5 Reasons People Move to Meriden

It can be hard to choose the next town you want to relocate to, especially if you’re unsure about what makes that town unique. Meriden, otherwise known as “The Silver City”, has been an incorporated town since 1806, and has a population of just over 60,000 citizens. Best known for its phenomenal hiking trails and beautiful parks, Meriden is a popular place for many Connecticut citizens to settle down. Below is a list of the top reasons that draw people to living in Meriden:

1. Location

2. Meriden Mall

3. Restaurants

Pizza and pasta or tacos and tequila, Meriden has fantastic restaurant variety within its town lines. Whether you are looking for some traditional American food, craving some Italian cuisine, or looking for some Spanish, Brazilian, or even Peruvian dishes, Meriden has it all. Some of the most notable restaurants that Meriden residents rave about include Ted’s Restaurant, Tacos Mi Nacho, and Avanti Restaurant. These restaurants also typically allow customers to dine in or get take out, so no matter if you’re looking to have a nice night out and enjoy some great food, or looking to grab some takeout and relax on the couch, these restaurants can accommodate both! 

4. Hiking Central

Spring and summer in Connecticut can bring about glorious, warm, sunny days that pull locals out to enjoy the nice weather. Falls are notable in the New England area because of the beautiful foliage and crisp days. Because the weather is so delightful for most of the year, some of Connecticut residents favorite activities are to walk, run, or hike. Luckily, Meriden has no shortage of trails to enjoy the outdoors on! Both Guiffrida Park and Hubbard Park are two of the most popular hiking destinations in the area. Hubbard Park is a spectacular place to visit if you have a family because there is a pool open during the summer months and a playscape. It is also desirable because you can either drive or walk up the trail, which passes by a big body of water, and ends with a castle known as Castle Craig. Hikers can walk up a few flights of stairs and stand at the top of the castle, overlooking the entire town of Meriden-such a beautiful view, especially in the fall!

5. The Daffodil Festival

Almost every town in Connecticut has some type of annual festival, and Meriden is no exception. Each and every April, the city of Meriden holds the Daffodil Festival in Hubbard Park. This festival has a parade to kick off the event, booths upon booths of food, carnival rides, arts and crafts, live music, and fireworks to close out the day! Some festival favorites from the food booths include juicy cheeseburgers, apple fritters, fried dough, pierogies, and more! Of course, there is also 600,000 daffodils in bloom surrounding the festival, with over 60 varieties of the flower. The Meriden Daffodil Festival is one of the most colorful ways to kick off the spring season!

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