Attractions in Storrs, Connecticut

Historic Homes & Buildings

Nathan Hale Homestead 860-742-6917
2299 South Street, Coventry, CT 06238
The Georgian-style home of the family of Captain Nathan Hale, famous for his alleged last words, ï¿½I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country,"... more info map
Roseland Cottage 860-928-4074
556 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281
A National Historic Landmark with its original Gothic furniture, embossed Lincrusta Walton wall coverings and coral-pink exterior, the Gothic Revival-style Roseland... more info map
Strong-Porter House Museum 860-742-1419
2382 South Street, Coventry, CT 06238
This farmhouse was built by Aaron Strong, maternal great-uncle of Nathan Hale. The Strong Porter Museum will open for the season on June 1st. It will be open from 12 to... more info map

Homer Babbidge Library 860-486-2787
369 Farifield Road, Unit 1005A, Storrs, CT 06269
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Willimantic Public Library 860-465-3079 (Adult Department)
905 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
The Willimantic Public Library is normally open on Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fridays 9:00 a.m. to... more info map

Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry 860-486-4605
6 Bourn Place, U-212, Storrs, CT 06268
Depot Campus
Enjoy a collection of over 2,000 puppets from the world over. Each exhibition features a different view of the variety of styles and periods in puppetry. more info map
Contemporary Art Galleries 860-486-3930
830 Boton Road, Unit 1099, Storrs, CT 06269
University of Connecticut
Changing exhibits of contemporary art, displayed in the Fine Arts building on the campus of the University of Connecticut. Closed major holidays. more info map
William Benton Museum of Art 860-486-4520
245 Glenbrook Road, U-2140, Storrs, CT 06269
University of Connecticut Campus
The William Benton Museum of Art houses a permanent collection of more than 5,500 works including paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints, photographs, and sculptures... more info map
Windham Textile and History Museum 860-456-2178
411 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
Enjoy a museum that preserves the textile industry of southern New England at the height of the Industrial Revolution. more info map

Albert E. Moss Forest
Routes 195 & 275
A wildlife and wildflower sanctuary, serving as an outdoor classroom for UConn students and as a nature wonderland for the general public. more info map
Caprilands Herb Farm 860-742-7244
534 Silver Street, Coventry, CT 06238
"America's herbal farmstead," surrounded by over 30 herb gardens, Caprilands Herb Farm's main farmhouse sections were constructed in 1740. more info map

Archaeology Center & Museum of Natural History 860-486-4460
2019 Hillside Road, Unit 1023, Storrs, CT 06269
University of Connecticut Campus
The Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center are home to the University of Connecticut's Anthropological Collections and represents the single... more info map

Willimantic Brewing Co./Main Street Cafe, The 860-423-6777
967 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
A restaurant and pub brewery housed in a historic granite and limestone 1909 U.S. Post Office Building, the Willimantic Brewing Co. brews over a dozen different... more info map