Food scene
Fire pits. Picnic tables. Food trucks. Craft Beer. Perfect afternoon!
27 locals recommend
Taylor Brooke Brewery
818 CT-171Fire pits. Picnic tables. Food trucks. Craft Beer. Perfect afternoon!
Fantastic local milk, ice cream and meats. Market also has other provisions for a good meal.
Farm to Table Market
324 Woodstock RdFantastic local milk, ice cream and meats. Market also has other provisions for a good meal.
Pinecroft Farms, LLC
159 Butts RdFantastic farmstand. Great chicken!
Elizabeth's Farmhouse
75-81 Canal StSuper great food in an intimate cozy atmosphere.
A classic. Fantastic food - don’t miss brunch. People on wedding location hunt this is a must check out.
7 locals recommend
Mansion At Bald Hill
29 Plaine Hill RdA classic. Fantastic food - don’t miss brunch. People on wedding location hunt this is a must check out.
Old school New England Shack. Only open Middle if May to Labor Day. Clams. Lobster rolls. Milkshakes. Roadside New England at its best.
Ashford Dairy Bar & Grill
432 Ashford Center RdOld school New England Shack. Only open Middle if May to Labor Day. Clams. Lobster rolls. Milkshakes. Roadside New England at its best.
The Hare & The Hound
Great Irish pub. Good food. Outdoor dining. Sports on the tv.
85 Main
85 Main StreetLots of choice on this huge menu
Best breakfast around. Weekend is lots of motorcyclists so you’ll get a show of great bikes.
36 locals recommend
The Vanilla Bean Cafe
450 Deerfield RdBest breakfast around. Weekend is lots of motorcyclists so you’ll get a show of great bikes.
Rumor has it the ice cream made from the UConn cows is creamier and isn’t sold anywhere else
23 locals recommend
UConn Dairy Bar
17 Manter RdRumor has it the ice cream made from the UConn cows is creamier and isn’t sold anywhere else
Sightseeing
If you’ve never seen the world from a balloon you’re missing out. And these folks are around the corner
CT Voyager Balloons - Hot Air Ballon Ride Connecticut
85 Bungay Hill RoadIf you’ve never seen the world from a balloon you’re missing out. And these folks are around the corner
A beautiful Victorian home. Wallpaper design lovers will not be disappointed!
18 locals recommend
Roseland Cottage
556 CT-169A beautiful Victorian home. Wallpaper design lovers will not be disappointed!
Frog Rock
Great hiking and a good shack with all your New England faves of clams and lobster rolls!
Perfect for kids. Learn about the pilgrims. Maybe even churn some butter. If you’re not from New England you may not know it - but this is a staple elementary school field trip!
96 locals recommend
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village RdPerfect for kids. Learn about the pilgrims. Maybe even churn some butter. If you’re not from New England you may not know it - but this is a staple elementary school field trip!
Watercure Farm
426 Mashamoquet RdGreat vibe in a barn for local vodka.
Every single visitor finds something when I take them here. Great deals on vintage China and tableware and a pretty great selection of jewelry! Friends have scores pretty well here!
14 locals recommend
Antiques Marketplace
109 Main StreetEvery single visitor finds something when I take them here. Great deals on vintage China and tableware and a pretty great selection of jewelry! Friends have scores pretty well here!
Nipmuck State Forest
Great hiking in Nipmuck.
Necessities
Dollar General has anything you need by way of last minute items your forgot to bring.
Dollar General
Dollar General has anything you need by way of last minute items your forgot to bring.
Best and closest major grocery store. About 17 minutes. There is also gas, liquor and hardware store in this shopping area. (And an ocean state job lots which is another New England shopping tradition. Long before Costco or the 99 cent store there was ocean state!)
Big Y World Class Market
505 E Main StBest and closest major grocery store. About 17 minutes. There is also gas, liquor and hardware store in this shopping area. (And an ocean state job lots which is another New England shopping tradition. Long before Costco or the 99 cent store there was ocean state!)
CVS
This is the biggest cvs and its open later because its near Storrs campus
Target
Closest Target for — well you know. :) everything.
Big Y World Class Market
505 E Main StGood grocery store. Best in the area outside of farmstands.
Other Cities nearby
Beautiful New England seaside. Only 90 minutes away. Walk the cliff walk to
See old mansions from the 20s and have lunch on the harbor in buildings from the late 1700s. Truly historical vibe. Worth the day trip
Newport Harbor
Beautiful New England seaside. Only 90 minutes away. Walk the cliff walk to
See old mansions from the 20s and have lunch on the harbor in buildings from the late 1700s. Truly historical vibe. Worth the day trip
The Mark Twain House & Museum
351 Farmington AveBoston Common
139 Boylston StWooster Square