Going to the beach every summer, most days might get boring. There are a lot of other fun, local activities you can do with friends, family or by yourself.
If you like strawberries, then these events are for you! June 1st-2nd, there is a New London County Strawberry Festival in New London. This is a free event to get into and has everything strawberries. There are vendors that sell art, jewelry, clothing and a lot of other things. This is a family friendly event, with live music, food, and games.
Olde Mystic Village has multiple tiny shops, food places and so much more. Some of those shops include ice cream shops, a movie theater, a duck pong, and places that you could sit. This is the perfect place to catch up with friends while spending money or just browsing.
TreeTrails Adventure Park is in Mystic. This adventure park is a ropes course with two kids trails and five adult trails, ranging from beginning to expert. The prices are $59 for anyone over the age of 12, and $51 for kids 7-11 and under. These prices include the safety equipment and 2 hours of climbing.
Mystified: Escape Rooms is an amazing place to go with friends! If you are looking for something that will be fun but also will have you thinking, this is the place for you. All three rooms start at $29 and take about 60 minutes. The most popular room is “Keeper of the Light.” This room is an entry level room, the escape rate is 70% and can hold up to 10 max people. The owner is offering tickets to WHS students with a student id for $10.
If you are interested in amusement parks and waterparks, Lake Compounce is the place for you! They have different types of passes for the whole year, but if you want a single day pass it’s $34.99. This pass includes a one day pass into the park and Crocodile Cove Water Park. The park has 50+ thrilling rides, attractions, and entertainment options.
Whether you like tanning, people watching, swimming or throwing a football, Waterford Beach is for you. Waterford residents can get a pass for the whole summer, which gets you in for free. IThe beach is beautiful, has a lot of space and it doesn’t feel like you’re on top of someone. “It’s big enough to fit Waterford and it’s an okay beach. Growing up in Florida I’ve been to bigger and better beaches,” Regan Bernardo
Not an outside type person and want to relax? There’s a lot of movies coming out this summer: Twister, It Ends With Us, Blade, Cars 4, Beetlejuice, and many more. Not only is there a lot of action films coming out but there’s also, thriller, comedy, romance and drama, something for everyone. You can go watch these movies at Regal Waterford.
Foxwoods outlets are a place for people who love to spend money and get clothes. The outlet has candy,clothing, and shoe stores. There is a store for everyone, and it’s a fun day to hangout with friends, family or by yourself. Once you’re done, get a bite to eat and one of the restaurants in Foxwoods or a place nearby!
There is a lot to do this summer, inside and outside!