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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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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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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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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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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