Spend a Day or Two in the Victorian Era.
The city known for its frog accents and the nickname “Thread City” also has some of the most beautiful Victorian architecture in the state. Every year, during a June weekend, some of those most beautiful homes are open to visitors during Victorian Days in Willimantic. 2010′s days are June 3, 4, 5 and 6. Cemetery and garden tours, trolley rides, and...
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Mystic Seaport’s Lobster Days
Get your lobster crackers polished up for Mystic Seaport’s Lobster Days going on this Memorial Day weekend. Saturday through Monday, May 29-31, it’s a regular New England lobster fest, with lobsters-in-the-rough, activities and presentations, events for children, and discounts with purchase to the Seaport. This event, a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of...
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Olde Mistick Village
There’s always one place I keep tucked in my pocket as a guilty pleasure, my treat to myself when I have a free Saturday or Sunday: Old Mistick Village. Located right off exit 90 in Mystic, next door to the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, the Village’s variety of shops always has what I’m looking for, no matter what mood I’m in. The...
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Downtown Niantic. A Seaside Delight.
A trip to downtown Niantic is great combined with a visit to the Children’s Museum. The village of Niantic (part of East Lyme) offers a treasure trove of family activities. If you’re visiting in the summer, head across the street and stroll along the Niantic Bay Boardwalk. The water is beautiful, the sand and shells offer the essence of the season, and the...
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Setting Sail in and Around Mystic
With the ocean glinting off our coastline, it’s no wonder Mystic Country is known as a getaway for those looking to spend some time on the sea. The tall ship Mystic Whaler is a draw for visitors who want to explore this majestic schooner, known for its travels throughout southern New England and Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. The Whaler is a reproduction of a 19th...
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame – CT Tigers
There’s a new team in town! The city of Norwich’s Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium is the new home of the minor league Connecticut Tigers, a Detroit Tigers affiliate team, and the whole region is thrilled. Dodd Stadium, tucked away in the midst of the Norwich Business Park (kind of an odd location but easily accessible off I-395), is an inviting destination...
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Spend a Day With the American Impressionists at the Florence Griswold Museum
Art enthusiasts will be in their glory during a visit to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. The museum focuses on American Impressionism, and was originally the home of Miss Florence Griswold, who created the legendary Lyme Art Colony within its walls. Scores of famous artists who wanted to experience the beauty of the area stayed here with Miss Florence. When...
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Family Fun at the Brooklyn Fair
A visit to New England is not complete without checking out a traditional New England fair, complete with rides, animals, music, and, of course, food. My family waits all year for the Brooklyn Fair, a 4-day extravaganza held in late August. Plan ahead and make it part of your vacation. There are lots of fairs to visit in the summer and late fall, but this one...
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Meeting our Neighbors – A History of the Mashantucket Pequots
If your visit to the area involves delving into history, make the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center a stop on your itinerary. Located down the street from Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods, the museum presents a wide and rich history of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation through exhibits, films, live performances and even computer...
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Spark Imagination at the Children’s Museum of SECT in Niantic
Need a few hours out of the sun? A family vacation with little ones begs a stop at the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. This wonderful, reasonably-priced museum is an interactive treat for the younger group (up to 9 years), and small enough that children can feel they’ve had the whole experience without being rushed through to see everything. Tucked...
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