Page 12 - 2015 UConn Student Activities Involvement Magazine

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Get Down(town)

When it’s time for a break from your studies, head downtown to
Storrs Center! Located across the street from the School of Fine
Arts, there are over 60 businesses located within an easy walk
from campus. Full listing of all the shops, restaurants, and other
amenities: mansfieldct.gov/downtownstorrs/directory

Take A Hike

The Town of Mansfield has an extensive network of parks and
preserves with many miles of trails. Right in downtown, enjoy
over 2 miles of hiking trails within the 135 acre Albert E. Moss
Sanctuary. The trailhead is found behind UConn’s Mansfield
Apartments on South Eagleville Road.

At the opposite end of Storrs Center is another great hiking
option, Whetten Woods. This preserve, owned by Joshua’s Trust,
features a little over a mile of trails and connects Dog Lane to
Farrell Fields, E. O. Smith High School’s playing fields, behind the
Storrs Post Office.

Be A Part of It Paterson/Partnership Photo

The Mansfield Downtown Partnership hosts several community Eat Local
events each year that are free and open to the public. Check
the Partnership’s Event Calendar regularly for listings of events Storrs Farmers Market is open every Saturday from May through
throughout the year. From weekly jazz nights to summer concert Thanksgiving on the front lawn of the Mansfield Town Hall (4 S.
series, puppet shows to poetry slams, art exhibits to authors’ Eagleville Road, across the street from Price Chopper). Everything
visits, there’s always something fun to do downtown! sold at Storrs Farmers Market is grown or produced right here in
Connecticut, so the offerings change with the season.
•Celebrate Mansfield Festival
Sunday, September 20 | Noon - 4:00 PM | Town Square mansfieldct.org/mdp | storrscenter.com
Celebrate the people, businesses, and organizations that Mansfield Downtown Partnership @DowntownStorrs
make Mansfield unique! Festivities begin when the
Celebrate Mansfield Parade heads down Storrs Road/
Route 195 at noon, followed by music, food, and fun.

•Mansfield Pup Crawl
Saturday, October 17 | 9:30 AM | Town Square
Take a guided walk through Downtown Storrs with
four-legged friends! This walk will begin and end on the
Mansfield Town Square. Pass through Storrs Center,
stops include the Albert E. Moss Sanctuary and
UConn. Walk takes place rain or shine.

•Winter Welcome
Saturday, December 5 | 1:00 – 5:00 PM | Storrs Center
Welcome in the new season with carolers, treats, and a visit
from Santa Claus!

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