City: Mansfield

The Gardens at Bassetts Bridge

552 Bassetts Bridge Rd.
, CT
860 774 3300

Unique plant nursery with stroll gardens displaying perennials, annuals, herbs, shrubs and trees. Also grows and sells vegetables during the summer and pumpkins during the fall. Hayrides given during September and October.

Shelter Falls Park

Birch Road
, CT

Walk along moss-speckled leaf-covered rocky trail in 60-acre parcel with the Nelson and Cedar Swamp brooks falls. Maintained by Mansfield Rec. Dept. Located off Route 44

Schoolhouse Brook Park

Clover Mill Road
, CT

A network of 18 walking or ski trails including a portion of the blue-blazed Nipmuck trail through the 473 acres surrounding Bicentennial Pond.

Mt. Hope Farm

138 Mt. Hope Rd
, CT
860 429 2831

Vegetable farm stand featuring fresh local products.

Merrow Meadow Park

Clover Mill Road
, CT

Self-guided nature trail with educational stations. Handicap accessible for 1/3 mile. Maintained by Town of Mansfield.

Mansfield Hollow State Park

Bassetts Bridge Road
, CT
860 455 9057

Numerous hiking trails open year-round. A wonderful place for small boats, kayaking & canoeing as well as fishing. Information & maps available at friends of www.friendsofmansfieldhollow.org.

Mansfield Drive-in Theatre

228 Stafford Road
JCT rts 31 &32
, CT
860 423 4441
860 456 9890 fax

Connecticut's only 3-screen drive-in theater with running current double features always a film for the entire family Playground full service snack bar.

Mansfield Drive-In Marketplace

228 Stafford Road
, CT
860 456 2578
860 456 9890 fax

Home to Eastern Connecticut's largest flea market. Open indoors/outdoors rain or shine. Antiques to high tech. Beautiful country setting with full service snack bar handicapped accessible restrooms and playground.

Mansfield Center General Store

534 Storrs Road
, CT
860 456 2226

This unique country store offers penny candy cold beverages gourmet coffee ice-cream grinders groceries souvenirs & postcards.

Lucky Strike Lanes

185 Stafford Road
, CT
860 423 8510

Established in 1925, Lucky Strike Lanes has 24 duck-pin lanes. Perfect for all ages. Over 80 black lights, 42 special effects and laser lights and light enhancing fog make this a fun show for the whole family!

Joshuas Tract Conservation & Historic Trust

P.O. Box 4
, CT
860 429 9023

Over 1500 acres of Forests and Meadows with walking trails in the Windham Region. The Trust is named for Joshua, son of Uncas Mohegan Sachem, who in 1676 bequeathed his hunting grounds in the heart of eastern Connecticut to 16 men of Norwich.

Jarnoval Bay B&B

10 Kaya Lane
, CT
860 455 0232

Contemporary post & beam home with decks overlooking the enchanted grounds and spectacular water views. Private entries, wood stove & family room. Near UCONN Campus. 3 bedrooms (2 with shared bath, 1 studio with private bath & kitchenette).

Husky Heritage Sports Museum


2384 Alumni Drive
, CT
860-486-1500

A must for an UConn Huskies fan. The museum is not just dedicated to the successful basketball teams, but the championship-winning soccer team of 1948, field hockey teams of the 1980s and much more.

Highland Ridge Golf Range

164 Stafford Road
, CT
860 423 9494
860 423 4112 fax

Highland Ridge Golf Range

Gurleyville Gristmill

Stone Mill Road
, CT
860 429 9023

The State's only remaining stone grist mill (c. 1830). Millsite since 1720s; 19th century machinery. At any time visitors may view the outside of the mill, relax on the lawns, enjoy the Fenton River and its bridge on Stone Mill Road.

Farmer’s Cow Calfe & Creamery

86 Storrs Road
, CT
860-450-8408

Breakfast, lunch or dinner including soups, panini and wraps made with fresh local ingredients.

Coyote Blue Tex-Mex Cafe

50 Higgins Hwy (Rte. 31)
, CT
860 423 4414

The Hartford Courant calls Coyote Blue an oasis of good food & cozy surroundings. Close to UConn.

Center Marine

457 Storrs Road
, CT
860 423 1497

Center Marine

Cedar Ledge Tree Farm

260 Coventry Rd
, CT
860 423 5690/860 423 5690

Choose & cut and pre-cut Christmas trees, tractor rides, hot chocolate, Christmas shop. Choose your tree from the terraced Christmas tree plantation featuring large granite ledge outcrops with scenic views at every turn.

Best Western - Regent Inn

123 Storrs Road
, CT
860 423 8451
860 423 8451 fax

87 units (1 suite), TVs, indoor swimming pool, fitness center. Continental Breakfast. Major credit cards accepted.