What a fun time! Captain Frank and Erin were such great hosts to our very first expedition on the…read morenew Stamford Pedal Cruise. The name of the boat is the Pier Pressure II. I have been on the Milford Pedal Cruise before and both are just a super fun way to get together with a group of 22 of your friends and have a great time on the water. Here are some things you'll need to know: The Pier Pressure II is Stamford's only pedal powered party boat operated on Stamford Harbor and goes out into the Long Island Sound. It's a 90 minute excursion that is perfect for corporate outings and team building, as well as office, bachelorette, family, friends and birthday celebrations. It fits 26 guests at 12 pedaling stations & benches, a bar table, coolers, has a bluetooth stereo and also a bathroom. Private Cruises begin at $749 and Public Cruises are sold by the ticket, starting at $55, and seat up to 22 passengers. Guests do tip the Captain & First Mate since they rely on it to pay their bills. Suggested tip for Private Cruises: $200-300 and $10-15 per person for Group Cruises. BYOB! Drinks - beer, wine, hard seltzers, ciders, canned cocktails and the like are suggested. Please avoid bringing glass on board. Only guests 21 years of age or older may bring or consume alcoholic beverages. Don't forget some water. Bring Ice - they do not provide ice :) Bing Snacks - keep in mind it can be breezy on the boat. Cups, utensils, plates, napkins, etc - we do not carry these onboard, so please bring what you need and consider bringing reusable items to help the environment and reduce trash. Depending on the time of year and weather, don't forget your sunscreen, sunglasses, rain poncho or jacket. It does get cooler on the water- so bring a hoodie :) Lastly- free parking can be found at the Harbor Point Garage at 855 Pacific Street, Stamford, CT 06902 located between Washington Blvd & Harbor Point Rd. Other parking options include street parking and the lot at 200 Washington Blvd. They highly encourage using Uber, Lyft & taxi services, as well as the Metro North Train, a 15 min walk to the meeting location. Their waiting area is located at 1 Harbor Point Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 down the steps and under the blue canopy. You'll see Pedal Cruise signs along the way. Staff will let you and your group down to the boat through a locked gate when the boat is ready for boarding. Please do not enter through the gate without a Pedal Cruise staff member since it is private property. Cheers and have the best time! We sure did!

From the owner: Sip, Cheer & Chill on the water on Stamford’s only pedal powered party boat operated on the…read moreglistening Stamford Harbor and out into the Long Island Sound for groups of up to 26 people! This relaxing 90 minute excursion is perfect for corporate outings and team building, as well as office, bachelorette, family, friends and birthday celebrations. Our custom crafted boat fits 26 guests at 12 pedaling stations & benches, a bar table, coolers, blue tooth stereo and even has a bathroom! Locations in both Milford and Stamford, CT!

We went shopping here, so this review is for the store and not its cooking classes, which we…read moreunderstand get rather a mixed reaction. We came away quite positive about the stock and the staff. And we did make some purchases including several lovely pasta bowls and several utensils. Not a big haul, but one with products we can use and which we thought were fairly priced. You can find lots of items in this roomy store, from coffee makers to aprons, from mixers to cutting knives, and even some prepared edibles. It's all attractively and conveniently laid out. As mentioned, the staff was upbeat and helped us without delay including doing some needed good wrapping on breakable items. The store is located in the Shoppes at Farmington Valley shopping area, and remember, it's upscale not outlet. The cooking class area is really very attractive, but we didn't take any classes.

What a fun time! I reserved a night out at Sur la Tables cooking class. I went online searching for…read moresomething fun to do with a group of friends and we signed up for an email offer that gave us 15$ off our first cooking experience. So even that was an amazing start. We also were able to bring a bottle of wine too which I liked. The class I had signed up for was "South American Steak night". The menu included grilled flank steak with chimichurri sauce, cheese stuffed masa cakes with salsa Roja and dulce de leche ice cream for dessert. And what a fabulous menu it was!! We had so much fun mixing and chopping and eating all the delicious fresh food! Our instructor was so sweet and helped us with everything! She was really amazing! I had such a great experience and would recommend this to anyone and everyone looking for yummy food and a good time! We were also given 10% off the store purchase after our class and even went shopping after in their beautiful store! So fun!

Lovely calm stretch of the Farmington River. Great area to launch, plenty of space, nice even ramp…read more Small parking lot, a real bathroom (unisex) and water fountain There is a rope swing on the river that families were using. Saw two bald eagles! Will definitely be returning to paddle here again.

This boat launch is fairly new; constructed in November/December 2023. Parking is on gravel behind…read morethe Canton Public Works Department. The launch is connected to he Collinsville Walking Trail. This is a great addition to the area; it makes it easier to unload kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards. The ramp has a railing. There is a trash can and recycling bin up near the trail. What I noticed were empty water bottles by the launch; come on people, clean up after yourselves. The Farmington River is beautiful and having this boat launch will make it even more enjoyable.

