Located at the crossroads of Connecticut, approximately two hours between New York and Boston and 20 minutes from Hartford and New Haven. Meriden is home to the Westfield shopping mall which includes 150 shops and restaurants. Meriden's historic downtown will soon be a stop on the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line and home to a new rail station and park. The town offers numerous recreational opportunities including Hubbard Park, the Meriden Green, Quinnipiac River Linear Trail, Hunter Golf Course and annual events including the annual Daffodil Festival and the Meriden Farmer's Market.
