Gerald & Dee's Guidebook
Casino, Dining & Entertainment
From the Foxwood's Casino Resort website:
Since 1992, Foxwoods Resort Casino has offered guests The Wonder Of It All as the premier resort destination in the Northeast. As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in seven casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants from gourmet to quick service, world-renowned spas, award-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, exclusive retailers and free-to-play online casino games at FoxwoodsONLINE.com. Perfect for both recreation and business, Foxwoods provides modern and versatile convention and meeting space to infuse new life into any meeting or event. Foxwoods Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For a comprehensive look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.
247 locals recommend
Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line BlvdFrom the Foxwood's Casino Resort website:
Since 1992, Foxwoods Resort Casino has offered guests The Wonder Of It All as the premier resort destination in the Northeast. As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in seven casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants from gourmet to quick service, world-renowned spas, award-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, exclusive retailers and free-to-play online casino games at FoxwoodsONLINE.com. Perfect for both recreation and business, Foxwoods provides modern and versatile convention and meeting space to infuse new life into any meeting or event. Foxwoods Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For a comprehensive look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.
A beautifully decorated and designed destination. More intimate casino location.
Information directly from the Mohegan Sun's website:
A world at play and a world to its own, Mohegan Sun, created in 1996 by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut in partnership with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, is one of the world's most amazing destinations with some of New England's finest dining, hotel accommodations, retail shopping, live entertainment and sporting events. Boasting two unique casinos, Mohegan Sun is also host to the Kids Quest/Cyber Quest family entertainment facility, two luxurious spas, world-class meeting facilities, a state-of-the-art Poker Room as well as three major entertainment venues with seating from 350 to 10,000. People from across the globe come to see live concerts with some of today's top headliners, along with major sporting events including Mohegan Sun's very own WNBA team, the Connecticut Sun and lacrosse team, the New England Black Wolves.
Every turn leads to a new adventure with the world's largest and most spectacular indoor planetarium dome and the awe-inspiring Wombi Rock, a glowing crystal mountain made of imported stone that serves as the focal point of Casino of the Sky.
200 locals recommend
Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun BlvdA beautifully decorated and designed destination. More intimate casino location.
Information directly from the Mohegan Sun's website:
A world at play and a world to its own, Mohegan Sun, created in 1996 by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut in partnership with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, is one of the world's most amazing destinations with some of New England's finest dining, hotel accommodations, retail shopping, live entertainment and sporting events. Boasting two unique casinos, Mohegan Sun is also host to the Kids Quest/Cyber Quest family entertainment facility, two luxurious spas, world-class meeting facilities, a state-of-the-art Poker Room as well as three major entertainment venues with seating from 350 to 10,000. People from across the globe come to see live concerts with some of today's top headliners, along with major sporting events including Mohegan Sun's very own WNBA team, the Connecticut Sun and lacrosse team, the New England Black Wolves.
Every turn leads to a new adventure with the world's largest and most spectacular indoor planetarium dome and the awe-inspiring Wombi Rock, a glowing crystal mountain made of imported stone that serves as the focal point of Casino of the Sky.
Educational and entertaining
A favorite museum visited many times by our family! Very educational and entertaining as you casually walk through the museum.
Information directly from the Mashantucket Pequot Museum's website:
Museum History
Tribally owned-and-operated since it opened on Aug. 11, 1998, the Museum brings to life the story of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. It serves as a major resource on the histories and cultures of Native Americans in the northeast and on the region's rich natural history.
The Museum is a 308,000-square-foot complex, consisting of permanent exhibits, the Mashantucket Gallery (a gallery for temporary exhibits), classrooms, a 320-seat auditorium, a restaurant, a museum shop and administrative offices. The Research Center houses collections, archives, and archaeology and conservation laboratories where ongoing work from the field is evaluated and studied.
Multi-sensory dioramas and exhibits introduce visitors to the history of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the natural and cultural history of the eastern woodlands. Films and videos, interactive programs, archival materials, ethnographic and archaeological collections, commissioned art, and traditional crafts by Native artisans are featured in the exhibits.
The building is designed to interact with its surrounding environment while maintaining the ecological integrity of the area. It embraces the tree line and is nestled into the landscape; two of the five levels of the facility are below ground. A 185-foot, stone-and-glass tower provides visitors with sweeping views of the swamp and region. The large, circular, glass-and-steel Gathering Space serves as an arrival area. The restaurant features a variety of Native American cuisines, and the museum shop specializes in contemporary Native American arts and crafts.
48 locals recommend
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
110 Pequot TrailA favorite museum visited many times by our family! Very educational and entertaining as you casually walk through the museum.
Information directly from the Mashantucket Pequot Museum's website:
Museum History
Tribally owned-and-operated since it opened on Aug. 11, 1998, the Museum brings to life the story of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. It serves as a major resource on the histories and cultures of Native Americans in the northeast and on the region's rich natural history.
The Museum is a 308,000-square-foot complex, consisting of permanent exhibits, the Mashantucket Gallery (a gallery for temporary exhibits), classrooms, a 320-seat auditorium, a restaurant, a museum shop and administrative offices. The Research Center houses collections, archives, and archaeology and conservation laboratories where ongoing work from the field is evaluated and studied.
Multi-sensory dioramas and exhibits introduce visitors to the history of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the natural and cultural history of the eastern woodlands. Films and videos, interactive programs, archival materials, ethnographic and archaeological collections, commissioned art, and traditional crafts by Native artisans are featured in the exhibits.
The building is designed to interact with its surrounding environment while maintaining the ecological integrity of the area. It embraces the tree line and is nestled into the landscape; two of the five levels of the facility are below ground. A 185-foot, stone-and-glass tower provides visitors with sweeping views of the swamp and region. The large, circular, glass-and-steel Gathering Space serves as an arrival area. The restaurant features a variety of Native American cuisines, and the museum shop specializes in contemporary Native American arts and crafts.
Sightseeing
Only 16 miles from house!
A must visit location while in eastern CT!
Description directly from the Gillette Castle Museum's website:
Tour the Castle Grounds and Explore the Museum
The historic home of William Gillette features many incredible things to do. The Visitor's Center is perched atop a bluff that overlooks the river. Inside, see the fully restored train engine that Gillette would use to bring guests around the estate.
Hike the trails where the railway used to run, exploring along the pond and down towards the river. Depending on the tide, you may even catch a glimpse of the wreck of the Aunt Polly, Gillette's houseboat.
After an afternoon at the park discover the treasure that is East Haddam, full of local shops, restaurants, hiking trails, and rolling farms and fields.
One thing is for sure: Once you visit the Castle you'll be looking forward to your return.
83 locals recommend
Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State ParkOnly 16 miles from house!
A must visit location while in eastern CT!
Description directly from the Gillette Castle Museum's website:
Tour the Castle Grounds and Explore the Museum
The historic home of William Gillette features many incredible things to do. The Visitor's Center is perched atop a bluff that overlooks the river. Inside, see the fully restored train engine that Gillette would use to bring guests around the estate.
Hike the trails where the railway used to run, exploring along the pond and down towards the river. Depending on the tide, you may even catch a glimpse of the wreck of the Aunt Polly, Gillette's houseboat.
After an afternoon at the park discover the treasure that is East Haddam, full of local shops, restaurants, hiking trails, and rolling farms and fields.
One thing is for sure: Once you visit the Castle you'll be looking forward to your return.