Quirky little museum tucked away on the campus of Norwich Free Academy. Great collection of…read moreplundered booty from rich US industrialists' world tours by private yacht. Eclectic but beautifully presented.

Great museum for the price. Only a few dollars to get in. The gift shop has some cool stuff too.read more

You should travel from far and wide to experience the visual fiesta of fair-trade arts & crafts at…read morethe Mansfield Art Center!! This is a truly local, small, family run business and the owners/shopkeepers have quite the tales to tell... The goods and crafts sold at the Arts Center are collected by the owners who have traveled to all these destinations around the world making connections with the artisans . The items here are more unique and vibrant than I see at a lot of boutique craft/jewelry shops and there is usually an interesting story the shopkeepers can tell about where the items come from/who made them. Just perusing the store feels like a trip around the world (or at least Epcot ) and is genuinely fun. Most locals know to come here for their Holiday gifts though I live in Boston and make a point to come every year! The store is typically open only seasonally as owners are traveling much of the rest of the year- so make it happen this Christmas season. Some good restaurants in nearby Willimantic, UConn on the other side, and the subtle beauty of the Quiet Corner of CT makes a stop here a lovely day trip. Check it out!

The perfect place to find a gift for almost anyone. I did much of my Christmas shopping here and…read moreeveryone loved their gifts. This is the place to find unique gifts and jewlery from all over the world. The owners go all over the world and come back with beautiful items to sell at a very fair price. I love the set up of this store also- differant sections for differant countries from India to Mexico to China. Also, the owners are so friendly. You will most definetly be offered free tea and maybe even cookies too when shopping.

Outstanding opening with live artillery (Brown's Company) and flint-lock firings. This was all I…read moreaddition to some great docent work within the museum itself!! Please do not miss this gem of history moments from Route 395!

A MOST excellent tour today, Filled with fun facts, entertaining banter and our family…read morehistory--This Family of America was born here-- where our government developed, was fought for and ever evolving from--straight up from the floor boards....I enjoyed walking where Washington walked, -wondering whose DNA might still be on me right now---I remain amazed !!! Thank you--Cam and Greg for saving this treasure trove of American History!

Wonderful little library tucked away in this corner of the state. Chris has done an amazing job,…read moreand has been running the Connecticut Author Trail as the first stop on the trail at JCC for the last 11 years. The bathroom is impeccably clean, the young adult section is very well stocked, and, as you can see for yourself, the summer reading prizes are absolutely incredible. So if you're in the area, be sure to stop by!

It is a smaller library but has a BIG HEART! Everyone here goes out of their way to get you what…read moreyou are looking for and make suggestions when needed. Plus, Chris is spectacular! She runs many phenomenal programs.

On a weekend getaway to Mohegan Sun and husband planned a visit here. It was very lovely thought…read moreand visit. We drove from NY to CT on Saturday and we were hoping we spend about about 2-3 hours here. Sadly, the vineyard has closing hours at 4.30 pm. So we were able to spend about an hour. When we pulled up to the vineyard, I was very happy. It was calming and pretty. They have a gravel ( i think it's gravel) parking place. We pulled up and looked around and it was beautiful. I would imagine they hold ton of wedding and other events just because of the beauty of the place.I wish the weather was a bit warm, granted it was December but still I really wanted to enjoy my glass watching the sunset on their terrace /outdoor seating area. But I am getting ahead with the interior. We parked and walked in, the man behind the counter informed us about the closing hours. He was friendly and helpful. I must say the service is friendly and cheerful. That alone adds to your experience. When we walked we saw several tables and large party having good old time. I think we got a table because we came very close to closing time. I am not sure but you might be able to bring your own food if your holding a party. If this correct, that's amazing. Usually vineyards don't let you bring your own food. My husband and I both picked the white and rose options, for the most part. I especially liked the Rose, it was crisp and light. It was be prefect for a very hot summer afternoon. It was just delightful. My husband loved Vidal Blanc. For me Vidal Blanc was a bit more acidic than I prefer. We had about couple of glasses of the Rose and the Vidal Blanc and then we decided to buy a bottle of Rose.

This was such a fun and unique experience. The winery is classy and cozy inside with a deck that…read morehas sweeping views. The team there is very friendly and enjoyed making suggestions. You can bring food to pair with the delicious wine. We also loved that there was a disc golf course and a very nice one at that. It goes out into the woods on the property and circles back to the winery at the end. We will definitely be back.

This yee ole train station here sure is sutin! Cool little place if you like trains. Was…read moreinteresting to be able to see things up close and even enter inside some of these old dogs. One recommendation I would make here is they need to make the signage much better so it is easier to see from the street where it is. You basically have to turn in and drive down near a park about a mile where you will find parking. From a visitor standpoint I would strongly recommend bringing bug or mosquito repellent as there are a decent amount of them! Choo choo, all aboard!

