Hidden Gems Of Connecticut

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT — The latest trip to a Hidden Gem in Hartford and Tolland counties takes us to Windsor Locks, and an ice cream stand nestled in a nook off Old County Road in the shadow of Bradley International Airport.

Welcome to Tail Winds. Located at 60 Old County Road in Windsor Locks, the ice cream stand is open seven days a week during the season and features both soft serve and hard ice cream. It's ben around for a dozen years.

Specialty sundaes are also on the menu.

Tail Winds features a "back yard" featuring picnic tables and a children's play area (that includes an old airplane.

Opening Day is April 10.

See more about Tail Winds on its Facebook page.

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The Hidden Gems series features out-of-the-way mom and pop restaurants, small specialty stores you may have never heard of, little-known historical markers or beautiful nature spots that may be a bit off the beaten path, all located within Connecticut. Other columns in this series for 2021 include:

• The MLK Mural
• The Hilltop Restaurant and Bar
• Fork & Fire
• Lena's Italian Kitchen
• The Benedict Arnold Trail
• Swank Pearce
• Vernon Depot Historic Park
• Farr's Sporting Goods
• Robs Drivin Diner

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