Area Travel - AmericInn^® of Griswold, CT

Welcome to Beautiful Connecticut! Read about Griswold attractions and things to do during your stay:

Southeastern Connecticut has a lot to offer. Come stay at the AmericInn of Griswold, CT and find yourself in one of the most beautiful spots in coastal New England. Witness untouched scenes and meet those charming personalities only this area has for all of your Connecticut travel. Where else can you find three completely different experiences only a short drive from one another? Enjoy the calm of the quiet corner, the adventure of the coast and the entertainment at the casinos.

The Coastal Region: The Coastal region offers adventure fit for visitors of all ages. Along the way, stop into the Mystic Aquarium and learn about marine life. Afterwards stop by the Mystic Seaport museum and tour the night sky at the Treworgy Planetarium or visit the preservation shipyard to see ships and vessels both new and old. Make a day of a trip to the Village and get lost in the sprawling 17-acre outdoor mall. At the Village you’ll find old-time trinkets and rare antiques amongst new and recognizable brand names. Stay into the evening and enjoy live acts and performances appropriate for the whole family during your trip to Connecticut. If you’re looking to simplify things, spend the day in a Connecticut state park. Relax on the beach, plan a picnic, engage in a friendly game of mini-golf or rent a boat to take out on the water. Everything is available to you here; you just have to know where to find it! If mini-golf is for the kids, the coastal area boasts multiple public golf courses to accommodate the beginners to the advanced.

Casinos: Ever been to a casino? Okay, but have you ever been to a Connecticut casino? There is something going on anywhere you go, every night of the week! With multiple venues for live performances, sporting events and event planning – the entertainment possibilities in Southeastern CT are endless.

The unmistakable presence of the Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand Casino at Foxwoods, and Mohegan Sun casinos take your Connecticut getaway to that whole new level. A wide variety of fine dining, retail shopping, live entertainment and sporting events including the local WNBA favorites, the Connecticut Sun; all in one place.

If you think there is nothing for the kids in a casino, then you haven’t seen the entertainment options for the kids in Southeastern CT. The Cyber Quest family entertainment facility accommodates children from 6 weeks to 12 years old in attractions like Barbieland and Construction zone; every child’s heaven. For the older kids, give them hours worth of fun in the Cyber Quest arcades and you won’t have to worry about keeping them happy. See, there is something for everyone here.

Country: In the midst of entertainment and adventure, you're only a short drive to serenity. For centuries, international travelers have made it a point to visit the scenic country of Southeastern CT for its picturesque scenery and charming hospitality. If you’re scouring New England, or better yet Connecticut for that spot to enjoy a quiet weekend, look no further.

Outside you’ll find views of something extraordinary; the untouched wilderness of Southeastern Connecticut. Undisturbed and beautiful, choose to embark on an outdoor adventure of hiking, biking and walking tours. Connecticut changes with the seasons, enjoy the fall colors in autumn, beaches in the summer, even sleigh rides in the winter – just make each visit to the destination your own.

Rural life has more to offer than you may think. A safe haven for wildlife and those looking to soak in the peace and quiet; the quiet corner is magnificent. Even if the reason for your visit to Connecticut is big city sized, the Southeastern, CT is just a short drive from large New England destinations such as Providence, Rhode Island and Boston, Massachusetts. Shopping is one-of-a-kind and the antiques and unique crafts you take home from your stay here will be a constant reminder of your time spent in the Southeastern, CT.

Area Attractions and Activities

Foxwoods Resort & Casino - The Wonder of the Connecticut Woods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, is the largest resort casino in the world with nearly 5 million square feet of exhilarating and award winning entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping experiences under one roof. Six distinctive casinos with over 7,400 slot machines, 380 table games, the largest poker room on the East coast, High Stakes Bingo and the Ultimate Racebook, offer the gaming experience of a lifetime. More than 50 restaurants, retail shops and nightclubs line the glass enclosed concourses and 55,000 square feet of superior meeting space and world class entertainment in the unique and intimate Fox Theater, offer every amenity, to the business and leisure visitor.
Address: 39 Norwich-Westerly Road, Mashantucket, Connecticut, 06338
Distance: 9.5 miles
Phone: 800-FOXWOODS
Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours daily.

MGM Grand at Foxwoods - Until now, a place like MGM Grand at Foxwoods only existed in your dreams. A place where beauty surrounds you, your senses are heightened and there’s no telling what could happen next. There’s something exciting at every turn. We invite you to join us as we open our doors and enter into a world of possibility and adventure. We guarantee it will be an experience like no other.
Address: 39 Norwich-Westerly Road, Mashantucket, Connecticut, 06338
Distance: 9.5 miles
Phone: 866-646-0050

Mohegan Sun Casino - A world at play and a world to its own, Mohegan Sun, created in 1996 by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut, is one of the world's most amazing destinations with some of New England's finest dining, retail shopping, live entertainment and sporting events. It is also host to the fabulous Kids Quest/Cyber Quest family entertainment facility, a luxurious day spa, convention center and meeting facility, as well as three major entertainment venues with seating from 300 to 10,000. People from across the globe come to see live concerts with some of today's top headliners, along with major sporting events including Mohegan Sun's very own WNBA's Connecticut Sun. Every turn leads to a new adventure with an indoor 7-story waterfall, the world’s largest and most spectacular planetarium dome and the awe-inspiring Wombi Rock, a glowing crystal mountain made of imported stone that serves as the focal point of the Casino of the Sky.  As a premier destination worldwide, Mohegan Sun includes: Nearly 300,000 square feet of gaming excitement, including 6,200 slots, over 300 table games and smoke-free areas, a 20,000 square-foot world-class spa by Elemis, The Shops at Mohegan Sun, a 130,000 square-foot retail shopping experience, over 30 restaurants, food and beverage outlets, three entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena; a 300-seat Cabaret Theatre and 350-seat Wolf Den, more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and function space, including the Northeast's largest ballroom, and a professionally-managed business center.
Address: 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, Connecticut 06382
Distance: 14 miles
Phone: 800-477-6849
Website: www.mohegansun.com
Hours of Operation: Open 24 Hours Daily.

