Caroline’s Manchester, CT Guidebook
Food scene
Shady Glen is known for their crispy cheese burgers and ice cream. They are cash only but have an ATM on site
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Shady Glen
840 Middle Turnpike EShady Glen is known for their crispy cheese burgers and ice cream. They are cash only but have an ATM on site
Delicious locally made chocolates. This is their original main location. They also have a location in South Windsor.
Munson's Chocolates
174 Hop River RdDelicious locally made chocolates. This is their original main location. They also have a location in South Windsor.
Cafe Aura
45 E Center StGeno Auriemma's (Uconn basketball coach) restaurant offers delicious Italian food.
A small grocery store with homemade-style take and heat meals, sushi, deli, bakery, and butcher. This is the closest grocery store to the home.
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Highland Park Market
1320 Manchester RdA small grocery store with homemade-style take and heat meals, sushi, deli, bakery, and butcher. This is the closest grocery store to the home.
The angry egg
1095 Main StreetAn old fashioned small town feel breakfest restaurant on Main St.
Center Perk
639 Main StAn old fashioned small town feel breakfest restaurant on Main St.
A unique breakfast location with a yellow brick road on the floor leading to an art gallery in the back. Some classic and some unique food options.
Cosmic Omelet
485 Hartford RdA unique breakfast location with a yellow brick road on the floor leading to an art gallery in the back. Some classic and some unique food options.
Mulberry Street Pizza
981 Main StRandy's Wooster Street Pizza
285 East Center StreetWoodbridge Pizza Co.
489 Middle Turnpike EBreakfast all day and lunch (soups/salads/sandwiches/burgers). Very close to house. Walkable.
Pastrami On Wry
550 Middle Turnpike EBreakfast all day and lunch (soups/salads/sandwiches/burgers). Very close to house. Walkable.
Silk City Coffee
763 Main StRestaurant at Manchester Country Club. Open to the public. Also owned by Geno Auriemma (UCONN basketball coach)
The Hollow at Manchester Country Club
Restaurant at Manchester Country Club. Open to the public. Also owned by Geno Auriemma (UCONN basketball coach)
Red Heat Tavern
Restaurant that is gluten free friendly
Burtons Grill & Bar
Restaurant that is gluten free friendly
Korean BBQ. Cook your own food at your table either on the grill or in a hot pot. Very fun, immersive dining experience. Kids love, but not great for 5 and under without high supervision because there are heated surfaces right at the table.
Hungry Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Korean BBQ. Cook your own food at your table either on the grill or in a hot pot. Very fun, immersive dining experience. Kids love, but not great for 5 and under without high supervision because there are heated surfaces right at the table.
Shopping
The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk
501 Evergreen WayAn upscale outdoor mall
The Shoppes at Buckland Hills
194 Buckland Hills DrA traditional mall.
Walmart Supercenter
420 Buckland Hills DrSightseeing
A great outdoor location with hiking trails and a waterfall.
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Case Mountain Trail
672 Spring StA great outdoor location with hiking trails and a waterfall.
Bushnell Park
Bushnell ParkElizabeth Park Rose Garden
1561 Asylum AveNathan Hale Homestead
2299 South StUniversities within 1 hour
University of Connecticut
Eastern Connecticut State University
83 Windham StCentral Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley StTrinity College
Long WalkUniversity of Hartford
200 Bloomfield AveUniversity of Connecticut School of Law
55 Elizabeth StUConn School of Medicine
200 Academic WayUniversity of Saint Joseph
1678 Asylum AveThings to do (kid friendly)
Lutz Children's Museum
247 S Main StMy Gym Children's Fitness Center Glastonbury
256 Oakwood DriveConnecticut Science Center
250 Columbus BlvdUrban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
220 Hale RdA local cow farm where you can see and pet cows and purchase ice cream and other dairy made on site.
Fish Family Farm Creamery
20 Dimock LnA local cow farm where you can see and pet cows and purchase ice cream and other dairy made on site.
Central Rock Gym
259 Eastern BoulevardIndoor rock climbing located in the neighboring town of Glastonbury.
Nomads Adventure Quest
100 Bidwell RdChuck E. Cheese
82 Buckland StreetOld Cider Mill
1287 Main StDondero Orchards
529 Woodland StOrchard
Belltown Hill Orchards
483 Matson Hill RdOrchard
Spare Time Entertainment Vernon
350 Talcottville RdBowling, Arcade, laser tag, restaurant/bar
Paint pottery and other art, cafe. Great for kids/families or adults. Very close on Main. St.
The Firestone Art Studio
1115 Main StPaint pottery and other art, cafe. Great for kids/families or adults. Very close on Main. St.
Things to do (adults)
Manchester Country Club
305 South Main StreetA local golf course with a restaurant and bar on site. Set on a reservoir.
Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant
194 Buckland Hills DrComedy shows
Xfinity-Theater
61 Savitt WayIndoor/outdoor concert venue
Minnechaug Golf Course
16 Fairway CrossingGolf
Stumpy's Hatchet House
8 Progress DriveAxe throwing
Elicit Brewing Co
165 Adams StA local brewery with games and food.
Urban Lodge Brewing
47 Purnell PlThe closest brewery to the house.
Labyrinth Brewing Company
148 Forest StHeartstone Farm & Winery
468 CT-87Arrigoni Winery
1287 Portland-Cobalt Rd