Guidebook for Coventry
Parks & Nature
The Nathan Hale Forest is host to numerous winding trails that will take you through historic stone walls, pine needle beds and rock formations. You can access this trail system just down the road from my house, or by driving to the Homestead (a historic landmark worth exploring).
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Nathan Hale Homestead
2299 South StThe Nathan Hale Forest is host to numerous winding trails that will take you through historic stone walls, pine needle beds and rock formations. You can access this trail system just down the road from my house, or by driving to the Homestead (a historic landmark worth exploring).
Mansfield Hollow boasts beautiful trails for running, walking and biking, as well as a known spot for local fishing enthusiasts.
Mansfield Hollow
Mansfield Hollow boasts beautiful trails for running, walking and biking, as well as a known spot for local fishing enthusiasts.
If you're up to drive a bit further, Bigelow Hollow is a scenic park that's swimming friendly. A great place to take kids or have a picnic.
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Bigelow Hollow State Park
298 Bigelow Hollow RoadIf you're up to drive a bit further, Bigelow Hollow is a scenic park that's swimming friendly. A great place to take kids or have a picnic.
Coventry Lake
Park in the public parking area and take a dip!
Check out their sensory garden, great for kids and adults. This park is also host to trails for running and local races.
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WIckham Park
1329 Middle Turnpike WCheck out their sensory garden, great for kids and adults. This park is also host to trails for running and local races.
Everything Else
Willimantic, once a thriving mill town and supplier of thread to major baseball teams (hence the nickname "Thread City"), is host to charming cafes, a thriving organic food coop, a post office converted brewery and Bliss Boutique Consignment to name a few.
Main Street
Main StreetWillimantic, once a thriving mill town and supplier of thread to major baseball teams (hence the nickname "Thread City"), is host to charming cafes, a thriving organic food coop, a post office converted brewery and Bliss Boutique Consignment to name a few.
Uconn's newly built downtown area is host to outdoor seating and a bustling assortment of food spots, located on Storrs rd across from E.O.Smith Highschool.
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University of Connecticut
Uconn's newly built downtown area is host to outdoor seating and a bustling assortment of food spots, located on Storrs rd across from E.O.Smith Highschool.
Food Scene
For a nice farm to table meal, this is the spot. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with 2-hour street parking or nearby parking lots.
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Cafemantic
948 Main StFor a nice farm to table meal, this is the spot. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with 2-hour street parking or nearby parking lots.
Meet Me On Main is a sweet little cafe with light bites, located right on Coventry's main street.
Meet Me On Main
1265 Main StMeet Me On Main is a sweet little cafe with light bites, located right on Coventry's main street.
The Harp on Church
69 Church StFor the best burger in town... go here.
Come for the wings, live music on weekends and antique booths. Sit in the new addition for a quieter setting. Word to the wise: stick to the wings at this place.
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Bidwell Tavern Cafe
1260 Main StCome for the wings, live music on weekends and antique booths. Sit in the new addition for a quieter setting. Word to the wise: stick to the wings at this place.
Enjoy locally made ice cream at this college favorite. Located on the Uconn Campus's Horse Barn Hill, this is the place to go after visiting the farm animals and walking the scenic rolling hills.
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UConn Dairy Bar
17 Manter RdEnjoy locally made ice cream at this college favorite. Located on the Uconn Campus's Horse Barn Hill, this is the place to go after visiting the farm animals and walking the scenic rolling hills.
If you're a fan of thick crust Pizza and a local buzzing atmosphere that's family or group friendly, come here!
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Willington Pizza House
25 River RdIf you're a fan of thick crust Pizza and a local buzzing atmosphere that's family or group friendly, come here!
While it may not look like much from the outside, this main street food spot provides a friendly atmosphere with authentic Jamaican cuisine.
Jamaican Me Crazy
776 Main StWhile it may not look like much from the outside, this main street food spot provides a friendly atmosphere with authentic Jamaican cuisine.
The daily changing menu at this establishment is perfect for celebrating with loved ones or romantic dinners. Located just outside of Uconn's main campus, we recommend making a reservation here.
Spring Hill Inn
957 Storrs RdThe daily changing menu at this establishment is perfect for celebrating with loved ones or romantic dinners. Located just outside of Uconn's main campus, we recommend making a reservation here.
Come here for a small-town vibe and their famous fried muffins. This spot is a favorite for locals and students alike.
The Wooden Spoon - Take Out -Inside & Outside Dining Available
217 Pompey Hollow RdCome here for a small-town vibe and their famous fried muffins. This spot is a favorite for locals and students alike.
Drinks & Nightlife
Willimantic's long-standing brewery, located in a high ceiling converted post office building just down the street from ECSU's main campus.
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Willimantic Brewing Company
967 Main StWillimantic's long-standing brewery, located in a high ceiling converted post office building just down the street from ECSU's main campus.
Essentials
The Willimantic Food Coop is a long-standing organic shopping destination with the best selection of nuts, seeds and dried fruits around. If organic eating is your thing, this is where you should shop.
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Willimantic Food Co-op
91 Valley StThe Willimantic Food Coop is a long-standing organic shopping destination with the best selection of nuts, seeds and dried fruits around. If organic eating is your thing, this is where you should shop.
Arts & Culture
Real Art ways hosts events, films and exhibits that bring the artists community together in Hartford and surrounding towns.
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Real Art Ways
56 Arbor StReal Art ways hosts events, films and exhibits that bring the artists community together in Hartford and surrounding towns.
Getting Around
This bus station is part of the Amtrak station as well, good to note for making connections.
Hartford Union Station
1 Union PlThis bus station is part of the Amtrak station as well, good to note for making connections.
Hartford Union Station
1 Union PlConnect to Peter Pan buses here.