Have you ever wanted to learn about what it takes to make a decent beer or wine? Well, look no further as you have found the place in this area of South Hartford. At the BWMW the brewers distill knowledge with classes during select days of the month as well as have in-store tastings every day. In addition to libations, the warehouse has everything you need to start homebrewing, from hop samples like Cascade, Sterling, Willamette and countless others to all-in-one winemaking kits, you will never buy another six pack or bottle of wine at the store again.
The Jumping Frog is a secondhand bookstore which deals in selling and buying books, magazines, brochures and more. This store is famous for housing rare and even out-of-stock books. Browse through its impressive collection of books, basically, if you can't find it here, you won't find it anywhere (or the shop can order it for you).
With three screens (all outdoors), this classic drive-in has more than just movies, it also has an impressive flea market on Sundays. Enjoy first-run movies with double features from the comfort your car. The full concession stand has all your favorites, like popcorn, burgers and hot dogs. Movies are only shown during the summer months, but that doesn't mean the fun stops! On Sunday mornings the Mansfield Marketplace is open for one of the region's largest flea markets from the first week of spring until Thanksgiving. In October, there are free hay rides, so come early to indulge in some autumn entertainment.
The UConn Co-op on the UConn campus (and just across the street from Gampel Pavilion) is where you can pick up all of your Husky gear. There is a wide variety of sports memorabilia, art supplies and gifts for all occasions. In the back, there is an impressive bookstore filled with books for your reading enjoyment or the latest children's books. Upstairs, you can pick out course books or academic texts, or even indulge in the mini Dell and Apple reseller that has all the latest iPods and Pavilion notebooks.
One of the state's best places to get an apple pie or pick-your-own fruit, Lyman Orchards offers fresh, local produce at great prices. There are a slew of annual events at the Orchards, starting with the Apple Hunt at Easter, where the Easter Bunny puts aside his candy for some healthy apples. During the summer months, there is the Sunflower Maze, and then if visiting in September and October, stop by the Corn Maze, which is spread across four acres of property. If golf is your game, there are two courses on the premises. You will never run out of things to do at Lyman Orchards!
Middletown is home to the World's Largest Jack-in-the-Box that features a giant clown head pop out of a 50 foot (15.24 meters) high structure every minute. Bill Ziegler, owner of Wild Bill's Nostalgia Center, teamed up with artist Chris Hausback and came up with this unique roadside attraction that has thousands of visitors every year. Wild Bill's is a unique place where you will find everything from rare toys, random objects, games, magazines, books and collectibles. Along with the largest jack-in-the-box, Wild Bill's is also home to the world's largest bobbing head which is definitely worth a visit.
One of the state's best places to get an apple pie or pick-your-own fruit, Lyman Orchards offers fresh, local produce at great prices. There are a slew of annual events at the Orchards, starting with the Apple Hunt at Easter, where the Easter Bunny puts aside his candy for some healthy apples. During the summer months, there is the Sunflower Maze, and then if visiting in September and October, stop by the Corn Maze, which is spread across four acres of property. If golf is your game, there are two courses on the premises. You will never run out of things to do at Lyman Orchards!
With three screens (all outdoors), this classic drive-in has more than just movies, it also has an impressive flea market on Sundays. Enjoy first-run movies with double features from the comfort your car. The full concession stand has all your favorites, like popcorn, burgers and hot dogs. Movies are only shown during the summer months, but that doesn't mean the fun stops! On Sunday mornings the Mansfield Marketplace is open for one of the region's largest flea markets from the first week of spring until Thanksgiving. In October, there are free hay rides, so come early to indulge in some autumn entertainment.
Have you ever wanted to learn about what it takes to make a decent beer or wine? Well, look no further as you have found the place in this area of South Hartford. At the BWMW the brewers distill knowledge with classes during select days of the month as well as have in-store tastings every day. In addition to libations, the warehouse has everything you need to start homebrewing, from hop samples like Cascade, Sterling, Willamette and countless others to all-in-one winemaking kits, you will never buy another six pack or bottle of wine at the store again.
The Jumping Frog is a secondhand bookstore which deals in selling and buying books, magazines, brochures and more. This store is famous for housing rare and even out-of-stock books. Browse through its impressive collection of books, basically, if you can't find it here, you won't find it anywhere (or the shop can order it for you).
The UConn Co-op on the UConn campus (and just across the street from Gampel Pavilion) is where you can pick up all of your Husky gear. There is a wide variety of sports memorabilia, art supplies and gifts for all occasions. In the back, there is an impressive bookstore filled with books for your reading enjoyment or the latest children's books. Upstairs, you can pick out course books or academic texts, or even indulge in the mini Dell and Apple reseller that has all the latest iPods and Pavilion notebooks.
Middletown is home to the World's Largest Jack-in-the-Box that features a giant clown head pop out of a 50 foot (15.24 meters) high structure every minute. Bill Ziegler, owner of Wild Bill's Nostalgia Center, teamed up with artist Chris Hausback and came up with this unique roadside attraction that has thousands of visitors every year. Wild Bill's is a unique place where you will find everything from rare toys, random objects, games, magazines, books and collectibles. Along with the largest jack-in-the-box, Wild Bill's is also home to the world's largest bobbing head which is definitely worth a visit.