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Sandy-Hook
is a village located within the town of Newtown in southwestern Connecticut along the Housatonic River. Sandy Hook also includes the communities of Berkshire, Riverside, Walnut Tree Hill and Zoar. The town of Sandy Hook was founded in 1711 when several residents of Newtown decided to move away from the central town to settle the outlying areas. They selected what was to become Sandy Hook due to its location on the Pootatuck River because it would support their saw and grist mills. Sandy Hook has many colonial era homes and barns - some that have been converted into bed and breakfast inns. With its location on the Housatonic River, it offers lots of recreational activities, including swimming, boating, fishing, tubing, scenic drives and birdwatching. Some of the more notable landmarks that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places include the Nathan B. Lattin Farm and the New York Belting and Packing Company. McLaughlin Vineyards and Winery is also located nearby - a family owned business that sits on 160 acres along the river. There is a tasting room in a 19th century converted barn as well as hiking trails and picnic facilities. Another prime attraction at Sandy Hook is the Timothy B. Treadwell Memorial Park. It features two playgrounds, a community swimming pool and wading pool, four tennis courts, sports fields and basketball courts and picnic tables.
Surrounding areas: Southbury, Connecticut (5.5 mi), Brookfield, Connecticut (7.9 mi), Redding, Connecticut (9.8 mi), Lake Candlewood, Connecticut (11.3 mi), Beacon Falls, Connecticut (11.5 mi), Easton, Connecticut (11.6 mi), New Fairfield, Connecticut (11.7 mi)
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Sandy Hook Vacation Rentals
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Sandy Hook Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Howard Johnson Greenwich | 1114 Boston PO Rd | Riverside, CT | 1.9 mi. | (203) 637-3691 | | Heritage Inn | Heritage Rd | Southbury, CT | 5.5 mi. | (203) 264-8200 | | Dolce Heritage Hotel And Conference Center | 522 Heritage Rd | Southbury, CT | 5.6 mi. | (800) 932-3466 | | Howard Johnson | 21 Stony Hill Rd | Bethel, CT | 5.9 mi. | (203) 743-3855 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 80 Benedict Rd | Bethel, CT | 5.9 mi. | (203) 748-8318 | | Travel Inn | 18 Stony Hill Rd | Bethel, CT | 5.9 mi. | (203) 743-5990 | | Courtyard By Marriott - Danbury | 3 Eagle Rd | Danbury, CT | 7.0 mi. | (203) 730-2228 | | Best Western Berkshire Inn | 11 Stony HL Rd | Bethel, CT | 7.7 mi. | (203) 744-3200 | | Best Western Stony Hill Inn | 46 Stony HL Rd | Bethel, CT | 7.7 mi. | (203) 743-5533 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 78 Federal Rd | Danbury, CT | 7.7 mi. | (203) 743-6701 | | Candlewood Garden Motel | 370 Candlewood LK Rd | Brookfield, CT | 7.9 mi. | (203) 431-0280 | | Crowne Plaza Southbury | 1284 Strongtown Rd | Southbury, CT | 8.1 mi. | (203) 598-7600 | | Villa Bianca Inc | 312 Roosevelt Dr | Seymour, CT | 8.4 mi. | (203) 735-4883 | | Days Inn | 1030 Federal Rd | Brookfield, CT | 8.8 mi. | (203) 775-0220 | | Comfort Suites | 89 Ml Plain Rd | Danbury, CT | 9.1 mi. | (203) 205-0800 | | Ethan Allen Inn | 21 LK Ave Ext | Danbury, CT | 9.1 mi. | (203) 744-1776 | | Fairfield Hall-midtown Campus | White St | Danbury, CT | 9.1 mi. | (Inv) ali-dInp | | Grass0 Hall-midtown Campus | White St | Danbury, CT | 9.1 mi. | (Inv) ali-dInp | | Hilton Garden Inn | 119 ML PLN Rd | Danbury, CT | 9.1 mi. | (203) 205-2000 | | Litchfield Hall-midtown Campus | White St | Danbury, CT | 9.1 mi. | (Inv) ali-dInp | | Newbury Hall-midtown Campus | White St | Danbury, CT | 9.1 mi. | (Inv) ali-dInp | | Quality Inn | Rt 6 Newtown Rd | Danbury, CT | 9.1 mi. | (203) 748-6677 | | Wellesley Inn Danbury | 116 Newton Rd | Danbury, CT | 9.1 mi. | (203) 792-3800 | | Residence Inn | 22 Segar St | Danbury, CT | 10.3 mi. | (203) 797-1256 | | Super 8 Motel | 22 Segar St | Danbury, CT | 10.3 mi. | (203) 