Westbrook Center, Connecticut
Westbrook Center is a community of 2,501 people in Connecticut.
Why visit Westbrook Center
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Marquee Cinema 12, Bushnell-Dickinson House, Elisha Bushnell House and Town Open Space (Mcveagh Road).
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; February lows average 25°F.
Weather in Westbrook Center
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Westbrook Center
Westbrook Center is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the primary village and adjacent residential land in the town of Westbrook, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. It is in the southern part of the town, along U.S. Route 1 and bordered to the south by Long Island Sound. To the east it is bordered by the town of Old Saybrook, and the western and northwestern borders of the CDP are the Patchogue River. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 2,220, out of 6,769 in the entire town of Westbrook.
From the Wikipedia article Westbrook Center, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Bushnell-Dickinson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic building in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA
Elisha Bushnell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
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Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Theater in Old Saybrook, Connecticut
Westbrook Town Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district on Connecticut, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Town Open Space (Mcveagh Road)
Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
McVeagh Road
Daniel P. Wren Park
Hiking and trails · 0.4 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Town Open Space (Salt Works Road)
Hiking and trails
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Town R.O.W (Middle Beach)
Hiking and trails
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes11
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
First Congregational Church of Westbrook
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.5 mi
1166 Boston Post Road, Westbrook
Saint Mark the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
222 McVeagh Road, Westbrook
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Old Saybrook Senior High School
School · 2.4 mi
1111 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook
Healthcare2
Map of Westbrook Center
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 25°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 25°F | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 32°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 42°F | 4.6 in |
| May | 65°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 60°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 67°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 67°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 60°F | 5.8 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 50°F | 4.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 41°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 32°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Orient Pt Sp (14 mi away), rain and snow from Killingworth 2.6 Ese, 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 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Groton-New London Airport (GON) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Saybrook Manor 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Clinton 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Old Saybrook Center 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Essex Village 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Deep River Center 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Madison Center 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Chester Center 8 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Guilford Center 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Niantic 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Moodus 15 mi north, about 25 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Westbrook Historical Society, Westbrook CT, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Katharine-Hepburn-Cultural-Arts-Center, Vincent Oneppo ( http://www.katharinehepburntheater.org/images/ Vincent-Oneppo-Permission.gif), CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldSaybrookCT BushnellDickinsonHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldSaybrookCT ElishaBushnellHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Outer Island (CT) (8162082025), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, Public domain
- Refuge Manager Rick Potvin in helo (CT) (8162050199), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney NWR-Milford Point (CT) (8162061357), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Milford Point (CT) (8162063981), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Duck Island (CT) (8162088237), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Refuge Manager Rick Potvin with pilot Glenn Cullingford (CT) (8162049223), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Outer Island (CT) (8162111310), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Duck Island (CT) (8162119430), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Falkner Island (CT) (8162058049), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Helicopter flight above Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge (CT) (8162051217), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Milford Point (CT) (8162095308), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge (CT) (8162046083), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge (CT) (8162072784), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Guilford Wetlands (CT) (8162069641), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Guilford Wetlands (CT) (8162067041), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge (CT) (8162039177), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Marsh at Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge (CT) (8162037491), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Guilford Wetlands (CT) (8162100958), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Great Marsh (CT) (8162103420), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Outer Island (CT) (8162105814), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters (CT) (8162076972), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, Public domain
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Outer Island (CT) (8162108634), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters (CT) (8162074684), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- WestbrookCT OxfordAcademy 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WestbrookCT Library, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WestbrookCT Church, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WestbrookCT TownGreen, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WestbrookCT CenterCommercialBlocks, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WestbrookCT OxfordAcademy 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WestportCT TownOffices, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Falkner Island (CT) (8162092170), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Duck Island (CT) (8162084301), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge-Falkner Island (CT) (8162055831), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge Boat (CT) (8162080312), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, CC BY 2.0
- Trolley Road, Westbrook, CT, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Power lines on Trolley Way, Westbrook, CT, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
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