Find a Bed and Breakfast in  Coventry, Connecticut

Coventry is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. It has CoventryFest -- that has fireworks, food and live music-- held at Patriot's Park on the lake. In July, enjoy Colonial Encampment and Muster held by the Nathan Hale Ancient Fife & Drums at the Hale Homestead. Wangumbaug Lake, also known as Coventry Lake, covers 373 acres (1.51 km2). The lake is fed by springs, and has one natural outlet, known as Coventry Lake Brook. The brook flows towards South Coventry center and ultimately into the Willimantic River. Patriots Park, located on Wangumbaug Lake, contains a guarded beach, playground, picnic area, lodge facilities, Community Center, and band shell for summer concerts. It is also home of the Coventry Lake Water Ski Team and UConn Women's Crew Team. The boat launch is run by the State of Connecticut. Occasionally, during the winter months, the lake will freeze over and residents have the opportunity to skate or fish on the ice. The Strong-Porter Museum, circa 1730, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as the Coventry Historical Society's museum. Five rooms of the house, as well as several outbuildings, including a carpenter shop, carriage sheds, and barn are open to the public. Coventry Pizza has the best pepperoni pizza, is kid friendly and the newly remodeled space looks fantastic. Bidwell Tavern Cafe has the best assortment and choices of wings.