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Winchester-Center
is a hamlet located in the town of Winchester in northwest Connecticut. Called the "Gateway to the Berkshires," Winchester Center is nestled among the hills along State Route 263 and is often referred to as the "quintessential New England village." At 32 square miles and a population of approximately 11,500, the town is known for its beautiful architecture, which includes Victorian, neo-classical, Greek Revival, Queen Anne and Colonial Revival. The community of Winsted is also located within the town of Winchester, and is basically the downtown city area where Route 8 intersects with Route 44. Northwestern Connecticut Community College is also located in downtown Winsted. Attractions in town include Whiting Mills, which features over 30 speciality shops of local artists and craftspeople. The American Mural Project is also located at Whiting Mills. This is an extraordinary three-dimensional painting, done as a tribute to the working people of America. Made from fiberglass, copper, aluminum, marble, fabric, blown glass and ceramic tile, the artwork measures 120 feet long, 48 feet high and six feet deep, the largest collaborative indoor artwork in the world. For outdoor recreation, Winchester Center is just minutes to Highland Lake, one of Connecticut largest lakes, which offers swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing and picnicking.
Surrounding areas: Colebrook, Connecticut (6.5 mi), Goshen, Connecticut (6.6 mi), Norfolk, Connecticut (7.3 mi), Barkhamsted, Connecticut (8.1 mi), Harwinton, Connecticut (9.7 mi), Cornwall, Connecticut (10.7 mi), Litchfield, Connecticut (10.9 mi)
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Winchester Center Vacation Rentals
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Winchester Center Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Quality Inn & Suites | 395 Winsted Rd | Torrington, CT | 5.3 mi. | (860) 496-8808 | | Super 8 Motel Of Torrington | 492 E Main St | Torrington, CT | 6.5 mi. | (860) 496-0811 | | Manor House | Maple Ave | Norfolk, CT | 7.4 mi. | (860) 542-5690 | | Litchfield Inn | Rt 202 Bantan Rd | Litchfield, CT | 10.9 mi. | (800) 499-3444 | | Cornwall Inn & Motel | Kent Rd | Cornwall Bridge, CT | 13.4 mi. | (203) 672-6884 | | Under Mountain Inn | 482 Undermountain Rd | Salisbury, CT | 15.8 mi. | (860) 435-0242 | | White Hart | 15 Undermountain Rd | Salisbury, CT | 15.8 mi. | (860) 435-0030 | | Ragamont Inn | 8 Main St | Salisbury, CT | 15.9 mi. | (860) 435-2372 | | Inn At Iron Masters | 229 Main St | Lakeville, CT | 16.1 mi. | (860) 435-9844 | | Wake Robin Inn | 106 Sharon Rd | Lakeville, CT | 16.1 mi. | (860) 435-2515 | | Interlaken Inn | 74 Interlaken Rd 7 | Lakeville, CT | 16.3 mi. | (860) 435-6662 | | Avon Old Farm Hotel | | Avon, CT | 16.8 mi. | (860) 677-1651 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 55 Simsbury Rd | Avon, CT | 16.8 mi. | (860) 678-1666 | | The Simsbury Inn | 397 Hopmeadow St | Simsbury, CT | 16.9 mi. | (800) 634-2719 | | Plymouth Motor Lodge | 9 W Main St | Terryville, CT | 16.9 mi. | (203) 582-6331 | | Sharon Motor Lodge | Gay St | Sharon, CT | 17.7 mi. | (860) 364-0036 | | Birches Inn | 233 West SHR Rd | New Preston, CT | 19.2 mi. | (860) 868-1735 | | Centennial Inn | 5 SPG Ln | Farmington, CT | 19.9 mi. | (860) 677-4647 | | Hartford Marriott Hotel Farmington | 15 Farm SPGS Rd | Farmington, CT | 19.9 mi. | (860) 678-1000 | | Homewood Suites Hotel Farmington | 2 Farmglen Blvd | Farmington, CT | 19.9 mi. | (Inv) ali-dInp | | Farmington Inn | 827 Farmington Ave | Farmington, CT | 20.0 mi. | (860) 677-2821 | | Clarion Hotel | 42 Century Dr | Bristol, CT | 20.6 mi. | (860) 589-7766 | | Mayflower Inn | Rt 47 | Washington, CT | 20.7 mi. | (860) 868-9466 | | Fife & Drum Inn | 59 North Main St | Kent, CT | 21.1 mi. | (860) 927-3509 | | Extended Stay Deluxe | 1 Batterson Park Rd | Farmington, CT | 21.9 mi. | (860) 676-2790 | | Susse Chalet Motor Lodge | 462 