743-0064 | | Radisson Hotel | 44 Lake Ave | Danbury, CT | 11.0 mi. | (203) 791-2200 | | Avalon Lake Apartments | 48 Briar Ridge Rd | Danbury, CT | 12.0 mi. | (203) 730-1900 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 695 Brigeport | Shelton, CT | 12.1 mi. | (203) 925-5900 | | Sheraton Danbury Hotel | 18 Old Ridgebury Rd | Danbury, CT | 12.4 mi. | (203) 794-0600 | | Springhill Suites Danbury | 30 Old Ridgebury Rd | Danbury, CT | 12.4 mi. | (203) 744-7333 | | Heritage Inn | 34 BRG St | New Milford, CT | 12.7 mi. | (860) 354-8883 | | Naugatuck Motor Lodge | 732 New HVN Rd | Naugatuck, CT | 12.8 mi. | (203) 723-6931 | | Ymca | 284 Church St | Naugatuck, CT | 12.8 mi. | (203) 729-8239 | | Days Inn | 296 Ethan Allen Hwy | Ridgefield, CT | 12.8 mi. | (203) 438-3781 | | Oakwood Worldwide | 100 Avalon Gates | Trumbull, CT | 12.9 mi. | (203) 967-2414 | | Homestead Inn | 5 Elm St | New Milford, CT | 13.0 mi. | (860) 354-4080 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 780 Bridgeport Ave | Shelton, CT | 13.0 mi. | (203) 929-1500 | | Hilton Garden Inn Shelton | 25 Old Stratford Rd | Shelton, CT | 13.1 mi. | (203) 447-1000 | | Homestead Studio Suites Hotel | 945 Bridgeport Ave | Shelton, CT | 13.3 mi. | (203) 926-6868 | | Residence Inn By Marriott - Shelton | 1001 Bridgeport Ave | Shelton, CT | 13.3 mi. | (203) 926-9000 |
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Sandy Hook Weather & Climate
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The Southwest Corner of Connecticut has a climate that lies within the transition zone of humid subtropical and a humid continental. Although the seasonal extremes are slightly moderated by Long Island Sound, the primary annual weather pattern flow is offshore, from the colder landmasses to the north and west. The adjacent waters result in the region being several degrees cooler in summer and slightly milder with less snowfall in winter than locations further away from the coast. This zone receives 41.7 inches of precipitation and 24.8 inches of snowfall in an average year. Thunderstorms occur on an average of 20 to 30 days per year, with the greatest frequency during the summer months and in the afternoon or evening.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
35°F |
17°F |
5.05 in. |
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| February |
38°F |
19°F |
3.39 in. |
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| March |
48°F |
27°F |
5.28 in. |
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| April |
59°F |
36°F |
4.96 in. |
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| May |
70°F |
46°F |
4.74 in. |
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| June |
79°F |
55°F |
4.56 in. |
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| July |
83°F |
61°F |
4.05 in. |
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| August |
81°F |
59°F |
4.08 in. |
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| September |
73°F |
51°F |
4.33 in. |
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| October |
62°F |
39°F |
4.54 in. |
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| November |
50°F |
32°F |
5.00 in. |
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| December |
39°F |
22°F |
4.73 in. |
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Sandy Hook Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Stewart International airport (SWF) located about 43 miles west of Sandy Hook in Newburgh, New York, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located approximately 47 miles northeast of Sandy Hook in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the Francis S Gabreski airport (FOK) located roughly 52 miles southeast of Sandy Hook in Westhampton Beach, New York, the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located around 58 miles northeast of Sandy Hook in Westfield, Massachusetts, and finally the John F Kennedy International airport (JFK) located about 59 miles southwest of Sandy Hook in New York, New York.
