I spent most of my youth growing up in Bristol and I think I only went to the Carousel Museum one…read moretime. Now, as a grown adult who lives thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, it was time to revisit this place on a recent trip back to the nutmeg state. My wife and I ended up coming here on a Wednesday morning because we collect museum magnets and we figured Bristol was a fun little spot to grab one of these. The building itself is insanely beautiful and gave me some wild flashbacks. From the moment we walked into this place to the second we left we are surrounded by hundreds of beautiful vintage carousels from the 1800's up to more recent times. On top of having the carousel's themselves they had binders with info on everything so you could absolutely learn every possibly detail about these things and that's so cool. On top of the carousels, they had a big section dedicated to Lake Compounce which is where I practically lived as a kid. It was super interesting to see photos from the original park, old photos of the Wildcat Coaster from back in the day, and a ton of old photos and memorabilia from old rides and the park itself. Are we done? No, they also had a fire museum upstairs and even though it's not something that really interests me, it was still a cool little bonus at the end of our tour. Overall, The Carousel Museum is such a cool spot and definitely somewhere everyone in Connecticut should go to at least once. It was really cool getting to see some of the same pieces I saw as a little kid 30+ years later. This was a wonderful time.

I had the best time at the Carousel Museum! Prices are a little steep but once you see everything…read morethey have to offer you can see it's worth it and totally necessary to keep them running! I originally went because I thought my toddler would love it honestly I think we all had an equal amount of fun and enjoyment here! Two floors of beautifully constructed animals and cool history of them all. My daughter loved the carousel ride and probably could've gone around on it for hours if we let her. She also loved the puppet show area with books and dress up items. Second floor was absolutely beautiful and a firehouse museum was on it which my husband enjoyed. Everything was super accessible. My mid 80s grandmother had a blast and everything was flat, walkable and had elevator access. People working are dedicated and passionate about this museum. I've been recommending it to everyone!

Visiting family in the area, the hotel is very close by. The hotel was almost fully booked as it…read morewas Memorial Day weekend, and lots of weddings going on. Beautiful space, and the team was very nice. I was able to upgrade to a king suite for about $40 more, which was cool. The room was spacious and clean, also very quiet on the floor, as it's in a separate building. The shower was great, really good pressure and temp (important to me lol). They offer breakfast for about $18 a person, not bad. I just wish they offered complimentary coffee. (There is a coffee maker in the room, I just had some trouble using it). Great stay overall, will be back!

Staff here are amazing and always have been pleasant every time we have stayed---family is here 2x…read morea year to visit relatives in the area and this place is perfect---hot tub open more than other hotels I've stayed at; a great bar/restaurant with daily specials and game day specials; and very spacious rooms. Advantageous to be a Hilton honors member as we always get room upgrades being a diamond member.

Visit the area often, and usually stay at the double tree right beside this one. Tried this one…read moreout, and was very pleased. Clean, quiet and the team was very nice. The rooms were big, and hot water was hot! I was also able to request an induction cook top and made some eggs which was convenient. The fam was able to go the pool, as we are able to use the pool from the double tree next door. Overall, really good experience - will be back!

Everything was okay at first, but toward the end, it was not my best experience. On the first…read morenight, when I got to my room, I noticed that my sheets had hair on them and some black debris, so I requested new sheets, which were brought later that day. The next morning, I woke up with nine large red bumps on my body and reported it to the front desk. Housekeeping checked the room and told me they did not find anything. I was concerned about my health and well-being, but after being transferred to multiple people, the hotel was still unable to do anything about the situation. This experience was very disappointing, and I will not be booking here again.

Catering was a hit! Our company ordered catering from…read moreNuchies and everyone LOVED the food. They were on time, polite, and very professional. Their prices are very reasonable too and will assist you in any way possible.

Again, a not great experience at Nuchies…read more I had to attend a meeting for my service organization. The bar experience was abysmal! A simple order - Johnny Walker Red on the rocks, and a whiskey sour. Bartender looks at me and grabs the bottle of Jack Daniels. I explained, no, Johnny Walker Red. I pointed to the bottle on the shelf. She proceeds to grab a bottle of vodka. Finally, she understands Johnny Walker, and asks which one - "I have two kind." Finally, she pours the correct liquor and moves on to the whiskey sour. First, she fills a collins glass with ice, and grabs the Jack Daniels again. I told her Seagrams. She gave me a blank look, and grabs the bottle of Johnny Red. "No! Seagrams 7." I pointed to the bottle of Seagrams. She gave me a dirty look, and pours it into the glass. "And coke?" she asked. "No. Whiskey Sour. Sour Mix." Another blank expression, and she picked a button at random. My friend took the drink and tasted it. Nothing like a whiskey sour - she put tonic water in it. Buffet food was ok. Green beans were more gray than green, and the shredded carrots mixed in were more white than orange. Other than that, everything else was acceptable. What wasn't acceptable was the lack of attention to the room. The two servers stood at the foot of the buffet table and watched as everyone went through the line. Some people went up to the bar, and they finally had to call the bartender over to make drinks (good luck with that!) It was well into our business part of the meeting (about 45 minutes later) when they started to remove the stacks of empty plates from tables, interrupting the speaker. After that, they broke down the buffet, clanging the chafers as they cleaned them up and carried them out. Usually, this would be done when the room was empty. It was a major distraction. As the meeting dragged on, the servers kept peeking out from where they were hiding, looking at their watches, and shaking their heads. Obviously, they wanted to be someplace else. If I wasn't required to attend these meetings, I would spend my time at a place where I can get my drink order correct, and I don't have to worry about the papers I'm working from falling into my dirty dishes from dinner. I don't know why the experience has changed so much from when I first attended meetings there a couple of years ago. New staff, maybe? Everything seems to be such an effort for the people working the event, and they really seemed miserable. Maybe put on servers who enjoy the job?

While visiting family, we joined them for Taco Tuesday. It was packed around 6:30, and it was…read moresooooo loud but we were seated quickly. Their full menu was extensive, and a little overwhelming. They have a huge variety of items that you wouldn't expect, like pizza and pastas. But we stuck to the taco Tuesday specials. I had the Fiesta Taco Salad. It's massive!! I definitely enjoyed it, and couldn't come anywhere close to finishing it. But it was a bit unremarkable. Think "white people taco night". Very basic, bland, no spice, really no cumin or any type of spices on the meat itself. It came with salsa and sour cream instead of dressing. Black olives were listed on the menu, but I didn't get any. If you're looking for authentic and flavorful, I'd skip it.

First of all food is tremendous, service is a average, the owner is probably the rudest person I…read morehave ever met. Never smiles,not friendly learn how to smile a little you are in the service industry! Failed to honor the terms on the taste of Bristol promotion. If you want to be part of a community program than follow through!!

Had an amazing time doing a ceramic paint pour today!! Brenda was so wonderful. Her demo of paint…read morepouring was very informative. She was also so welcoming and clearly works hard to create an art studio environment in which all feel comfortable to express their inner creativity. Additionally, the pricing was incredibly reasonable and an excellent value for the experience. I will definitely be returning to do projects sometime soon!

This was a fun experience for my son and I. It was a bit pricey but fun to experience. I do have to…read moresay the staff we dealt with could have been a little more upbeat. She was short in her interactions with us. Kind of brought down the vibe but we still had fun. I would recommend.

What an amazing time!!! DJ Scottie is the best! He kept me organized, everyone on time and my…read moreguests loved him!! Also used his photo-booth services and it was amazing! We will forever cherish these pictures and memories!! Highly recommend!

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