The PEZ Visitor Center is a marvelous reflection of America’s legendary candy brand. With interactive games, myriad PEZ dispensers and tours around the candy-making factory, the PEZ visitor center is the perfect destination for a day out with your family and loved ones. Home to the world’s largest candy dispenser, the visitor’s center promises a fun-filled, fascinating time. You can be a part of a detailed candy-making demonstration and even get to relish a freshly minted candy. Given its allure among children, it no surprise that the PEZ Visitor Center is the go-to destination for hosting memorable birthday parties. Learn and experience everything about the PEZ brand and take in the unending wonders of the world of candy, only at the PEZ Visitor Center.
If you like the art of brewery and would explore a similar place while in Plainville then look further then Relic Brewing. A few of the brews listed on the menu are The Mage, Devil's Graveyard and Landline Hefeweizen. The brews are house made and the tasting should definitely not be missed. If you have found your favorite one you can purchase the bottled product.
Venture into Yale's exciting natural history museum. This is the only museum in Connecticut with fossil dinosaur material on permanent display. The Pulitzer Award winning "The Age of Reptiles" mural (a beautiful work of art in itself) depicts 300 million years of prehistory. Explore the cultures and history of peoples of the world through exhibits on Ancient Egypt, Mesoamerica, the Andes and the Great Plains, just to mention a few. It is best to visit during non-school hours.
This two-screen cinema was originally constructed in 1912 offers first-run independent and foreign art films from around the world. Comfy seating and unique decor make this a fantastic theater to frequent if in the area. Don't miss out on the special Sunday morning sneak-peak program where you can indulge in screenings of certain films before their release date; tickets are purchased in a seven-film block for USD115; however, you do not know what film you will see until you show up Sunday morning!
The Hyland House Museum is a historic red wooden frame structure in Guilford and was most likely built during the end of the 17th Century or the early years of the 18th Century. Though there are disagreements to its actual construction time frame, its main frame was erected in the 1600s by George Hyland. It was the residence of the Hyland-Parmelee family till it was bought by George Wildman in the 19th Century. In 1916, the Dorothy Whitfield Historic Society acquired the building and restored it as a living museum. Renovated by Norman Isham, it opened in 1918 to the public. Get a glimpse of the Colonial era through its period artifacts and furniture. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
Located in the heart of Yale's campus, Gryphon's Pub at the Graduate and Professional Student Club at Yale is a popular spot for people looking for cheap drinks and a good time. This campus pub is always presenting some kind of special or event, whether it be pub trivia, martini night or DJ dance party.