Overview
Torrington is a town in Connecticut.
1 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Torrington
Warner Theatre
Burr Pond State Park
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Aug. (climate data from nearby Waterbury)
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 — 24 mi away (major hub). Directions
- HVN Tweed New Haven Airport, New Haven — 39 mi away. Directions
The closest major airport is Bradley International. It is in Windsor Locks, a town in between Hartford and Springfield, MA.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Warner Theatre
- Afternoon Burr Pond State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
There are a lot of great restaurants all over town including Venetian, Dos Amigos, Pizza Palace, Tony's, Nicholas Pizza, The Berkshire and many, many more.
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Get in
The closest major airport is Bradley International. It is in Windsor Locks, a town in between Hartford and Springfield, MA.
See
Do
There are wonderful things to do in and around Torrington. There are hiking trails in the wonderful state parks in the area. You can visit the Torrington Historical Society or the Torrington Library - both are rich with the towns interesting history. There are two public golf courses with great restaurants.
Buy
- Torrington Plaza, 1 S Main St: 99 Restaurant, TJ Maxx and others.
- Stop & Shop Plaza: 931 Torringford St, grocery store.
- Wal-Mart, 970 Torringford St.
- Target, 1922 E Main St.
Downtown features a variety of unique shops such as Remember When antique store at 111 Main St.
Eat
There are a lot of great restaurants all over town including Venetian, Dos Amigos, Pizza Palace, Tony's, Nicholas Pizza, The Berkshire and many, many more.
Sleep
Yankee Pedlar Inn is a beautiful hometown hotel located within walking distance from the famous Warner Theatre.
Go next
Right outside Torrington's boundaries are woods to be explored and times to be had. Various state parks litter Litchfield County and they beg to be conquered. Campbell Falls, Kent Falls, Haystack Mountain, Black Rock Forest, etc. Visit the CT State Parks website for more info.
Right across the border into MA is the Berkshire Theater Festival, a fantastic theater company located in Stockbridge, MA. You can spend the day shopping for antiques in Great Barrington or the outlets in Lee and finish it with a show done by equity actors.
Torrington is 2.5 hours from New York City and 3 from Boston.
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