Winchester Soldiers' Monument Winchester (Winsted) Stone Tower (44 feet) Are you ever remotely curious about how CTMQ... "happens?" No? That's fair. I was merely going to mention that I visited this monument for the express purposes of this here website on September 2nd, 2013. Labor Day. At that time anyway, the … [Read more...]
Still River Cascades
What a Dumb Name for a River Still River Cascades Winchester (Winsted) Seriously, "Still River?" That literally makes no sense. Especially when we're talking about some roarin' cascade action up in here. Just look at these bad boys: Oooh yeahhhh... The Still River is a medium-sized stream which rises … [Read more...]
Little Red Barn Brewers
Little Red Corvair Little Red Barn Brewers, Winchester (Winsted) July 2019 Little Red Barn is one of those breweries that would probably be successful no matter what. Located on the fringes of downtown Winsted, it has a large built-in customer base – many of which can walk home. Winsted is a blue-collar town with … [Read more...]
Getting Off (RIP)
Finished Getting Off, Winchester I regret to inform you that Getting Off has closed. Located next to Stop & Shop in Winsted, people can no longer shop at Getting Off. I never had the pleasure of shopping at Getting Off myself, so I can’t properly review what Getting Off is like, but this person on facebook … [Read more...]
West Lake St. & Highland Lake
You're Gonna Get Wet Highland Lake, Winchester (Winsted) I'll be honest and tell you that I have about 7 minutes to write this page. But that should do it I think. My brother-in-law lives on Highland Lake and we have an annual picnic in the last days of summer there. I don't have time to search and find the best … [Read more...]
CTMQ’s Guide to Winchester
Everything Winchester ...And Winsted I’ve been exploring and writing about Connecticut since 2006. After a decade, I began compiling CTMQ guides for each town in the state. I plan on “completing” Winchester CTMQ-style... as well as the other 168 towns, cities, and boroughs in Connecticut. After all, that is the … [Read more...]
The Winsted Diner
The Winsted Diner Winchester (Winsted) October 24, 2014 Yes! Finally! The Winsted Diner! Ever since I first saw this teeny tiny little teensy diner right on 44 at the western end of Winsted’s downtown business district, I have wanted to eat here. For a few years, I honestly didn’t believe this was even a … [Read more...]
Winchester Land Trust Trails Intro
Winchester Land Trust Trails Winchester Ah, Winstedester. Yes, Winsted is not a town, but merely part of Winchester. Certainly one of the top five “oh really?” towns in Connecticut. My brother-in-law lives in Winsted and would never, in a billion years, say he lives in Winchester. Poor Winchester, home … [Read more...]
Dog, Bear, Dog Rocks (Winchester)
3 Animal Rocks in varying stages of decay Road around Highland Lake, Winsted/Winchester I see no need to separate these three rocks onto their own pages. If you're going to see one, you're going to see all three as they are only about a third of a mile or so apart. Of course, if you are purposely going to this … [Read more...]
403. The Winchester Center Kerosene Lamp Museum (RIP)
Not Leaving the Light on for You Winchester RIP, 2003? It is evident to me, as I visit these defunct museums, that those with a singular passion - dare I say obsession - are often the ones fallen by the wayside. And I can't think of a better example than a museum located in a very far flung place, in a town … [Read more...]