Since Colonial times, the village tavern has been the local gathering place for refreshment, relaxation, companionship, and the exchange of ideas, opinions, and the latest news. Here the stagecoach halted to leave or pick up passengers and the mail, and in some instances, to leave tired horses for a fresh team. Today, Bidwell is still a local place to gather but is also known state-wide for our award winning chicken wings. We offer a full menu of delicious pub fare sure to keep the whole family happy.

Try some of their maple syrup, maple cream, maple butter, maple sugar, maple sugar-coated peanuts, and maple vinegar.

Fresh, homemade doughnuts made from scratch every day.

1,013-acre Barn Island Wildlife Management Area is the State's single largest coastal property managed for wildlife conservation. The property provides a diversity of ecosystem and habitats, including hilly uplands, agricultural/open fields, mixed hardwood forests and salt, brackish and freshwater tidal wetlands. The site is a popular hiking, wildlife observation and hunting area.

We have been making fresh pasta and delicious meals since 1988. Our goal continues to be offering the finest pasta products in the region and to serve delicious, homemade meals at reasonable prices in a warm and family-friendly atmosphere. Our restaurant is located here on Thames St. in Groton, overlooking the Thames River. Join us for lunch or dinner, takeout, or bring home a pound of fresh pasta and one of our delicious sauces to cook at home. We look forward to serving you!

No matter the reason for your visit with us, our attentive staff and thoughtful amenities will ensure that your stay is a comfortable one. Our free on-site parking provides park-at-your-door convenience. Complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, and cafe mocha, can be found in the lobby. The comfortable rooms at our Chaplin, CT hotel offer thoughtful amenities, such as 32” flat panel televisions with premium channels. In addition, for your convenience, each room provides a microwave, minifridge. You can also upgrade your stay in one of our available Jacuzzi Rooms. Free wireless internet is provided

Palmer's Cove Marina is a service located in Groton, CT.

One hundred-year-old small peaceful arboretum with interesting trees, shrubs, plants and a native shade garden.