Queen St | Southington, CT | 22.0 mi. | (860) 621-0181 | | Troutbeck | 40 Spingarn Rd | Amenia, NY | 22.0 mi. | (914) 372-9681 | | Willows Motel | Rt 343 | Amenia, NY | 22.0 mi. | (845) 373-8090 | | West Hartford Inn | 900 Farmington Ave | West Hartford, CT | 22.6 mi. | (860) 236-3221 | | Motel Six | 625 Queen St | Southington, CT | 22.8 mi. | (860) 621-7351 | | Holiday Inn Express | 120 Laning St | Southington, CT | 23.0 mi. | (860) 276-0736 | | Travelodge | 30 Laning St | Southington, CT | 23.0 mi. | (860) 628-0921 | | Residence Inn Southington | 778 West St | Southington, CT | 23.5 mi. | (860) 621-4440 | | Ramada Inn | 5 Ella Grasso Tpke | Windsor Locks, CT | 23.7 mi. | (860) 623-9494 | | Hampton Inn Hartford Airport | 2168 Poquonock Ave | Windsor, CT | 23.7 mi. | (860) 683-1118 | | Doubletree Hotel At Bradley Intl Airport | 16 Ella Grasso Tpke | Windsor Locks, CT | 23.8 mi. | (860) 627-5171 | | Candlewood Suites | 149 Ella Grasso Tpke | Windsor Locks, CT | 23.9 mi. | (860) 623-2000 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott | 2 Loten Rd | Windsor Locks, CT | 23.9 mi. | (860) 627-9333 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 249 Stockbridge Rd | Great Barrington, MA | 23.9 mi. | (413) 644-3200 | | Motel Six | 3 National Dr | Windsor Locks, CT | 24.1 mi. | (860) 292-6700 |
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| Historic Merrell Inn | 1565 Pleasant St | South Lee, MA | 27.1 mi. | (413) 243-1794 |
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Winchester Center Weather & Climate
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Central Connecticut has a generally temperate, four-season climate. The state lies within the transition zone of humid subtropical and a humid continental. Connecticut receives some 25 to 60 in of snow each year. The average annual snowfall increases from the coast to the northwestern corner of the State. Temperatures are comparatively uniform across the state. The number of days with minimum temperatures of zero or below average about five in the lower uplands and central valley. 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. The humidity tends to be lowest in the spring and highest in the late summer and early fall.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
29°F |
11°F |
4.47 in. |
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| February |
31°F |
13°F |
3.53 in. |
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| March |
40°F |
21°F |
4.57 in. |
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| April |
53°F |
32°F |
4.53 in. |
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| May |
65°F |
44°F |
4.81 in. |
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| June |
73°F |
53°F |
4.49 in. |
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| July |
78°F |
57°F |
4.90 in. |
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| August |
76°F |
56°F |
4.74 in. |
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| September |
68°F |
48°F |
4.47 in. |
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| October |
56°F |
37°F |
4.40 in. |
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| November |
45°F |
29°F |
4.65 in. |
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| December |
33°F |
18°F |
4.31 in. |
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Winchester Center Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Bradley International airport (BDL) located about 23 miles east of Winchester Center in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located approximately 27 miles northeast of Winchester Center in Westfield, Massachusetts, the Stewart International airport (SWF) located roughly 57 miles west of Winchester Center in Newburgh, New York, the Albany International airport (ALB) located around 67 miles northwest of Winchester Center in Albany, New York, and finally the Worcester Regional airport (ORH) located about 69 miles east of