Things To Do
If you have extra time on your trip (we hope you do!), find some of our favorite places in Connecticut below. If you'd like recommendations for other areas in New England, please text Tessa or Pawel.
Arrigoni Winery & Cider Co.
1287 Portland-Cobalt Road, Portland, CT 06480
Lovely winery up the road (~5 minutes) from Saint Clements. Arrigoni offers tastings, flights, and beverages to take home.
Farrell's Restaurant
245 Marlborough Street, Portland, CT 06480
A family-favorite on Tess' side - casual pub-style fare.
Mondo
10 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457
We love this staple on Main Street in Middletown - if you go, you have to grab their arancini balls or the meatballs!
Eli Cannons Tap Room
695 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Wings and beer - what could be better!
Gillette Castle State Park
67 River Road, East Haddam, CT 06423
If you'd like to see a bit of history, this castle was built by William Gillette (Sherlock Holmes) and has a beautiful view of the Connecticut River. This is also where we took our engagement pictures.
Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Ledyard, CT 06338
Hopefully you have more luck than Tess on the slots here!
Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville, CT 06382
Another large casino in the area - fun to gamble, or just go on a shopping trip.
Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Boulevard, Stonington, CT 06355
For all the days along the way