Frequently Asked Questions in Connecticut
When are fireworks and where are they located?
- Annually during Sailfest, New London, CT (details)
- Mohegan Sun usually has fireworks every Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. during the summer (July through August) on the rooftop of the Riverview Garage.
- Ocean Beach Park in New London usually usually has fireworks every other Friday from July through August.
- Connecticut Tigers hold fireworks each Friday after their home games June through August.
- East Lyme has fireworks in July, check CelebrateEastLyme.com for details.
When and where are local events and entertainment?
Movie Theaters:
- Regal Waterford, 123 Cross Road, Waterford, (860) 443-1650
- Groton Cinema, 1003 Poquonnock Road, Groton, (860) 445-7760
- Mystic Village Cinema, 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, (860) 536-4228
- Mystic Independent Theater, 107 Wilcox Road, Stonington, (860) 536-9524
- Lisbon Landing Cinema 12, 162 River Road, Lisbon, (860) 376-3000
- Marquee Cinemas, 314 Flat Rock Place, Westbrook, (860) 399-9692
- Mansfield Drive-In, 228 Stafford Road, Mansfield Center, CT (860) 423-4441
What transportation is available?
How to get to Eastern Connecticut.
Airport Information:
Get to Eastern Connecticut by plane
- Bradley International Airport, Schoephoester Road, Windsor Locks, CT: (860) 292-2000
- TF Green Airport: 2000 Post Road, Warwick Rhode Island, (401) 691-2471
- Groton/New London Airport, 155 Tower Ave, Groton, (860) 445-8549
Ferry Information:
Get to Eastern Connecticut by ferry
- The Ferry to Orient Point, Long Island is called Cross Sound Ferry (860) 443-7394 or (860) 443-5281; Long Island info (631) 323-2525 (www.longislandferry.com)
- The Ferry to Montauk , LI is Viking Passenger Ferry (631) 668-5700 (www.longislandferry.com)
- The Ferry to Block Island is Cross Sound Ferry (www.goblockisland.com) (860) 444-4624
- The Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard is the Fox Navigation 1-888-724-5369 or (860) 437-6930; Narragansett to Martha’s Vineyard (401) 295-4040
- The Ferry to Fisher’s Island is the Fisher’s Island Ferry (860) 442-0165
Taxi Information:
Get to Eastern Connecticut by car
- Norwich Taxi, 192 Route 32, N. Franklin, (860) 848-2227
- Red & White Taxi, 158 Montauk Avenue, New London, (860) 443-2255
- Port City Taxi, 203 Colman Street, New London, (860) 444-9222
- Rose City Taxi, 99 Woodland Drive, Uncasville, (860) 848-2233
What is near the New London train station/ferry terminal?
Restaurants:
- Bangkok City Thai Restaurant, 123 Captain's Walk, (860) 442-6970
- Bulkeley House Saloon, 111 Bank Street, (860) 444-7753
- Captain's Pizza, 8 Bank Street, (860) 443-1933
- Chaplin's Restaurant, 165 Bank Street, (860) 443-0684
- Commoner, 36 Bank Street, (860) 437-3350
- Ernie's Cafe, 55 Bank Street, (860) 442-2650
- Kelly's On The Bank, 43 Bank Street, (860) 334-6590
- Mambo Bar Restaurant, 194 Bank Street, (860) 444-6400
- Muddy Waters Cafe, 42 Bank Street, (860) 444-2232
- Sweetie's Bakery & Cafe, 191 Bank Street, (860) 437-0130
- Y-Knot Cafe, 12 Bank Street, (860) 437-0684
Banks / ATMs:
- Liberty Bank, 61 Bank Street, (860) 443-3509
- Citizens Bank, Eugene O'Neill Dr., (860) 444-6300
- Bank of America, 250 State Street, (860) 326-2251
Attractions, Supplies and Other:
- Gallery at Firehouse Square, 239 Bank Street, (860) 443-0344
- W.B. Mason, 208 Bank Street, (888) 926-2766
- Custom House Maritime Museum, 150 Bank Street, (860) 447-2501
- Expressiones Cultural Center, 74 State Street, (860) 501-9278
- Zambala Grocery Store, 128 State Street, (860) 442-0098
- The Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, (860) 444-7373
- Holiday Inn New London, 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd, (860) 443-7000
- Water Street Parking Garage, 160 Water Street, (860) 443-1775
How do I get to Foxwoods?
Directions to Foxwoods
Where do I go to get boating, dog, marriage, fishing or hunting license?
Your local town hall.
What is the area population?
What do I do to file a complaint about a business?
Contact the Better Business Bureau at (203) 269-2700
Where are local places to get food?
Where are there Wineries?
Where are there farmer’s markets/PYO?
- Fiddleheads Food Coop
Hosts a farmer's market each and every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
13 Broad St., New London, CT
- Allyn's Red Barn - (860) 464-7245
PYO Apples, and pre-picked produce.
610 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, CT 06339
- Avery's Tree Farm - (860) 642-6844
PYO red raspberries.
28 Ward Lane, North Franklin, CT 06254
- Holmberg Orchards
Pumpkins, fruit, vegetables, flowers.
12 Orchard Drive, Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT 06335.
- Scott's Yankee Farmer - (860) 739-5209
Strawberries, Raspberries, Apples, Blueberries, Pumpkins, Peaches and Raspberries.
436 Boston Post Road (Route 1), East Lyme, CT 06333
Farmer's Markets in Connecticut
What are some Hotels near the Mohegan Sun Casino?