Bounce Town is an indoor playground with bouncy houses for kids 12 and under. It's located in a…read moreplaza with other businesses. The parking lot was spacious; there were spots reserved just for Bounce Town guests. They host birthday parties and have open play hours. My family and I went on Saturday to the Open Play hour; it was from 1:30 to 2:30. The price was $14 plus tax per child 2 and over; children under 2 are free if they have a paying sibling. That's a score for us! There is a waiver to sign before entering. They have varying weekend hours open to the public, it's best to check their social media sites for updates prior to going. Shoes are not allowed while playing on the bouncy houses; make sure you have socks on. There was a toddler area for kids 3 and under; parents must take their shoes off in there. There were plenty of benches for parents to wait at while their kids played. There were about 8-10 bouncy houses and a playscape. There's an arcade and some tables in the lobby. I saw vending machines. My children enjoyed their time there. The hour was the perfect timing; my kids were tired out. It also seems like a good place to host birthday parties. Overall, I recommend it if you're looking for something new to do with the kids and if it's too cold or rainy out.

Bounce Town is a great place to have a children's birthday party. They make it easy. They place the…read morefood and drinks order, they take care of all the paper goods, they put your cake topper on, they serve all the kids, and they check all the kids in. You just bring the cake, candle, and goody bags. We had our son's 3rd birthday here, with about 16 kids. They enjoyed the bounce house, and my baby girl enjoyed the baby area, too. Make sure to have socks for all kids and adults in advance, and enjoy!

We love this spot to rent kayaks on the Farmington river. They rent by the hour so get there early…read moreas they are slammed in the summer months. Easy check in and send off. Floating on the river is so relaxing and a great workout for the arms They also have bike rentals and kayak sales

After renting kayaks and having so much fun, we decided to buy our own and come back! $5 to launch…read moretour own boat/paddle pad..BUT We came with family who RENTED kayak, but we were treated disrespectfully by a staff/kids working the ramp. Since this was our first time using our own boats at this location we attempted to use the self launch dock, however we were uneasy with it and were unsure as our first time (walking down stairs and a free floating dock you put your boat next to) We went to the other launch dock where there were others who rented boats waiting their turn to get out. We were waiting our turns as well as family going with us, to launch but one of the kids who was working was snobby saying "you can't be over here during busy times like this" and rolled his eyes when we explained we we uneasy at the other dock. As paying customers, I was appalled at how we were treated by some young man as we told him we didn't feel safe using the other dock as OUR FIRST TIME We were fully aware there was a free boat launch down the road however we were with family and wanted to all stay together since they had to rent theirs. Next time I will save myself the hassle and disrespect from some child staff who can't properly communicate

Northstars Sportsplex is my team's practice facility and it's brand new courts mater so much some…read moreother facilities have terrible courts and im so lucky to have this facility! Also the onwers are great, Katie is passionate about her role and Ray is a nice friendly guy and he's been running this business for over 20 years! Katie was also my first coach and I've never left this place!

This is a facility that adds no resources to maintenance or upkeep. Its the equivalent of a 40 year…read moreold bowling alley. The courts are made of a plastic compound and continuously sweat. This leaves condensation on the floors and players are constantly slipping and falling. Its extremely dangerous. The facility is degrading. From the courts to the general facilities. Its just a matter of taking money out and putting limited funds back in.

This is a family run business , and the family is very friendly ! The dad , Jack is awesome ! We…read morehave been going the last few years , and it's been a pleasure getting to know them. He is very informative and personable . You park in back of BARTS , and get a ride up the river . Cannot beat the price ! You pay one price and get a kayak for the entire day ! We went today and what a treat ! We were able to see SEVERAL bald eagles , and two guarding a nest ! This is a good river for first timers , the water is never too deep to feel unsafe . It takes about 3-4 hours to get back down the river to BARTS depending on your level of kayaking . There are several little water ways you can turn into and explore ! We've seen all kinds of wild life . The bird sounds and sightings are incredible . Highly Recommend for a relaxing day on the river and supporting a small family business !

Honestly these guys are great. We've booked with them several times. Reasonable price and so very…read morenice. They recently saved my Sunday with my boyfriend. Thank you guys! We had a great day out there. Appreciate you!

The newest indoor bounce playground in Simsbury. It's located in a plaza right off of Bushy Hill…read more There were ample parking. On Thursdays and Fridays, from 10 am to 1 pm, they have toddler open play for children 5 and under. The grip socks are $3 a pair and the prices for kids under 5 is $14 for an hour. My kids really enjoyed it It's a huge place with slides, toddler area, big kids area, ball pits, foam pits, arcade, party rooms, and plenty of seating. It's a super clean place and the staff were around watching to make sure everyone is safe. Overall, a great spot to let the kids burn some energy! I'm sure it gets busy on the weekends though.

This place is absolutely GORGEOUS!! It is impeccably decorated. It has so many more fun areas and…read morezones of activity for a range of ages (3 and under up to 10+) than most. The location is outstanding. Definitely bringing my kids here for their birthday parties in the future.

We recently hosted a birthday party at Holcomb Farm and it's truly a hidden gem. The staff is…read morehelpful and easy to work with, the venue is lovely and pristine, and a mid-large party with catering is easily facilitated here. This is the perfect event space and we will come back again

From the owner: At Holcomb Farm - your day is spent nestled in the simplistic beauty that is the Farmington Valley…read more Our facility is a historic barn set on a working farm surrounded by protected land and nature trails. While you enjoy the spaciousness of our North Barn Pavilion with fireplace, covered stone patio, fire pit, and built in bar - you can find comfort in our modernized facility with heating and air-conditioning, bridal suite, and updated bathrooms.