Simsbury, New England town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States.
Simsbury is a settlement in Hartford County in northern Connecticut, stretching along the Farmington River and up to the ridge of Talcott Mountain. The landscape combines forested hills to the east with flat valleys and agricultural lots along the river, with main roads linking several rural hamlets and a small historic center.
English colonists established a settlement here along the Farmington River in the 17th century, initially calling it Massacoe. The community received its official incorporation in 1670, making it one of the early towns in Connecticut.
Local markets and events on green spaces show how residents maintain their agricultural roots. Neighborhoods preserve a mix of restored colonial homes and open fields, where families regularly buy regional produce and attend community gatherings.
Hikers and walkers use the trails in Talcott Mountain State Park throughout the year, with autumn being especially popular. Access is through several parking areas along main roads, from which routes of varying length and gradient begin.
An exceptionally large sycamore tree grows near the Farmington River at the base of the mountain range and is recognized as the largest of its kind in the entire state. The tree is named after an early forester and attracts nature enthusiasts who come to admire its girth and age.
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Penwood State Park
3.9 km
Amos Eno House
1.9 km
Stratton Brook State Park
1.1 km
Drake Hill Road Bridge
2.1 km
Simsbury Center Historic District
1.9 km
Capt. Elisha Phelps House
2.1 km
Terry's Plain Historic District
3.7 km
Simsbury Bank and Trust Company Building
2 km
Robert and Julia Darling House
1.9 km
East Weatogue Historic District
3.3 km
Simsbury station
2.1 km
Simsbury Townhouse
1.7 km
John Humphrey House
2.6 km
Horace Belden School and Central Grammar School
2.2 km
Massaco Forest Pavilion
1.2 kmCurtis Park
4.4 km
Simsbury Free Library
1.9 kmBike Sculpture
2.6 kmBoehm house site
2.5 kmFerguson Theatre
2.4 kmHopmeadow Country Club
768 mInstallation artwork, Work of art
2.3 kmScenic viewpoint
3.8 kmScenic viewpoint
3.8 kmScenic viewpoint
4.2 kmScenic viewpoint
4.1 kmScenic viewpoint
3.8 kmWaterfall
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