Location: Willimantic
Top Things to do in Willimantic
The 10 Best Things to do in Willimantic, Connecticut (CT)
Willimantic is a census-designated place, former city and borough, and special-services district. It is located in the town of Windham in Windham County, Connecticut. The population was 17,737 at the 2010 census. It is home to Eastern Connecticut State University and the Windham Textile and History Museum. Willimantic was incorporated as a city in 1893; the city was superseded in 1983 by the Willimantic Special Services District/Willimantic CDP. It is also the birthplace of former U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut.
Restaurants in Willimantic
1. Prospect Hill Historic District
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By michaelO1421KO - Toronto, Canada
some Of these homes had been really well keeped up and painted. You see how the rich owner of the threadmill or rich business people lived in those days. I only walked on the outside
2. Kerri Studio and Gallery
3. Willimantic Textile & History Museum
4. Frog Bridge
5. Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum
6. Club Car Cafe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Blarney's Cafe
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. The Hoot
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 598MaryH - New York City, United States
A friend and I were discussing great places we are missing during this pandemic isolation and The Hoot came to mind. As my friend is not originally from the area, I described my earliest memories of the store on Railroad Street (if I recall correctly) and then Main Street in Willimantic. It occurred to me how lucky I am to have such a unique and tasteful shop nearby. It is always the place I go to find gifts or simply to lift my spirits by browsing. From local artisans to far away treasures, The Hoot has something for everyone. Just wanted to give a shout out and say thank you for your many years in our community and the beauty you have brought into many lives including mine!
9. Phillip Lauter Park
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By redlinedoc - Willimantic, United States
Lauter Park is a multi use public park with facilities for nearly everyone. During the summer the public beach has lifeguards. The play area, including a water park (enclosed) is suitable for all ages. There is flat open space for a variety of lawn games, wooded areas and benches for picnics or just watching the water, a skate board and BMX park and a playing field which I think was recently converted to soccer. Three are several basket ball courts, fishing in the river upstream from the swiimming area. The Natchaug river which runs through and is the major clean water source for the region (about 2 miles upstream) is clear flowing and cool on the warmest of days. The park, a gift from the Philip Lauter Foundation, gifted the park in the 1950's. It is open year round and also contains two community gardens.
10. Corleone's
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
