Located just north of downtown along the CT River and I-91 the North Meadows is a commercial, industrial and recreational area that is home to many of the area's car dealerships. Once undeveloped farmland, where military encampments were held and wintertime brought skating on the Connecticut River, the North Meadows underwent tremendous change in the late 20th century.
The North Meadows, located near downtown and along the CT River and I-91, is a dynamic area that serves as a hub for commercial, industrial, and recreational activities. Its evolution from an agricultural region with military camps to its current mixed-use development reflects significant changes in the late 20th century.