Hugh S. Greer Field House, Storrs

Name: Hugh S. Greer Field House
Address: Storrs, United States

#18 among attractions in Storrs

Sport venue, Sport

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Hugh S. Greer Field House, formerly the University of Connecticut Field House, was a 4,604-seat multi-purpose arena in Storrs, Connecticut. It opened December 1, 1954 with a win against then-archrival URI. It was home to the University of Connecticut Huskies men's and women's basketball teams until January 27, 1990, when the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion opened. The arena is named after former Husky basketball player, coach and athletic director, Hugh Greer. It was remodeled in 1996-97 following the departure of the basketball teams to become a full-time indoor track facility. ()

Capacity: 4604Coordinates: 41°48'25"N, 72°15'23"W

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Storrs United States

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Hugh S. Greer Field House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: William Benton Museum of Art, Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Connecticut State Museum of Natural History.

~1120 ftNE
Museum, Concert hall, Art gallery
William Benton Museum of Art, Storrs
6 min walk • The William Benton Museum of Art is a public fine arts museum located on the University of Connecticut's main campus in Storrs, Connecticut, US.
0.7 miE
Specialty museum, Museum
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Storrs
19 min walk • The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is a public museum of puppetry operated by the University of Connecticut and located in Storrs, Connecticut.
~580 ftN
Music and shows, Theater, Concerts and shows
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs
3 min walk • The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts is a public performing arts venue located on the University of Connecticut's main campus in Storrs, Connecticut.
~1350 ftSE
Education, Museum, Natural history museum
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, Storrs
7 min walk • The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History was located in Storrs, Connecticut, as part of the University of Connecticut. The small museum contained a variety of scientific and archaeological collections about the cultural history of southern New England.
~1470 ftE
Library
The Dodd Center for Human Rights, Storrs
8 min walk • The Dodd Center for Human Rights is a University of Connecticut center which supports programming, educational initiatives, and events dedicated to the theme of human rights.
0.9 miNE
Archaeological site
Farwell Barn, Storrs
24 min walk • The Farwell Barn, also known as Jacobson Barn or Jacobson's Barn, is a historic property on Horsebarn Hill Road in Storrs, Connecticut, on the campus of the University of Connecticut. The property is also the site of the archaeological remains of the Farwell House.
~1230 ftE
Library
Homer D. Babbidge Library, Storrs
6 min walk • The Homer D. Babbidge Library is the main library on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs.
~420 ftW
Museum
J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum, Storrs
3 min walk • The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum is a public museum located on the University of Connecticut's main campus at Storrs, Connecticut. The museum documents and celebrates UConn's intercollegiate athletics.
~780 ftSE
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, Storrs
4 min walk • Harry A. Gampel Pavilion is a 10,167-seat multi-purpose arena in Storrs, Connecticut, United States, on the campus of the University of Connecticut. The arena opened on January 21, 1990, and is the largest on-campus arena in New England. It was named after industrialist and 1943 UConn graduate Harry A.
~1890 ftNE
Universities and schools
University of Connecticut, Storrs
10 min walk • The University of Connecticut is a public land-grant research university in Storrs, Connecticut. It was founded in 1881. The primary 4,400-acre campus is in Storrs, approximately a half hour's drive from Hartford and 90 minutes from Boston.
0.5 miS
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum, Storrs
12 min walk • Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum is a 2,000-seat hockey rink in Storrs, Connecticut. It is the home arena for the University of Connecticut women's and practice facility of men's college ice hockey teams.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hugh S. Greer Field House?

Nearby attractions include J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum, Storrs (3 min walk), Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs (3 min walk), University of Connecticut School of Business, Storrs (4 min walk), University of Connecticut School of Engineering, Storrs (5 min walk).

How to get to Hugh S. Greer Field House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hugh S. Greer Field House:

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UConn North Campus • Lines: 675 (7 min walk)
Visitor Center Outbound • Lines: 675 (9 min walk)