. These are folks who have lived on the land for generations but have now tuned their attention to other pursuits.

So if you are looking for that small town atmosphere with all of its bucolic charms I would suggest you start looking for a home in Bethel Connecticut. The city may be small. Right now the population stands at around 7,000 people, but those who live there have a big heart and they have great taste, so you will never be at a loss for things to do. The restaurants here are great and the shops are almost all locally and independently owned so you know you are supporting small business.