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Location

The Fitch House is located in the heart of Connecticut's Quiet Corner, surrounded by historic New England farms, scenic trails and waterways, and the cultural, athletic, and intellectual life of a university town. 

We are only minutes from the UConn Storrs and Eastern Connecticut State University campuses, 30 minutes from Hartford, 90 minutes from Boston, and 2 hours from New York City.

Area Attractions
The University of Connecticut

The University of Connecticut

UConn's main campus at Storrs is 4 miles north on Route 195. Bus service to campus is available just a short walk from the Fitch House.

Mansfield Hollow State Park

Mansfield Hollow State Park

Enjoy hiking, biking, boating, and fishing in Mansfield Hollow State Park or on the many trails just out the door of the Fitch House

Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University

Located 4 miles south of the Fitch House, ECSU is an easy drive from the Fitch House.

Storrs Center

Storrs Center

The new downtown Storrs Center offers shopping, dining, and events on the green. Minutes away up 195!

Storrs Adventure Park

Storrs Adventure Park

Outdoor climbing adventure is waiting at Storrs Adventure Park, just 7 miles up Route 195 from the Fitch House.

Connecticut Repertory Theater

Connecticut Repertory Theater

Housed at UConn, the Connecticut Repertory Theater brings the best of stage to eastern Connecticut.

Jorgensen Center

Jorgensen Center

Situated on the UConn Campus, the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts features top artists and entertainers.

Fenton River Grill Patio

Fenton River Grill Patio

Family dining with Fresh Pub fare and an extensive beer and cocktail menu. Indoor & Outdoor dining located nearby in the Mansfield Big Y shopping Plaza.

Stone Row (formerly Cafemantic)

Stone Row (formerly Cafemantic)

Dine at one of Connecticut's most talked about restaurants, featuring local farm-to-table fare. Located 5 miles from the Fitch House in downtown Willimantic.

Willimantic Brewing Company

Willimantic Brewing Company

Willibrew is a living landmark restaurant & pub brewery located at 967 Main St. Willimantic, CT 06226 at the corner of Main Street & High Street in downtown Willimantic.

Sharpe Hill Vineyard

Sharpe Hill Vineyard

Located two towns over in Pomfret, CT, Sharpe Hill Vineyards creates a world-class wine and food experience for visitors.

Eastern CT Railroad Museum

Eastern CT Railroad Museum

Explore the rich history of rail transport at the Eastern Connecticut Railroad Museum, just down the road in Willimantic.

Mansfield Drive-In & Flea Market

Mansfield Drive-In & Flea Market

A true classic: the Mansfield Drive-In Theater features first run films and hosts the Mansfield Flea Market every Sunday. Only a 3 mile cruise from the Fitch House.

Coventry Regional Farmers Market

Coventry Regional Farmers Market

Hosted at the Nathan Hale Homestead just 7 miles away, the Coventry Regional Farmers Market is the largest and most diverse in Connecticut.

Willimantic

Willimantic

The old mill town of Willimantic offers restaurants and nightlife, along with the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum.

Windham Theater Guild

Windham Theater Guild

Community theater in Willimantic, the Windham Theater Guild stages productions year round.

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