Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England 2013 honors many in Mystic Country.
Congratulations to the Mystic Country businesses that were recently written up as YANKEE Magazine “Best of New England” for 2013. The full listings appear in YANKEE’s May/June issue. Best Alpaca Farm & Store - Safe Haven Farm, Hampton Best Military Museum - United States Coast Guard Museum, New London Best Pottery Shop - Sawmill...
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Lobster Days + Mystic Seaport. Memorial Day weekend is upon us.
Mystic Seaport presents the first official taste of summer this month during the annual Lobster Days festivities! Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer with lobsters in the rough, served picnic-style overlooking the Mystic River. Bibs provided, don’t worry. Bring someone special, hang out under the Boat Shed and watch the boats go by, breathe the sea air, relax...
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It’s all about the food. New London’s Spring Food Stroll, May 15.
Spring is finally here, and folks will be crowding the streets of New London Wednesday, May 15, 2013 for the annual Spring Food Stroll. We in eastern Connecticut love this event. It’s about enjoying the beautiful weather, meeting friends, seeing what’s new in our culture-laden city and best of all, eating and drinking way too much. Nearly 50 of the city’s...
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Honor our planet in Mystic Country this year. Earth Day(s) 2013.
We love our planet. And Sunday, April 21 is the day to profess that love far and wide! Earth Day 2013 is almost upon us, and there are a few things going on in our corner of the world to celebrate. First, there are still a couple of days left to take advantage of The Dinosaur Place’s Earth Week Celebration in Montville. Hands-on activities and entertainment...
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Mentoring Courtney Love: A Lyman Allyn Art Museum exhibit, April through August
Indie rock artist Courtney Love has also been baring her soul on paper – and she and her work are coming to New London. The Lyman Allyn Art Museum (near Connecticut College and the Coast Guard Academy) will feature the exhibit Mentoring Courtney Love: David LaChapelle and Courtney Love from April 13 through August 10, with Love appearing at the opening...
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April vacation, Mystic Country style. Featuring pirates, reptiles and Native American history.
Time to start thinking about entertaining the kiddos for their April vacation week. If you’re planning a getaway to the area, there’s plenty to do in Mystic Country: Pirate Days at Mystic Seaport, April 9-10 and 16-17 I’ll personally be stopping by this one – I love pirates! This is a great celebration of our high-sea faring friends. You get to follow...
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It’s hunting season again…Easter eggs that is.
For those celebrating the Easter season, it’s time to get your spring pastels out and check out the best Easter egg hunts in Mystic Country. Even though spring hasn’t quite sprung yet, we’re going to get you in the right mindset! So where to hunt? Friday, March 29 from 10 am – 11 am or 1-2 pm there is a Wild Egg Hunt at Denison Pequotsepos...
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Irish eyes will be smiling during the 10th Annual Mystic Irish Parade. March 24 at 1 pm.
You don’t have to be Irish to love St. Patrick’s Day, especially in Mystic Country. The 10th annual Mystic Irish Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, and the leprechauns tell me it’s going to be the best year yet. The parade is one of Mystic’s signature events, with 25,000 people swarming downtown to get a taste of the Irish. It has music,...
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It’s maple sugaring season in Mystic Country!
Winter’s slowly melting away in Mystic Country, and it’s maple sugar season again! Trees are being tapped, syrup is boiling, and maple products stock local farmers’ shelves to bursting (until we all swoop in and buy them up). Come visit the farms and see how it’s done. This is a fun outing for the whole family, even those who aren’t maple fans. And...
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Cruise with Project O to see where the seals spend their winters. Weekends through March.
February and March are seal watch months at Project Oceanology. Catch a weekend cruise on the Long Island Sound that will take you out to visit the Harbour Seal’s favorite winter hang-outs! Go prepared with warm clothes to enjoy this adventure to its fullest (not to worry though, the boat’s cabin is heated). Cruises take place Saturdays in February,...
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