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Durham
is a beautiful little town located in Middlesex County on the Coginchaug River in central Connecticut. It has a population of approximately 6,700. Durham is noted for having one of the very first libraries in the United States, founded in 1733, just two years after Benjamin Franklin started the Philadelphia library. The Durham town center is also listed as a "census-designated place" by the U.S. Census Bureau, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This area of town is officially named the Main Street Historic District, and contains approximately 160 acres. Other historical attractions in town include the Moses Austin Homestead and the Thomas Lyman House, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Thomas Lyman is said to have been friends with Thomas Jefferson and Lafayette, a French aristocrat and military officer who was a general in the American Revolutionary War. Both visited the Lyman House many times. The town of Durham is also host to the Durham Fair, which is the largest volunteer agricultural fair in New England. A tradition each September, the Durham Fair features live entertainment, rides and Midway games, arts and crafts, lots of good food and farm animal competitions.
Surrounding areas: Wallingford, Connecticut (7.5 mi), Killingworth, Connecticut (10.6 mi), East Hampton, Connecticut (11.3 mi), East Haddam, Connecticut (11.9 mi), Guilford, Connecticut (13.8 mi), Deep River, Connecticut (14.4 mi), Madison, Connecticut (14.7 mi)
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Durham Vacation Rentals
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Durham Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Balvant Patel Crestline Motel | 31 Meriden Rd | Middlefield, CT | 4.7 mi. | (860) 347-6955 | | Candlewood Suites Motel | 1149 East Main St | Meriden, CT | 5.3 mi. | (203) 379-5048 | | Candlewood Suites | 1151 East Main St | Meriden, CT | 5.3 mi. | (203) 379-5048 | | Hampton Inn Meriden | 10 Bee St | Meriden, CT | 5.5 mi. | (203) 235-5154 | | Extended Stay America | 366 Bee St | Meriden, CT | 5.7 mi. | (203) 630-1927 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 390 Bee St | Meriden, CT | 5.7 mi. | (203) 634-7770 | | Wesley Inn & Suites | 988 Washington St Ext | Middletown, CT | 5.8 mi. | (860) 346-9251 | | Inn At Middletown | 70 Main St | Middletown, CT | 6.1 mi. | (860) 854-6300 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton Wallingford | 90 Miles Dr | Wallingford, CT | 6.6 mi. | (203) 284-2600 | | Flamingo Inn | 1601 North Broad St | Meriden, CT | 7.3 mi. | (203) 235-9772 | | Riverdale Motel | 1503 Portland-cobalt Rd | Portland, CT | 7.5 mi. | (860) 342-3498 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 600 Northrop Rd | Wallingford, CT | 7.6 mi. | (203) 284-9400 | | Fairfield Inn | 100 Chalet Dr | Wallingford, CT | 7.6 mi. | (203) 284-0001 | | Toll House Motel | 5 Riv Rd | Wallingford, CT | 7.6 mi. | (203) 269-1677 | | Parkway Motel | 1966 N Broad St | Meriden, CT | 7.7 mi. | (203) 235-5800 | | Super 8 Motel | 1 Industrial Park Rd | Cromwell, CT | 7.9 mi. | (860) 632-8888 | | Hawthorne Inn | 2387 Wilbur Cross Hwy | Berlin, CT | 8.4 mi. | (860) 828-4181 | | Best Western | 2253 Berlin Tpke | Berlin, CT | 8.5 mi. | (860) 828-3000 | | Comfort Inn | 111 Berlin Rd | Cromwell, CT | 8.5 mi. | (860) 635-4100 | | Radisson Hotel & Conference Center | 100 Berlin Rd | Cromwell, CT | 8.5 mi. | (860) 635-2000 | | Courtyard By Marriott Hartford Cromwell | 4 Sebethe Dr | Cromwell, CT | 8.6 mi. | (860) 635-1001 | | Little Village Motel | 1401 Berlin Tpk/wilbur Cross | Berlin, CT | 10.2 mi. | (860) 828-6209 | | Inn At Chester | 318 W Main