Hotels in Windsor Locks

Forget the airport – the real reason to visit is the New England Air Museum, where vintage aircraft tell stories of daring pilots and engineering marvels. Wander among more than 100 meticulously restored planes, from tiny experimental models to massive bombers. The Connecticut Fallen Firefighters Memorial offers a moment of reflection before heading to Six Flags New England for roller coaster thrills. Summer visitors can cool off at Crystal Lake Sandy Beach, then sample craft brews at Broad Brook Brewing. For a peaceful evening, follow the historic canal locks that gave this town its name and watch the Connecticut River flow past, just as it has since long before the first plane took flight.