Agricultural Fairs in Mystic Country. Bring on that fried dough.
Fun! I’m talking about an old-fashioned, good-time agricultural fair. Sheep shearing, horse shows, oxen pulls, tractors, fried dough, midway games, pageants, pies, music; you know, a really country extravaganza. Check out each fair’s website for all there is to offer including time scheduled truck and suv pulls, performances, contests (hay bale...
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Beach Profile: Summertime at Ocean Beach Park New London
Ocean Beach Park in New London Connecticut offers a National Geographic noted “best” beach with loads to do. This is a great family destination. Check it out: sugar-sand beach, lovely view, lifeguards, boardwalk, mini golf, spray park, rides, arcade, work out center, olympic size pool, nature trail and changing facilities. Yes’um they’ve...
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Lighthouses Are Our Legacy. Visit New London’s Most Famous Sentinels.
New London is celebrating its lighthouse heritage for the July 4th weekend, and it promises some great energy around the city. Sentinels on the Sound, sponsored by the New London Maritime Society, will give locals and tourists everything they ever wanted to know about lighthouses and then some through tours, art, discussions, and a number of fun activities. But...
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Fireworks! For your viewing pleasure. Here’s what’s poppin’ in July.
This year the 4th of July falls on a Monday. Yeah we’re excited about the day off too but a weekday 4th (Mon-Thu at least) usually means it’s hard to find fireworks on the day and this year is no exception. Not to worry. Focus on that 4th of July BBQ and get your fireworks in on just about any other day. We’ve got the month covered. Here’s...
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School’s Out! Our Children’s Museum will keep ‘em busy.
The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut is a little known gem for visitors with kids. Well-loved by locals this museum provides hands-on play and activities from babies to tweens no matter what the weather outside. They’ve got indoor and outdoor play spaces and are close to downtown Niantic. Activities are always refreshed so check their...
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2011 Old Lyme Garden Tour inspires you to grow local.
Eat, buy and grow local: it’s the trend of the decade and the Lyme/Old Lyme garden tour happening June 17 and 18 takes the locavore movement to heart. What could be more local than one’s own backyard? With specimen trees and flowers, herb and vegetable gardens, and chickens, ducks, and lambs roaming through several of the properties, the six gardens on the...
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A dozen ways to really SEA Mystic Country.
One of the best ways to experience summer around here is to get out on the water. No, you don’t need to own a boat. Seeing Mystic Country from the water is magical, really and truly a whole new world of sights and sounds you will never see on land. Take it slow or go-it fast, there are river and ocean options to match your sea legs. In my opinion summer...
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10 Things You Might Not Know do with Kids in Mystic Country
You think you’ve been here, done that? Not so fast. From coast to country, here are 10 fun things to put on your to-do list in the Mystic region: 1. Climb aboard and explore life below the water line on a Nuclear Submarine. 2. Pat a shark or arrange a face-to face-with a beluga whale or African penguin. 3. Bop to the...
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Diversify Your Menu. The International Food Festival.
Sick of the same old food? Head over to Olde Mistick Village on June 11 and 12 for their first International Food Festival featuring ethnic cuisine from Connecticut and Rhode Island restaurants. From the basics (pizza, Italian and pub food) to Mexican, Indian and sushi, you’ll likely leave this event full and happy – and with a new appreciation of menu...
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Celebrate the Music of the Sea at Mystic Seaport.
The music of the sea has a certain sound to it, no matter what culture it hails from. It’s a sound that can instantly put you out on the ocean, rocking on the waves in your boat of choice, or imagining a scene on a long-ago ship. I could listen for hours. Actually, I could listen for the whole weekend – and from June 9-12, we can. The 32nd Annual Sea...
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