About Colchester

About Colchester

If you are new to the area, we would like to tell you a little about Colchester and why we love it here. Never been to Colchester? We are a quiet, historic town, which was founded in 1698.

Colchester is rated a B+ in 2023-2025 by Niche as a highly suburban-rural mix town, known for it’s safe environment, and strong community feel. It is ranked amongst the best places to live and raise a family in New London County.

Another award which was bestowed on Colchester in 2013 by CNN, Money Magazine was “8th Least Crowded Place to Live in the Nation”, based on the panoramic views and access to the Airline Trail.

Finally, Colchester has been recognized by Money Magazine in 2005 as the 57th “Best Place to Live” in the Country.

Colchester has so many wonderful characteristics that make this town a wonderful place to live! The town of Colchester is a beautiful mix of suburban and rural areas, with everything you need right here in town. You are but a quick drive away from grocery stores, pharmacies, doctors, golf courses, restaurants and activities on the Town Green. Colchester is centrally located to so many of the State of Connecticut top attractions! Within a 20-30 minute drive, you are at the Connecticut Shoreline; Mohegan Casino; Foxwood Resort Casino; Mystic Seaport and so very much more!

We are 37 miles to Bradley International Airport, 56 miles to TF Green in Providence, RI, and 58 miles to Tweed Airport in New Haven.

Read more about our town: https://www.colchesterct.gov/

Have a family, or planning one? For more information to our schools please visit this link https://www.colchesterct.org/page.cfm

Are you looking for great activities in your own back yard? We have so much to offer! Visit our Park and Recreation site right here: https://www.colchesterct.gov/recreation-department

We all love a great book, but there is so much more at the Cragin Library! Check it out and see what they offer: https://www.colchesterct.gov/cragin-memorial-library

The Airline Trail is the perfect place to take a hike or bike ride, and there’s a convenient spur to jump right on, which is walking distance from Lake Hayward of Colchester! Read all about it: https://www.colchesterct.gov/parks-facilities/pages/air-line-trail-state-park-colchester-spur

Top Things to do in Colchester! This link has it all, so check out all of the things to do that will be sure to fill your calendar! https://vacationidea.com/connecticut/best-things-to-do-in-colchester-ct.html

Feel like a game of golf? We have that for you too! Visit these links to local golf courses:

Chanticlair Golf Course: https://www.chanticlair.com/

Blackledge Country Club: https://www.blackledgeecc.net

TPC River Highlands: https://www.tpc.com

Ok, so now you must be hungry after all of that exercise! Click onto this handy link to get the scoop on the varied fare in your new hometown .

Any Questions? Give us a call at 860-537-5338. We will be more than happy to help you to familiarize yourself to Colchester, and welcome you home!

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