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Visiting Wallingford

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Wallingford, and visitors give high marks for the top-notch restaurants. Tourists who journey to this welcoming city can discover its live music, entertainment and university setting. Around the area, top sights include East Rock Park, Yale Bowl and Lake Compounce.

• You'll find 161 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in the larger area of New Haven
• The closest major airport is in New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional), 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford), 17.4 mi (28 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Wallingford

The city is well known for its live music scene and cultural venues like Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre and Paul Mellon Arts Center. The university setting is a highlight of the city and Choate Rosemary Hall is worth a campus tour. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Wallingford Public Library and Tradition Golf Club at Wallingford.

As you plan your holiday, you'll find 7 hotels and other lodging options available to select from in Wallingford. Here you'll find top ones based on our user reviews:

• Courtyard New Haven Wallingford - With a stay at this 3-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and an indoor pool, along with free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms.
• Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden - Our customers like the overall value and pool at this hotel. This 3-star hotel features a restaurant, free WiFi and free parking.
• Fairfield Inn By Marriott Wallingford - With a stay at this 2.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and an outdoor pool, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its overall value and comfortable, quiet rooms.

Outside the city, popular places to see include East Rock Park, located 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from the city centre, and Yale Bowl, which is 13 mi/20.9 km away.

Getting around Wallingford

If you want to explore the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Wallingford Station. Wallingford might not have many public transport choices so consider renting a car to explore the city.

Dressing for Wallingford

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 12°C and the night-time average to be -9°C
• From April to June, temperatures average about 28°C during the day and 0°C at night
• July to September averages 29°C during the day and 8°C at night
• Between October and December, the average temperature is 20°C during the day and -7°C at night
• About 1215 millimetres of rain falls on Wallingford each year
• Hottest months are usually July and August with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of -7°C