Hot Summer Fun in a Cool Place. No lazy hazy at Mohegan Sun.
So when summer’s heat gets unbearable – even for the beach – I, like many, look for things to do where the AC is crankin. Look no further than the Mohegan Sun where their “Hot Summer Fun” promo is underway. Something big-time happening just about every day of the week. Yah its a casino but this place is not just for gaming...
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What to do in Stonington Borough.
Summer is a perfect time to enjoy this little village. A travel writer once said — and I’m sorry I can’t remember who — that Stonington Borough looks a little like a piece of Nantucket floated over and got stuck on the Southeast Connecticut coast. It kind of does. The Borough, as locals call it, does remind me of Nantucket village and...
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A midsummer night’s+day’s dream. Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival.
Save this coming weekend (July 29-30, 2011) for Old Lyme’s 25th annual Midsummer Festival. This quintessential New England event takes place over in three side-by-side venues, the Florence Griswold Museum, Lyme Art Association and Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts over the course of two days. Friday night kicks-off with a free concert by The Wolverine...
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Kids, this one’s for you. Fish Tales, Tugs, Sails & Rails in New London.
Kids and families, New London’s upcoming weekend is just right for you. Rain or shine Fish Tales, Tugs Sails & Rails is scheduled for Saturday July 23 from 11 am -5 pm in New London’s Historic Waterfront District. This fun, FREE and very interactive nautically themed festival celebrates children’s literature and the environment. Check out...
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Rendezvous at Mystic Seaport for the Classic Boat show.
Some cities make a name for themselves with their classic car shows. Mystic–being a seaport and all–can proudly boast their 36th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous. Serious boaters and weekend enthusiasts alike will love this event, happening at the Mystic Seaport on July 23-24. It will feature a collection of “mint condition” Rybovich...
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How about a tasty Sundae Drive? Check out our Ice Cream Trail.
Ice cream. Hot day. Perfect. No matter where you are in Mystic Country we’ve got the spots to enjoy this fabulous treat. Vanilla, chocolate and mint chip, yes, but take a look at some of the make-their-own eccentricities that have quite a following: Hockey Fight – Cherry vanilla ice cream with white chocolate chunks (teeth) and shredded bing cherries...
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Summer’s Here! Sailfest New London. Today through Sunday.
Summer in eastern Connecticut doesn’t officially begin until Sailfest comes to town! The three-day festival in New London, our premier waterfront city, brings over 300,000 people to our streets! Sailfest is an awesome way to take in New London. With five stages of free music–ranging from rock, hip hop, Celtic and blues–tons of food, a fireworks...
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Agricultural Fairs in Mystic Country. Bring on that fried dough.
Fun! I’m talking about an old-fashioned, good-time agricultural fair. Sheep shearing, horse shows, oxen pulls, tractors, fried dough, midway games, pageants, pies, music; you know, a really country extravaganza. Check out each fair’s website for all there is to offer including time scheduled truck and suv pulls, performances, contests (hay bale...
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