Why visit West Simsbury
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Drake Hill Road Bridge, Onion Mountain, Simsbury Center Historic District and Amos Eno House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 51 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in West Simsbury
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Simsbury
West Simsbury is a census-designated place (CDP) and section of the town of Simsbury, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Simsbury had a population of 2,521.
From the Wikipedia article West Simsbury, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Drake Hill Road Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Cathles Trail Falls
Waterfall · 1.9 mi
This is a seasonal waterfall, but fairly pretty during peak waterflow.
Museums and landmarks16
Simsbury Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Simsbury, Connecticut
Amos Eno House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
United States historic place
Canton Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, USA
Capt. Elisha Phelps House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
East Weatogue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Horace Belden School and Central Grammar School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Architectural ensemble in Simsbury, United States of America
John Humphrey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Massaco Forest Pavilion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
Robert and Julia Darling House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 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 · 2.2 mi
Bank building in Connecticut, United States of America
Simsbury station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Former railway station in Simsbury, Connecticut
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Simsbury Townhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
Grimes Brook Open Space (5 Parcels)
Hiking and trails · 1.4 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Town Open Space (2 Parcels)
Hiking and trails · 1.8 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Town Open Space (Natural Areas)
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Darling-Hilles Forest Or Ensign Memorial Forest
Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Grimes Brook Open Space (5 Parcels)
Hiking and trails · 1.9 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes10
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation
Place of worship · Reform · 1.4 mi
55 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury
First Church of Christ, Simsbury
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.1 mi
689 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Map of West Simsbury
96 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 14°F | 3.6 in | 13.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 15°F | 3.2 in | 15.1 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 24°F | 4.2 in | 9.6 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 35°F | 4.0 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 45°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 55°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 5.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 30°F | 3.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 21°F | 4.6 in | 10.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Barkhamsted (7 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, 9 miles away.
- Simsbury Center 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Canton Valley 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Tariffville 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Collinsville 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Salmon Brook 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- New Hartford Center 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- West Hartford 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Blue Hills 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Windsor Locks 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Hartford 11 mi southeast, about 18 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 Grange 197, West Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CT Route 309, West Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Fire Station, West Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tulmeadow Farm Store, West Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farmington River Trail, Stratton Brook State Park covered bridge, West Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Captain Jacob Pettibone, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SimsburyCT SimsburyBankAndTrust, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Terrys Plain Militia Training Grounds, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Drake Hill Flower Bridge4, Annette M Gordon, 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
- John Humphrey House, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horace Belden School, Sphilbrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 259 Cherry Brook Road (1789) Canton CT, 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
- North Canton Community United Methodist Church, North Canton CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stratton Brook State Park boardwalk, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Stratton Brook State Park pond, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Farmington River Trail bridge, Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farmington River Trail, Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farmington River Trail, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CT Route 167, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- CT Route 309, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Farmington River Trail in November, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Deforested area in Hartford County, Connecticut, captcc, CC BY 3.0
- Maine Central caboose 653, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- 2011 Blue Bird Vision (Bus 203), Me+7riden, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great Pond, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Little Free Library on Quorn Hunt Road, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Farmington River Trail signs, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Ethel Walker Outdoor Ring, Lsowa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pine Hill Drive, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Bennys, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Onion Mountain - panoramio, D. Galt, CC BY 3.0
- Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
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