Winchester Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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Winchester Center Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 18.4 mi. | | | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 25.7 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 29.1 mi. | | | Jeepers | Albany | NY | 60.9 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 65.4 mi. | | | Hoffman's Playland | Latham | NY | 66.7 mi. | | | Playland Park | Rye | NY | 69.6 mi. | | | Jeepers | West Nyack | NY | 69.7 mi. | | | Bayville Amusements | Bayville | NY | 71.9 mi. | | | Sports Plus Entertainment Center | Lake Grove | NY | 72.4 mi. | | | Boomers Family Fun Center | Medford | NY | 75.1 mi. | | | Country Fair Entertainment Park | Medford | NY | 75.1 mi. | | | Kid's Kingdom | Medford | NY | 75.1 mi. | | | Glen Island Park | New Rochelle | NY | 76.1 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 77.7 mi. | | | High Hopes Orchard | Westmoreland | NH | 82.2 mi. | | | Adventureland | Farmingdale | NY | 82.3 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 85.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 46.8 mi. | | | Zoom Flume Water Park | Durham | NY | 63.4 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 72.2 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 76.3 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 76.5 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 85.3 mi. | | | Carousel Water & Fun Park | Beach Lake | PA | 105.9 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 108.3 mi. | | | Water Slide World | Lake George | NY | 109.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Eastwood Country Club | Torrington | CT | 7.0 mi. | | | Fairview Farm Golf Course | Harwinton | CT | 9.8 mi. | | | Stonybrook Golf Course | Litchfield | CT | 11.3 mi. | | | Hotchkiss School Golf Course | Lakeville | CT | 16.2 mi. | | | Blue Fox Run Golf Club | Avon | CT | 17.1 mi. | | | Simsbury Farms Golf Club | Simsbury | CT | 17.4 mi. | | | Pequabuck Golf Club of Bristol | Pequabuck | CT | 17.6 mi. | | | Tunxis Plantation Country Club | Farmington | CT | 19.1 mi. | | | Boston Corners Golf Club | Millerton | NY | 19.6 mi. | | | Westwoods Golf Club | Farmington | CT | 20.5 mi. | | | Crestbrook Park Golf Course | Watertown | CT | 20.8 mi. | | | Edgewood Golf Club | Southwick | MA | 21.4 mi. | | | Ranch Golf Club | Southwick | MA | 21.4 mi. | | | Fox Run at Copper Hill | East Granby | CT | 21.5 mi. | | | Wintonbury Hills Golf Course | Bloomfield | CT | 21.6 mi. | | | Silo Ridge Country Club | Amenia | NY | 21.8 mi. | | | Farmingbury Hills Golf Club | Wolcott | CT | 22.2 mi. | | | Buena Vista Golf Course | West Hartford | CT | 22.5 mi. | | | Rockledge Country Club | West Hartford | CT | 22.8 mi. | | | Southwick Country Club | Southwick | MA | 22.8 mi. | | | Egremont Country Club | Great Barrington | MA | 23.1 mi. | | | Stanley Municipal Golf Course | New Britain | CT | 23.3 mi. | | | Airways Golf Course & Country Club | West Suffield | CT | 23.5 mi. | | | Tekoa Country Club | Westfield | MA | 24.2 mi. | | | East Mountain Golf Course | Waterbury | CT | 24.6 mi. | | | Western Hills Golf Course | Waterbury | CT | 24.6 mi. | | | Shaker Farms Country Club | Westfield | MA | 24.9 mi. | | | Goodwin Golf Course | Hartford | CT | 25.3 mi. | | | Keney Park Golf Club | Hartford | CT | 25.3 mi. | | | Oak Ridge Golf Club | Feeding Hills | MA | 25.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 10.8 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 20.4 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 23.5 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 24.8 mi. | | | Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 24.9 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 27.8 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 33.9 mi. | | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 36.1 mi. | | | Thunder Ridge | Patterson | NY | 36.1 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 49.0 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 52.1 mi. | | | Hunter Mountain | Hunter | NY | 59.7 mi. | | | Ski Windham | Windham | NY | 63.8 mi. | | | Belleayre Moutain | Highmount | NY | 71.6 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 72.1 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 72.1 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 74.7 mi. | | | Mount Peter | Warwick | NY | 77.4 mi. | | | Ski Plattekill | Roxbury | NY | 78.0 mi. | | | Holiday Mountain | Monticello | NY | 81.