Foxwoods Resort and Casino located in Mashantucket, CT is an enjoyable getaway for a day, a weekend or even a few days. The resort features three hotels attached to the casinos and a fourth hotel across the street with shuttle service to the casinos and other onsite attractions.
Visit Foxwoods Resort and Casino online to check on deals and entertainment. I recently stayed for two nights at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods and took advantage of the Craftsteak Package. This package offers a stay in a deluxe room or suite and dinner at Craftsteak from a Prix Fixe menu. The package rates apply to stays Monday – Thursday; a great deal if you have the opportunity to getaway during the week.
Craftsteak is an upscale restaurant founded by celebrity chef Tom Colicchio. There are a variety of steaks and other entrees to choose from, but we stayed with the Prix Fixe menu and enjoyed a very palatable filet from that menu. Dinner came with salad, the entree with side dishes, and of course a preselected desert.
After dinner there are plenty of casinos available at both MGM and Foxwoods, if one should wish to try their luck. In addition to the casinos, there are plenty of shops to browse. Both hotels also provide spas for patrons wishing to spend time pampering themselves.
The MGM boasts a beautiful outdoor swimming pool with food and beverage service available for guests. My husband and I attempted to indulge ourselves in this amenity only to find the pool overcrowded with both adults and children. I really did not expect to find as many young children poolside at a venue such as a casino. My purpose for this getaway was simply a couple days of R&R. Considering the extreme heat the region was having, I guess such a situation was unavoidable. Maybe the hotel should consider installing another pool to accommodate young families.
My swimming pool angst was alleviated when I indulged in a coffee ice cream soda from Junior’s. Their ice cream sodas are exceptionally delicious. Junior’s, a deli originating in New York City, offers patrons delicious deli sandwiches along with fabulous desserts including their renowned cheesecakes.
Entertainment venues at the resort offer visitors a variety of shows from concerts to sporting events. My husband and I bought two tickets to Legends in Concert — a celebrity tribute show which was appearing at the Fox Theater at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. Our tribute performance included impersonations of Bobby Darin, Shakira, Tim McGraw, Prince, and Elvis. All the performers were wonderful and provided an evening of great entertainment.