St | Chester, CT | 10.4 mi. | (860) 526-1307 | | Holiday Inn-north Haven | 201 Washington Ave | North Haven, CT | 10.6 mi. | (203) 239-4225 | | Berlin Station Cafe & Motel | 845 Farmington Ave | Kensington, CT | 11.4 mi. | (860) 828-7633 | | Kenilworth Motel | 176 Wilbur Cross Hwy | Berlin, CT | 11.6 mi. | (860) 666-3306 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 680 Cromwell Ave | Rocky Hill, CT | 11.7 mi. | (860) 257-7500 | | Daystop Motel | 3400 Whitney Ave | Hamden, CT | 12.4 mi. | (203) 288-2505 | | Days Inn | 1845 Meriden Waterbury TNPK | Milldale, CT | 12.4 mi. | (860) 621-9181 | | Hartford Marriott Hotel Rocky Hill | 100 Capital Blvd | Rocky Hill, CT | 12.8 mi. | (860) 257-6000 | | Macdonalds Motel | 565 E Main St | Branford, CT | 13.3 mi. | (203) 488-4381 | | Comfort Inn | 300 Boston Post Rd | Guilford, CT | 13.4 mi. | (203) 453-5600 | | Branford Motel | 470 E Main St | Branford, CT | 13.5 mi. | (203) 488-5442 | | Clarion Hotel & Suites | 2260 Whitney Ave | Hamden, CT | 13.5 mi. | (203) 288-3831 | | Rodeway Inn & Suites | 81 Leetes Island Rd | Branford, CT | 13.6 mi. | (203) 481-4528 | | Avalon Walk | 100 Town Walk Dr | Hamden, CT | 13.6 mi. | (203) 248-2200 | | Hampton Inn Rocky Hill | 20 Waterchase Dr | Rocky Hill, CT | 13.6 mi. | (860) 563-7877 | | Howard Johnson Express | 1760 Silas Deane Hwy | Rocky Hill, CT | 13.6 mi. | (860) 529-3341 | | La Quinta Inn & Suites | 65 Columbus Blvd | New Britain, CT | 13.9 mi. | (860) 348-1463 | | Motel Six | 1341 Silas Deane Hwy | Wethersfield, CT | 14.0 mi. | (860) 563-5900 |
| | | Bed & Breakfast |
| Deacon Timothy Pratt Bed & Breakfast | 325 Main St | Old Saybrook, CT | 20.9 mi. | (860) 395-1229 |
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Durham Weather & Climate
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South-Central Connecticut lies within the transition zone of humid subtropical and humid continental. The pertinent characteristics of Connecticut's climate are: equal distribution of precipitation among the four seasons, large ranges of temperature both daily and annually, and considerable diversity of the weather over short periods of time. A large number of storm centers and air-mass fronts pass near or over Connecticut during a year. A unique type of air mass results in a severe winter storm in this area known as "northeasters". They generate very strong winds and heavy rain and produce the greatest snowstorms in the winter. Heavy or dense fog is observed on an average of about 25 days per year in both coastal and inland sections.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
36°F |
20°F |
4.54 in. |
37°F |
| February |
38°F |
22°F |
3.32 in. |
37°F |
| March |
47°F |
29°F |
4.55 in. |
40°F |
| April |
58°F |
38°F |
4.44 in. |
49°F |
| May |
70°F |
48°F |
4.30 in. |
57°F |
| June |
79°F |
57°F |
4.46 in. |
64°F |
| July |
84°F |
62°F |
4.20 in. |
70°F |
| August |
81°F |
61°F |
4.46 in. |
71°F |
| September |
72°F |
53°F |
4.58 in. |
69°F |
| October |
61°F |
42°F |
4.81 in. |
60°F |
| November |
51°F |
35°F |
4.54 in. |
52°F |
| December |
40°F |
25°F |
4.15 in. |
42°F |
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Durham Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Bradley International airport (BDL) located about 31 miles north of Durham in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the Francis S Gabreski airport (FOK) located approximately 44 miles south of Durham in Westhampton Beach, New York, the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located roughly 46 miles north of Durham in Westfield, Massachusetts, and finally the Stewart International airport (SWF) located around 73 miles west of Durham in Newburgh, New York.