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| John A Minetto State Park | | CT | 1.6 mi. | | | Platt Hill State Park | | CT | 1.8 mi. | | | Burr Pond State Park | | CT | 3.6 mi. | | | Dennis Hill State Park | | CT | 4.0 mi. | | | Ivy Mountain State Park | | CT | 4.8 mi. | | | Haystack Mountain State Park | | CT | 7.7 mi. | | | Mohawk State Park | | CT | 10.1 mi. | | | Campbell Falls State Park | | CT | 10.6 mi. | | | Housatonic Meadows State Park | | CT | 12.8 mi. | | | Humaston Brook State Park | | CT | 13.9 mi. | | | Stratton Brook State Park | | CT | 15.9 mi. | | | Mount Tom State Park | | CT | 16.1 mi. | | | Kent Falls State Park | | CT | 16.4 mi. | | | Above All State Park | | CT | 16.7 mi. | | | Black Rock State Park | | CT | 17.4 mi. | | | Mount Riga State Park | | CT | 17.6 mi. | | | Talcott Mountain State Park | | CT | 18.6 mi. | | | Lake Waramaug State Park | | CT | 18.7 mi. | | | Penwood State Park | | CT | 19.0 mi. | | | Mount Bushnell State Park | | CT | 19.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Litchfield History Museum | Litchfield | CT | 10.9 mi. | (History) | | Mattatuck Museum | Waterbury | CT | 24.0 mi. | (History) | | Railroad Museum of New England | Waterbury | CT | 24.0 mi. | (Technology) | | Wadsworth Atheneum | Hartford | CT | 25.0 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Historical Society | Hartford | CT | 25.0 mi. | (History) | | Timexpo Museum | Middlebury | CT | 25.7 mi. | (Technology) | | Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge | Stockbridge | MA | 28.4 mi. | (Art) | | Springfield Museums | Springfield | MA | 31.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Springfield Science Museum | Springfield | MA | 31.2 mi. | (Science) | | George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum | Springfield | MA | 31.2 mi. | (Art) | | Springfield Museum of Fine Arts | Springfield | MA | 31.2 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Valley Historical Museum | Springfield | MA | 31.2 mi. | (History) | | Lutz Childrens Museum | Manchester | CT | 32.7 mi. | (Children's) | | Wistariahurst Museum | Holyoke | MA | 33.9 mi. | (History) | | Somers Mountain Museum of Natural History and Primitive Technology | Somers | CT | 35.9 mi. | (Science) | | Hidden Hills Historical Museums | Chesterfield | MA | 37.2 mi. | (History) | | Clermont (State Historic Site) | Clermont | NY | 37.8 mi. | (History) | | Hancock Shaker Village | Pittsfield | MA | 38.4 mi. | (History) | | Smith College Museum of Art | Northampton | MA | 38.7 mi. | (Art) | | Yale Center for British Art | New Haven | CT | 42.3 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 29.9 mi. | | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 50.8 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 71.2 mi. | | | Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park | Bronx | NY | 81.9 mi. | | | Bergen County Zoological Park | Paramus | NJ | 82.1 mi. | | | Queens Wildlife Center | Flushing | NY | 86.0 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 88.8 mi. | | | Central Park Wildlife Center | New York | NY | 93.6 mi. | | | New York Aquarium | Brooklyn | NY | 96.2 mi. | | | Prospect Park Wildlife Center | Brooklyn | NY | 96.2 mi. | | | Staten Island Zoo | Staten Island | NY | 106.2 mi. | | | New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 110.9 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 110.9 mi. | |
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