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Known as The Rose of New England, Norwich is a great weekend getaway destination. Sitting halfway between Boston and New York City, it may be small but there are plenty of things to see, do and enjoy in Norwich, Connecticut.
Five things to do in Norwich
1. Visit The Spa at Norwich Inn
A historic hotel and spa facility, The Spa at Norwich Inn is perfect for romantic getaways or girls’ weekends. Everyone will enjoy relaxing in the soothing spa, which offers 37 treatments. This includes traditional massages, hand and foot treatments, facials, body treatments and salon services.
Guests can also expect complimentary morning coffee, afternoon tea with scones and wine tasting at the award-winning hotel. These inclusions make a stay at The Spa at Norwich Inn an excellent choice during a Norwich weekend.
Inside The Spa at Norwich Inn // Source
2. Try your luck at a casino
Norwich is known for the many casinos that call it home. North America’s largest resort casino, Foxwoods Resort Casino includes exclusive retailers, a golf course, theatre, hotel and several restaurants. Meanwhile, Mohegan Sun Casino boasts an entertainment facility that hosts the Connecticut Sun WNBA team.
3. Follow the Connecticut Wine Trail
The Connecticut Vineyard and Winery Association’s blue wine trail signs guide visitors to the Connecticut Wine Trail’s 25 wineries. There’s a variety of white and red wines on offer at the different wineries, plus beautiful landscape to admire along the way. Guests at The Spa at Norwich Inn can start their Eastern Trail tour in just 15 minutes at the Preston Ridge Vineyard.
4. Visit Mystic Aquarium and Seaport Museum
Nearby, Mystic has an amazing aquarium for small and big kids at heart Home to over 3500 animals, visitors can touch a shark, feed a stingray, and see exotic creatures like the beluga whale and African penguin. The aquarium also offers daily sea lion shows, tactile displays throughout the facility and a 4D theatre.
Meanwhile, Mystic Seaport is America’s leading maritime museum. Established in 1989, it features a 19th-century coastal village, an operational shipyard and many historic artefacts. Visitors also have the opportunity to glimpse over 500 historic sea vessels, including four National Historic Landmark watercraft.
Mystic Seaport // Source
5. Hit the green
The Norwich Public Golf Course is actually adjacent to The Spa at Norwich Inn. Established in 1926, the 18-hole championship golf course is the perfect escape for men while the ladies get pampered. For golf enthusiasts, the course rating is 70.0 while the slope rating is 131 on ryegrass fairways.
As you can see, the charming town offers visitors a lot for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. There are a variety of activities too, so everyone in the family will enjoy an escape to Norwich in Connecticut.
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