Colchester
Colchester is located in eastern Connecticut, approximately 30 minutes from Hartford, the state capital. It provides the best of both worlds, being close to the beaches and the mountains. It is also just two hours from both Boston and New York City.
Our small town is also the fastest-growing town in Connecticut over the last two decades.
Recreation in Colchester
- Air Line Trail State Park
- Chanticlair Golf Course
- Colchester Burying Grounds
- Day Pond State Park<
- Lions Club Skating Pond
- Recreation Complex
- Ruby & Elizabeth Cohen Woodlands
- Salmon River State Park
- Schuster Park
- Town Green
For nearly 300 years, Colchester, a charming New England town, has been a market center for the region. With the advent of the 21^st century, its strategic location becomes even more important. Colchester is located between the industrial, commercial center of Greater Hartford and the exploding recreation centers of Southeastern Connecticut. As the Gateway to Southeast Connecticut, the town’s business growth is certain. Progressive companies are finding the business friendly atmosphere, excellent schools, and superior quality of life appealing.
Why Businesses are Picking Colchester
- Located in the heart of Southeast Connecticut on major highways Rte. 2 & 11
- Less than 30 minutes to Hartford, Norwich, New London, or Middletown
- At the gateway to one of the most explosive recreation areas in the nation which includes the Mashantucket Pequot’s Foxwood Resort Casino, the Mohegan Sun Resort Casino, Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, and the Connecticut and Rhode Island shorelines
- And to the west, Goodspeed Opera House, the Bushnell, the Hartford Stage, the Mark Twain House and dozens of other quality cultural and entertainment opportunities, are all within a half hour
- Easy access to air, rail and water transportation (40 minutes to Bradley International Airport)
- Centralized business district surrounding historic town green, bustling with trade and commerce
- A proactive business community led by the Colchester Business Association with over 135 members
- One of the three fastest growing areas of Connecticut
- Affordable quality housing for families of every income group
- Variety of both town and state recreation facilities
- Modern, responsive community services for everyone, from kids to senior citizens
- Prime parcels of land conveniently located near major highways
- Municipal water and sewer systems available throughout most of the business district
- Located in the heart of Southeast Connecticut on major highways Rte. 2 & 11
- Less than 30 minutes to Hartford, Norwich, New London, or Middletown
- At the gateway to one of the most explosive recreation areas in the nation which includes the Mashantucket Pequot’s Foxwood Resort Casino, the Mohegan Sun Resort Casino, Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, and the Connecticut and Rhode Island shorelines
- And to the west, Goodspeed Opera House, the Bushnell, the Hartford Stage, the Mark Twain House and dozens of other quality cultural and entertainment opportunities, are all within a half hour
- Easy access to air, rail and water transportation (40 minutes to Bradley International Airport)
- Centralized business district surrounding historic town green, bustling with trade and commerce
- A proactive business community led by the Colchester Business Association with over 135 members
- One of the three fastest growing areas of Connecticut
- Affordable quality housing for families of every income group
- Variety of both town and state recreation facilities
- Modern, responsive community services for everyone, from kids to senior citizens
- Prime parcels of land conveniently located near major highways
- Municipal water and sewer systems available throughout most of the business district