968 Main Street Willimantic, CT 06226; Phone: 860.456.2223
There's lots to do by bus in Willimantic this fall!
Start with a Frog Find, indulge in Willimantic's fall foliage, learn about fire safety, and be frightened at Trick-or-Treat on Main Street!
is for FrogFind!
It's happening again -- FROGS are invading Windham!!
Never fear! Unlike the early settlers of Windham, you can view the latest invasion from the safety of a Windham Region Transit Bus*.
The frogs have all taken up residence along the Storrs-Willimantic Bus and Willimantic City Bus routes! Just let the driver know you are on a "frog find" when boarding for a map of FrogFest frogs.
Several frogs will be vacated October 29th, 2005 so hurry to spot these colorful amphibians!
If you miss FrogFest, frogs can always be spotted at:
* For your safety, please keep hands and feet inside the bus at all times. Do not feed frogs.
is for Foliage!Help! Help! The sky is falling!
No, it's just Willimantic's gorgeous autumn leaves! In Connecticut, the leaves are usually at their best color mid- to late October.
View the turning leaves along Main Street, Willimantic from the window of a Windham Region Transit District bus, or let us take you to these foliage hot spots around town:
Veteran's Memorial GreenwayTake a foliage walk along Willimantic's section of the East Coast Greenway! Trees line both sides of this multi-use trail.
Wander the leaf-strewn, twisting paths of Lauter Park.
Visit Willimantic's historic mills, dams, and bridges set against a backdrop of autumn colors.
Snap elegant photos at the edge of the pond or on the steps of the gazebo.
is for Fire Safety!
Stop, drop, and roll down to Willimantic!
October is Fire Safety Month!
Pick up fire safety brochures on a WRTD bus, and call your local fire department for availability of family tours.
Take the Willimantic City Bus or Storrs-Willi Bus to Main Street, Willimantic and the Willimantic Fire Department!
is for Fright!
Watch a WRTD bus get carried away this Halloween!
Carried away with Trick-or-Treating fun, that is!
Take a WRTD bus to downtown Willimantic on October 31st, between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. for Trick-or-Treat on Main Street!
Visit WRTD's Haunted Bus and Main Street merchants and services for a safe and fun Trick-or-Treating event!
View our gallery of images from Trick-or-Treat on Main Street 2005!