Overview
The Knowledge Corridor is an urban region of New England that surrounds the principal cities of Hartford and Springfield.
The region is known for its high concentration of colleges and universities. It features the second-highest concentration of higher learning institutions in New England (behind Greater Boston) and one of the five highest concentrations in the United States. It is New England's second-most-populous urban area, featuring 2.18 million people, 120,000 college students, and 29 colleges and universities.
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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 — 5 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ORH Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester — 43 mi away. Directions
Cities and regions
The Knowledge Corridor includes portions of the following cities and regions:
- The Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts
- Springfield
- Northampton
- Amherst
- The Connecticut River Valley region of Connecticut
- Hartford
- Middletown
- Storrs
Nearby
East Windsor
City / town · 2 listings · 2 mi away
Enfield
City / town · 16 listings · 3 mi away
Windsor Locks
City / town · 7 listings · 3 mi away
Ellington
City / town · 17 listings · 7 mi away
Windsor
City / town · 4 listings · 7 mi away
South Windsor
City / town · 11 listings · 7 mi away
Longmeadow
City / town · 4 listings · 8 mi away
Somers
City / town · 8 listings · 8 mi away
My experience
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