Capitol Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States

Places to visit near Willimantic

Willimantic is a town in Capitol Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States, home to about 17,737 people. Within 50 km by road there are 148 places to visit — 58 wildlife, forests & gardens, 29 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Windham Textile and History Museum (1 km), Jillson Square Park (1 km) and Pomeroy State Park (3 km).

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Willimantic, Connecticut
Willimantic, Capitol Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Willimantic at a glance

Location
Capitol Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States
Population
about 17,737
Coordinates
41.7107° N, 72.2081° W
Places within 50 km
148 (148 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Willimantic

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Willimantic: 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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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Willimantic

89 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Willimantic. The closest is Pomeroy State Park (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Willimantic

45 churches within 100 km of Willimantic. The closest is Congregational Church of Marlborough (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Willimantic

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Willimantic. The closest is Mansfield Hollow Lake (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Mansfield Hollow Lake · lake · Capitol Planning Region · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Coventry Lake · lake · Capitol Planning Region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Gardner Lake · lake · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Ashford Lake · lake · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Lake Hayward · lake · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Lake Chaffee · lake · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region · ~32 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Willimantic

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Willimantic. The closest is Wolf Rock Cliff (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wolf Rock Cliff · viewpoint · Capitol Planning Region · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Fifty Foot Cliff · viewpoint · Capitol Planning Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Boston Hollow · viewpoint · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Snow Hill · viewpoint · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Cochegan Rock · viewpoint · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Burley Hill · viewpoint · Capitol Planning Region · ~43 km · Must-see

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Museums near Willimantic

21 museums within 100 km of Willimantic. The closest is Windham Textile and History Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Willimantic

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Willimantic. The closest is Captain Nathan Hale Monument (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Willimantic

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Willimantic
  2. 1 km Windham Textile and History Museum · museum, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  3. 3 km Pomeroy State Park · nature spot, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  4. 3 km Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum · museum, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  5. 7 km Wolf Rock Cliff · viewpoint, Capitol Planning Region
  6. 7 km Jillson Square Park · park, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  7. 0 km Back to Willimantic

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How to reach Willimantic

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Willimantic by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5889Pomeroy State Park (3 km)
    Churches2945Congregational Church of Marlborough (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1235Mansfield Hollow Lake (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1030Wolf Rock Cliff (7 km)
    Other attractions822March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Scotland Road (7 km)
    Museums1121Windham Textile and History Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1120Captain Nathan Hale Monument (13 km)
    Parks514Jillson Square Park (1 km)
    Beaches & coast011McCook Park Beach (55 km)
    Treks25Natchaug Trail (21 km)
    Temples11Beth Israel Temple (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Madina Masjid (50 km)
    Waterfalls01Mill Pond Falls (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Sandy Point (63 km)

    Willimantic: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Willimantic?

    Windham Textile and History Museum (museum, about 1 km), Jillson Square Park (park, about 1 km), Pomeroy State Park (nature spot, about 3 km), Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum (museum, about 3 km), March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Scotland Road (attraction, about 7 km), Wolf Rock Cliff (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    148 places on Spotwander: 58 wildlife, forests & gardens, 29 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Willimantic?

    Pomeroy State Park, about 3 km by road; Beaver Brook State Park (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Willimantic?

    Congregational Church of Marlborough, about 28 km by road; Cathedral of Saint Patrick (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Willimantic?

    Mansfield Hollow Lake, about 8 km by road; Coventry Lake (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Willimantic?

    Start in Willimantic, visit Windham Textile and History Museum, then Pomeroy State Park, then Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum, then Wolf Rock Cliff, then Jillson Square Park, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Willimantic?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Willimantic

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