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By saving on your room price, you can make the most of what Canterbury has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun Casino in the area.

Motel properties often include free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

These are some of our customers’ favorite motels to choose from in the larger area. Inn on Storrs (formerly Best Western Storrs) is located 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from the heart of Canterbury. Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Super 8 by Wyndham West Greenwich/Providence: A 24-hour business center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Central Canterbury is 19 mi (30.6 km) away. Stardust Motel: Enjoy access to the free parking and 24-hour front desk, as well as room amenities like a private balcony. Located 19.9 mi (32 km) from the heart of Canterbury. Ashford Motel: Central Canterbury is 21.4 mi (34.5 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. Elite Inn: 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from the heart of Canterbury. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Must-see places in and around Canterbury include Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun Casino. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Canterbury Green, Moosup Pond Beach, and Preston Highway Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Kids Quest, J. M. Sarnik & Sons’ The Old General Store, and High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge. Other places worth a visit include Haul of Fame Museum and Prudence Crandall Museum.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Canterbury to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 33°F. Average annual precipitation for Canterbury is 55 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Canterbury to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State), which is located 25.5 mi (41.1 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London), which is 25.6 mi (41.2 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.