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October 15, 2022
Thompson, CT
#Beaupolo

Kimberly & Connor

Things To Do

Here are some thoughts & suggestions we think you may enjoy while you are visiting New England this fall.

Tree House Brewing Company - Charlton

129 Sturbridge Road, Charlton, MA 01507
, (413) 523-2367

Artisan brewery. Great spot for a day trip on your way in or out, about 30 minutes northwest of the venue.

Taylor Brooke Winery

848 Connecticut 171, Woodstock, CT 06281
, (860) 974-1263

A small friendly family-owned winery and brewery. 15 minutes from the Manor.

Raceway Golf Club

205 East Thompson Road, Thompson, CT 06277
, (860) 923-9591

Beautiful course next to Thompson Speedway, about 5 minutes from the Manor.

Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

205 East Thompson Road, Thompson, CT 06277
, (860) 923-2280

For the motorsport enthusiasts, located 5 minutes from the manor and with racing events almost every day surrounding the wedding.

Franklin Sculpture Park

Panther Way, Franklin, MA 02038

Beautiful hidden gem sculpture park, about 50 minutes north of the venue.

Old Sturbridge Village

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
, (800) 733-1830

Recreated 1830's rural New England town, 30 minutes from the Manor. There's a special Halloween program, 'Phantoms by Firelight' beginning October 7th.

Gillette Stadium

1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
, (508) 543-8200

If you're sticking around until Monday the 24th, go cheer on the Patriots as they take on the Bears! Tickets start at $120, about an hour north of the Manor.

Take a hike!

Plenty of beautiful local options for nature walks and hiking, including the Putnam River Trail (Putnam, CT - 10 minutes), Pulaski State Park (Chepachet, RI - 10 minutes), Douglas State Forest (Douglas, MA - 20 minutes),

85 Main Street

85 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260

New American fusion cuisine in Putnam's antique district. 10 minutes from the Manor.

Vanilla Bean Cafe

450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT 06259

Great cafe and breakfast/lunch spot, about 15 minutes from the Manor.

Go antique shopping in Putnam, CT

109 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260

Beautiful old New England mill town with plenty of antique shops, particularly the Antiques Marketplace on Main Street.

Take a day trip to Newport, RI

Newport, RI

Beautiful coastal day trip, 1 hour and 15 minutes from the Manor.

Take another day trip to Mystic, CT

Mystic, CT

Another beautiful coastal village, home to the Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport Museum, and more. 1 hour from the Manor.

See Boston in its prime season

Boston, MA

Best city on earth! Feel free to reach out for specific recommendations, though I'd encourage a stroll down Newbury Street, through the Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and the North End. Other attractions include the New England Aquarium, the Museum of Science and, of course, duck boats!

Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville, CT 06382

Large casino and entertainment venue 30 minutes from the Manor. Smashing Pumpkins are playing Thursday the 13th!