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Sandy Hook Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 10.9 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 24.4 mi. | | | Playland Park | Rye | NY | 36.9 mi. | | | Bayville Amusements | Bayville | NY | 38.1 mi. | | | Sports Plus Entertainment Center | Lake Grove | NY | 40.1 mi. | | | Jeepers | West Nyack | NY | 42.0 mi. | | | Glen Island Park | New Rochelle | NY | 43.8 mi. | | | Boomers Family Fun Center | Medford | NY | 44.1 mi. | | | Country Fair Entertainment Park | Medford | NY | 44.1 mi. | | | Kid's Kingdom | Medford | NY | 44.1 mi. | | | Adventureland | Farmingdale | NY | 48.3 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 56.5 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 61.4 mi. | | | Astroland | Brooklyn | NY | 63.6 mi. | | | Coney Island Boardwalk | Brooklyn | NY | 63.6 mi. | | | Coney Island - Kenny Kaufman | Brooklyn | NY | 63.6 mi. | | | Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park | Brooklyn | NY | 63.6 mi. | | | Nellie Bly Park | Brooklyn | NY | 63.6 mi. | | | Bowcraft Amusement Park | Scotch Plains | NJ | 78.3 mi. | | | Keansburg Amusement Park | Keansburg | NJ | 80.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 32.9 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 47.4 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 75.1 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 75.4 mi. | | | Zoom Flume Water Park | Durham | NY | 81.7 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 90.9 mi. | | | Carousel Water & Fun Park | Beach Lake | PA | 97.5 mi. | | | Alpine Slide at Camelback | Tannersville | PA | 108.4 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 114.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Gainfield Farms Golf Course | Southbury | CT | 5.6 mi. | | | Whitney Farms Golf Club | Monroe | CT | 7.1 mi. | | | Sunset Hill Golf Club | Brookfield | CT | 7.8 mi. | | | Richter Park Golf Course | Danbury | CT | 8.9 mi. | | | Candlewood Valley Country Club | New Milford | CT | 10.4 mi. | | | Hop Brook Golf Course | Naugatuck | CT | 12.7 mi. | | | Tashua Knolls Golf Club | Trumbull | CT | 13.2 mi. | | | Ridgefield Golf Course | Ridgefield | CT | 14.0 mi. | | | Woodhaven Country Club | Bethany | CT | 14.3 mi. | | | East Mountain Golf Course | Waterbury | CT | 15.0 mi. | | | Western Hills Golf Course | Waterbury | CT | 15.0 mi. | | | Crestbrook Park Golf Course | Watertown | CT | 15.3 mi. | | | Grassy Hill Country Club | Orange | CT | 16.1 mi. | | | Pehquenakonck Country Club | North Salem | NY | 16.2 mi. | | | Vails Grove Golf Course | Brewster | NY | 17.1 mi. | | | Highland Greens Golf Course | Prospect | CT | 17.3 mi. | | | Laurel View Country Club | Hamden | CT | 18.1 mi. | | | Great River Golf Club | Milford | CT | 18.3 mi. | | | Orchards | Milford | CT | 18.3 mi. | | | Orange Hills Country Club | Orange | CT | 18.5 mi. | | | Dutcher Golf Course | Pawling | NY | 19.1 mi. | | | D Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course | Fairfield | CT | 19.4 mi. | | | H Smith Richardson Golf Course | Fairfield | CT | 19.4 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Country Club | Hamden | CT | 19.6 mi. | | | Westport Longshore Golf Club | Westport | CT | 19.7 mi. | | | Farmingbury Hills Golf Club | Wolcott | CT | 20.0 mi. | | | Sleeping Giant Golf Course | Hamden | CT | 20.4 mi. | | | Centennial Golf Club | Carmel | NY | 20.6 mi. | | | Harlem Valley Golf Club | Wingdale | NY | 20.9 mi. | | | Pound Ridge Golf Club | Pound Ridge | NY | 21.