Frog Bridge, Willimantic

Name: Frog Bridge
Address: Willimantic, United States

#5 among attractions in Willimantic

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The Frog Bridge is a bridge located in Willimantic, Connecticut which carries South Street across the Willimantic River. It is known as the Frog Bridge because it has four copper frog sculptures on each end of the bridge, sitting on concrete thread spools. The sculptures were designed and created by artist Leo Jensen of Ivoryton, Connecticut. ()

Opened: September 2000 (24 years ago)Length: 476 ftWidth: 66 ftCoordinates: 41°42'36"N, 72°12'34"W

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Frog Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Windham Textile and History Museum, Windham Town Hall, Jillson Mills, Jillson Square Park.

~610 ftE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Windham Textile and History Museum, Willimantic
3 min walk • The Windham Textile and History Museum is a museum in Willimantic, Connecticut, in the New England region of the United States. It is currently located in Main St.
0.5 miNW
City hall, Romanesque architecture
Windham Town Hall, Willimantic
13 min walk • The Windham Town Hall is a town hall in Willimantic, Windham, Connecticut.
~1510 ftE
Bridge
Jillson Mills, Willimantic
8 min walk • The Jillson Mills is a mill complex in Willimantic, Connecticut. The mills produced cotton thread throughout the lifespan of the operation of the mill.
~730 ftN
Park
Jillson Square Park, Willimantic
4 min walk • Jillson Square Park is park located in Willimantic, Connecticut. It holds the William Jillson Stone House on its area, and is home to the Willimantic Carnival.
~520 ftNW
Museum, History museum
William Jillson Stone House, Willimantic
3 min walk • The William Jillson Stone House is a historic house museum at 561 Main Street inside Jillson Square Park, in the Willimantic section of Windham, Connecticut.
~1010 ftW
Bridge
Willimantic Footbridge, Windham
5 min walk • The Willimantic Footbridge is a pedestrian bridge in the Willimantic section of Windham, Connecticut. Built in 1906, it extends from Main Street southward, across Riverside Drive, railroad tracks, and the Willimantic River, connecting downtown Willimantic to the residential area south of the river.
~1800 ftNW
41°42'45"N • 72°12'54"W
Kerri Art Studio and Gallery, Willimantic
9 min walk • Museum
0.5 miW
41°42'44"N • 72°13'8"W
Willimantic Whitewater Partnership, Willimantic
14 min walk • Park
0.9 miNW
Universities and schools
Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic
24 min walk • Eastern Connecticut State University is a public liberal arts university in Willimantic, Connecticut. Founded in 1889, it is the second-oldest campus in the Connecticut State University System and third-oldest public university in the state.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Frog Bridge?

Nearby attractions include William Jillson Stone House, Willimantic (3 min walk), Windham Textile and History Museum, Willimantic (3 min walk), Jillson Square Park, Willimantic (4 min walk), Willimantic Footbridge, Windham (5 min walk).

How to get to Frog Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Frog Bridge:

Bus

Main at Jackson • Lines: 671, 993 (3 min walk)
Valley at Jackson • Lines: 674 (6 min walk)