Spanning over 4.7 million square feet, Foxwoods is home to not only exciting gaming, but also to a variety of restaurants, stages, lounges, hotel rooms, shops and more. Located in Ledyard, CT and opened by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in 1986, Foxwoods staff members strive to pamper their guests to keep them coming back.
Poker Tables, Slot Machines and Games Galore at Foxwoods
There are 6 separate casinos inside Foxwoods, and the similar is made available on sports betting online website, spanning over 340,000 square feet. 17 different table games are played, including Blackjack and Let it Ride. Foxwoods is a charter member of the World Poker Tour so guests can literally play cash poker games where the pros play.
Foxwoods houses more than 6,000 slot machines that allow participants to bet everything from pennies to dollar bills. Put money on thoroughbreds and grey hounds inside the Ultimate Race Book. Or, grab a card and take a seat inside the High Stakes Bingo Hall. Keno screens are also available dispersed throughout the casino for easy viewing.
Come Hungry and Eat Well at One of Many Restaurants at Foxwoods
Looking for a delicious piece of steak or fresh seafood? If so, fine dining experiences are available at Foxwoods. There is the contemporary steakhouse called David Burk Prime, where guest are invited to dine on hand-picked cuts of steaks. Enjoy dim sum at the Golden Dragon. Try a pasta dish at Al Dente, or taste a grilled salmon filet at Cedars.
For more casual dining, the Hard Rock Café is a great place to dine and learn some rock ‘n roll history. Sports fans can pop into the Stadium Sports Bar & Grill to have a beer while cheering on a favorite team. Fresh sandwiches are made every day at Panera Bread. People are invited to build their own world-class burgers at Fuddruckers. Or, grab a slice of pizza at the California Pizza Kitchen. Finally, there is the Festival Buffett, which offers a wide range of lunch, dinner and dessert offerings.
Stay and Play the Night Away
The Grand Pequot Towers, the Great Cedar Hotel, the Two Trees in and the MGM Grand are four different overnight facilities for guests to choose from. All offer a variety of standard amenities but layers of luxury, such as champagne and room service, can be added to suite any guests needs.
Throughout the casino, there are different clubs and stages offering a variety of entertainment acts, depending on the day. From boxing and comedy acts to musician and sporting events, something is always going on. Take some time to cruise the shops lining walkways. Offering everything from candles and Indian pottery to designer handbags and jewelry, Foxwoods houses a wide range of shops for its guests.
Wake Up to Play Some More at The Grand Spa or the Lake of Isles Golf Course
Offering a full line of services, The Grand Spa staff members pamper customers with everything from facials and massages, to waxing and hair care. Equipped with both whirlpools and a sauna, the spa is a great place to relax after a day of golf. At Foxwoods, there are 36 holes spread over more than 900 acres of land at the Lake of Isles golf courses. Voted a, “Top Ten New Course You can Play,” by Golf Magazine, the Lake of Isles is opened offers a Golf Academy for those looking to improve their swing.
Getting to and from Connecticut
Connecticut stands northeast of New York City, and is in easy reach of New York and Boston. The southwest corner of the state forms part of the New York commuter belt and has excellent transport connections. The state is served by two airports, Amtrak, Greyhound and Peter Pan buses and has good Interstate road links. The closeness to major cities make it a popular shopping and tourist destination.
Airports
Bradley International Airport (Windsor Locks)
Bradley Airport is about 12 miles north of Hartford. There are regular flights to many destinations in the US and Canada including New York, Chicago, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto and Montreal.
There are convenient road and rail links; Interstate 91, exit 40, is next to the airport and Amtrak trains run from nearby Windsor Locks station to destinations including New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC. Lodging Magazine rated the Sheraton Hotel, which is in walking distance of the terminal building, as one of the ten best airport hotels in America.
Tweed Airport (New Haven)
Tweed Airport is much smaller than Bradley, with just a handful of flights each day to short haul destinations including Washington DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia. The airport is in easy reach of the I95, take exit 50 if travelling north and exit 51 if heading south.
Rail Services
Amtrak
Amtrak services from Washington, Philadelphia and New York City pass through Connecticut. After stops at Bridgeport, Stamford and New Haven the line splits. Most trains continue through New London and Mystic to Providence and Boston, while others take the line through Hartford and Windsor Locks to Springfield Massachusetts and St Albans Vermont.
Metro-North Railroad
Metro-North Railroad runs regular commuter services from New York’s Grand Central Station to Danbury, New Canaan and New Haven. A bus connection meets the train at Stratford for Waterbury.
Shoreline East
Shoreline East provides a service along the Long Island Sound between New Haven, Old Saybrook and New London. Trains connect at New Haven with Amtrak and Metro-North Railroad with through tickets available
Bus Services
Greyhound Busesprovide links from Hartford and New Haven to Boston and New York, where connections to the rest of the US and Canada can be made.
Road Links
Connecticut is well served by the following Interstates:
I84 Starts near Sturbridge just over the Massachusetts state line and passes through Hartford and Danbury before heading west across New York State.
I91 starts near New Haven, where it links with the I95, and passes Hartford and Windsor Locks before going north through Massachusetts and Vermont.
I95 follows the shoreline through Connecticut en route from New York City to Providence and Boston.
Ferries
Passenger and car ferries cross Long Island Sound daily, removing the need for a long drive round the edge of New York. Crossing take, on average, between 1 and 2 hours on the following routes:
Bridgeport – Port Jefferson
New London – Orient Point
New London – Montauk
New London – Glen Cove