The Wonder of it All, Foxwoods Resort Casino, offers over 6,700 slots, 360 table games, a comfortable Poker Room, the Ultimate Race Book, High-Stakes Bingo and Keno, and over 1,400 hotel rooms. Enjoy the finest in headline entertainment all year 'round in the Fox Theatre. Dance the night away or sit back and enjoy nightly entertainment in one of five nightclubs/lounges. Dine in one of our 24 fabulous restaurants including Al Dente, Han Garden, Cedars Steak House. Or stroll along the Concourse and browse through one of 17 retail shops. Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center just a shuttle ride away. Located in southeastern Connecticut. For more information call 1-800-FOXWOODS or visit foxwoods.com.
Discover the new Mystic Aquarium where you'll find underwater wonders to inspire a new generation of explorers. 3,500 sea creatures from a vast array of marine environments take you on a journey into our ocean planet. You'll visit the Alaskan Coast, a one-of-a-kind, nose-to-nose view of beluga whales and seals in a naturalistic million-gallon habitat, and discover Challenge of the Deep, a unique, interactive experience spanning the history of man's fascination with underwater exploration. 500 of the most beautiful and exotic fishes in the world share a 30,000-gallon Coral Reef exhibit. It's a world of wonder...and a wonderful way to explore their world. Mystic Aquarium is a member of Cultural Destinations of New England.
Mystic Seaport – The Museum of America and the Sea – is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Located just of I-95 between Boston and New York in Mystic, Connecticut, the Museum features a 19th century seafaring village with tall ships, nearly 40 historic buildings, dynamic exhibits and America’s first preservation shipyard, all covering 17 acres of public space. Visitors can sail r row exact replicas of traditional wooden boats, cruise in an antique steamboat, star gaze in the planetarium, help set a sail, walk by beautiful riverfront gardens or watch demonstrations of life and activity in the 19th century seafaring village. A trained staff is always available to answer questions, demonstrate traditions and share stories. In addition, the Museum Store is well known for its unusual collections and features the nation’s most complete collection of current books on all things maritime. Open daily, year-round April thru Oct. 9:00-5:00; Nov. thru March, 10:00-4:00. Closed Christmas Day.
"Famous for its scenic beauty and demanding 1.53-mile, seven-turn road course, Lime Rock Park delivers a truly unparalleled racing experience. Festival seating on Lime Rock’s grassy hillsides give spectators unrivaled views of racing action ranging from sports cars to stock cars.
Connecticut College Arboretum's 750 acres include the college campus, plant collections, natural areas, and managed areas. Its three major plants collections for public enjoyment are the Campus Landscape with 120 acres of trees and shrubs from around the world; the Native Plant collection, with 20 acres of woody plants and wildflowers indigenous to North America with a pond, and walking trails; Caroline Black Garden with an exquisite display of diverse woody plants in a garden setting. Open every day from sunrise to sunset. Free public guided tours every Sunday afternoon May - October at 2 p.m. Call 860-439-5060 for more information. Private group tours can be arranged upon request.
- From the VisitConnecticut.Com website.
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