Ranked Top 10 best brewery in the country, Tree House is a must for anyone wanting to try renowned craft beer. The original Tree House brewery features a spacious taproom and outdoor space with rotating food trucks. Just 15 minutes away from the hotel, Tree House is a great place to hang out at on Saturday afternoon. If we had to choose one activity to do outside our wedding, this is our vote.
What better way to relax than with a glass of wine. At Taylor Brooke Winery, you can enjoy the beauty of the vineyard from the covered pavilion and secluded seating throughout the vineyard. You can also sign up for a wine tasting or have a picnic in the vineyard with wine and cheese. The winery is 15 minutes away from the Manor.
If you've ever wanted to race NASCAR, here's your chance. Only 5 minutes away from the Manor, you can take a real racecar for a spin on Connecticut's largest and fastest track, a 1.7mi oval with a drifting course and skid pad. You can book your race here but be sure to come back in one piece: https://www.theracingschool.net/book-1
For food & drink, we recommend checking out nearby options in Thompson and Putnam, CT, a charming town 10 mins from the venue or 20 mins from the hotel. See below for our suggestions: ANYA A fine-dining French restaurant rated as one of Connecticut’s most romantic spots. ELIZABETH'S FARMHOUSE Rated one of Connecticut's top restaurants. Charming decor, cozy vibes, and delicious food. 85 MAIN New American Fusion cuisine, traditional dishes with a modern twist. Includes entrées, sandwiches, bar food, raw bar, and sushi. THE HARE & THE HOUND An Irish pub with a creative menu. Putnam's newest restaurant & bar and already one of the best in the area. Open all day for brunch, lunch, and dinner. JESSICA TUESDAY'S Quaint sandwich shop in downtown Putnam with outdoor patio dining & bar. Great place to grab an inexpensive, but delicious lunch.
For those staying Auburn, head 10 mins north to Worcester, MA to find more diverse, highly-rated restaurants. A few of our suggestions include: ARMSBY ABBEY An internationally recognized, award winning gastropub, specializing in seasonal farmhouse fare, craft beer, and handcrafted cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner. MARE E MONTI Cozy, brick-walled serving old-world Italian is perfect for a casual dinner. BOCADO TAPAS WINE & BAR Fashionable tapas & wine bar with a lounge-y feel for dinner. DEADHORSE HILL A former hilltop hotel houses a rustic-chic New American dinner spot with daytime cafe & coffee bar. DALAT Down-to-earth eatery serving hearty, authentic Vietnamese dishes. BOARDROOM KITCHEN & BAR Laid-back tavern in the Canal District with Mediterranean-fusion cuisine.
There are a few golf courses nearby for those interested in a Saturday morning tee time. CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GOLF CLUB in Putnam, CT HARRISVILLE GOLF COURSE in Woodstock, CT RACEWAY GOLF COURSE in Thompson, CT BLACKSTONE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB in Sutton, MA
If you’re feeling risky or particularly lucky, you can head to Connecticut’s two largest casinos, which are about 40 minutes away from the Manor. MOHEGAN SUN in Montville, CT FOXWOODS in Ledyard, CT