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Durham Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 19.1 mi. | | | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 23.3 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 31.4 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 40.8 mi. | | | Boomers Family Fun Center | Medford | NY | 48.8 mi. | | | Country Fair Entertainment Park | Medford | NY | 48.8 mi. | | | Kid's Kingdom | Medford | NY | 48.8 mi. | | | Sports Plus Entertainment Center | Lake Grove | NY | 49.0 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 49.5 mi. | | | Bayville Amusements | Bayville | NY | 60.5 mi. | | | Playland Park | Rye | NY | 62.6 mi. | | | Adventureland | Farmingdale | NY | 65.3 mi. | | | Glen Island Park | New Rochelle | NY | 69.5 mi. | | | Jeepers | West Nyack | NY | 72.1 mi. | | | Astroland | Brooklyn | NY | 87.7 mi. | | | Coney Island Boardwalk | Brooklyn | NY | 87.7 mi. | | | Coney Island - Kenny Kaufman | Brooklyn | NY | 87.7 mi. | | | Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park | Brooklyn | NY | 87.7 mi. | | | Nellie Bly Park | Brooklyn | NY | 87.7 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 89.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 39.0 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 44.5 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 44.8 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 59.5 mi. | | | Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 63.1 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 83.0 mi. | | | Zoom Flume Water Park | Durham | NY | 99.5 mi. | | | Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 103.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Lyman Orchards Golf Club | Middlefield | CT | 2.5 mi. | | | Indian Springs Golf Club | Middlefield | CT | 3.0 mi. | | | Miner Hills Family Golf | Middletown | CT | 5.6 mi. | | | Portland Golf Club | Portland | CT | 6.5 mi. | | | Quarry Ridge Golf Club | Portland | CT | 6.5 mi. | | | Hunter Golf Club | Meriden | CT | 7.0 mi. | | | Tradition Golf Club at Wallingford | Wallingford | CT | 7.5 mi. | | | Pistol Creek Golf Club | Berlin | CT | 10.0 mi. | | | Rolling Greens Golf Course | Rocky Hill | CT | 10.8 mi. | | | Timberlin Golf Club | Kensington | CT | 11.0 mi. | | | Southington Country Club | Southington | CT | 11.2 mi. | | | Fox Hopyard Golf Club | East Haddam | CT | 11.7 mi. | | | Banner Lodge Country Club | Moodus | CT | 12.0 mi. | | | Pattonbrook Country Club | Southington | CT | 12.3 mi. | | | Pine Valley Golf Club | Southington | CT | 12.3 mi. | | | Sleeping Giant Golf Course | Hamden | CT | 12.5 mi. | | | Twin Lakes Golf Course | North Branford | CT | 12.8 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Country Club | Hamden | CT | 13.6 mi. | | | Guilford Lakes Golf Course | Guilford | CT | 13.9 mi. | | | Highland Greens Golf Course | Prospect | CT | 14.4 mi. | | | Laurel View Country Club | Hamden | CT | 14.4 mi. | | | Alling Memorial Golf Course | New Haven | CT | 15.3 mi. | | | Stanley Municipal Golf Course | New Britain | CT | 15.9 mi. | | | Woodhaven Country Club | Bethany | CT | 17.4 mi. | | | Farmingbury Hills Golf Club | Wolcott | CT | 17.5 mi. | | | Westwoods Golf Club | Farmington | CT | 17.6 mi. | | | Rockledge Country Club | West Hartford | CT | 18.3 mi. | | | Hop Brook Golf Course | Naugatuck | CT | 19.1 mi. | | | Chanticlair Golf Club | Colchester | CT | 19.2 mi. | | | Goodwin Golf Course | Hartford | CT | 19.2 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 12.9 mi. | | | Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 27.7 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 41.8 mi. | | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 48.0 mi. | | | Thunder Ridge | Patterson | NY | 48.0 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 50.0 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 53.5 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 60.5 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 64.9 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 78.5 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 79.8 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 82.7 mi. | | | Mount Peter | Warwick | NY | 88.5 mi. | | | Hunter Mountain | Hunter | NY | 93.9 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 94.8 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 94.8 mi. | | | Craigmeur | Newfoundland | NJ | 96.0 mi. | | | Ski Windham | Windham | NY | 98.9 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 99.1 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 103.