Welcome

We're making positive things happen in Winsted since 1999!

Friends of Main Street Winsted is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the historic preservation, beautification, and economic growth of Winsted.

We achieve this by helping to attract new businesses, support existing businesses, and encourage traffic to downtown.

Donations are always welcome!​
Winchester Center Day, held on the last Saturday in September – courtesy Holly Marchand Cassaday

As the Seasons Change, so Too Does Main Street!

Not only is Winchester a wonderful place to live and work, but it also has a great mix of city and country, coupled with a walkable downtown, storefront opportunities, and a diverse restaurant scene.

Artisans & Crafters •  Diverse Restaurants • YMCA • Museums • Annual Festivals • Pet Parades • Hiking Trails • Breweries • Retro Art Deco Movie House • Whiting Mills • Outdoor & Indoor Recreation • Highland Lake GoCarts • American Museum of Tort Law • Ice Cream • Natural Wonders • American Mural Project • Miniature Golf • Duckpin Bowling • Largest Civil War Collection in the State • Antique Shops •  Community College • Old Mills • 6-lane, 25-meter Indoor Pool • Summer Concerts on the Green • ​ Galleries • Sue Grossman Still River Greenway • Tiffany Windows • Hayrides on Main Street • ​New Deal/W.P.A. Art Mural • ​Solomon Rockwell House • ​​Skiing/Snowboarding, Wired Shared WorkSpaces and so much more!
 
Main Street Winsted is a must visit for leaf-peeping this Fall!  
​#ShopSmall and  Support Winsted's Local Businesses! 
Businesses have come up with creative ways to continue offering their goods and services. Everyone's safety and well-being are of the utmost importance. Remember to wash your hands and wear a mask if you are not vaccinated. 
A listing of  100+ local eateries, brewer, hardware stores, banks, shops, recreation, hair/barbershops, personal care, office and gyms with addresses, phone, menu, and hours of operation. 
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