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Backlund's Waterfront Cottages are conveniently located within short driving distance of southeastern Connecticut's best-known attractions. With casinos, museums, beaches, waterslides, shopping, dining, and even dog racing nearby, the choices are endless. Select an attraction below to view its website in another window.
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Foxwoods Casino . . . . . 11 Miles
Foxwoods is the largest resort casino in the world, with more than 315,000 square feet of gaming space in a complex that covers 4.7 million square feet. Foxwoods offers 6,400 slot machines, 350 tables, and the world's largest bingo hall. In addition, there are 24 restaurants, nearly 20 retail shops totaling 12,000 square feet, an arcade for children, and a museum chronicling the history of the Pequot tribe that founded the resort.
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Mohegan Sun Casino . . . . . 15 Miles
Mohegan Sun is one of the most unique casinos in the world. It offers some of southeastern Connecticut's finest dining, live entertainment, and retail shopping. Mohegan Sun boasts 300,000 square feet of gaming space, more than 60 restaurants and shops, and the Kids Quest/Cyber Quest family entertainment facility. The complex is also home to the WNBA's Connecticut Sun.
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Mystic Seaport Museum . . . . . 20 Miles
The "museum of America and the sea," Mystic Seaport is the largest and most comprehensive maritime museum in North America with more than one million artifacts, 17 acres of historic waterfront, and 40 historic buildings. Visitors may climb aboard traditional wooden boats, cruise in an antique steamboat, ride a horse-drawn carriage, and more. Neighboring downtown Mystic features casual and fine dining as well as shopping.
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Norwich Navigators AA Baseball . . . . . 15 Miles
The AA affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, The Norwich Navigators have played in the 6,270 seat Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium since it opened in 1995. The team won its first Eastern League Championship in 2002. Parking is free, and ticket prices range from $7.00 to $10.00, with family packages available.
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Mystic Aquarium . . . . . 20 Miles
The Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration features nearly twenty animal species on exhibit, including whales, sharks, seals, sea lions, penguins, and more. In addition, it is the only aquarium in the world with exhibits based on work of Dr. Robert Ballard and his deep-ocean exploration team. Neighboring downtown Mystic features casual and fine dining as well as shopping.
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USS Nautilus and Submarine Force Museum . . . . . 25 Miles
Located on the Thames River in Groton, Connecticut, the Submarine Force Museum is the only submarine museum operated by the United States Navy. The museum's collections include more than 18,000 artifacts, 20,000 significant documents and 30,000 photographs, plus the historic, nuclear-powered USS Nautilus, which is open for public tours.
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Plainfield Greyhound Park . . . . . 10 Miles
Plainfield Greyhound Park features greyhound races every fifteen minutes at its quarter-mile track. For odds on winning, the park is a bettor's paradise. An average of 80% of all money wagered is returned daily to winning ticket holders. The Plainfield Greyhound Park staff will gladly instruct newcomers on wagering and hadicapping. Parking and admission to the 6,450 seat track are free of charge.
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Misquamicut Beach . . . 23 Miles
One of Rhode Island's most popular beaches, with 152 acres and a multi-million dollar bathing pavilion. There are several other Connecticut/Rhode Island beaches also within 30 miles of Backlund's.
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Block Island Ferry . . . 28 Miles
Ferry departs from New London, CT for Block Island, which lies off the Rhode Island coast. The island features 17 miles of beaches, 350 spring-fed freshwater ponds, lighthouses, shopping, and more.
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Maple Breeze Park . . . 20 Miles
With two 350-foot waterslides, bumper boats, go-karts, an 18 hole miniature golf course, and an ice cream shop, Maple Breeze Park has entertained southeastern Connecticut for over twenty years.
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Pachaug State Forest . . . 1 Mile
The 22,938-acre Pachaug State Forest features miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, swimming, fishing, a rare rhododendron sanctuary, and southern white cedar swamps.
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Waterford Speedbowl . . . 26 Miles
Watch NASCAR auto racing live at the Waterford Speedbowl's 7,000 seat, three-eighths oval track as thousands of fans have done since its opening in 1951. Admission is $13, with discounts for children.
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Norwich Golf Course . . . 15 Miles
With 18 holes and over one hundred years of history behind it, the Norwich Golf Course has been recognized by the New England Journal of Golf as one of the hundred best public courses in New England.
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