University of Connecticut, Storrs

Name: University of Connecticut
Address: 75 N Eagleville Rd, Unit 3043, Storrs, United States

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The University of Connecticut is a public land-grant research university in Storrs, Connecticut. It was founded in 1881. The primary 4,400-acre campus is in Storrs, approximately a half hour's drive from Hartford and 90 minutes from Boston. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1881 (143 years ago)Coordinates: 41°48'42"N, 72°15'12"W

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75 N Eagleville Rd, Unit 3043Storrs United States

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University of Connecticut – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: William Benton Museum of Art, Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Connecticut State Museum of Natural History.

~1140 ftS
Museum, Concert hall, Art gallery
William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs
6 min walk • The William Benton Museum of Art is a public fine arts museum located on the University of Connecticut's main campus in Storrs, Connecticut, US.
0.7 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Storrs
19 min walk • The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is a public museum of puppetry operated by the University of Connecticut and located in Storrs, Connecticut.
~1360 ftSW
Music and shows, Theater, Concerts and shows
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs
7 min walk • The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts is a public performing arts venue located on the University of Connecticut's main campus in Storrs, Connecticut.
0.5 miS
Education, Museum, Natural history museum
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, Storrs
13 min walk • The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History was located in Storrs, Connecticut, as part of the University of Connecticut. The small museum contained a variety of scientific and archaeological collections about the cultural history of southern New England.
0.4 miS
Library
The Dodd Center for Human Rights, Storrs
11 min walk • The Dodd Center for Human Rights is a University of Connecticut center which supports programming, educational initiatives, and events dedicated to the theme of human rights.
0.5 miNE
Archaeological site
Farwell Barn, Storrs
14 min walk • The Farwell Barn, also known as Jacobson Barn or Jacobson's Barn, is a historic property on Horsebarn Hill Road in Storrs, Connecticut, on the campus of the University of Connecticut. The property is also the site of the archaeological remains of the Farwell House.
~1870 ftS
Library
Homer D. Babbidge Library, Storrs
10 min walk • The Homer D. Babbidge Library is the main library on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs.
0.4 miSW
Museum
J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum, Storrs
10 min walk • The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum is a public museum located on the University of Connecticut's main campus at Storrs, Connecticut. The museum documents and celebrates UConn's intercollegiate athletics.
0.4 miS
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, Storrs
12 min walk • Harry A. Gampel Pavilion is a 10,167-seat multi-purpose arena in Storrs, Connecticut, United States, on the campus of the University of Connecticut. The arena opened on January 21, 1990, and is the largest on-campus arena in New England. It was named after industrialist and 1943 UConn graduate Harry A.
0.8 miS
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum, Storrs
20 min walk • Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum is a 2,000-seat hockey rink in Storrs, Connecticut. It is the home arena for the University of Connecticut women's and practice facility of men's college ice hockey teams.
0.7 miS
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Morrone Stadium, Storrs
19 min walk • Morrone Stadium, officially known as Joseph J. Morrone Stadium is the on-campus soccer stadium at University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. The 5,100-seat stadium was built in 1969. and has undergone many renovations since. The stadium hosts the school's men's and women's soccer programs.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Connecticut?

Nearby attractions include University of Connecticut School of Engineering, Storrs (6 min walk), William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs (6 min walk), Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs (7 min walk), Homer D. Babbidge Library, Storrs (10 min walk).

How to get to University of Connecticut by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Connecticut:

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UConn Chemistry Eastbound • Lines: 675 (1 min walk)
UConn North Campus • Lines: 675 (6 min walk)