A weekend of outdoor adventures
for couples, families and friends!
Start your weekend by experiencing the style and comfort of an historic inn and bed & breakfast in CT’s Quiet Corner.
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Start your weekend by experiencing the style and comfort of an historic inn and bed & breakfast in CT’s Quiet Corner:
Daniel Rust House, https://www.thedanielrusthouse.com/
2011 Main St, Coventry
860-742-0032
“The Daniel Rust House is filled with period antiques, serves home baked goodies, and is dog friendly. Beautiful gardens and idyllic grounds perfect for evening strolls.” Other great places to stay:
Fitch House Bed & Breakfast, https://www.fitchhouse.com/
563 Storrs Rodd, Mansfield Center
310-868-4445
Stone Arches Bed & Breakfast, https://www.stonearchesbnb.com/
614 Storrs Rd, Mansfield Center
860-429-2269
Henrietta House B&B and Red House Farm, http://www.historichenriettahousebnbct.com/
125 Ashford Center Rd, Ashford
860-477-0318
Graduate Storrs Hotel, http://www.graduatestorrs.com
855 Bolton Rd, Storrs
860-427-7888
Enjoy a delicious dinner at:
Fenton River Grill, https://willimanticbrewingcompany.com/
135 Storrs Road, Mansfield Center
860-786-7870
Fenton River Grill prepares all their food from seasonal, fresh ingredients. They serve well-crafted cocktails, thoughtfully selected wines and craft beer. Their signature dish is Hosmer Mt Soda root beer braised short ribs and roasted Brussel sprouts.
Other great places for dinner:
Willimantic Brewing Company, https://willimanticbrewingcompany.com/
967 Main Street, Willimantic
860-423-6777
Enjoy American craft-brewed beers and Willibrew’s own special selections in this granite and limestone 1909 US Post Office Building. Have dinner in the old post office work room, or have a beer in the old customer lobby. You will also enjoy a 12’ x 17’ hand-painted mural of a 1920’s Main Street, a 60’ mahogany bar and the old post office boxes on the wall. There is also a 7 barrel brewery inside where you can watch them make beer.
Oriental Café, https://www.facebook.com/OrientalCafeWillimantic/
1257 Main St, Willimantic
860-456-8885
Asian food and sushi
Dog Lane Café, https://doglanecafe.com/
1 Dog Lane, Storrs
860-429-4900
Stone Row Kitchen, https://stonerowkb.com/
956 Main St, Willimantic
860-423-4243
Fine dining indoors and out
Maharaja Indian Restaurant, https://maharajaindianctonline.com/
466 Storrs Rd, Mansfield Center
860-942-8325
Lakeview Restaurant & Bar, https://lakeviewct.com/
50 Lake St, Coventry
860-498-0500
Outdoor dining & music,Italian American food on Coventry Lake
Illiano’s Italian & Pizzeria, http://illianosofcolchester.com/windham/
361 Boston Post Rd, N. Windham
860-942-8899
Wake up with fresh coffee and fabulous breakfast from any of these great places:
That Breakfast Place https://www.facebook.com/thatbreakfastplacect/
37 Boston Post Road, Willimantic
860-456-8011
This is no ordinary breakfast café. Enjoy fresh roasted coffee in a variety of flavors, unique and delicious menu specials like Ham & Asparagus Benedict, Raspberry Ricotta French Toast, homemade breads, Carrot Cake Pancakes or Salmon Flatbreads.
Spring Hill Café, https://www.facebook.com/SpringHillCafe/
1029 Storrs Road, Storrs
860-477-0975
Sip on freshly brewed gourmet coffee, enjoy home baked pastries or items from their gluten-free menu, as well as smoothies and a variety of cupcakes. Make sure you take one for later!
Aero Diner, https://www.facebook.com/50sdinerllc/
361 Boston Post Rd, N. Windham
860-450-1959
1950’s retro diner
Hoppy Days Diner, https://www.facebook.com/Hoppydaysdiner
931 Main St, Willimantic
860-456-3344
Now it’s time to start your adventure in the great outdoors at:
Mansfield Hollow State Park, https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/connecticut/mansfield–hollow–state–park
Bassetts Bridge Road, Mansfield
Enjoy 251 acres of trails through woods, fields and along the Mansfield Hollow Reservoir. You can hike, job, mountain bike or kayak in the lake. Fishing is awesome, either from shore or a boat.
Diana’s Pool, https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/dianas–pool
20 Diana’s Pool Road, Chaplin
Diana’s Pool is a state designated water access and fishing area along the Natchaug River. This area is gorgeous yearround with its evergreen banks, clear water flowing over boulders and rock formations, short trails and some old mill ruins. Make sure to bring your fishing pole as this is a great trout fishery.
