Keeler Tavern
The Keeler Tavern is an 18th-century historical building at 152 Main Street in the center of Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States. 1713 is when its story starts. Pleasant highs of 63–83°F mark the mildest months, May to October.
A museum inside Ridgefield
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Ridgefield
Keeler Tavern is inside Ridgefield, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1713
Keeler Tavern dates from 1713. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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The weather near Keeler Tavern shifts through the year, as below.
Keeler Tavern
The Keeler Tavern is an 18th-century historical building at 152 Main Street in the center of Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States. The property served as summer home to architect Cass Gilbert, who purchased it in 1907 and designed additions to the building as well as a garden.
It is also significant for the part it played in the Battle of Ridgefield when British forces passed through, in 1777. The site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and is operated as the Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center (KTM&HC). It is also included in the Ridgefield Center Historic District, NRHP-listed in 1984.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1713
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1982)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Rooms near Keeler Tavern
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Ridgefield (7) and Danbury (20).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Keeler Tavern | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield | in town | — | 7 3 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs | 25,373 | $836K | A+ |
| Danbury | 9 mi north | 15 min | 20 19 hotels · 1 motel | 89,033 | $411K | B− |
| Stamford | 14 mi south | 20 min | 30 25 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 139,535 | $624K | B− |
| Norwalk | 13 mi south | 20 min | 19 12 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 94,508 | $558K | B |
| Bethel | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 8 8 hotels | 21,682 | $435K | A |
| Wilton | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 19,435 | $929K | A |
| Redding | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 3 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 8,847 | $706K | A+ |
| Southeast | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,379 | $447K | — |
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Visiting Keeler Tavern: the answers
Is Keeler Tavern in Ridgefield?
Yes. It’s inside Ridgefield, CT.
When is the best time to visit Keeler Tavern?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Keeler Tavern from Oyster Bay and Brookhaven?
About 33 miles south of Oyster Bay and about 40 miles southeast of Brookhaven, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Keeler Tavern?
Westchester County (HPN), about 18 miles away. The nearest big hub is LaGuardia (LGA), about 39 miles.
Where should I stay near Keeler Tavern?
Danbury (9 mi, 20 places to stay), Stamford (14 mi, 30 places to stay) and Ridgefield (in town, 7 places to stay).
What locals in Ridgefield say
Questions and tips go in Ridgefield’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.