Willimantic is home to Eastern Connecticut State University, the Windham Textile and History Museum, and a rich history. There are still traces of Willimantic’s storied past throughout the downtown area, where a slew of quaint businesses and restaurants line Main Street. A variety of events bring the community together in Willimantic at Eastern Connecticut State University. Big-city amenities aren’t too far from Willimantic, with Hartford just a 30-minute drive away and Providence just an hour’s drive away.