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Useful Links for Tolland County Area Information
the region of the state often referred to as "The Quiet Corner." It can be quiet, with rural country roads, bucolic New England scenery, classic stonewall-lined farms, and hiking and recreational opportunities everywhere. It can also be pretty exciting, with an assortment of great restaurants, cultural activities, entertainment venues, and New England's "Rising Star"- Hartford, just a 1/2 hour drive away. If you're relocating to the UConn area, or just want to familiarize yourself with what this part of the world has to offer, the following links should give you a good idea. The list isn't comprehensive, and if you think there is something I should add here, please let me know. If you have any questions about the area, give me a call, or email me. University/CT Area Links - General
website with links to all of the academic programs, campus housing, and athletics information. Connecticut Tourism - The official state tourism website, with links to all of the area attractions, as well as a state-wide events calendar. Jerry Dougherty's Connecticut - An incredible collection of photographs from an amateur CT photographer. If you want to know what the area looks like, check out the area towns in Jerry's photos! Windham Hospital - The primary hospital serving the UConn area and points South. Rockville Hospital - The primary hospital serving the areas North of campus. Storrs Center - An ambitious and exciting project planned to create a multi-use downtown center across from campus on Route 195. It is due to break ground this year, and is slated for completion in 2012.
commission's collection of town stats and information. If you want to know about population, the local economy, employers, demographics, or crime stats, this compact 2-page report on each CT town is the place to look. Ashford Chaplin Coventry Mansfield Stafford Tolland Vernon - Official Website Vernon - Community Website Willington Windham - Including Willimantic
indexes all of the statistical information for every school district in the state. Just click on the town you're interested in for a report that outlines SAT scores, teacher/student ratios, special programs, etc. Look at the bottom of the page for magnet and charter schools. Great Schools Website - An ambitious project providing information on all schools, as well as a forum for parents, teachers, and principals to submit comments and reviews.
Cheeseburger at the Red Rock Cafe, the award- winning wings at Bidwell Tavern, the meatiest and most flavorful wings in town at Wings over Storrs, the 4- cheese Pizza at Willington Pizza (Tolland County's best pizza for many years running), the Indian Buffet at Wing Express, and the enchilada combo dinners at Margarita's. Check them all out at the links below.
menus. Campus Food - All of the local restaurants that Need Food Now missed. Willington Pizza - Home of the 4-cheese pizza. For something different, try the Seafood Casino Pizza or the Taco Pizza. Margarita's - Great atmosphere, great food (always served piping hot). Willimantic Brewing Company - The Brewpub is a popular grad student hangout housed in an historic 1909 post office in downtown Willimantic. Altnaveigh Inn- Voted "the most Romantic Dining Experience in Tolland County," the Altnaveigh offers fine dining in an elegant classic New England setting- the place to dine when you're trying to impress! Willimantic Food Co-op - Very popular with the University crowd, the coop offers fresh organic produce, homeopathic remedies, local dairy products, bulk foods, and all of your usual grocery needs. Storrs Farmer's Market - In season, the Farmer's Market runs at E.O. Smith high school and offers some of the freshest local produce in the area.
helping to keep the Quiet Corner quiet. They sponsor lots of hiking trails, many near the University, and have maps and guides on their site. Conserving Tolland - The Tolland land trust- only a few trails so far, but some nice maps and guides on their site. Last Green Valley - The organization supporting the National Park Service's Quinebaug and Shetucket National Heritage Corridor. From a night satellite view, the last green valley is one of the few dark gaps in the Boston-Washington Megalopolis corridor. Sponsors many events, including the very popular Walking Weekends held in October. Mansfield's Parks - Mansfield maintains many interesting and scenic hiking trails and recreation areas. Guides and maps (pdf format) on site. Willimantic River Alliance - The 25-mile Willimantic River offers some great fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. A whitewater park featuring class 4 and 5 runs is being developed in Willimantic. Skungamaug Golf Club - The closest full-scale golf course to campus. 18 holes plus a practice facility. A little short, but very scenic and challenging, it was voted the 5th best public course in the state by CT Golfer Magazine. Golf Land - If mini-golf is more your speed, Golf Land is the place to go. Also features batting cages, go- carts, and an arcade. Windham Aviation - Take to the air and learn to fly. Also scenic flights at $125 for 3 passengers. SkyDive Connecticut - For the bolder and more daring, one of the best New England skydiving venues is right in Ellington- about a half hour from campus.
of the paper is available, but you have to subscribe (not free) and set up an account. Their local shopper newspaper is available free. The Reminder - A great community free newspaper. The full version of the paper is available online for free. Which edition covers which town is not always immediately apparent, so choose a few to find what you're looking for. (Mansfield is covered by the Broadcaster North) Journal Inquirer - Published in Manchester- it does cover most of the Northern end of the UConn area. Most stories are available online, as well as a classifieds site. Hartford Courant - The largest newspaper in the state. It doesn't tend to cover much out towards the University of Connecticut's direction (unless it's a cost overrun on a construction project), but it's a great source of information for Connecticut in general.
shows and public exhibitions, the Art Association holds regular meetings and has 2 open galleries. Birch Mountain Pottery - A pottery studio/gallery and educational classroom in Tolland, Birch Mountain is great place for unique gifts crafted by local artisans. Victorian Neighborhood Association - Willimantic boasts one of the largest concentrations of surviving Victorian architecture outside of San Francisco. The Neighborhood Association sponsors regular meetings and special events to increase awareness and foster preservation of the local architectural heritage. Third Thursday Streetfest - Willimantic's downtown extravaganza, held every third Thursday during the good weather, features food and entertainment lining the sides of Main Street, which is shut down to vehicle traffic for the event. WILI - The voice of Willimantic. WILI 1400 AM offers a full range of news, sports, and weather, along with local features, and hits form the 70, 80s, and 90s. Some of their broadcast is available on a webcast. Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts - The Jorgensen, right on campus, hosts top name concerts, comedians, and musicals. Tickets are available for purchase online. |
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