Exclusive | I went to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Its worth the drive from NYC
Deep, deep in Connecticut sits an oasis.No, we’re not talking about the omnipresent greenery that lines the state’s opulent highways (although the oak, maple, birch, and pine trees on the I-95 North really are something else).If you travel past Greenwich, Stamford, New Haven, Saybrook and make one final u-turn, you’ll find Uncasville’s Mohegan Sun, an elegant resort, spiffy casino, lively basketball/concert/live events arena and mouth-watering restaurant hub.That — along with the fact that John Mayer (Oct.9) and Metallica (Nov.
19 and 21) are going to be there —more than make the long drive from New York City worth the shlep.All gentle joking aside, it feels like you can exhale here.This is elevated comfort at its very best.“Since opening, Mohegan Sun has become one of the premier destinations in the United States, bringing together exceptional dining, gaming, live entertainment and hospitality all under one roof,” Mohegan Sun President and General Manager Jeff Hamilton said.
“Whether you’re visiting for a concert, a weekend getaway, or a special celebration, we’re proud to offer experiences that give guests a reason to return, no matter the occasion.”The multipurpose luxury getaway, founded in 1996 by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut, houses approximately 1,600 rooms worth of visitors at any given time while entertaining and feeding countless others.Plus, there’s shopping.Lots and lots of shopping.
Heck, you could buy anything from a Lids Hat to a Le Creuset pan to a Tesla car on the Mohegan Sun grounds.Yes, really.We didn’t even mention the arcade or Johnny Rocket’s.As for me, I stayed at Mohegan Sun on the weekend of July 31 with my wife and four-year-old daughter and documented our experience from traveling from the City by car to checking in to dinner at TAO Asian Fusion to a Blues Traveler/Gin Blossoms/Spin Doctors concert to a dip in the pool to check-out and much, much more.Now, let’s cross state lines and head northeast ...