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Things to see in Colchester (United States): 16 places and when to go
Colchester is a town in United States, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Wildlife (7), Food and drink (5). The best known are Devil's Hopyard State Park, Gay City State Park and Salmon River State Forest. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.5724, -72.3616
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Wildlife (7) · Food and drink (5) · History (4)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 158 km as the crow flies
What to see in Colchester
The places in and around Colchester, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Devil's Hopyard State ParkState park in Connecticut, United States11 km
- Gay City State ParkRecreation area in Connecticut, United States13 km
- Salmon River State ForestConnecticut State Forest4.7 km
- Hopemead State ParkState park in New London County, Connecticut14 km
- Lebanon Green Historic DistrictLebanon, Connecticut, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in New London County14 km
- Minnie Island State ParkIsland in the United States of America14 km
- Mono Pond State Park ReserveProtected area in Connecticut, US11 km
- Mooween State ParkState park in New London County, Connecticut12 km
- Colchester Village Historic DistrictHistoric district in Connecticut, United States2.5 km
- Wheeler BlockBuilding in Connecticut, United States of America2.6 km
- Warner HouseUnited States national historic place14 km
- Ark DistilleryDistillery3.0 km
- Hop Culture Farms & Brew CompanyBrewery2.1 km
- Indepedence VineyardWinery14 km
- Priam VineyardsWinery3.5 km
- Yankee Cider CompanyBrewery14 km
When to go to Colchester
The best time to visit Colchester is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:18
- FebPossible10:23
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:20
- JunBest time15:00
- JulBest time14:44
- AugBest time13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecPossible9:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. In April, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Colchester
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 158 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Chatham25 places22 km
- Storrs21 places28 km
- Killingworth16 places30 km
- New London, Connecticut50 places33 km
- Hartford, Connecticut54 places35 km
- Glasgo16 places40 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Colchester?
The best known: Devil's Hopyard State Park, Gay City State Park, Salmon River State Forest, Hopemead State Park, Lebanon Green Historic District. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Colchester?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h.
How do you get to Colchester?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 158 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Colchester as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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