Simsbury Center, Connecticut
Simsbury Center is a community of 6,198 people in Connecticut.
Why visit Simsbury Center
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 28 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Drake Hill Road Bridge, Simsbury Center Historic District, Terry's Plain Historic District and Penwood State Park.
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 Simsbury Center
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Simsbury Center
Simsbury Center is a census-designated place (CDP) that consists of the central settlement, and the neighborhoods immediately surrounding it, in the town of Simsbury, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, Simsbury Center had a population of 6,268. The core area of the CDP is listed as the Simsbury Center Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the Wikipedia article Simsbury Center, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Drake Hill Road Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks24
Simsbury Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Simsbury, Connecticut
Terry's Plain Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Amos Eno House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
United States historic place
Capt. Elisha Phelps House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
East Weatogue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Horace Belden School and Central Grammar School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Architectural ensemble in Simsbury, United States of America
John Humphrey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Massaco Forest Pavilion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
Oliver Filley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Robert and Julia Darling House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Simsbury, Connecticut, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Simsbury Bank and Trust Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Bank building in Connecticut, United States of America
Simsbury station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Former railway station in Simsbury, Connecticut
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
Grimes Brook Open Space (5 Parcels)
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Grimes Brook Open Space (5 Parcels)
Hiking and trails · 1.3 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes28
Red Stone Pub
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
Tu,We 17:00-22:00; Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 12:00-20:00
16 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship7
Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation
Place of worship · Reform · 1.3 mi
55 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury
First Church of Christ, Simsbury
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.6 mi
689 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Academy of International Studies 6-12
School · 4.1 mi
1551 Blue Hills Ave., Bloomfield
Healthcare2
Map of Simsbury Center
138 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 (8 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, 7 miles away.
- Tariffville 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Salmon Brook 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Canton Valley 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Collinsville 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Blue Hills 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- West Hartford 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Windsor Locks 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- New Hartford Center 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Hartford 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- North Granby 10 mi north, about 15 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
- Simsbury Free Library, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Terrys Plain Militia Training Grounds, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Captain Jacob Pettibone, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SimsburyCT SimsburyBankAndTrust, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Drake Hill Flower Bridge4, Annette M Gordon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EastGranbyCT WhitfieldCowlesHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Massacoe Forest Pavilion, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robert and Julia Darling House new, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Simsbury House 1820 House, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Folly Farm, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capt. Oliver Filley House, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Humphrey House, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horace Belden School, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Simsbury Townhouse, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Plan B front view, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elisha Phelps Tavern ca. 1771 Simsbury CT, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eno Memorial Hall, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heublein Tower, 2010-04-03, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
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