Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Mystic, CT – November 16, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Visit the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, in Mashantucket, CT for our last day trip of the semester, followed by free time for lunch/shopping in scenic Mystic. We will leave Storrs campus at 8:30 am, with a pick up at Foster Drive for those who need it.
From the museum's website: Tribally owned-and-operated since it opened on Aug. 11, 1998, the Museum brings to life the story of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. It serves as a major resource on the histories and cultures of Native Americans in the northeast and on the region's rich natural history.
If you would like to learn more about Connecticut's indigenous history and culture, please join us on this trip!
The ticket cost is $15 per person and includes your bus transportation and a guided tour of the museum. We should return to campus between 3:30 and 4 pm.
Purchase your ticket here. Tickets are non-refundable.
West Rock Ridge Hike – October 19, 2019. 9:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
Rising up to 627 feet above mean sea level, West Rock Ridge is one of the most prominent features of the New Haven region. The Regicides Trail is considered one of Connecticut’s most spectacular cliff walks. With 1,722 acres of land, West Rock Ridge is the second largest state park in Connecticut. West Rock affords the visitor a spectacular view; it is estimated that one can see approximately 200 square miles from various locations on the ridge with excellent views of New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound.
Join us for an all day hike, marked by beautiful nature, history and lunch in New Haven. FREE transportation and park entrance. Depart from and return to the Storrs campus. Sign up at http://icworkshops.uconn.edu
Newport, Rhode Island Day Trip– September 21, 2019. 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Visit beautiful Newport, Rhode Island for a daytrip with ISSS. Newport is a small city on the sea with a rich history and natural beauty. Visit the seaside mansions of the Gilded Age or walk the famous cliff walk. Visit shops and restaurants in the historical downtown. Pick up and drop off from the UConn Storrs campus. Your ticket covers the cost of transportation to and from Newport; students are free to do their own activities while in Newport.
Cost: $10 per student. Purchase your tickets online at the UConn Marketplace.
Sunflower Maze at Lyman Orchards – August 3 – 1 pm to 5 pm
Visit Lyman Orchards this summer with ISSS for their annual Sunflower Maze! Orchard visits are a Connecticut tradition - get lost in a field of sunflowers or pick your own blueberries and raspberries. ISSS will provide free transportation to the orchard - sign up here. You are responsible for the cost of the maze ($7) and any other purchases you make at the farm.
Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Game – April 28 11:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Come enjoy an afternoon with one of America's favorite pastimes at the Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Game! Purchase your ticket at the UConn Marketplace for $16. Bus leaves from Storrs campus at 11:45 am. Expected return 5:30 pm. Tickets are also available for those who do not need transportation to Hartford- make sure to purchase the correct ticket when you visit the UConn Marketplace.
Case Mountain to Downtown Manchester Hike – March 9, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join us on a 2-3 hour hike followed by some down time in Downtown Manchester!
Hartford Arts Trip – January 26, 2019 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Experience the arts in Connecticut's capital city! You will be dropped off in the morning at the Wadsworth Atheneum, the oldest public art museum in continuous operation. Choose a guided tour of the museum, or visit the artwork at your own pace. After the art museum, you are free to get lunch on your own in downtown Hartford, before meeting at TheaterWorks to see a production of A Doll’s House, Part 2. You must have and bring a UConn ID to participate in the trip. Bus transportation provided between UConn Storrs campus and Hartford. Cost: $10 per student. Purchase your tickets online at the UConn Marketplace.
Hartford/Law School Students: If you do not need transportation from Storrs to Hartford, you can participate in this trip for free, with your student ID. Sign up for a ticket to the afternoon play at TheaterWorks. You must meet at TheaterWorks by 2 pm. Students who sign up for the play ticket will be contacted to see if they want to also visit the art museum in the morning. Spots are limited; once all tickets are gone, there will be no available sessions listed under the event through the Sign Up link.
New Haven/Yale Trip – November 3, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Visit the Elm City with ISSS! Participants will arrive in New Haven and have a tour of the famous Yale University campus, followed by free time to shop, eat and enjoy the city. Pick up and drop off from UConn Storrs campus.
Cost: $10 per student. Purchase your tickets online at the UConn Marketplace.
Newport, Rhode Island – October 14, 2018. 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Visit beautiful Newport, Rhode Island for a daytrip with ISSS. Newport is a small city on the sea with rich history and natural beauty. Visit the seaside mansions of the Gilded Age or walk the famous cliff walk. Try seafood at the Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival and shop the many boutiques. Pick up and drop off from the UConn Storrs campus. UConn provides transportation; students are free to do their own activities while in Newport.
Cost: $10 per student. Purchase your tickets online at the UConn Marketplace.
Bigelow Hollow State Park – September 29, 2018. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Take a break from your studies to explore the natural beauty of Bigelow Hollow State Park, one of the largest unbroken forest areas in Eastern Connecticut. ISSS will be leading a 6 mile (9.95 km) hike through the park to the remote and scenic Breakneck Pond. Bring comfortable walking shoes and a large bottle of water as the hike will take several hours. Pick up/drop off will be from the UConn Storrs campus.
Cost: FREE. Sign up here.