Nipmuck Trail, https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/nipmuck–trail
Airline State Park Trail, https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State–Parks/Parks/Air–Line–State–Park–Trail/Maps , https://www.traillink.com/trail/air–line–state–park–trail/
Coventry Lake Boat Launch, https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Boating/Boat–Launches/Coventry–Lake–Boat–Launch
30 Cross St, Coventry
Schoolhouse Brook Park, https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/schoolhouse–brook–park
251 Clover Mill Rd, Storrs
Wolf Rock Nature Preserve, https://joshuastrust.org/wolf–rock–nature–preserve–2/
Time for lunch! Or maybe just ice cream! Here are some cool places to go:
Farmer’s Cow Calfe & Creamery, https://thefarmerscowcalfe.com/
86 Storrs Road, Storrs
“The Farmer’s Cow Calfe & Creamery merges the fun of a dairy bar with the fresh flavors of a neighborhood café. A great healthy alternative with delicious sandwiches, wraps, paninis, soups and salads. Our two favorite things are our one of a kind milk bar with different flavored milks and our home made ice cream with all your favorite toppings.”
Other fantastic lunch places:
Daddy’s Noodle Bar, https://daddysnoodlebar.com/
1 Dog Lane, Suite A-103, Storrs
860-477-0999
Hops 44, https://www.hops44.com/beer–on–tap
625 Middle Turnpike, Storrs
860-477-1174
Amazing local beer
Pizza Mike’s Pizzeria, https://www.pizzamikes.com/
1659 Storrs Rd, Storrs
860-946-0606
Toast Four Corners, http://www.toastfourcorners.com/
625 Middle Turnpike, Storrs
860-477-1557
Gluten Free alternatives
UCONN Dairy Bar, https://dining.uconn.edu/uconn–dairy–bar/
17 Manter Rd, Storrs
860-486-1021
Yummiest ice cream around
Need a moment to rest your weary bodies or enjoy local “makers”? Shop these amazing places nearby:
The Hoot, https://www.hootgifts.com/
86 Storrs Road, Mansfield
“Discover The Hoot, everyone’s favorite gift store. Find your way around the eclectic mix of artisan jewelry, unique women’s clothing, soothing bath & body, handmade pottery, aromatic candles, creative garden décor and the coolest selection of toys and greeting cards!”
Lisa’s Chocolates and Gifts, https://www.facebook.com/lisaschocolatesandgifts/
534 Storrs Road, Mansfield
860-546-6897
Located in the historic Mansfield General Store, Lisa’s Chocolates and Gifts offers visitors handmade delectable treats including fudge, chocolates and caramels as well as a handcrafted gift items from local artisans.
Before heading home you should stop at one of our farms for fresh produce and homemade goods:
Coventry Farmers Market, https://www.coventryfarmersmarket.org/
2299 South Street, Coventry
Every Sunday, CT’s largest farmers market, located at the Nathan Hale Homestead hosts numerous vendors selling CT made products ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies, honey, maple syrup, freshly made cinnamon donuts, honey mead, fudge, cheeses, teas, baked goods, pies, seafood and plants. Stay long enough to visit one of the many food trucks on site for homemade goodness.
Raspberry Knoll Farm, https://www.raspberryknoll.com/
163 North Windham Rd, Rt. 203, N. Windham
860-786-7486
Red Barn Creamery & Stearns Farm Stand, https://www.facebook.com/stearnsfarmstand/
483 Browns Rd, Storrs
860-382-2303
Horse Listeners Orchard, http://www.horselistenersorchard.com/
317 Bebbington Rd, Ashford
860-429-5336
Willimantic Food Co-Op, https://www.willimanticfood.coop/
91 Valley St, Willimantic
860-456-3611
The most updated list of local Farmers Markets by town is here: https://portal.ct.gov/DOAG/ADaRC/Publications/Farmers–Markets
Other sources of information for you to browse if you are visiting this area:
CT Tourism website with events, places, food, etc.: https://www.ctvisit.com/
The Last Green Valley, explore the outdoors: https://thelastgreenvalley.org/
Downtown Storrs: https://www.downtownstorrs.org/
Willimantic 3rd Thursday Street Fest: https://www.willimanticstreetfest.com/wri.htm
Agricultural fairs: http://www.ctagfairs.org/events/filters/iso=1
Trails and Parks in Mansfield: http://www.mansfieldct.gov/1698/Parks–Preserves
Joshua’s Trust trails: https://joshuastrust.org/property–list/
Willimantic River Alliance: http://willimanticriver.com/
If you would like more information on all the wonderful things you can do in this very beautiful part of Connecticut, you can find additional information and opportunities on www.ctvisit.com or you can call the Windham Region Chamber of Commerce at 860-428-7739 or email us at info@WindhamChamber.com. We know you will enjoy your Staycation with us!
Support for these adventures was made possible by the CT State Office of Tourism and the Eastern Region Tourism District, in partnership with Windham Arts, The Last Green Valley, and Liberty Bank Foundation.
Other sources of information for you to browse if you are visiting this area:
CT Tourism website with events, places, food, etc.: https://www.ctvisit.com/
The Last Green Valley, explore the outdoors: https://thelastgreenvalley.org/
