Michael’s guidebook
Food scene
Locally owned coffee shop which also happens to be the closest to the house. 3 minutes from the house.
Berkins Blend Café
1003 Hebron AvenueLocally owned coffee shop which also happens to be the closest to the house. 3 minutes from the house.
Local grocery store (and closest) which has great selection of meats & freshly made goods. Has most of your grocery needs covered. 5 minutes from house.
17 locals recommend
Highland Park Market
1320 Manchester RdLocal grocery store (and closest) which has great selection of meats & freshly made goods. Has most of your grocery needs covered. 5 minutes from house.
Great nearby restaurant which uses locally sourced ingredients. Has a great bar & outdoor seating. 7 minutes from the house.
The Beamhouse
917 New London TurnpikeGreat nearby restaurant which uses locally sourced ingredients. Has a great bar & outdoor seating. 7 minutes from the house.
Nearby tavern with craft beer & specialty cocktails. Rotating menu with something for everyone. 5 minutes from the house.
Birch Hill Tavern
1320 Manchester RdNearby tavern with craft beer & specialty cocktails. Rotating menu with something for everyone. 5 minutes from the house.
nearby brewery with a fun outdoor farm type vibe and amazing views.
7 locals recommend
Hops On The Hill
275 Dug Rdnearby brewery with a fun outdoor farm type vibe and amazing views.
Fox Farm Brewery
62 Music Vale Rdsome of the best beer locally. well worth the 20 minute drive.
some of the best beer in the region. seriously, its that good. if you're into sours, this is your jam!
New Park Brewing
485 New Park Avesome of the best beer in the region. seriously, its that good. if you're into sours, this is your jam!
Arrigoni Winery
1287 Portland-Cobalt RdCrystal Ridge Winery
257 Belltown RdChamard Vineyards Bistro
115 Cow Hill RdGouveia Vineyards
1339 Whirlwind Hill Rdgreat wine and great views.
Giovanni's Brickoven Pizzeria
113 Hebron AveFamily style pizza restaurant. Menu has something for everybody.
First & Last Tavern Glastonbury
21 Rankin Roadgood pizza and great old school pasta dishes. family friendly.
Bricco Trattoria
124 Hebron Avewood fired pizza, great bar, really good food.
Tisumi Sushi
2850 Main StreetOur favorite sushi joint in town.
Marina Indian Restaurant
2249 New London TurnpikeOur take out Indian restaurant of choice in town.
Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue
25 Front Stbest bbq in the area!
great bbq and a super fun place for local live music and dancing.
11 locals recommend
Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar
350 Asylum Stgreat bbq and a super fun place for local live music and dancing.
Sightseeing
Cotton Hollow Preserve
493 Hopewell Rdgreat place for a beautiful walk in the woods.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
600 Main Stalways changing, high quality exhibits.
a really great local museum, all about the man, myth & legend.
104 locals recommend
The Mark Twain House & Museum
351 Farmington Avea really great local museum, all about the man, myth & legend.
Dinosaur State Park
400 West Sta really unique place. fun for all ages!
Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Blvdsuper fun place for kids (and adults!)
great place for kids, and the mystic area is a favorite day trip of ours! food, shops with a quaint new england seaside village vibe.
341 locals recommend
Mystic Aquarium
great place for kids, and the mystic area is a favorite day trip of ours! food, shops with a quaint new england seaside village vibe.
Devil's Hopyard State Park
366 Hopyard Rdawesome day trip for the family.
off the beaten path. has some original works by monet, degas & others.
18 locals recommend
Hill-Stead Museum
35 Mountain Rdoff the beaten path. has some original works by monet, degas & others.
great spot for live music. check their schedule. you'd be surprised who you might find!
7 locals recommend
Infinity Hall Hartford
32 Front Stgreat spot for live music. check their schedule. you'd be surprised who you might find!