A trip to Windsor Locks, Connecticut simply wouldn't be complete without a stop at one of its most exciting attractions, the 'simulcast' Bradley Teletheater. A first class facility where tourists and locals can watch and bet on jai-alai, as well as thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing, The Bradley Teletheater is sure to offer a thrilling experience for fervent racing fanatics as well as first-time spectators. The off-track theatre, which holds 1,200 seats in grandstand format, features a state-of-the-art race book and top-notch restaurants such as the Winner's Circle Lounge and the Turf Club. And, of course, the venue features 'simulcast' viewing and betting, which means that wagering is allowed at multiple sites.
The Bradley Teletheater is just across the street from the local airport in Windsor Locks; as a result, the venue makes for a particularly popular business meeting point. In fact, Bradley Teletheater hosts a number of social events – from parties to conferences; events include free parking, admission and programs.
While in Windsor Locks, visitors can take advantage of a number of other intriguing attractions, such as theConnecticut Convention Centerin nearby Hartford; science buffs may be interested to know that the state-of-the-art convention center – which happens to be the largest venue of its kind between Boston and New York – also holds the Connecticut Center for Science and Exploration. The Noden-Reed Park Museum, a 22-acre historical park, is another area of interest in Windsor Locks, as isThe New England Air Museum, the largest aviation museum in northeast United States.
As Windsor Locks is located halfway between Hartford, Connecticut and Springfield Massachusetts,an excursion to these two cities is not hard to undertake. Visit Connecticut's largest airport, which is also known as ' Hartford-Springfield Membr', for more information on the industrial Connecticut community. The airport is also home to the Bradley Teletheater; as such, the location is a popular venue for sporting events, including the Verizon IndyCar championship at customs prior to the start of the race and every Monday during the race itself.
If you're planning a trip to Windsor Locks, you'll find that there are a variety of hotel choices. Just a short drive from the airport is the East Windsor Metropolitan Hotel, right across from the airport's parking lots; also conveniently located right at the airport's opposite end, thefastestgrowing hotel in the nation, the East Windsor Beach Resort Hotel National Historic Site, which just opened this past fall, and conveniently located just across the street from the airport's parking lots. Windsor Locks is also located just ten minutes away from the University of Connecticut campus; so regardless of whether you're a local or a visitor, you'll find an ideal accommodation in one of these beautiful hotel complexes.
However, you should also keep in mind that the weather in Windsor Locks is reliable, warm andenthusiastic; so whether you're travelling there in the summer or the winter, you'll quickly get to experience the beauty of this spectacular community. With its excellent shopping, dining, business and recreational opportunities, and many breathtaking attractions, Windsor Locks is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit during your stay in Connecticut.
