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Welcome to Windsor Locks!
Known for years as Pine Meadow, the Town of Windsor Locks was incorporated in 1854. It is located halfway between Hartford, CT and Springfield, MA and is easily accessible via Interstate 91. With a population of approximately 12,500 it is a small suburban town rich in history and the home of Bradley International Airport the "Gateway to New England".
Some of the top choices for visitors around the city include:
New England Air Museum Rte. 75, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 860-623-3305 The New England Air Museum is committed to presenting the story of aviation, the human genius that made it possible and the profound effects that it has had on the way in which we live by preserving and presenting historically significant aircraft and related artifacts, engaging our visitors through high-quality exhibits that help them understand aviation technology, history and the stories of the men and women who built, flew and made history with these famous machines and inspiring students through our innovative and hands-on education programs delivered on-site and in schools that allow them to discover and reflect on aviation technology and history and its ties to social studies, science, geography and technical advancements.
Bradley Teletheater 11 Schoephoester Rd, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 860-623-0380 Located across from the Bradley International Airport is the Bradley Teletheater, a first class simulcast facility where you can watch and wager on jai-alai as well as the best thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in the country.
Seattle IMAX Dome Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle, WA 98101 206 622 1869 Located on Seattle's waterfront, next door to the Seattle Aquarium, this IMAX dome theater shows four films daily, but its mainstay is the Academy Award-nominated film "The Eruption of Mount St. Helens." Watching the great volcanic eruption on an 180-degree domed screen that fills your field of vision makes you feel as though you are actually there. Other featured films have depicted the Amazon River and rain forest, Alaska and the Olympic Games.
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