Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States

Places to visit near Cromwell

Cromwell is a town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States, home to about 13,750 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit — 65 wildlife, forests & gardens, 41 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 25 museums. The must-see places are River Highlands State Park (4 km), Saint Mary of Czestochowa Catholic Church (6 km) and Pameacha Pond Dam (7 km).

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Cromwell, Connecticut
Cromwell, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cromwell at a glance

Location
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States
Population
about 13,750
Coordinates
41.5951° N, 72.6454° W
Places within 50 km
227 (227 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Cromwell

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cromwell: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Cromwell, by type

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cromwell

96 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cromwell. The closest is River Highlands State Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Cromwell

44 churches within 100 km of Cromwell. The closest is Saint Mary of Czestochowa Catholic Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cromwell

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cromwell. The closest is Higby Mountain (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Higby Mountain · viewpoint · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Lamentation Mountain · viewpoint · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Chauncey Peak · viewpoint · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Beseck Mountain · viewpoint · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Cathole Mountain · viewpoint · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Short Mountain · viewpoint · Capitol Planning Region · ~19 km · Must-see

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Museums near Cromwell

28 museums within 100 km of Cromwell. The closest is Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cromwell

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cromwell. The closest is Pameacha Pond Dam (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Cromwell

20 parks within 100 km of Cromwell. The closest is Smith Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Cromwell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cromwell
  2. 4 km River Highlands State Park · nature spot, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
  3. 5 km Dinosaur State Park · nature spot, Capitol Planning Region
  4. 13 km Smith Park · park, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
  5. 7 km Pameacha Pond Dam · dam, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
  6. 1 km Saint Mary of Czestochowa Catholic Church · church, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
  7. 6 km Back to Cromwell

Plan a longer trip from Cromwell — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Cromwell

    All places near Cromwell by distance

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    Places near Cromwell by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens96River Highlands State Park (4 km)
    Churches44Saint Mary of Czestochowa Catholic Church (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints31Higby Mountain (12 km)
    Museums28Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Pameacha Pond Dam (7 km)
    Parks20Smith Park (8 km)
    Forts & heritage20Worthington Ridge Historic District (11 km)
    Other attractions16WHCN-FM (Hartford) (21 km)
    Treks10Mattabesett Trail (13 km)
    Beaches & coast5Hammonasset Beach State Park (47 km)
    Waterfalls1Mill Pond Falls (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Madina Masjid (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Horse Island (50 km)

    Cromwell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cromwell?

    River Highlands State Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Saint Mary of Czestochowa Catholic Church (church, about 6 km), Pameacha Pond Dam (dam, about 7 km), Dinosaur State Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Smith Park (park, about 8 km), Rocky Hill Congregational Church (hill, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cromwell?

    227 places on Spotwander: 65 wildlife, forests & gardens, 41 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 museums, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Cromwell?

    River Highlands State Park, about 4 km by road; Dinosaur State Park (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cromwell?

    Saint Mary of Czestochowa Catholic Church, about 6 km by road; Rocky Hill Congregational Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cromwell?

    Higby Mountain, about 12 km by road; Lamentation Mountain (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cromwell?

    Start in Cromwell, visit River Highlands State Park, then Dinosaur State Park, then Smith Park, then Pameacha Pond Dam, then Saint Mary of Czestochowa Catholic Church, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cromwell?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Cromwell

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cromwell’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cromwell on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.