When visiting Lake Compounce, it's worth it to stick around for more than one day. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to fit all the rides, shows, and shopping the park has to offer into a single visit. While there's no lodging inside the park, opportunities abound as soon as you step out the door.
Outdoors
Nelson's Family Campground at East Hampton (866-445-6520)
Budget
Ramada of Plainville at Plainville (860-747-6876)
Holiday Inn Express Southington at Southington (860-276-0736)
Travelodge at Southington (860-628-0921)
Quality
Hilton Garden Inn at Hartford North/Bradley International Airport(860-688-6400)
Clarion Hotel Bristol at Bristol (860-589-7766)
Centennial Inn Suites at Farmington (800.852.2052 - 860.677.4647)
The Food
Following the trend of mixing new and old, the park offers the conventional pizza, sandwiches, fries and burgers, plus a myriad of novel options not found anywhere else.
Mini Melts – This new generation of ice creams looks more like M&Ms than creamy ice. Frozen at sub-zero temperatures, they can be eaten by hand just as you would hard candy. Must be seen to believe it! Carousel Café – Watching your figure? Stop by for a veggie burger, grilled chicken sandwich, or fruit parfaits.
Funnel Cake Factory - Not watching your figure? Indulge in an old-fashioned funnel cakes with ice cream toppings.