Overview
Hampden is a small town on the banks of the Scantic River in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
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Best things about Hampden
Thornton W. Burgess House
Built between 1780 and 1784.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Sep. (climate data from nearby Hartford)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BDL Bradley International Airport, Hartford — 17 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ORH Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester — 31 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Understand
Within this town are the Rattle Snake Mountain and the house of Thornton W. Burgess, author of over 170 books that introduced characters such as Old Mother West Wind.
See
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