Alexandra & Ross
Things To Do
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Feeling lucky? Check out Foxwoods for fine dining, a wide variety of entertainment, attractions, and shopping.
Mohegan Sun Casino
Situated on the Thames River, Mohegan Sun also has plenty of entertainment, dining, and shopping options.
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm
May is tulip season in Connecticut (which makes for excellent photo opportunities)! Walk through stunning fields of fresh blooms and take home a bouquet. NOTE: You must pre-purchase a ticket in order to visit the farm.
Preston Ridge Vineyard
Book a tasting, grab a snack from the food trucks, and listen to live music. All deck and outdoor seating is available on a first come, first served basis, but reservations are required for indoor tastings and groups larger than 6.
These Guys Brewing Company
Only 10 minutes from the recommended hotel, grab a burger and craft beer at this Norwich staple.
Mystic Aquarium
Visit beluga whales, African penguins, rescued seals, colorful fish, and the "Jurassic Giants" dinosaur exhibit. If you're brave, get your hands wet and touch sharks and sting rays!
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
Spend the day exploring downtown Mystic, a charming historic village on the Connecticut coast with tons of shops, restaurants, museums, wineries, and breweries. Grab an ice cream sundae before heading home (Ross' pick: The Seaport Salty Swirl; Alex's pick: Chocolate PB with Cookie Dough)!
Submarine Force Library & Museum
Take a tour of the USS Nautilus , the first nuclear-powered submarine in the world, and see a replica of Turtle, the first submarine used in combat . Other exhibits include midget submarines from World War II, working periscopes, salvaged parts from the nuclear USS-NR-1, a submarine control room, and the Explorer, an early research submarine.
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Check out the vintage steam train and take a narrated, 1-hour ride from the historic 1892 Essex Station through the Connecticut River Valley.