Waterbury is the largest city in the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region and second-largest city in New Haven County.

History buffs are happy, because there's a whole floor dedicated to the history of Waterbury and surrounding towns. Those who collect miniatures or merely admire them will be happy -- the Button Museum on the third floor features thousands of buttons.

Mattatuck Plantation, settled in 1674 as part of Farmington, was incorporated (1686) as the town of Waterbury, so named because of the abundant drainage of the locality. The city, incorporated in 1853, was consolidated with the town in 1902.

Waterbury, Connecticut, is a vibrant town filled with the historical and natural wonders of New England. Known as the Brass City, Waterbury was once the epicenter of brass production, particularly clocks and watches.

Waterbury, known as the "Brass City," offers a vibrant blend of historic architecture with a classic New England twist. The city has transformed to meet the needs of residents and visitors alike, featuring centralized shopping centers, family-owned restaurants, and unique activities.

It’s easy to forget that Waterbury’s hectic downtown is mere minutes from lovely tracts of nature. Closest of all, you can get onto a Blue-Blazed trail next to Hancock Brook in the city’s Waterville section.

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