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Nathan Hale Inn & Conference Center
855 Bolton Road
Storrs, CT 06268
860-427-7888
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Located on the south campus of University of Connecticut. Colonial-style 100 room inn (18 suites) with TV, restaurant, lounge, health club, pool. $$$$. "Celebrate the Arts" package with the William Benton Museum of Art - see Package page of CT Art Trail's website, or inn's website. |
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Website: http://www.nathanhaleinn.com
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Lodewick Visitor's Center
115 North Eagleville Road
Storrs, CT 06269
860-486-4900
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Main campus is home to numerous attractions including four museums and a performing arts center. Visitors may explore the 4,000-acre grounds, see the farm animals in the agricultural barns, enjoy fresh homemade ice cream at the world-famous Dairy Bar and shop in the Co-Op. Year-round. |
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Website: http://www.visitors.uconn.edu
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The William Benton Museum of Art, University of CT
245 Glenbrook Road
Mansfield/Storrs, CT 06269
860-486-4520
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Hours: While the exhibition halls are closed through January 18, 2011 for renovation, The Store and The Beanery are open Tues-Fri 10-4 and the events calendar is full of weekday campus art walks, Treasures from the Vault art talks, films, drawing and photography workshops. For details, visit http://www.benton.uconn.edu.
Admission: Free |
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Website: http://www.benton.uconn.edu
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The state art museum on the University of Connecticut Storrs campus presents a variety of changing exhibitions, drawing on the museum's collections of art from the 15th to 21st centuries and mounting traveling exhibitions and faculty and MFA installations. The Store at the Benton. The Beanery coffee shop.
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UConn Dairy Bar
3636 Horsebarn Hill Road
Storrs, CT 06269
860-486-2634
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A 50 year tradition, made on the campus of UConn. The Dairy Bar is open everyday, year-round (except Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).
December through February - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
March - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
April and May - 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June through September - 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
October - 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
November - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Website: http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/dairybar/dbar.htm
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Blue Oak Café
855 Bolton Road
Storrs, CT 06268
860-427-7888
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The 100-seat Blue Oak Café at the Nathan Hale Inn on the University of Connecticut's campus prides itself on honest cuisine in the New England tradition. The full-service menu features mid-priced American cuisine and regional favorites for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Hours are 7 a.m.- 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
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Website: http://www.nathanhaleinn.com/dining/index.html
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Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
2132 Hillside Road
Storrs, CT 06268
860-486-4226
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Professional performing arts center on University of Connecticut's campus in Northeastern Connecticut presenting 40 performances annually, ranging from Broadway musicals and symphony orchestras to world music, chamber concerts, dance, opera, pop, country, jazz, cabaret and children's events. Sept - May. |
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Website: http://www.jorgensen.uconn.edu/
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Connecticut Repertory Theatre
802 Bolton Road
Storrs, CT 06269
860-486-4226
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CRT, part of the School of Fine Arts at the University of Connecticut, is the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts. CRT stages an array of the best in theatre, from classic plays and musicals to premieres of the latest contemporary work, featuring some of the nation's finest theatre professionals on stage with the department's most promising students. The synergy between professionals and advanced student artists creates extraordinary theatre and a unique learning environment. |
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Website: http://www.crt.uconn.edu
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UConn Animal Barns Tours
3636 Horsebarn Hill Road
Storrs, CT 06269
860-486-2413
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Everyone is welcome to explore the animal barns. Visitors can see dairy & beef cows, sheep, horses and pigs (outside). The poultry barn and swine barn are closed to the public. However, a few pigs are housed outside in their pens so visitors can have a chance to see them.
Young animals can be found in the barns at the following times of year: baby foals in the spring, lambs during the entire month of February, dairy calves year-round and beef calves beginning in mid March. Every day visitors can view the UConn dairy cows being milked at 1:00 p.m. and fed at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Dairy Center.
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Website: http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/barntours.htm
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Healthy Alternative Market & Deli
603 Middle Turnpike (Route 44)
Mansfield Storrs, CT 06268
860-429-7300
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Take-out deli specializing in fresh, healthy & vegetarian fare, including salads with homemade dressings, wraps, pressed sandwiches & pita pizza's. Gluten-free sandwiches are available upon request. Hummus, salsa, guacamole & more are made from scratch daily. Open daily except Sunday, breakfast and lunch.
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Website: http://www.healthyalternativect.com
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Connecticut State Museum of Natural History & Connecticut Archaeology Center
2019 Hillside Road
Storrs, CT 06269
860-486-4460
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The Museum’s goal is to tell a story that integrates Connecticut’s natural history with its cultural history. Housed in a newly renovated building, the collection represents the single largest repository of Connecticut Native American, colonial and industrial artifacts in existence. The materials housed here document over 11,000 years of Connecticut's past. Exciting programs, family activities, workshops, lectures, camps. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is free. |
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Website: http://www.cac.uconn.edu
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Altnaveigh Inn and Restaurant
957 Storrs Road/Route 195
Storrs, CT 06268
860-429-4490
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Elegant dining in a restored 1730's home. Nestled in the historic Spring Hill district of Mansfield, near UConn campus. Outdoor patio dining in season, fireside dining in winter.
Open for lunch Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 AM until 2:30 PM. Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday. |
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Website: http://www.altnaveighinn.com
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Sharpe Hill Vineyard & Fireside Tavern
108 Wade Road
Pomfret, CT 06259
860-974-3549
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Connecticut's largest and most awarded winery, offering wine tastings, vineyard tours and a fine dining restaurant in the Zagat-rated Fireside Tavern or outdoor patio. Reservations required. Open year-round Fri-Sun. Tasting Room open: 11-5. Check website for dining schedule. |
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Website: http://www.sharpehill.com
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Putnam Antiques
112 Main Street
Putnam, CT 06260
860-428-9301
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Old mill town that has recast itself as an antiques mecca. |
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Website: http://www.putnamantiques.com
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Mystic Country Regional Tourism District
32 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
800-863-6569
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Regional tourism website on Mystic & The Quiet Corner's full range of attractions, lodging, dining, arts and entertainment, recreation, etc. |
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Website: http://www.mysticmore.com
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