The Foxwoods Casino Resort, located in Ledyard, Connecticut,
is the largest casino in the world and is one of the most
popular Connecticut attractions. It
is estimated that nearly 30,000 people visit the Foxwoods
Casino Resort each day! It was originally established
in 1986 as a bingo hall. Four years later, gaming tables
and slot machines were added. Eventually, the casino's
size started to rival any large casino in Las
Vegas! The Connecticut
casino has 340,000 square feet of floor space devoted
to games, including blackjack, poker, roulette, craps,
and more. The fun doesn't stop at traditional casino games—Foxwoods
Casino also features keno parlors, game rooms, and over
7,000 slot machines! Even teenagers can have a blast
at Foxwoods Casino Resort. A large state-of-the-art arcade
will keep teens entertained while mom and dad enjoy gambling.
The Foxwoods Casino Resort features three different hotels to accommodate modest budgets as well as those looking to splurge. Guests can choose between the The Grand Pequot, the Great Cedar Hotel, the Two Trees Inn, or the recently opened MGM Grand. The Grand Pequot is a 4-star hotel which features large luxurious guestrooms with marble furnishings and many of the amenities you would expect in a luxury hotel. The Great Cedar Hotel and the Two Trees Inn are not as luxurious as the Grand Pequot, but are comfortable and more affordable. A stay at the new MGM Grand is truly a lavish experience. The hotel features 825 large guest rooms, five restaurants, a spa, hundreds of slot machines, and a 4,000 seat theatre—conveniently connected to Foxwoods Resort Casino by a covered walkway. Foxwoods Casino concerts at the MGM include acts by popular celebrity comedians as well as major performance artists. The resort is the most expensive of the lodging options. Rooms at this Connecticut casino range in price from $290 to $350 a night.
Foxwoods Casino is conveniently located just three
hours from New
York City and two hours from Boston,
making them a great stopping point for any New England
vacation. The casino is also only a 50 minute
drive from Connecticut's main airport in Hartford. The
Connecticut casino is busiest in July and August. If you
plan on visiting during these months, it is recommended
that you book your Connecticut hotel early and also buy
tickets for Foxwood Casino concerts well in advance. When
you’ve had your fill of Foxwoods Casino, be sure
to make a stop at the nearby Mohegan
Sun Casino, another large Connecticut casino and entertainment
complex. Since Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun are the only casinos
in Connecticut, they are in direct competition with each
other and are constantly upgrading their facilities and
services. Another stopping point on your vacation
should be the attractions in the nearby community of Mystic,
such as the Mystic Aquarium
and the Mystic Seaport. With
thousands of slot machines, Foxwoods Casino concerts,
and a plethora of shops, the Foxwoods casino is definitely
worth a visit on your next vacation to Connecticut.
