If you’re looking for an epic experience look no further than Foxwoods Resort. Whether you’re going for a girl’s trip like I just did, a romantic weekend with your partner, or some family-friendly fun this destination offers something for everyone. This guide will cover how to have an epic experience at Foxwoods Resort.
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How To Have An Epic Experience at Foxwoods Resort Guide
So, what makes an experience epic? For me, it’s when I travel somewhere and leave feeling like I saw, ate, and tried the best of everything that location has to offer. This guide will cover a girl’s trip to Foxwoods Resort, so everything we cover here will be perfect for you and your besties! But if you’re planning a trip for the entire family, this is still the perfect place, and I’ve added details for this as well!
The Best Restaurants at Foxwoods Resort Guide
You need to know that my friends and I are total foodies (@jackiegiardina, @breakfastatetiffany). We love sharing the best of our home in Westchester County, and recently, we’ve been expanding our horizons to cover even more locations. After prior trips and research, I’m going to share the best restaurants at Foxwoods Resort. All the food was exceptional at Foxwoods!
Dinner at Foxwoods Resort
Red Lantern Restaurant & Lounge (sushi special lobster tempura roll, lobster rangoons, edamame, shrimp lettuce wraps)
Red Lantern Restaurant & Lounge – Open every day for dinner only. If you love Asian cuisine don’t miss Red Lantern. It’s quite possibly one of my favorite meals to date. Lobster rangoons, shrimp lettuce wraps, and the chili shrimp stir fry. While I’m not drinking because I’m pregnant, Jackie’s lychee martini looked amazing. It had glitter in it!
Alta Strada – Open Wednesday – Sunday starting at 4 PM for dinner. Here’s my favorite dishes: Nonna’s meatballs, penne alla vodka, and the shrimp scampi. For dessert don’t miss the bomboloni!
The Sugar Factory Foxwoods – Open every day for lunch and dinner, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. If you don’t know the Sugar Factory it’s always a fun spot with themed decor. We had dessert cocktails one evening after dinner. I love that I was able to opt for a mocktail and still participate in the fun! This is also a great spot for families, during the days there’s often a ton of kids parties here. One evening we even bought a King Kong Sunday for one of Tiffany’s friends daughters who was celebrating her birthday there. It comes with 20 scoops of ice cream as well as a birthday sign and song from the waitstaff! Really fun.
Hells Kitchen – Open every night and Friday-Sunday for lunch as well. World-renowned michelin-starred chef gordon ramsay Hell’s Kitchen is one you shouldn’t skip. While the menu changes a touch seasonally, I’ve never had a bad item on this menu. The scallops, lobster risotto, and Beef Wellington are a few favorites. The notes from Gordon cocktail is also fun as it comes with a fun note from Gordon!
Grace by Nia is open Friday and Saturday until 2 a.m.! Don’t skip the Maryland hot crab dip, cornbread with honey butter, two-piece fried chicken, and biscuits. Just note there is a $ 10-per-person entertainment fee. I’ve experienced the live music from the table, bar, and stage floor seating, and it’s always a great time.
David Burke Prime – Open every day, but definitely make a reservation for dinner. Another spot where there is not a bad item on the menu is when the steak is cooked to perfection every single time. We can never skip the tableside Caesar salad and the popovers.
L to R: Cocktails at Sugar Factory (caramel macchiato martini, mint chocolate martinit, peanut butter cup mocktail), Sugar Factory, Alta Strada (Penne alla Vodka, Shrimp Scampi, Buratta, Nonna’s Meatballs)
Lunch at Foxwoods Resort
Cedars Foxwoods – Open for lunch and dinner, Wednesday – Sunday. Definitely get the lobster roll! If you love seafood, everything was so fresh and delicious here.
The Scorpion Bar – Open every day, and Saturday and Sunday for lunch. While this is a fun dinner spot as well, I listed this one under lunch because it can get really lively at night. So if you like to chill and eat a good Mexican meal then go for lunch!
Breakfast at Foxwoods Resort
Caputo Trattoria – Open every day 7 AM – 2 PM, also open for dinner Thursday – Sunday. The breakfast here was delicious. You can opt for the buffet which looked great, but we decided to order custom omelets off the menu. My favorite part was the crispy cubes homefries!
Juniors Cheesecake Foxwoods – open every day 7 AM – 2 PM, also open for dinner Thursday – Sunday. Perfect for a quick hot breakfast on your way out!
L to R: Lunch at Cedar’s Restaurant, Breakfast at Caputo Trattoria, Breakfast at Juniors
What is the best tower to stay in at Foxwoods?
While the Grand Pequot Tower is one of the top-rated places to stay at Foxwoods, we opted for the Fox Tower as it’s 100% non-smoking. My room overlooked the Tanger Outlets but I still had a stunning view of the Connecticut forest surrounding the area.
Fox Tower King Bedroom and Bathroom
Which Spa is better at Foxwoods? The Norwich Spa at Foxwoods or The G Spa at Foxwoods?
When we were trying to figure out where to book our massages we realized the main difference between the Norwich Spa and the G Spa was the age restriction. The G Spa is for adults only, while the Norwich Spa allowed everyone. If you’re vacationing with your family, it’s definitely good news that the kids can play in the pool while you relax at the Spa. For our girl’s trip, we really wanted quiet so we opted for the G Spa.
There’s an indoor pool and hot tub, and an outdoor terrace that overlooks the Fox Tower Hotel Pool. I was also able to get a prenatal massage, which I would definitely take the trip back for!
G Spa indoor pool and outdoor terrace
The Best Things To Do At Foxwoods Resort Casino (that don’t include gambling!)
While Foxwoods Resort Casino is obviously a casino, there are so many other experiences to check out.
Tanger Outlets Foxwoods- A girl’s trip isn’t complete without some shopping in my opinion and the Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Resort didn’t disappoint. From Kate Spade to Coach, Michael Kors, and H&M, there are so many great stores, and deals to check out! Also seasonally I love the idea of doing a themed item at Ready Glaze Fire!
Spellbound Escapes – If you like escape rooms there are two fun escapes to try at Foxwoods Resort. You can book a private game with just you and your crew or you can escape with others.
High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Sports Lounge – If you want to go bowling make sure you get there before 8 PM and put your name down. Or make a reservation ahead of time. There are tons of food and drink options for a really fun night out!
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center – Open Wednesday – Saturday, this Native American history museum, includes life-sized dioramas & a 16th-century village. While the Pequot Museum trails are a bit off the beaten path from Foxwoods directly, you can access them from the Museum. There’s a shuttle or you can Zip Line down!
HighFlyer Zipline – Is the is the biggest zipline in Connecticut! Tiffany tried it out as I was pregnant at the time, and it was very well organized. I took the shuttle to the museum, where the zipline ends, and Tiffany got to soar through the sky and catch a new angle of all the amazing Foxwoods views. Great for all ages, must be at least 65lbs to ride!
Have An Epic Experience at Foxwoods Resort Guide
Here are some Foxwoods Resort guide final thoughts. Definitely book what you can ahead of time. We didn’t get to go bowling because we didn’t plan for it. We thought we could have dinner and then go but it got too late. I would recommend having dinner while you play at High Rollers to avoid this issue.
There is A LOT of walking, Foxwoods Resort Casino is 6.7 million square feet. So while heels may sound nice, make sure you know how far you’re going to be walking to dinner before you opt for something less comfortable.
It’s the perfect trip for any season. Keep extra cool during hot summer days and get your steps in from the comfort of heat during the winter.
