Discover nature, culture and history in Windsor

Specific points of interest range from the municipal Northwest Park and First Church to the Windsor Historical Society and Windsor Art Center. This lets you plan your trip around a personal area of interest.

Nature and trails

Northwest Park is a 473-acre municipal park in Windsor. Large parts of the former tobacco land along the Farmington River have become biologically diverse forests, fields and wetlands. Tobacco farming was part of the site’s history; forests, fields and wetlands shape its landscape today. The park also offers a Trail Hike Challenge. The Windsor Center River Trail, by contrast, is suitable for walking, running and cycling. For your planning, these are two different options: a named challenge in the park and a trail associated with three types of activity. If you’re prioritizing nature and exercise during your stay, consider which of these options better suits your plans.

History in Windsor

First Church in Windsor was founded in 1630 and is considered the oldest Congregational church in America. The current meetinghouse was built in 1794, so the founding year and construction year refer to different historical periods.

The Windsor Historical Society preserves and shares nearly 400 years of Windsor history. It does so through exhibitions, educational programs, publications, active collecting and research. This institutional perspective complements the story of First Church with a broader history of the town.

The cultural topics can be distinguished by their scope: First Church represents the history of a single institution and its current meetinghouse; the Historical Society focuses on nearly 400 years of Windsor history. The Art Center, by contrast, focuses on visual art and music. These distinctions can help you separate an interest in church and local history from an interest in art.

Art and events

Windsor Art Center presents exhibitions of visual art and music performances year-round. Its program also includes artist talks, performances and workshops. If a particular artist talk, performance or workshop is central to your trip, check the current schedule in advance.

Getting here and finding a hotel

Amtrak commuter trains stop several times a day at the historic Windsor Center. They run between Springfield and New Haven, with connections to Boston and New York. If you’re planning to arrive by train, this stop is a useful point of reference; check the current schedule before departure, as timetables may change.

Choose your hotel in Windsor based on your specific travel plans and the details provided for each property.

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