The Quiet Corner is a region of the state of Connecticut, located in the northeastern corner of the state. It is generally associated with Windham County, but also incorporates eastern sections of Tolland County and the northern portion of New London County.
The Quiet Corner is known for being underpopulated and isolated in contrast with the rest of Connecticut, with many of its towns having populations below 5,000. It received its name from its status as an area largely comprised of rural and semi-rural towns containing large areas of farmland, rivers and lakes, and state forests. It forms one of the least-urbanized districts along the Boston-Washington, D.C. Corridor, and has a crime rate that is generally much lower than that of the rest of Connecticut.
The region is popular with tourists for its traditional New England scenery, culture, and bed and breakfasts, and is especially noted for its many antique shops. Major attractions in the Quiet Corner include the main University of Connecticut campus in Storrs; Connecticut State Route 169, a National Scenic Byway running north-and-south through the region; the Prudence Crandall House Museum in Canterbury; the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry; and the many antiques shops of Pomfret, Putnam, and Woodstock.
Connecticut residents are served by several airports, with the ideal choice depending upon one's destination and proximity.
Connecticut is host to numerous excellent restaurants offering a variety of fare and ambiance, from formal, top-flight dining establishments with extensive wine menus to more informal local eateries.
Connecticut is ideally situated within 90 minutes of Boston and Providence, and within three hours of New York City, allowing residents easy access to the pleasures and diversions of leading urban centers.
The QuietCorner is a region of the state of Connecticut, located in the northeastern corner of the state.
The QuietCorner is known for being underpopulated and isolated in contrast with the rest of Connecticut, with many of its towns having populations below 5,000.
Major attractions in the QuietCorner include the main University of Connecticut campus in Storrs; Route 169, a National Scenic Byway running north-and-south through the region; the Prudence Crandall House Museum in Canterbury; the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry; and the many antiques shops of Pomfret, Putnam, and Woodstock.
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