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Cromwell
Cromwell is a residential suburban town centrally located in Connecticut just fourteen miles south of Hartford and twenty-eight miles northeast of New Haven. The Connecticut River forms the eastern boundary of the town. The towns quiet rural setting, its fine homes and condominiums, as well as its full range of municipal services make Cromwell an ideal place to live. From Cromwell, it is an easy commute to larger metropolitan areas and to the recreational activities on the shoreline of Long Island Sound.
Cromwell, though it has a population of only around 13,000, is considered part of the Greater Hartford Metropolitan Region. MetroHartford is known for its highly educated and skilled population, which is reflected, for example, in a productivity average 6% above the national average. With its excellent public schools and private schools, Cromwell is proud of the area's strong educational rankings; first in the nation in writing, reading and math; second highest in the nation for high school graduation attainment and third highest in the nation for college attainment. Cromwell is proud of its community technical college system and network of prestigious four-year colleges and universities.
In Cromwell itself is Holy Apostles College and Seminary, and a variety of colleges and universities are near to Cromwell, including Wesleyan University (about 3 miles), Central Connecticut State University (about 11 miles), Trinity College (about 11 miles), Manchester Community College (about 15 miles), University of Hartford (about 16 miles), Quinnipiac University (about 22 miles), Yale University (about 26 miles).
The weather in Middlesex County, where Cromwell is located, is relatively mild compared to the rest of New England. The changing seasons, particularly the fall with its colorful foliage that is characteristic of New England, can be enjoyed in comfort. Since the first settlers arrived in what is now Cromwell in 1651, the town has enjoyed its unique location in the heart of the Connecticut.
The Riverfront Park, Pierson Park, and the Cromwell Meadows Wildlife Management Area are places of interest, as well as the historic homes in the town's nationally recognized historic district.The annual Riverport Festival and the annual Buick Championship golf tournament (formerly the Greater Hartford Open) and many other events add to the various cultural and recreational opportunities.
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