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 9.4 mi. | | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 18.0 mi. | | | Thunder Ridge | Patterson | NY | 18.0 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 24.2 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 29.4 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 53.8 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 53.9 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 54.3 mi. | | | Mount Peter | Warwick | NY | 57.1 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 64.1 mi. | | | Craigmeur | Newfoundland | NJ | 65.3 mi. | | | Hunter Mountain | Hunter | NY | 73.0 mi. | | | Holiday Mountain | Monticello | NY | 74.6 mi. | | | Ski Windham | Windham | NY | 79.1 mi. | | | Belleayre Moutain | Highmount | NY | 79.9 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 81.9 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 86.1 mi. | | | Shawnee Mountain | Delaware | PA | 86.4 mi. | | | Ski Plattekill | Roxbury | NY | 89.0 mi. | | | Scotch Valley | Stamford | NY | 96.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Rocky Glen State Park | | CT | 0.1 mi. | | | George C Waldo State Park | | CT | 2.8 mi. | | | Kettletown State Park | | CT | 4.3 mi. | | | Huntington State Park | | CT | 6.0 mi. | | | Southford Falls State Park | | CT | 6.7 mi. | | | Putnam Memorial State Park | | CT | 8.0 mi. | | | Indian Well State Park | | CT | 9.6 mi. | | | Lovers Leap State Park | | CT | 10.3 mi. | | | Wooster Mountain State Park | | CT | 10.9 mi. | | | Osborndale State Park | | CT | 11.3 mi. | | | Squantz Pond State Park | | CT | 11.5 mi. | | | Seth Pierrepont State Park | | CT | 12.8 mi. | | | Whittemore Glen State Park | | CT | 13.1 mi. | | | West Rock Ridge State Park | | CT | 16.7 mi. | | | Mount Bushnell State Park | | CT | 18.4 mi. | | | Black Rock State Park | | CT | 18.5 mi. | | | Mount Tom State Park | | CT | 18.7 mi. | | | Silver Sands State Park | | CT | 18.8 mi. | | | Lake Waramaug State Park | | CT | 20.0 mi. | | | Sleeping Giant State Park | | CT | 20.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Timexpo Museum | Middlebury | CT | 10.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art | Ridgefield | CT | 14.8 mi. | (Art) | | the aldrich museum of contemporary art | Ridgefield | CT | 14.8 mi. | (Art) | | Mattatuck Museum | Waterbury | CT | 15.3 mi. | (History) | | Railroad Museum of New England | Waterbury | CT | 15.3 mi. | (Technology) | | Barnum Museum | Bridgeport | CT | 17.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Discovery Museum | Bridgeport | CT | 17.9 mi. | (Science) | | Yale Center for British Art | New Haven | CT | 19.9 mi. | (Art) | | Litchfield History Museum | Litchfield | CT | 23.1 mi. | (History) | | Katonah Museum of Art | Katonah | NY | 23.7 mi. | (Art) | | Bruce Museum | Greenwich | CT | 32.6 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Peekskill Museum | Peekskill | NY | 34.3 mi. | (History) | | Constitution Island - The Warner House | West Point | NY | 35.0 mi. | (History) | | West Point Museum | West Point | NY | 35.0 mi. | (History) | | Museum of Long Island Natural Sciences | Stony Brook | NY | 35.0 mi. | (Science) | | Gomez Mill House | Marlboro | NY | 37.9 mi. | (History) | | Wadsworth Atheneum | Hartford | CT | 38.9 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Historical Society | Hartford | CT | 38.9 mi. | (History) | | Hudson Valley Children's Museum | Nyack | NY | 40.1 mi. | (Children's) | | Hofstra Museum | Hempstead | NY | 43.3 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 17.9 mi. | | | Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 33.0 mi. | | | Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park | Bronx | NY | 49.8 mi. | | | Bergen County Zoological Park | Paramus | NJ | 52.8 mi. | | | Queens Wildlife Center | Flushing | NY | 53.2 mi. | | | Central Park Wildlife Center | New York | NY | 61.7 mi. | | | New York Aquarium | Brooklyn | NY | 63.6 mi. | | | Prospect Park Wildlife Center | Brooklyn | NY | 63.6 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 68.3 mi. | | | Staten Island Zoo | Staten Island | NY | 74.3 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 100.5 mi. | |
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