Platt Hill State Park

Platt Hill State Park is an undeveloped public recreation area occupying 159 acres in the town of Winchester, Connecticut. The state park has hiking trails, picnicking sites, and views of the surrounding area.

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Type: Nature reserve
Description: State park in Litchfield County, Connecticut
Also known as: “Platt Hill State Park Scenic Reserve”

Places of Interest

Highlights include American Museum of Tort Law and Winchester Soldiers’ Monument.

American Museum of Tort Law

Museum

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The American Museum of Tort Law is a museum developed by Ralph Nader, located in his hometown of Winsted, Connecticut. The museum focuses on topics of civil justice and "aspects of the legal system that handle wrongful actions that result in injury".

Winchester Soldiers’ Monument

Park

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The Winchester Soldiers' Monument is a historic war memorial located in a park-like setting at the end of Crown Street in the Winsted area of Winchester, Connecticut.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Winsted and Colebrook.

Winsted

Town

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Winsted is a census-designated place and an incorporated city in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the town of Winchester. The population of Winsted was 7,192 at the 2020 census, a decrease from 7,712 at the 2010 census.

Colebrook

Village

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Colebrook is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,361 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region. Colebrook is situated 6 miles north of Platt Hill State Park.

Riverton

Village

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The Riverton Historic District is a historic district in the town of Barkhamsted, Connecticut that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. Riverton is situated 6 miles northeast of Platt Hill State Park.