Mashantucket, Connecticut
Foxwoods is not a single resort. It is six interconnected pavilions spread across a 9-million-square-foot resort complex, each with its own theme, atmosphere, and character. The Grand Pequot Tower, the Rainmaker, the Great Cedar, the Fox Tower, the MGM Grand at Foxwoods, and the Bugsy's each offer a distinct experience. Together, they form the largest resort complex in North America, a self-contained entertainment city in the forests of southeastern Connecticut.
Foxwoods opened in 1992 as a bingo hall on the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation reservation. It has since grown into a resort that covers more total square footage than the Pentagon. At peak capacity, the complex employs over 8,000 people, making it one of the largest employers in Connecticut.
Each of Foxwoods' six pavilions has a distinct architectural personality. The Rainmaker features a cascading waterfall and tropical landscaping. The Grand Pequot boasts vaulted ceilings and elegant chandeliers. The Fox Tower, the newest addition, rises 24 stories and features contemporary design with Native American art installations. The Great Cedar is the largest pavilion, with soaring ceilings and forest-themed design elements that pay tribute to the Pequot heritage.
Foxwoods offers 2,200 hotel rooms and suites across its towers, including the contemporary Fox Tower with its 24-story design and Native American art installations. The resort features two championship golf courses, including Lake of Isles designed by Rees Jones. The Foxwoods Grand Theater is a 4,000-seat venue for major concerts, and the Great Cedar Expo Center hosts conventions and trade shows. The adjacent Pequot Museum is the world's largest Native American museum.
Foxwoods redefined what a resort could be when it opened in 1992, proving that world-class destinations could exist far from Las Vegas. The sheer scale, six distinct pavilions under one roof, and the connection to Pequot cultural heritage make it a genuinely unique destination. No other resort complex in America offers the experience of walking through six different themed environments connected by indoor walkways, all set in the forests of New England.