Our visit was part of the Heritage Rail Bike trail we did. We stopped at the Airline train museum…read morefor a bit before we turned around. We got to visit some trains inside. It was pretty cool to see. If you have a love for trains you will appreciate this. It was a beautiful short ride. Weekday visit however, it was was Columbus Day. There wasn't anyone there for guidance besides our 2 staff members helping us with our rail bikes. They had Porto potties, picnic tables and it's just trains! Just to get to the museum it looks like there is a nice walking trail and of course, there's the rail trails! Make sure you are comfortable and wearing sneakers.

We visited in July 2019 and were told they will be undergoing a 1 year restoration project…read morebeginning in the Fall. So don't wait! Go before the end of August 2019 or you will have to wait until summer 2021 to visit again! Ok, now that that is out of the way: We drive past this museum about once a month and finally made the stop in. I am so glad we did. It's so interesting. I had no idea who Prudence Crandall was. A trained teacher, whose family lived in the area, she was asked to open a school for the local affluent girls, which she was happy to do. Shortly after opening, a black woman asked her to attend the school as well and after some personal and religious deliberation Prudence said yes. The extent the community went through to stop black girls from attending her school is astounding! Even going so far as to try to burn down the house. Besides the history of the school you will learn about those who supported her, what some of her students went on to accomplish and where Prudence Crandall ended up in her senior years. There is a video presentation at the end of the tour which is quite well produced. On the second floor there is information on how schools have changed through the years in CT and some of the effort by Americans of African descent to acquire an education and the liberty they were promised at emancipation. If you go before they close for the season this year, you can complete a questionnaire after your tour (take the guided tour, so worth it!) and let them know what you liked most and what you'd like to see in the new collection when they reopen after restoration. They give you a gift for completing the survey. Also, items in the gift shop are presently half off before the restoration, so plan to pick up some personal and gift items. Beginning Sept 1, the museum director has two months to move all the collections out of the building. While structural work is completed beginning in November, she will have the task of developing new collection displays. A mighty task indeed. I look forward to going back in 2021 to see the new displays. I hope you make it in this year before the restoration begins.

This museum is an amazing CT story (one of the most unique in the state), but the tour was a…read moreterrible experience. I asked some contextual questions relating to the local social and cultural history, and the docent not only didn't answer them, but was dismissive that I would be curious to know their answers. I've been to many, many museums, and never experienced anything close to this coldness before. Everything the docent provided was already on the informational placards in the rooms. I wish I just read off of those instead (and I so much prefer personal interaction, but in this case, the reading of the placards would have been infinitely more preferable).

We love Mohegan for concerts!…read more We caught Foo Fighters October 4th! There is no bad seat in their concert venue. Dave even called out the seats behind them as the pick pocketers. I've never seen these seats filled but with a huge act like FF it makes sense! Crowds always feel safe with security tight and no bags allowed. They also pour most drinks into cups for safety as well. The light show during concerts definitely provides another fun piece of the atmosphere. Dave suggested they should do a residency here since they love the arena. 5 stars!

Although it is wonderful to have such a venue in our state that draws great acts like John Mayer…read moreand Foo Fighters, there are some downsides worth considering. I'll try to provide a balanced view, because some aspects of the property are worth a lot more than the three stars I gave it. I'll start with the pluses. The staff is uniformly helpful and gracious. "Good mornings" were freely offered and every server at the various restaurants ( we were there four days) was professional and welcoming. Big props to whoever is managing personnel. This is NOT a small achievement for such a large establishment. I also want to give high marks for cleanliness. There were always workers picking up papers etc who were paying a lot more attention than the average worker to anything out of place. We saw one elderly worker brushing out debris from the escalator. Again, kudos to the management for personnel. Our room was adequate and nicely appointed with a magnificent view of the property. Darkening drapes protected us from the rising sun. Parking valet system was efficient and speedy. Now for the downsides. While only two, they were considerable enough to make me rethink a return trip. They are also the reason for writing this lengthy review for fellow YELPERS. Despite the numerous restaurants, there was not one place to eat simple, healthy food for breakfast or lunch. There was only ONE place to eat breakfast and it had no healthy options (oatmeal,yogurt,fruit). On my first day (waiting for my husband for lunch) I actually had to leave the restaurant because the smell of fried food was impossible to endure. Believe it or not, it was our only choice for a table service restaurant for lunch. Dinner choices were far better but one could starve before then. For this size property, maps should have been available in rooms or, at least, on the website. When choosing a place to dine, one had to call and inquire its location. This is a meaningful flaw when, if staying there on business, time is restricted. A few interactive maps were available in common areas but navigation was impossible from the rooms. This is where most guests would likely do their planning. A simple QR code for guests would solve this problem. So, top marks for staffing but too many negatives to warrant more than three stars OR a return visit. I'd love to see John Mayer perform but not there.