Find Winter Fun!

People bundled up in warm clothes ice skate on a frozen pond, bare trees line the shore

Winter blues? Never heard of 'em! 

From blustery hikes to cozy stays, enjoy fun for all ages, all winter long, all around Mansfield!

Aerial view of Mansfield Hollow Lake in winter, snow and ice cover most of the water
  1. Take It Outside!

Break out your snowshoes, boots, and skis! Dress for the weather and enjoy exploring over 120 miles of trails and pathways in Mansfield.

As part of the NatureRX initiative, a team at UConn has mapped over 120 miles of trails and pathways for hiking, biking, walking, and rolling - all within the Town of Mansfield! The map includes properties owned and managed by the Town, UConn, Joshua's Trust, CT Forest & Parks Association, and the State of Connecticut. And, they've highlighted scenic views and quiet spots. 

Click here for the map. Pro tip: Select "Farther" to see everything in Mansfield

Looking to walk with others? Check out Joshua's Trust, Friends of Mansfield Hollow, and The Last Green Valley for organized activities throughout the year.

  1. Sip and Savor the Season


Hungry? You're in luck! Mansfield is home to over 50 restaurants serving up cuisines from around the globe. From burgers to boba, pizza to pitas, you'll find something to satisfy every palate.

And, be sure to check out Taste 2 Towns: Mansfield-Windham Restaurant Week!  This annual celebration of our culinary community will take place from January 26 through February 8, 2026 at participating restaurants in the Towns of Mansfield and Windham. Learn more at taste2towns.com

A skillet full of churrasco sits on a red table cloth, dishes to either side are obscured
Aerial view of Gampel Pavilion on the University of Connecticut Storrs campus
  1. Welcome to the Basketball Capital of the World!


If you think there's no better way to spend a wintry night than cheering on the blue and white, you've come to the right place! Among Mansfield's 19 historic villages is Storrs, home to the UConn Huskies!

Make the most of your trip to the "Basketball Capital of the World" by fueling up for fun at one of 50+ restaurants in Mansfield, enjoying a game at storied Gampel Pavilion, and checking out the J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum. Bonus: Top of your trip with a sweet treat at Mountain Dairy Creamery or the UConn Dairy Bar. Both creameries make their own ice cream right on site with milk and cream from their own herds - a truly "cow to cone" experience!

Be sure to check out the Mansfield Downtown Partnership's free Gameday Shuttle, which ferries fans from Downtown Storrs to campus and back again for every men's and women's basketball game at Gampel. Learn more at downtownstorrs.org/gameday.


  1. Relax and Recharge


Take some time to unwind this winter - book yourself a night (or two or more!) at one of our historic inns and modern hotels:

Hotels & Inns:

Bed & Breakfasts:

Snow covers evergreen shrubs and the grounds around Stones Arches Bed and Breakfast