You’ll Scream for Our Ice Cream – Sundae Drives
Who doesn’t love ice cream? And what better adventure in the hot summer months than to drive through Mystic Country and try out every ice cream stand? Well, maybe not every one, unless you have ice cream for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. This would work well for me in concept, but is probably not realistic. Even so, if you’re spending a week with us,...
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Our Rich Nautical History Comes Alive at the Submarine Force Museum
Here in Mystic Country, we’re known for our shopping, our attractions, our dining, and our gorgeous coastline and countryside. What many people may not realize is the rich nautical history we are fortunate to have at our fingertips. We are a Navy community, proud home of the New London Submarine Base in Groton. Parts of that naval history are captured at the...
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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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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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Get Outside – Mansfield Hollow State Park
Gather up the dog and the kids and head into the Mansfield Hollow State Park, a short drive from the fabulous UConn campus (and the Dairy Bar and barns). The park is perfect for an afternoon out with the family or a one-on-one hiking trip with pooch. If you’re bringing your entourage, pack the picnic basket. There are plenty of places to eat once you’ve worked...
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Tugs! Mystic Seaport’s Tugboat Exhibit Opens May 8.
Aaah tugboats, the cheery, tubby, hardworking boats of childrens lit. They conjure up a great visual don’t they? These boats are no storybook myth however. Tough they are and active as I sit here typing. Take a look at this image of a modern day tugboat ushering a tanker into New York City, Lady Liberty straight ahead. Tugs!, is an interactive exhibition...
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True Expressions of Summer – Ocean Beach Park
Summer is heading straight for eastern Connecticut, and that means the start of a new season at Ocean Beach Park in New London. An area favorite with easy parking, Ocean Beach is not only about hitting the sand with a good book and swimming at your leisure. With an 18-hole mini golf course, water slides, an Olympic-size pool, rides, food, and more, it’s a fun...
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Need an Itinerary? The Inn at Harbor Hill Has Got You Covered
Looking for some help planning an eastern Connecticut family vacation? You can book a stay at the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina in Niantic, and let these fabulous innkeepers help you every step of the way. The Inn itself is lovely, with views of the marina, a breakfast buffet, a wrap-around porch, beautiful gardens, and proximity to all the great spots in Niantic...
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Lose Yourself at Harkness
Spend a day by the Sound with a picnic and your favorite person at Harkness Memorial State Park, located conveniently off I-395 and I-95 in Waterford, across the street from the world renowned Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. The park is a perfect place to go walking, bike riding, fishing, or to just sit by the water, relax and enjoy the 230 acres of trees,...
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A Seaside Jewel – Stonington Borough
Originally hailing from Massachusetts where the seaside villages of Rockport and Newburyport were favorite destinations, I was delighted to discover Stonington Borough, a small waterfront village close to Mystic. Since the ocean and shopping are two of my absolute favorite things, the Borough immediately felt like home. The best part is the access — whether...
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