Mashantucket Pequot Museum - Journey back in time to discover the native and natural history of Southeastern Connecticut.  Exhibits include life-size dioramas, historic artifacts, art, films, and interactive media including a 22,000 square foot Pequot village.
Address: 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 06339
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: 800-411-9671
Website: www.pequotmuseum.org
Hours of Operation: Daily 10:00am - 4:00pm -- last admission at 3pm.

Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea is the nation's leading maritime museum.  Explore American maritime history firsthand as you climb aboard historic tall ships, stroll through a re-created 19th century coastal village or watch our working preservation shipyard in action.  Handicapped accessible.
Address: 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Route 27, Mystic, CT 06355
Distance: 30.5 miles
Phone: 888-973-2767
Hours of Operation: Open daily, except 12/25.  April through October, 9:00am - 5:00pm and November through March, 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Essex Steam Train and Riverboat - Enjoy a 2 1/2 hour narrated journey through the scenic Connecticut River Valley aboard the only Steam Train & Riverboat connection in the country!  Make any occasion special aboard the Essex Clipper Dinner Train.
Address: 1 Railroad Avenue, Essex, Connecticut, 06426
Distance: 38.3 miles
Phone: 800-377-3987
Website: www.essexsteamtrain.com
Hours of Operation: May through December.  See website for schedule.

Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum - The museum documents the development of submarines, from David Bushnell's Turtle, constructed in 1776 to the Navy's modern submarines.  It is the Navy's official submarine museum.  Visitors can tour the NAUTILUS, the first nuclear-powered submarine.  There is a bus and R/V parking, and a picnic area that has seating for up to 50.  The museum has a gift shop.  Admission and parking are free. Reservations are required for groups larger than 25.
Address: 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton, Connecticut, 06340
Distance: 25.2 miles
Phone: 800-343-0079
Website: www.usnautilus.org
Hours of Operation: Winter: November 1 - April 30, daily from 9:00am - 4:00pm.  (Closed Tuesdays.)  Summer: May 1 - October 31, daily from 9:00am - 5:00pm, Tuesday 1:00pm - 5:00pm.

Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration - Encounter ocean animals in an exciting new way.  Experiene Birds of the Outback, an exciting new interactive exhibit for this summer only - opens May 3.  Reach in and touch a ray, go beak to nose with a penguin, and feel the splash of a beluga whatle.  Come visit a wonderful variety of animals from beluga whales to Stellar sea lions, African penguins, blue tongued skinks and more.  Be sure to visit the newest additions to our aquarium; two penguin chicks and a California sea lion up named Boomerang.  Take a ride on the new XD Motion Theater Deep Sea 3D.  Dive into the deep with the world's only exhibits based on Dr. Robert Ballard's expeditions.  Come see Mr. Ballard's new exhibit, "Exploring Your National Marine Sanctuaries," which takes you live into some of our National Marine Sanctuaries where you will discover shipwrecks and see colorful corals without having to leave the Aquarium!
Address: 55 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, Connecticut, 06355
Distance: 30.5 miles
Phone: 860-572-5955
Website: www.mysticaquarium.org
Hours of Operation: March to December: Daily from 9:00am - 6:00pm.  December to February: Monday through Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm.  Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from 9:00am - 6:00pm.  Admission doors close one hour prior to closing.

Stonington Vineyards - Wine tastings are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or take a conducted tour of a working winery at 2 p.m. daily and learn how wine is made. There are sales of wine and related items in the gift shop and art gallery which displays the works of regional artists. This is a delicious and educational experience for the whole family.
Address:  523 Taugwonk Road, Stonington, Connecticut 06378
Distance:  16 miles
Phone: 800-421-WINE
Hours of Operation: 11:00am – 5:00pm Daily.  Tours at 2:00pm.

B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill - Family-run since 1881, this is the last steam-powered cider mill in New England. Clyde's recently received a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark Award. Fresh cider is made daily during the Fall. Clyde's is also a bonded winery, producing hard ciders and apple wines. Open seasonally, seven days a week. Handicapped accessible. Historic site. Fun for children.
Address: 129 North Stonington Road, Mystic, Connecticut 06355
Distance: 16 miles
Phone: 860-536-3354
Website: www.bfclydescidermill.com
Hours of Operation: Seasonal starting in August.  Open daily from 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Quick Area Guide

• Bike/Walking/Hiking Trails 0.35 mi
• Nearby Golf 0.35 mi
• Shopping 1.02 mi
• Nearby Fishing 1.02 mi
• Foxwoods Resort & Casino 9.5 mi
• Mohegan Sun Casino 14 mi
• Connecticut College 22.5 mi
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy 22.5 mi
• Mystic Aquarium 30.5 mi
• Mystic Seaport 30.5 mi