Within the entertainment space, in recent years Mohegan Sun Arena has earned honors as “Casino Of The Year” twice by the Academy Of Country Music Awards, “Casino Of The Year” twice by the Country Music Awards, and “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Unsurprisingly, it has been named 'Best Casino Hotel' by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards on more than one occasion. Providing panoramic views of the surrounding New England countryside from its 1,500+ guest rooms, Mohegan Sun – as opened in 1996 – is simultaneously close enough to the action and an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city it is very drivable from New York City, Hartford or Boston. Beyond its spread-out 364,000-square-feet of gambling space, Mohegan Sun’s on-site amenities include the Mandara Spa, multiple pools, fitness centers, a shopping arcade, a Golf Club, and a variety of live entertainment spaces that are a must for music fans. Operated by the Mohegan Tribe along 240 acres of reservation land situated along the banks of the Thames River in Uncasville, Connecticut, the Mohegan Sun casino and resort is widely thought of as the East Coast's hot spot for both gambling and live music.