- Mohegan Sun Hotel
- Hyatt Place Uncasville - (860) 383-1234
2049 Norwich-New London Turnpike,
Uncasville, CT
- Microtel Inn & Suites - (860) 367-0880
1954 Norwich-New London Turnpike,
Uncasville, CT
- Holiday Inn Norwich - (860) 889-5201
10 Laura Boulevard,
Norwich, CT
- The Spa at Norwich Inn - (860) 886-2401
607 West Thames Street,
Norwich, CT
What are some Hotels near the Foxwoods Casino?
- Foxwoods Hotels
- Great Cedar Hotel
39 Norwich-Westerly Road, Ledyard, CT - (860) 312-3000
- Two Trees Inn - (860) 312-3000
240 Indiantown Road
Ledyard, CT
- Hilltop Inn and Suites - (877) 965-0500
373 Norwich-Westerly Road
North Stonington, CT
Where are Waterfront Hotels?
- Whaler's Inn (860) 536-1506
20 West Main Street, Mystic, CT
Where are some Hotels/campgrounds that allow pets?
- Salt Tock Campground
CT (2 pets)
- American Legion State Forest
Barkhamsted (1 pet)
- Lone Oak Campsites
East Canaan, Connecticut (Pets are allowed with restrictions)
- Wilderness Lake
150 Village Hill Road, (Pets are allowed with restrictions)
- Hilton Mystic
20 Coogan Boulevard Mystic, CT
- Comfort Inn Mystic
48 Whitehall Avenue, Mystic, CT
- Residence Inn Mystic Groton
40 Whitehall Avenue, Mystic, CT
- Search for more pet hotels
Where are the Campgrounds in the area?
- Black Rock State Park (860) 283-8088
Watertown, CT
- Rocky Neck State Park (860) 739-5471
244 West Main Street, Niantic, CT
- Mystic KOA (860)599-5101
118 Pendleton Hill Road North Stonington, CT 06359
- Aces High R.V. Park 1 (877) 785-8478
301 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme, CT 06333
Where are the area beaches of eastern Connecticut?
- Ocean Beach Park - (860) 447-3031
1225 Ocean Avenue, New London, CT 06320
- Rocky Neck State Park - (860) 739-5471
244 West Main Street, (Route 156), East Lyme, CT
- Esker Point Beach
Groton, CT 06340
- Harkness Memorial State Park - (860) 443-5725
275 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT
- Waterford Beach - (860) 437-4385
317 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT
- Bluff Point State Park
Groton, CT
- Eastern Point Beach - (860) 445-7495
1 Beach Pond Road, Groton, CT
- McCook Beach & Park
Niantic, CT 06357
- Pleasure Beach
Waterford, CT 06385
- Williams Beach Park (860) 536-3575
Mystic, CT 06355
Where are some local parks? (CT.gov/DEP)
- Stoddard Hill State Park
Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT
- Bluff Point State Park
Depot Road, off US Route 1, Groton, CT 06340
- Leary Park
Waterford, CT 06385
- Stenger Farm Park
Waterford, CT 06385
- Bates Woods Park
New London, CT 06320
- Toby May Park
Ocean Avenue, New London, CT 06320
- Mohegan Park
Norwich, CT 06360
Where are the state parks? (CT.gov/DEP)
- Harkness Memorial State Park; Waterford
- Fort Trumbull State Park; New London
- Fort Griswold State Park; Groton
- Haley Farm State Park; Groton
- Stoddard Hill State Park; Ledyard
- Nehantic State Forest; East Lyme
- Hopeville State Parkl; Route 201, Griswold
Where are some scenic drives in the fall?
- Connecticut's Impressionist Art Trail, Greenwich to New London
- New London CT Scenic Drive, Connecticut State Route 169
Where are kayak rentals?
- Mystic River Kayak rentals (860)245-0588
- Black Hall Marina Old Lyme, CT
- Sailing Specialties 70 Essex St Mystic, CT 06355 860 536-4974
- Shaffers Boat Livery 106 Masons Island Rd Mystic, CT 06355 860 536-8713
- Boathouse 8 Coogan Blvd Mystic, CT 06355 860 572-1180
Where are bike rentals?
- Mystic Cycle Center 25 Stonington Road (Rt. 1) Mystic, CT 06355
- Niantic Bay Bicycles 8 Methodist St, Ste 1, Niantic, CT 06357
Where are there family and kid friendly activities?
- Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration - (860) 572-5955
55 Coogan Boulevard Mystic, CT
- Mystic Seaport - (860) 572-5315
75 Greenmanville Avenue Mystic, CT 06355
- Ocean Beach Park - (860) 447-3031
1225 Ocean Avenue New London, CT 06320
- The Dinosaur Place - (860) 443-4367
1650 Route 85 Montville, CT 06370
- Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut - (860) 691-1111
409 Main Street Niantic, CT 06357
Where are there orchards around the area?
- Holmberg Orchards
12 Orchard Lane, Gales Ferry, CT 06335
- Old Orchard Farm - (860) 739-4779
22A Scott Road, East Lyme, CT 06333
Where are Colleges and Universities in Connecticut?
- Central Connecticut State University; New Britain
- Connecticut College; New London
- Eastern Connecticut State University; Willimantic
- Mitchell College; New London
- Sacred Heart University; Fairfield
- Three Rivers Community College; Norwich
- United States Coast Guard Academy; New London
- University of Connecticut, Avery Point; Groton
- University of Connecticut; Storrs
- University of New Haven; West Haven
- University of New Haven: Southeastern Campus; New London
- Western Connecticut State University; Danbury
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