Simsbury, Connecticut
Population: 23,234
Located in Hartford County
"MOM, I want to come back to Simsbury when I have children. I want them to have the same wonderful childhood that I had." This is what my children tell me. The public recreation center Simsbury Farms, climbing to Hueblein Tower, International skating rink, 4 state parks, annual Events Centennial Theater Festival, Septemberfest, Opening Night, tast of Simsbury, Talcott Mountain Music Festival, Annual Antique Show, Earth Day Celebrations. Concert series, Schult Park Summer series, the Summer theater for Youth and much much more. In the 1640's 2 explorers were searching for a virgin pine forest to pursue their tar and pitch business. They were pleasantly surprised at finding this beautiful valley area rich in wildlife. In the span of over 300 years, Simsbury has grown to an attractive town preserving their past. Today Simsbury looks forward to a future rich in commerce and industry. Simsbury is home to The International Skating Center of Connecticut. This world class facility is designed to meet the needs of first time competitors and Olympic Champions alike. Olympic Champions including Sasha Cohen, Viktor Petrenko, and Alexei Yagudin are among the list of skating champions from the ISCC. Connecticut enjoys all four seasons of the calendar year. During the summer months, the thermometer goes up to the mid 80's. The winter months have a bit more chill in the air as the mercury drops anywhere between the 30's and teens. With such a great climate, outdoor recreation is in abundance with a variety of parks and a golf course. Simsbury prides itself on a beautiful park system situated on 235-acre complex. Along with an 18 hole golf course, there is also an outdoor pool, a covered outdoor skating rink, lighted tennis and paddle tennis courts. A family fitness trail rounds out the activities for everyone to enjoy. Along with recreational activities, Simsbury also enjoys the arts and does so one 2 separate venues. The Simsbury Summer Theater for Youth. This particular theater is designed for younger thespians to showcase their talent in a variety of ways from acting and musical talent to backstage hands. The Theatre Guild of Simsbury performs various Broadway musicals and plays such as My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, and Hello Dolly. Single-family homes are available in Simsbury and in surrounding areas. A 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, with just over 1,000 square feet would start at $131,000. A larger family may consider 2,600 square feet home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms on a lot that is just over an acre, starting at $425,000. Come and see why Simsbury is such a great place to work and play and just an all around great place to live!
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