FRESH Local Flavor – Mystic Country Connecticut’s Farm Stands
As a fresh fruit and vegetable fanatic, I’m thrilled to live in a place so equally enthralled with straight-from-the-farm products. Buying local products is all the rage here in eastern Connecticut, and as the summer months kick in, the farm stands and farmers’ markets can be found in every town and pick-your-own becomes a weekend staple. Maple Lane Farms...
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Connecticut’s State Heroine: Prudence Crandall
She was the original woman to be reckoned with, by Connecticut standards at least. The home and school of Prudence Crandall, our state heroine, is a national historical landmark and state archaeological preserve located off I-395 in Canterbury. The Prudence Crandall Museum pays homage to Crandall’s work as the first woman to operate a school for African American...
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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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Fore! Golfing in Mystic Country
If you’ve got a hankering for that tiny white ball, 18 holes and rolling greens, Mystic Country is teeming with golf courses that will leave you wishing you had a summer home nearby. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s gem, Lake of Isles, is adjacent to Foxwoods Resort and Casino and boasts two championship, award-winning courses, a private and a...
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B & Bs in the Borough
Maybe that first visit to Stonington Borough wasn’t long enough and you want more time. The Borough has two gorgeous B&Bs that will help you easily navigate your vacation experience to ensure you’re getting the most out of your time here allowing you to be a part of the local woodwork that is “the Boro.” If you haven’t been here, make...
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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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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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