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Traveling to Wesleyan
Linked by a superb transportation network to all of New England. New York,
and points south, Middlesex County is easily accessible. Two interstate
highways, the north-south I-91 and the east-west I-95, cross the region. In
addition, seven major state roads channel traffic through the county: 9, 17,
66, 72, 155, 157, and 217. Some roads are scenic, especially 9, which runs
with the Connecticut river in some areas.
Air travel is easy here, too. Bradley International, in Windsor Locks, and
Tweed-New Haven airports, both within an hour's drive, offer commercial air
service. Brainard Field, in nearby Hartford, handles corporate airplanes,
including jets, and two county fields, Goodspeed Airport, in East Haddam, and
Chester Airport are served by smaller private aircraft.
Intercity, commuter, and local bus lines all operate in Middlesex County,
while passenger rail service is available through Amtrak
www.amtrak.com which arrives and
departs from Meriden train station and through Metro-North,
www.mta.nyc.ny.us , which connects from
New York to New Haven
Freight service is handled by Conrail at its Middletown station and along the
shore Sailing into the county is equally feasible and provides a most
spectacular entry Docking facilities are ample in the shoreline and river
towns, and are well known to East Coast yachtsmen.
For scenery, location, and accessibility, Middlesex County, in the middle of
it all, ranks at the top of every list.
To lean more about Wesleyan or traveling to Wesleyan and the
area attractions, CLICK HERE
and look under "Visitor's Guide" in the middle of the web page.
TRAVELING TO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
BY CAR
From the North (Hartford and points north): Take Interstate 91 to Exit 22S (Route 9). Follow Route 9
(limited access) to the Connecticut River, through one traffic light. Turn
right at the next traffic light onto Route 66 West (Washington St.). Stay on
Washington St. through four more traffic lights. At the fifth light, turn
left onto Vine St. Continue to stop sign. Turn left onto Church St. Proceed
one block to next intersection. The Science Tower is the tall building on
the corner on your right.
From the South (New Haven, New York and points south): Take Interstate 91 or the Wilbur Cross Parkway to Meriden and
take Exit 18 (Middletown) following Route 691 (66) East. Follow Route 66
into Middletown past a shopping center and under a low railroad bridge. At
the next traffic light, turn right onto Vine Street. Continue to stop sign.
Turn left onto Church Street. Proceed one block to next intersection. The
Science Tower is the tall building on the corner on your right.
From the West (Waterbury and points west): Take I-84 east to exit
27 for Routes 691/66 into Middletown. Follow Rt. 66 past the Walbaum's
Plaza (on the left), keep going through 5 traffic lights (starting with the
traffic light at Walbaum's plaza). At the fifth light, you will turn
right onto Vine Street. Follow to the traffic light at the end of the
street and take a left onto Church Street. Go to next stop sign.
The Science Center is the building on the corner of Church and Pine Street.
BY AIRPLANE
Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks is the closest to
Middletown(40 minutes away), (860) 292-2000 or
www.bradleyairport.com . The Airport Taxi (a limosine service) makes runs to the Treadway
Hartford Hotel. Advance notification to your Department for
transportation to Wesleyan is advised.
If you arrive at LaGuardia, Kennedy or Newark Airports, take the
Connecticut Limosine Service to their terminal at 10 Brewer St., New Haven,
CT. Advance notification to your Department for transportation to
Wesleyan is advised.
BY TRAIN
Amtrak train services arrives and departs from the Meriden train station.
This is about seven miles from Middletown. Taxis are available at the
station. For more information see
www.amtrak.com.
Metro-North (800)638-7646 Connects from New York to New Haven. Taxis are
available at the station. For more information see
www.mta.nyc.ny.us
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