Washington, Connecticut
Population: 3,596
Located in Litchfield County
Washington, Connecticut is named after our first President, George Washington. This upscale town is full of country beauty and charm. Also, as part of New England tradition, Washington enjoys an assortment of antique stores, boutiques, craft shops and quaint village stores. Along with Washington's beauty and small town elegance, this town has 2 main attractions that brings visitors from all over the area. Located in a beautiful stone building is the Gunn Memorial Library & Museum. This attraction has a children's library full of fun things like a story hour, craft projects, and seasonal activities. The museum portion currently has over 50 paintings featuring the artwork of John Fulton Folinsbee as will as several displays of local historical artifacts. The Institute for American Indian Studies also welcomes visitors from all over to explore American Indian culture and art. Washington boasts an excellent educational system in both the public and private arenas. There are quite a few prestigious private schools and Montessori's that can accommodate students through grade 12. Also, the International School of Hospitality Management "Cesar Ritz" brings students from all over the world to this 2 year college offering graduates an Associate of Science degree and one year certification on Hospitality Management. Housing in Washington is readily available, but for a cost. For a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, ranch style home, with stunning hardwood floors, with 900 square feet of living space, plan on spending about $222,000. For a little more elbowroom, try a beautiful stone ranch situated on about 2 acres of wooded property, complete with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, hardwood floors and a basement for $250,000. The city of Danbury is about a 50-minute drive from Washington. Danbury has a population of 74,000 people. The main flux of Danbury is industry and business. The city is currently making improvements to insure that Danbury stays on the cutting edge and desires to be the main hub of western Connecticut in this area. Western Connecticut State University is also in Danbury providing an excellent source of higher education. Living in Washington certainly affords one to enjoy the beauty of small town living in an upscale environment. With Danbury just under an hour away with entertainment, schooling, employment, or shopping, Washington is ideal for raising a family, retiring, or for anyone in between.
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