Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States

Places to visit near Windham

Windham is a town in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States, home to about 23,072 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 57 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Scotland Road (1 km), Windham Textile and History Museum (5 km) and Jillson Square Park (6 km).

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Windham, Connecticut
Windham, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Windham at a glance

Location
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States
Population
about 23,072
Coordinates
41.6998° N, 72.1570° W
Places within 50 km
121 (121 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 Windham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Windham: 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 Windham

84 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Windham. The closest is Beaver Brook State Park (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Windham

46 churches within 100 km of Windham. The closest is Cathedral of Saint Patrick (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Windham

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Windham. The closest is Mansfield Hollow Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Mansfield Hollow Lake · lake · Capitol Planning Region · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Coventry Lake · lake · Capitol Planning Region · ~20 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 · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Lake Chaffee · lake · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region · ~33 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Windham

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Windham. The closest is Wolf Rock Cliff (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wolf Rock Cliff · viewpoint · Capitol Planning Region · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Fifty Foot Cliff · viewpoint · Capitol Planning Region · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Boston Hollow · viewpoint · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Cochegan Rock · viewpoint · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Snow Hill · viewpoint · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Escoheag Hill · viewpoint · Kent · ~42 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Windham

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Windham. The closest is Chaplin Historic District (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Windham

21 museums within 100 km of Windham. The closest is Windham Textile and History Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Windham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Windham
  2. 7 km Pomeroy State Park · nature spot, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  3. 3 km Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum · museum, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  4. 3 km Jillson Square Park · park, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  5. 1 km Windham Textile and History Museum · museum, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  6. 9 km Beaver Brook State Park · nature spot, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  7. 7 km Back to Windham

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From travellers near Windham

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How to reach Windham

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Windham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5784Beaver Brook State Park (7 km)
    Churches1046Cathedral of Saint Patrick (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1139Mansfield Hollow Lake (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints928Wolf Rock Cliff (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1223Chaplin Historic District (14 km)
    Other attractions722March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Scotland Road (1 km)
    Museums821Windham Textile and History Museum (5 km)
    Parks413Jillson Square Park (6 km)
    Beaches & coast011McCook Park Beach (53 km)
    Treks25Natchaug Trail (21 km)
    Temples11Beth Israel Temple (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Madina Masjid (56 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Sandy Point (59 km)
    Waterfalls01Mill Pond Falls (60 km)

    Windham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Windham?

    March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Scotland Road (attraction, about 1 km), Windham Textile and History Museum (museum, about 5 km), Jillson Square Park (park, about 6 km), Beaver Brook State Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Pomeroy State Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum (museum, about 8 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 57 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Windham?

    Beaver Brook State Park, about 7 km by road; Pomeroy State Park (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Windham?

    Cathedral of Saint Patrick, about 25 km by road; First Congregational Church of Plainfield (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Windham?

    Mansfield Hollow Lake, about 9 km by road; Coventry Lake (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Windham?

    Start in Windham, visit Pomeroy State Park, then Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum, then Jillson Square Park, then Windham Textile and History Museum, then Beaver Brook State Park, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Windham?

    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 Windham

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