The Springfield Art and Historical Society is located above the head of the square in the Miller Art Center. Two senior housing complexes, a movie theatre, post office, art gallery, state office building, a mix of restaurants and three churches are all located in downtown.

A National Historic District, Main Street is lined with several large historic blocks and a natural scenic site - the Comtu Falls where the Black River drops 110 ft in an eighth of a mile is in the heart of downtown easily viewed from the Park Street Bridge.

Area Profile

Southern Windsor County is in the heart of an area that is rich in early American history, offers endless opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation, and is easily accessible by rail, air and automobile. The Region is a mix of rural countryside, historic industrial towns and resort villages. Three major rivers - the Black River, Williams River, and Mill Brook - flow through the villages and former industrial centers, once providing a major source of power and transportation, and contributing to the scenic qualities of the landscape.

Our Region is known largely for its two major ski resorts: Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow and Ascutney Mountain Resort in Brownsville. There are also two state parks; thousands of acres of state forest; several wildlife management areas; dozens of lakes, ponds, and reservoirs; three major river systems with countless tributary streams; hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobile trails; and many campgrounds, golf courses, and other facilities. Several towns and roads in the Region are favorites of commercial bicycle and touring companies.

Southern Windsor County is popular for its wealth of resources related to early Vermont and American history. The homes, shops, factories and inns of the Region chronicle 18th and 19th century New England architecture. There are many state historic districts in the Region, and the towns of Springfield and Windsor are home to national historic districts.