Bet on Big Family Fun at Connecticut Casinos

Packed with restaurants, shopping, entertainment, activities and much more, the Foxwoods hotel and casino complex offers great, non-gambling options for everyone in the family. Stay in the Grand Pequot Tower, which has an indoor pool, or the Fox Tower, which has an outdoor pool. In fact, if it’s outdoor fun you enjoy, you can follow the Pequot Hiking trails to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum.

Although you must be 21 or older to be on the casino floor, the Tree House arcade offers classic games for the young (and the young at heart).Or, enjoy some bowling with the kids (before 8pm) at High Rollers Luxury Lanes. For kids of all ages, the Monza World Class Karting provides thrills in the fast lane. And there’s the HighFlyer Zipline, soaring 350 feet off the ground at nearly 60 mph!

Looking for a less strenuous adventure? Stroll through the on-site Tanger Outlet mall for great deals on your favorite designers. Be sure to set a family meeting place at the famous Rainmaker statue to catch up on your adventures.

Finally, don’t miss the chance to enjoy fantastic family dining, with a meal at Hard Rock Café or Junior’s— just a few of the many great options.  And don’t miss the sweet treats at Sugar Factory, sure to keep the energy high and a favorite with celebrities and Instagrammers alike 

Kids may not be allowed on the gaming floor of Mohegan Sun’s three casinos, but they can still take a peek at Wombi Rock, a three-story high glowing crystal mountain made of alabaster and other imported stone. There’s also a planetarium-like domed ceiling complete with sun, moon and stars and plenty of indoor waterfalls to be discovered. The lobby itself is like something out of a theme park.

Check in to the hotel at Mohegan Sun, where both the Earth Tower and the Sky Tower have their own pools (and babysitting services.) As for fun, after the kids get waterlogged at the amazing indoor pools, take them to Cyber Quest, an arcade that’s perfect for all ages. If a little time apart is what you crave, KidsQuest is a 15,000 square-foot activity center where children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old can play safely while being watched by licensed staff members trained in CPR and first aid. 

For a family meal, there’s no shortage of choices at Mohegan Sun, including Johnny Rockets, Summer Shack and even an outpost of New Haven’s original Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, consistently voted America’s best pizza. For dessert, kids will love something from TV’s “Cake Boss” at Carlo‘s Bakery.

You could also catch a concert or cheer on the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. And be sure to watch out for the animatronic wolves that howl every half hour (or when a jackpot is hit.)

Find more ideas for family fun in Connecticut here.