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Winsted, CT is a quaint town located in the Northwest hills of Connecticut. It is known for its vibrant Main Street that offers small shops, restaurants, historical attractions, and galleries. Winsted also offers plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking trails, trout fishing spots and canoeing on the Farmington river. Moreover, Winsted is known for its annual Hot Air Balloon Festival which celebrates their town's unique history with hot air balloons. The local residents are friendly and welcoming and take pride in their town's past.
Overall there are many positive reviews of Winsted, CT. Locals enjoy the beauty of the countryside while having access to modern amenities such as shopping centers and restaurants. Visitors to Winsted appreciate all that it has to offer including an array of recreational activities, interesting historical sites and a friendly atmosphere. Winsted is a great place to visit or live if you're looking for a quaint and peaceful New England destination.
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Potential....but - 1/19/2014
Winsted is a old mill city in the town of Winchester. The surrounding area is beautiful and has an abundance of boating and outdoor activity possibilities. As a resident of 35 years, I am sad to report that the town has been mismanaged, resulting in numerous derelict properties owned by the town, town owned schools that are a disgrace, and now a scandal involving a town employee accused of embezzling 2.5 million dollars, resulting in supplemental property taxes and some doubt as to weather than town can meet it's financial obligations. The one bright spot is the Gilbert School high school, a semi-private school that is not run by the town. With some professional management and an eye toward the future, this could be a great
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A nice small town with great schools, but lacking - 10/19/2007
Its a nice small town. The home prices are good here which is what brought me to this town, the schools are great in my opinion- there are small classes which offers alot of personal attention from teachers. Crime rates are low and it feels like a safe place.
The biggest drawback is that there is not much work in the surrounding area, but its a easy - low traffic commute and there are many larger towns you can drive to in 30 minutes to work nearby.
Winsted is surrounded by lakes and protected forest that offers alot of outdoor recreation, but there is not much for urban
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