The Hoot

Willimantic, United States

4.4

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5 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 860-456-2775
Website:
hootgifts.com
Address:
86 Storrs Rd, Willimantic, CT, 06226
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Willimantic) 17:41 Thursday, 26 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Description

Specialties

A unique shopping experience… an eclectic mix… artisan & sterling silver jewelry, Alex and Ani, artful comfy clothing, Vera Bradley, Crabtree & Evelyn, Willow Tree, Yankee Candle, Woodstock Chimes, garden adornments, handmade pottery, educational toys, greeting cards…

History

Established in 1967.

Kathy and Robin Chesmer opened The Hoot November 10, 1967 in a small store on Main Street in Willimantic, Connecticut. Kathy and Robin saw the need in their hometown for a gift store that was a little different with a diverse selection of trendy merchandise. The venture was a success! Over the past 40 years, The Hoot has relocated 7 times – 3 different locations on Main Street and 3 locations in a mall… and recently into a new convenient setting with The Hoot’s own store front at 86 Storrs Road in Willimantic, Connecticut. With each move, The Hoot has gotten «bigger and better” – improving upon our eclectic mix of merchandise and our unique shopping experience, but always staying within the Willimantic community for our «favorite» customers.

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5 reviews of The Hoot

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Place rating: 5
Taftville, CT
The Hoot is a cutesy gift store that I’ve frequented for things for myself and family/​friends. It has a very homely feel to it, and the staff are always helpful — for example, they’ll wrap your item for free if you ask nicely and inform them it’s a present for someone! You find unexpected and creative things almost every time you visit. It reminds me of my grandparent’s place in Pennsylvania.
Place rating: 3
Middletown, CT
big gifty store. probably will be back before christmas. lots of artsy craftsy stuff, toys, jewelry, bird baths, cards, costumes, a pretty weird mix of stuff but it all kinda works.
Place rating: 5
Hartford, CT
So happy that The Hoot is in a better location, rather than in the previous one, which can only be described as soul-​sucking. Now, they have a small garden patio where one can enjoy Farmer’s Cow ice cream.
This has been described to me as a gift shop. Funny, I have almost exclusively just gotten gifts for myself from here. The jewelery is beautiful. There are soaps, clothing, bags, garden swag, books, cards, kids’ toys, items for the kitchen, and more.
From here, I suggest going to downtown Willimantic for more of the artsy vibe.
Place rating: 5
Willimantic, CT
Awesome very helpful got a free 4oz ice cream for checking in .i love the uniqueness of this store when i thought of mothers day gifts this was my first and only ideal place to go no flowers this year spent 60 for three unique gifts
Place rating: 4
Queens, NY
Oh The Hoot. What would I do without The Hoot. I love all the stuff they sell there, from bird feeders to kitchen wares and everything else in between. I think their price is pretty decent for the quality and selection they have. I used to go to The Hoot back when it was across the street where the current dilapidated mall is (I’m not gonna get into it).
If you are someone from NYC, chances are you can find this in any old shop but if you live in the woods (eg. Connecticut), this might be your salvation yet. Incidentally, they are located next to a Salvation Army.