Guidebook for Colchester

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Guidebook for Colchester

Drinks & Nightlife

There's a wonderful little upstairs place called "Conspiracy" that serves craft cocktails and basic, delicious bar nosh. It will bring you back to the Roaring '20's. Unique and fun. You could also go bar-hopping up and down Main Street. And if you like really good beer and an amazing selection of it, don't miss out on the opportunity to go to Eli Cannon's. Trust me. It's worth it. Great bar food and even better beer. Incredible restaurants, too, all ranging in price, and every genre you can think of. Walkable streets, unique shopping opportunities, and ample parking.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Middletown
8 recommandé par les habitants
There's a wonderful little upstairs place called "Conspiracy" that serves craft cocktails and basic, delicious bar nosh. It will bring you back to the Roaring '20's. Unique and fun. You could also go bar-hopping up and down Main Street. And if you like really good beer and an amazing selection of it, don't miss out on the opportunity to go to Eli Cannon's. Trust me. It's worth it. Great bar food and even better beer. Incredible restaurants, too, all ranging in price, and every genre you can think of. Walkable streets, unique shopping opportunities, and ample parking.

Food Scene

Try Higher Ground at 32 Main Street for a delicious breakfast, coffee, and other specialty beverages. Something unique and delicious every time. Very casual, eclectic and fun. Acoustic live music on Sundays. Looking for more space and WI-FI? Head to Two Wrasslin' Cats for another eclectic coffeehouse and ice cream with the kids on summer evenings. Want a view of the CT River while you dine? Eat and drink at the Gelston House and sit on their incredible Beer Patio overlooking the CT River. Want to go golfing and then eat out? Do it all in one place at Fox Hopyard Restaurant and Golf Course!
East Haddam
Try Higher Ground at 32 Main Street for a delicious breakfast, coffee, and other specialty beverages. Something unique and delicious every time. Very casual, eclectic and fun. Acoustic live music on Sundays. Looking for more space and WI-FI? Head to Two Wrasslin' Cats for another eclectic coffeehouse and ice cream with the kids on summer evenings. Want a view of the CT River while you dine? Eat and drink at the Gelston House and sit on their incredible Beer Patio overlooking the CT River. Want to go golfing and then eat out? Do it all in one place at Fox Hopyard Restaurant and Golf Course!
Try River Tavern on Main Street featuring local fare, Otto's Pizza for an amazing pie, or Simon's Marketplace for casual fare that is reliably good. Just want a beer? Head to the Pattaconck and enjoy outdoor seating on the "Beer Patio."
32 recommandé par les habitants
Chester
32 recommandé par les habitants
Try River Tavern on Main Street featuring local fare, Otto's Pizza for an amazing pie, or Simon's Marketplace for casual fare that is reliably good. Just want a beer? Head to the Pattaconck and enjoy outdoor seating on the "Beer Patio."

Parks & Nature

Hiking trails, fishing (with permit), waterfall, stunning view of the CT River.
64 recommandé par les habitants
Parc d'État de Devil's Hopyard
366 Hopyard Rd
64 recommandé par les habitants
Hiking trails, fishing (with permit), waterfall, stunning view of the CT River.
Another beautiful spot on the Salmon River....
7 recommandé par les habitants
Salmon River State Forest
Route 16
7 recommandé par les habitants
Another beautiful spot on the Salmon River....
If you are here in the summer, you don't want to miss this place! Lots of trails, but also tons of history! This "castle" overlooks the CT River and was the home of famous actor William Gillette who played "Sherlock Holmes." Tours available.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State Park
24 recommandé par les habitants
If you are here in the summer, you don't want to miss this place! Lots of trails, but also tons of history! This "castle" overlooks the CT River and was the home of famous actor William Gillette who played "Sherlock Holmes." Tours available.

Entertainment & Activities

A well maintained walking or bicycling trail nearby.
Airline Trail
Airline Trail
A well maintained walking or bicycling trail nearby.
$5.00 movie night on Tuesdays! A small, local theater that is fun to go to. 10 minutes across town!
Gallery Cinemas
396 Old Hartford Rd
$5.00 movie night on Tuesdays! A small, local theater that is fun to go to. 10 minutes across town!

Arts & Culture

Wonderful local history source. Events are ongoing. Both permanent collections and temporary exhibits available for viewing.
East Haddam Historical Society Museum
264 Town St
Wonderful local history source. Events are ongoing. Both permanent collections and temporary exhibits available for viewing.
This place is incredible. Tons to learn. Tours available. One of my absolute favorites. Enough said.
104 recommandé par les habitants
Maison et musée Mark Twain
351 Farmington Ave
104 recommandé par les habitants
This place is incredible. Tons to learn. Tours available. One of my absolute favorites. Enough said.
Worth a look if you love good architecture. Fascinating place and well maintained.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Hill-Stead Museum
35 Mountain Rd
18 recommandé par les habitants
Worth a look if you love good architecture. Fascinating place and well maintained.
Want to learn more about CT? Here's your place!
7 recommandé par les habitants
Museum Of Connecticut History
231 Capitol Ave
7 recommandé par les habitants
Want to learn more about CT? Here's your place!
This place is incredible and I highly recommend it. Amazing shows from actors all over the country.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Goodspeed Opera House
6 Main St
57 recommandé par les habitants
This place is incredible and I highly recommend it. Amazing shows from actors all over the country.

Essentials

We have our our Farm Stand/Store on site. This makes it easy!
Cold Spring Farm
46 Town Rd
We have our our Farm Stand/Store on site. This makes it easy!
Independently owned grocery store with all the essentials. Good deli sandwiches to go!
7 recommandé par les habitants
Noel's IGA Supermarket
15 Broadway St
7 recommandé par les habitants
Independently owned grocery store with all the essentials. Good deli sandwiches to go!
Clothes-Pin Laundry
67 Lebanon Ave

Getting Around

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
275 Old Hartford Rd
Lake Hayward Rd and Lake Hayward Park and Ride Lot station
Main St and Colchester Town Green station
98 Hayward Ave
Bus stop