Rachelle’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a well-done aquarium in a beautiful area nearby. Very child-friendly.
341 locals recommend
Mystic Aquarium
This is a well-done aquarium in a beautiful area nearby. Very child-friendly.
Fantastic historical and interactive museum. Very educational. Absolutely worth it, especially if you have children. If not, it is a romantic place to stroll and enjoy.
276 locals recommend
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveFantastic historical and interactive museum. Very educational. Absolutely worth it, especially if you have children. If not, it is a romantic place to stroll and enjoy.
Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun BlvdLocal casino with shops, dining, and entertainment.
Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line BlvdMassive casino with shops, dining and entertainment.
Perhaps the most beautiful place in eastern Connecticut. This historic stone castle built by the actor who played Sherlock Holmes, has stunning views on the Connecticut River. A perfect place to walk, pick-nick, and it is also a museum (check for open times, because it varies.)
83 locals recommend
Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State ParkPerhaps the most beautiful place in eastern Connecticut. This historic stone castle built by the actor who played Sherlock Holmes, has stunning views on the Connecticut River. A perfect place to walk, pick-nick, and it is also a museum (check for open times, because it varies.)
100 years ago, a strong, independent woman believed girls, and particularly, black girls, should be allowed to have an education. Prudence Crandall started her school and it is now a museum, within a short drive of us in the picturesque eastern Connecticut countryside.
Prudence Crandall Museum
1 S Canterbury Rd100 years ago, a strong, independent woman believed girls, and particularly, black girls, should be allowed to have an education. Prudence Crandall started her school and it is now a museum, within a short drive of us in the picturesque eastern Connecticut countryside.
The first nuclear powered submarine is permanently docked at the (FREE) submarine force museum. Really interesting, and interactive, even if you are not a history buff.
24 locals recommend
USS Nautilus
1 Crystal Lake RdThe first nuclear powered submarine is permanently docked at the (FREE) submarine force museum. Really interesting, and interactive, even if you are not a history buff.
Super fun zoo for the kiddos. There is a water-splash area and lots of hands-on exhibits in the zoo, plus a large park outside the zoo. (Seasonal) It is about 57 minutes away, but worth the drive for a day-trip.
190 locals recommend
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood AveSuper fun zoo for the kiddos. There is a water-splash area and lots of hands-on exhibits in the zoo, plus a large park outside the zoo. (Seasonal) It is about 57 minutes away, but worth the drive for a day-trip.
Take the boat over to Block Island and stay all day. Super fun little island off the coast. Rent a bike or moped and cruise the entire island in an afternoon.
17 locals recommend
Block Island Express Ferry
2 Ferry StTake the boat over to Block Island and stay all day. Super fun little island off the coast. Rent a bike or moped and cruise the entire island in an afternoon.
Spa getaway, nails, hair and massage right across the river from us.
22 locals recommend
The Spa at Norwich Inn
607 W Thames StSpa getaway, nails, hair and massage right across the river from us.
Boardwalk, mini golf, water slide, pool, arcade, kiddy amusement park, and of course the beach! (Seasonal) 29 minutes from us.
65 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Park
98 Neptune AveBoardwalk, mini golf, water slide, pool, arcade, kiddy amusement park, and of course the beach! (Seasonal) 29 minutes from us.
Misquamicut State Beach
Beautiful clean beach. 45 minutes from our location.
Tanger Outlets Foxwoods
455 Trolley Line BlvdShopping at its finest.
Nice hike up a moderate trail with beautiful views and well marked trails.
26 locals recommend
Lantern Hill Trail
215 Wintechog Hill RdNice hike up a moderate trail with beautiful views and well marked trails.
Mount Misery
One of my favorite hiking trails. All trails are marked and easy to follow.
Old Furnace State Park
Moderate hike with beautiful views.
Food scene
An absolute treasure hidden in Norwich. This Peruvian restaurant is exceptional, and not your run-of-the-mill place.
9 locals recommend
Canggio Restaurant/ Bar
20 Lafayette StAn absolute treasure hidden in Norwich. This Peruvian restaurant is exceptional, and not your run-of-the-mill place.
Rodney and Lucielle have been here as long as we can remember. This is "home town cooking". It is our favorite local breakfast place.
Olde Tymes Restaurant
360 W Main StRodney and Lucielle have been here as long as we can remember. This is "home town cooking". It is our favorite local breakfast place.
How do I even start? Home of the lobster bomb. You sit outside (in good weather) right on the dock, and have some of the best seafood around. A little pricey, but worth it.
42 locals recommend
Ford's Lobsters
15 Riverview AveHow do I even start? Home of the lobster bomb. You sit outside (in good weather) right on the dock, and have some of the best seafood around. A little pricey, but worth it.
Ok, this is a bit of a drive (47 minutes) but the drive is into the most pretty section of this gorgeous state. They serve excellent New England style fine dining. This is a must for birthdays and anniversaries.
7 locals recommend
Mansion At Bald Hill
29 Plaine Hill RdOk, this is a bit of a drive (47 minutes) but the drive is into the most pretty section of this gorgeous state. They serve excellent New England style fine dining. This is a must for birthdays and anniversaries.
Fine dining for special occasions. Worth the drive (45 minutes) to celebrate the one you love. P.S., request the library room for private dining at a small extra fee.
The Inn At Woodstock Hill
94 Plaine Hill RdFine dining for special occasions. Worth the drive (45 minutes) to celebrate the one you love. P.S., request the library room for private dining at a small extra fee.
Buttonwoods makes fresh, farm-made ice cream with generous servings, and lots of flavors. There is always a crowd in good weather. Seasonal - it is ice-cream after all. Also, some people feel it is a bit expensive, but they usually go anyway.
24 locals recommend
Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream
473 Shetucket TurnpikeButtonwoods makes fresh, farm-made ice cream with generous servings, and lots of flavors. There is always a crowd in good weather. Seasonal - it is ice-cream after all. Also, some people feel it is a bit expensive, but they usually go anyway.
Outrageous creations of hot dogs and french fries. This is a local-local-local thing, and worth it. Yummy is all I can say.
Big Dawggs & More
1111 Voluntown RdOutrageous creations of hot dogs and french fries. This is a local-local-local thing, and worth it. Yummy is all I can say.
Hidden gem where you would least expect it. Incredible seafood a few minutes away. Fish tacos are amazing.
Johnny's Clam Shack (Online Ordering)
184 N Main StHidden gem where you would least expect it. Incredible seafood a few minutes away. Fish tacos are amazing.
This in-house roasted coffee is perhaps the finest you will find anywhere. He also roasts cocoa which is an out-of-this world experience. And, they make great sandwiches.
7 locals recommend
Craftsman Cliff Roasters
211 BroadwayThis in-house roasted coffee is perhaps the finest you will find anywhere. He also roasts cocoa which is an out-of-this world experience. And, they make great sandwiches.
Place of worship
Welcoming country church. If you are looking for a casual, friendly group of people to worship with while on vacation, come join us.
New Life Assembly
898 Voluntown RdWelcoming country church. If you are looking for a casual, friendly group of people to worship with while on vacation, come join us.