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Things to see in Storrs (United States): 21 places and when to go
Storrs is a town in United States, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Nature (5), Wildlife (5). The best known are Mansfield Hollow State Park, Nathan Hale State Forest and Pomeroy State Park. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.8069, -72.2512
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Nature (5) · Wildlife (5) · Museums and art (5) · Hiking (3) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 182 km as the crow flies
What to see in Storrs
The places in and around Storrs, 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.
- Mansfield Hollow State ParkState park in Tolland County, Connecticut7.0 km
- Nathan Hale State ForestState forest in Connecticut, United States9.2 km
- Pomeroy State ParkState park in Connecticut, USA13 km
- Beaver Brook State ParkUndeveloped public recreation area covering 401 acres (162 ha) in the towns of Windham and Chaplin, Connecticut13 km
- Chaplin Historic DistrictHistoric district in Connecticut, United States10 km
- Hop River State Park TrailRecreation rail trail in Connecticut, United States12 km
- Main Street Historic DistrictHistoric district in Windham, Connecticut, United States11 km
- Mansfield Center Historic DistrictHistoric district in Connecticut, United States6.8 km
- Prospect Hill Historic DistrictHistory11 km
- William Benton Museum of ArtArt museum in Connecticut, United States226 m
- Windham Center Historic DistrictHistoric district in Connecticut, United States14 km
- Ballard Institute and Museum of PuppetryArt museum in Connecticut, United States717 m
- Connecticut Eastern Railroad MuseumRailroad museum in Willimantic, Connecticut10 km
- J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports MuseumSports museum in Connecticut, United States536 m
- March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Scotland RoadHistory15 km
- Windham Textile and History MuseumTextile museum in Willimantic, Connecticut11 km
- Cassidy Hill WineryWinery7.2 km
- Nipmuck TrailHiking13 km
- Nipmuck Trail - East BranchHiking6.5 km
- Nipmuck Trail - West BranchHiking5.3 km
- Stafford CideryBrewery17 km
When to go to Storrs
The best time to visit Storrs 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.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:22
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:01
- JulBest time14:45
- AugBest time13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. In April, 21 of the 21 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 Storrs
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 182 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
- Pomfret14 places21 km
- Colchester16 places28 km
- Southbridge13 places35 km
- Hartford, Connecticut54 places36 km
- Chatham25 places40 km
- Glasgo16 places41 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Storrs?
The best known: Mansfield Hollow State Park, Nathan Hale State Forest, Pomeroy State Park, Beaver Brook State Park, Chaplin Historic District. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Storrs?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59.
How do you get to Storrs?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 182 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Storrs as the destination and these 21 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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