Why visit Salmon Brook
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Duncaster Hill, Stony Hill, Granby Center Historic District and Allen's Cider Mill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Salmon Brook
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Salmon Brook
Salmon Brook is the name of a census-designated place (CDP) corresponding to the village of Granby, the primary settlement of the town of Granby, Connecticut, United States, in Hartford County. As of the 2020 census, Salmon Brook had a population of 2,428.
From the Wikipedia article Salmon Brook, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks17
Granby Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Allen's Cider Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Cider mill in Granby, Connecticut
East Granby Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Ezekiel Phelps House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Frederick H. Cossitt Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Library building in Granby, Connecticut, United States
Judah Holcomb House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Nathaniel Holcomb III House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Old Newgate Prison
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Colonial prison in Connecticut, now a historic landmark
Rowe and Weed Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic houses in Granby, Connecticut, United States
Samuel Hayes II House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Granby, Connecticut, listed on the NRHP in Hartford County, Connecticut
Tariffville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Viets' Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States of America
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Salmon Brook Street Open Space
Hiking and trails · 0.5 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
246 Salmon Brook Street, Granby
Town Open Space (10 Sakrison Road)
Hiking and trails · 1.7 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Town Open Space (465 Meadow Brook Road,Rear)
Hiking and trails · 1.8 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Town Open Space (55 Canal Road, Rear)
Hiking and trails · 0.8 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Town Open Space (6 Hampton Village Drive)
Hiking and trails · 0.6 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Town Open Space (76 East Granby Road)
Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Town Open Space (Round Hill Road Parcel A)
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Town Open Space (Round Hill Road Parcel B)
Hiking and trails · 0.7 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Town Open Space (West Granby Road)
Hiking and trails · 0.4 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes10
Tiger Belly Noodle Bar
Restaurant · Thai · 1.6 mi
9 Mill Pond Drive, Granby
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:20-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
La Figata
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
We,Th,Su 11:30-21:00; Mo,Tu 15:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00
Brignole Vineyards Tasting Room
Brewery and winery · 1.3 mi
103-105 Hartford Avenue, East Granby
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
First Congregational Church of Granby
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.7 mi
215 North Granby Road, Granby
Granby Congregational Church UCC South Campus
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.5 mi
242 Salmon Brook Street, Granby
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Map of Salmon Brook
72 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 3.3 in | 14.2 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 21°F | 3.1 in | 14.8 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 3.8 in | 9.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.9 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 4.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 4.1 in | 10.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hartford Bradley Intl Ap 72508 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-24: Hawthorne Fire (Fire)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Tariffville 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- North Granby 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Windsor Locks 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Agawam Town 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Canton Valley 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- New Hartford Center 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Collinsville 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Westfield 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- West Hartford 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Hartford 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Salmon Brook Historical Society, Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Abijah Rowe House, Salmon Brook Historical Society, Granby, Connecticut, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Farmington Canal Heritage Trail bridge over East Branch Salmon Brook, East Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farmington Canal Heritage Trail bridge over Salmon Brook, East Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Granby Center Historic District 4 East Granby Road, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ezekiel Phelps House, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EastGranbyCT WhitfieldCowlesHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Allens Cider Mill, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EastGranbyCT HistoricDistrictHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frederick H Cossitt Library, North Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oldnewgateprison, 5ju989nfhs50 at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Holcomb Farm in West Granby Historic District, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Viets Tavern, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JudahHolcombHouseGranbyCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Nathaniel Holcomb III House, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Granby Public Library, Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- GranbyCT Green, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GranbyCT Church, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GranbyCT CenterHouse1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Abijah Rowe House, Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Cooley School, Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Granby historical marker, Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Bushy Hill Mail Hut, Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Old Mill Pond Village Shops, Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Little Free Library, Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- 20240824 downy woodpecker mclean wildlife refuge PD201627, Paul Danese, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20240824 downy woodpecker mclean wildlife refuge PD201626, Paul Danese, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20240824 downy woodpecker mclean wildlife refuge PD201625, Paul Danese, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20240824 downy woodpecker mclean wildlife refuge PD201635, Paul Danese, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Granby, CT, CTsignhunt, CC0
- Senators Cabin, McLean Game Refuge, Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Trout Pond, McLean Game Refuge, Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Bissell Brook, McLean Game Refuge, Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Chestnut Road, McLean Game Refuge, Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Farmington Canal Heritage Trail 18.0, East Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- EastGranbyCT FarmingtonRailTrail, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Little Free Library on Wells Road, Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Farmington Canal Heritage Trail 19.0, East Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Platform along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, East Granby CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
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