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Wadsworth Falls State Park | | CT | 2.7 mi. | | | Millers Pond State Park | | CT | 3.2 mi. | | | Trimountain State Park | | CT | 4.2 mi. | | | Higganum Reservoir State Park | | CT | 6.3 mi. | | | Lamentation Mountain State Park | | CT | 7.3 mi. | | | George Dudley Seymour State Park | | CT | 7.4 mi. | | | Hurd State Park | | CT | 7.6 mi. | | | Dart Island State Park | | CT | 7.8 mi. | | | Wharton Brook State Park | | CT | 8.8 mi. | | | Haddam Island State Park | | CT | 8.9 mi. | | | Haddam Meadows State Park | | CT | 9.4 mi. | | | Chatfield Hollow State Park | | CT | 9.7 mi. | | | Quinnipiac River State Park | | CT | 9.7 mi. | | | West Peak State Park | | CT | 9.8 mi. | | | Sleeping Giant State Park | | CT | 10.9 mi. | | | Brainard Homestead State Park | | CT | 11.6 mi. | | | Dinosaur State Park | | CT | 11.7 mi. | | | Gillette Castle State Park | | CT | 14.2 mi. | | | Day Pond State Park | | CT | 14.8 mi. | | | Sunset Rock State Park | | CT | 14.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Company of Fifers and Drummers -- The Museum of Fife and Drum | Ivoryton | CT | 15.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Yale Center for British Art | New Haven | CT | 17.6 mi. | (Art) | | Wadsworth Atheneum | Hartford | CT | 19.5 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Historical Society | Hartford | CT | 19.5 mi. | (History) | | Mattatuck Museum | Waterbury | CT | 19.9 mi. | (History) | | Railroad Museum of New England | Waterbury | CT | 19.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Lutz Childrens Museum | Manchester | CT | 21.9 mi. | (Children's) | | Timexpo Museum | Middlebury | CT | 23.3 mi. | (Technology) | | Railroad Museum of Long Island | Greenport | NY | 31.0 mi. | (Technology) | | Ballard Istitute and Museum of Puppetry | Storrs | CT | 31.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Litchfield History Museum | Litchfield | CT | 32.0 mi. | (History) | | Barnum Museum | Bridgeport | CT | 34.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Discovery Museum | Bridgeport | CT | 34.8 mi. | (Science) | | Somers Mountain Museum of Natural History and Primitive Technology | Somers | CT | 36.8 mi. | (Science) | | Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystic | CT | 38.0 mi. | (History) | | Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House | Stonington | CT | 41.4 mi. | (History) | | Springfield Museums | Springfield | MA | 43.1 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Springfield Science Museum | Springfield | MA | 43.1 mi. | (Science) | | George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum | Springfield | MA | 43.1 mi. | (Art) | | Springfield Museum of Fine Arts | Springfield | MA | 43.1 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 34.8 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 38.0 mi. | | | Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 56.4 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 69.6 mi. | | | Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park | Bronx | NY | 75.6 mi. | | | Queens Wildlife Center | Flushing | NY | 77.1 mi. | | | Bergen County Zoological Park | Paramus | NJ | 81.5 mi. | | | Central Park Wildlife Center | New York | NY | 87.0 mi. | | | New York Aquarium | Brooklyn | NY | 87.7 mi. | | | Prospect Park Wildlife Center | Brooklyn | NY | 87.7 mi. | | | Staten Island Zoo | Staten Island | NY | 99.1 mi. | | | New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 103.0 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 103.0 mi. | |
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