St-r-r-ike! Come Bowl With Us.
I don’t care how old you are – bowling is still cool. Witness, Kim Kardashian at Foxwoods, indeed a swank spot to bowl. Sometimes you want the good old neighborhood basics though — a quick trip out of the house for something to do. Holiday Bowl in Groton, located right on Kings Highway (not far from the Submarine Base) is one of the best bowling...
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Stay in Our City By the Sea – Places to Stay in Downtown Mystic
I know I’m pretty choosy about hotels, inns and B&Bs when I go away. Oftentimes I go for well known chains when traveling because you really can’t go wrong from site to site. Local is good too but I can be a little wary. A good personal recommendation is often the deal maker. With that in mind, here you go. Great local places to stay in downtown (or...
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Putnam Ct Downtown Gallery Stroll: Art, Food and Atmosphere.
Sometimes an event transforms a town. Add the colors of fall, soft lights, people, and a festive air, and a familiar place turns magical. The semi-annual Downtown Gallery Stroll is just such an event in Putnam, Connecticut where it seems reality is suspended for a day and given over to fine arts and dining. The event, which is held once each spring and fall...
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It’s a Dinosaur Revolution!
So you thought you knew everything there was to know about dinosaurs?? Well, you thought wrong! At the Dinosaur Revolution exhibit at the Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art, kids (and adults too, of course) get to check out fossils, stomp around with gigantic dinosaur feet, take part in a number of interactive displays, and experience the Jurassic. The traveling...
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Looking for a Spot of Tea? Visit Mrs. Bridges’ Pantry.
If you’re like me and spent many afternoons as a child playing ‘Tea Party’ with your dolls, putting on your best frock and English accent, then perhaps, in your “second childhood” you’d enjoy taking a trip to Mrs. Bridges’ Pantry, where you can make your tea party dreams come true. This quaint, charming tearoom is an ideal place to relax and surround...
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Scarecrows and Art Come Together at the Florence Griswold Museum
What do artists and scarecrows have in common? You’d be surprised! All this month at the Florence Griswold Museum you’ll find your favorite fall decoration looking surprisingly like a famous artist or work of art during Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestime Adventure. It’s a totally unique twist on the traditional fall activities abounding during the month...
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King Arthur’s Harvest Faire, where Camelot meets Connecticut.
So you’ve been to a few agricultural fairs. This is different, very different. Sure it’s set on a fairgrounds but with this one prepare to escape to the very distant past (1400′s). King Arthur’s Fall Harvest Faire is a Renaissance style faire in Hebron Connecticut running weekends now through October 24. The Faire offers a full range of...
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10 Halloween Hauntings in Mystic Country. From Mild to Monstrous.
There are a lot of choices come October should you be looking for Haunted in these parts. Below are a few hauntings with fear factors ranging from from mild to monstrous: Fall-o-ween Fest at Mystic Aquarium – Haunted House as well as fall fun for all ages. October 29, 30, 31 Haunted Family Overnight at the Mystic Aquarium October 15, 23 Spooky Nature Trail...
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Pick a Walk or Paddle. It’s WALKTOBER 2010.
As anyone who travels knows, stepping out on foot is the best way to really discover an area. When I arrive in a new town, I love to drop my bags, throw on a pair of walking shoes, and set out. But what if you’re visiting a place where you have to dig a little deeper to really discover its natural beauty as well as historic and cultural offerings? The Last...
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Sample the Fruits of the Forest. Area chefs serve ‘em up the DPNC Wild Mushroom Festival.
The mushrooms are coming! Have you noticed all of the colorful wonderland fungi popping up as cooler temps settle in? Funkier than most food festivals and one of my personal favorites is the annual Wild Mushroom Festival Sunday, October 3 from 2-6 pm at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) in Mystic. Check out over 100 different species of mushrooms...
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