Torrington, Connecticut
Torrington is a city of 35,547 people in Connecticut, founded in 1740.
Why visit Torrington
Townapedia lists 38 museums and landmarks, 49 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 19 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Warner Theatre, Cinerom, Downtown Torrington Historic District and Goshen Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 59 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Torrington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Torrington
Torrington is the most populated municipality and largest city in Litchfield County, Connecticut, and the Northwest Hills Planning Region. It is also the core city of Greater Torrington, one of the largest micropolitan areas in the United States. The city population was 35,515 according to the 2020 census. The city is located roughly 23 miles (37 km) west of Hartford, 34 miles (55 km) southwest of Springfield, Massachusetts, 67 miles (108 km) southeast of Albany, New York, 84 miles (135 km) northeast of New York City, and 127 miles (204 km) west of Boston, Massachusetts.
From the Wikipedia article Torrington, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do19
7 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks38
Downtown Torrington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Goshen Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Human settlement in Connecticut, United States of America
South School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Burlington–Harmony Hill Roads Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Capt. William Bull Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic inn at 571 Torrington Road in Litchfield, Connecticut
Esperanza
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Fyler-Hotchkiss Estate
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Gillette's Grist Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Mill in New Hartford, United States of America
James Alldis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
United States historic place
Jason Skinner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Harwinton, Connecticut, also known as Lloyd House, NRHP-listed
Litchfield Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Historic district in Litchfield, Connecticut
Litchfield Law School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Former home and law school in Litchfield, Connecticut
26 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds49
Coe Memorial Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Park in Connecticut, United States of America, United States of America
Pleasant View Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Durand & Griswold Street Area. Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
37 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
20 more on the map.
History
Torrington was first settled in 1735 by Ebenezer Lyman, Jr., of Durham, Connecticut. The downtown section of Torrington was known as Wolcottville, after the Wolcott family of Connecticut, which produced several governors between 1813 and 1881. Its early settlers resided on the hills west of the Naugatuck River where the first school, church, store, and tavern were constructed. Later, the eastern hill known as Torringford was settled, as it provided the best farmland. Torrington was given permission to organize a government and incorporate as a town in October 1740. The town is named after Torrington in Devon, England.
The fast moving waters of the Naugatuck River were used to power early nineteenth-century industries. Industrial growth skyrocketed when Frederick Wolcott constructed a woolen mill in 1813. The mill attracted a large workforce and created demands for goods, services, and housing.
From the History section of Torrington, Connecticut on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Americas Best Value Inn Torrington, CT
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
395 Winsted Road, Torrington
Churches and places of worship13
United Congregational Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.8 mi
1622 Torringford Street, Torrington
Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Latinoamericana Esperanza de Vida
Church · Pentecostal · 2.5 mi
124 Litchfield Street, Torrington
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare3
Map of Torrington
198 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 15°F | 3.9 in | 13.1 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 16°F | 3.5 in | 15.8 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 23°F | 4.6 in | 12.7 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 33°F | 4.3 in | 2.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 53°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 58°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 56°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 38°F | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 29°F | 4.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 21°F | 5.0 in | 12.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bakersville (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 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-21: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Bristol 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Waterbury 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- West Hartford 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- New Britain 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Newington 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Hartford 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Naugatuck 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Wethersfield 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Windsor Locks 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Meriden 27 mi southeast, about 43 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
- Spring 2006, Gwenythe b. Harvey, Public domain
- Stillwater Pond Dam, Torrington CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Stillwater Pond, Torrington CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- First Congregational Church, Torrington CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Major Besse Park, Torrington CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- New Torrington Middle and High School, Torrington CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department, Torrington CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- West Branch Naugatuck River, Torrington CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, Torrington CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Hemlocks Community, Torrington CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 09, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 10, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 11, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 12, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 04, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 03, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 01, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 02, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 08, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 07, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 06, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 05, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 14, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny Warner Theatre downtown Torrington CT December 2025 13, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Mr. and Mrs. Claus Warner Theater 68 Main Street downtown Torrington CT December 2025 02, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Mr. and Mrs. Claus Warner Theater 68 Main Street downtown Torrington CT December 2025 01, Artaxerxes, CC BY 4.0
- Main Street, Torrington CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Naugatuck River, Torrington CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Sue Grossman Still River Greenway, Torrington CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SouthSchool Torrington Connecticut 501, Doncram, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WinstedCT MosesCampHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BURLINGTON-HARMONY HILL ROADS HISTORIC DISTRICT, LICHFIELD COUNTY, CT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- WinstedCT SoldiersMemorial1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JASON SKINNER HOUSE, HARWINTON, LITCHFIELD COUNTY, CT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- WinstedCT WestEndHD right, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ESPERANZA, NEW HARTFORD, LITCHFIELD COUNTY, CT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- WinstedGreenWinstedCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- HungerfordMemorialLibraryHarwintonCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- SunTerrace NewHartford, Dana Elza, Public domain
- WinstedCT SolomonRockwellHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
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