South Windsor

South Windsor is a small town in Connecticut it is 5 miles (8 km) NE of Hartford, Connecticut and SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is inside the Hartford metropolitan area.

Understand


The Podunk Indians were the original inhabitants of the area now known as South Windsor. In 1659, Thomas Burnham purchased the land on which sit the modern towns of South Windsor and East Hartford. Other settlers from Windsor, Connecticut, arrived in this area in the mid 17th century. South Windsor was incorporated as a town in 1845. The area began as a farming community, and developed into a suburban town in the 1950s.

Get in
From 84E: 84E to exit 62; take a left onto Buckland Road. Go approximately 2 miles to a 4-corner intersection (sixth traffic light). Sullivan Avenue, Route 194, goes straight, Town Hall is on the right.

From 84W: take exit 62. Turn Right at the bottom of the ramp. at the first light (Buckland Road) turn left. Follow Buckland for approx. 2 miles until you come to the intersection of Rtes 30 and 194. Go straight on Rte 194, Town Hall is on the right.

From 91N or S: I-91N to exit 35A (Bissell Bridge, I-291); Take exit 4 (Route 5, East Hartford, South Windsor) at end of ramp go straight on to Ellington Road. Follow Ellington Road to sixth light and take a left onto Sullivan Avenue (Route 194). Town Hall is on the right.

Get around

 * Avery Cab, 24 Chatham Ln, +1 860 648-1669
 * Ace Taxi, Vernon Rockville, +1 860 244-9999

See

 * The Michael Donnelly Land Preserve/Park: A view of the open grassy landscape along with seasonal trees, picnic tables and a great walking path. The Michael Donnelly Land Preserve is dedicated to Major Michael Donnelly who was a United States Air Force major and veteran of the first Gulf War. Medically retired in 1996 following a diagnosis of Lou Gehrig's Disease, he became a leading activist for sufferers of Gulf War Syndrome. Donnelly died of his disease in 2005. The Major Michael Donnelly Land Preserve is named after him.
 * Old Main Street: A Historical street that is located near the Connecticut River. It is the center of South Windsor's historical district that is filled with open farm land and ancient buildings such as The Wood Memorial Library, Ellsworth School, and the nation's oldest continually operating post office(picture on right).
 * Nevers Park: Consists of a 2 mile walking/running trail, soccer fields, and a pavilion with picnic tables. Nevers park also has what is called a "Boundless Playground" which is a unique playground structured where children and adults of all abilities can play, including people who may have difficulty with mobility.

Buy

 * The Promenade Shops of Evergreen Walk: This shopping plaza offers a collection of over 60 retailers and restaurants. The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk resembles a traditional New England village
 * The Promenade Shops of Evergreen Walk: This shopping plaza offers a collection of over 60 retailers and restaurants. The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk resembles a traditional New England village

Eat
Lena's Restaurant & Pizza, Alexia's Restaurant & Pizza, Teddy's Pizza Restaurant, The Red Onion,Campions Pizza: There are many pizza places in South Windsor. Campions has really good flat crusted pizza. Alexias has a good sauce.


 * Burtons Grill: It has a seasonal outdoor patio for late afternoon drinks or to have a dinner outside. Burtons has contemporary American cuisine, and is kind of pricey.
 * Ted's Montana Grill: Classic American Grilled comfort food. They are best known for their entrees including steaks, "Beer Can" Chicken, Cedar Plank Salmon and Bison Meatloaf.
 * The Red Cabin: A breakfast & Lunch sit-down diner. It has the appearance of an actual old red cabin. Many people come here for the home-made pancakes and waffles.
 * Moes Southwest Grille: A fast-casual establishment that serves a wide variety of fresh, made-to-order southwest Mexican food. The food is made right in front of you, their "homewrecker" burritos are very popular as well as their chips, salsa and queso.
 * The Red Cabin: A breakfast & Lunch sit-down diner. It has the appearance of an actual old red cabin. Many people come here for the home-made pancakes and waffles.
 * Moes Southwest Grille: A fast-casual establishment that serves a wide variety of fresh, made-to-order southwest Mexican food. The food is made right in front of you, their "homewrecker" burritos are very popular as well as their chips, salsa and queso.

Drink

 * The B&G Bar and Billiard: This bar has been around for a very long time. It's a small bar near the center of town, if you go here you will probably see only people who are from South Windsor, everyone knows everyone there. They sometimes have fun bands that play. It's kind of dark inside and smells of cigarettes.
 * Club 645 Pub: A small bar with an outdoor patio/smoking area. Many rock bands play here on the weekends.

Go next

 * The Buckland Hills Cinema 99 Redstone Rd. Central Manchester, +1 860 646-9800. Extremely expensive. Along with movie-showings, there is an arcade, a sitting area to eat food, and a bar.
 * Golf Land, 95 Hartford Turnpike Route 83 Vernon, +1 860 643-2654. Miniature golf, bumper carts, batting cages, go-karts, arcade