Tourism, Dining, Shopping & Lodging

There is a variety of shopping opportunities available to purchase just about anything that you need or want in one of the many retail businesses found throughout the town. The Downtown center is the home of many gift, clothing, variety and antique stores as well as eating establishments including a deli, a bakery, a pizza place and an authentic diner.

Connecticut Commons, a new shopping plaza on New Britain Avenue has clothing, craft, home improvement, furniture and many family restaurants. Connecticut Commons is also home to the 20 screen Loews Cineplex Plainville Theater.

Old Canal Square is another shopping plaza in town with many retail and shopping opportunities including a bagel shop, a sign shop, a dry cleaners, a therapeutic massage center, a credit union, AAA, and an optician, to name a few.

Casual and fine dining opportunities in our town are sure to satisfy any palate. There are many different types of eating establishments in town ranging from fast food and family dining to up-scale restaurants.

Conveniently located at Exit 34 off I-84, the new Ramada Inn-Greater Hartford/Plainville, CT is easily accessible. It is newly renovated and features a full service restaurant and lounge, meeting rooms and pool, to name just a few of the amenities.