What to do in Stonington Borough.
Summer is a perfect time to enjoy this little village. A travel writer once said — and I’m sorry I can’t remember who — that Stonington Borough looks a little like a piece of Nantucket floated over and got stuck on the Southeast Connecticut coast. It kind of does. The Borough, as locals call it, does remind me of Nantucket village and...
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Victorian Days Are Here Again.
Victorian Days in Willimantic kicks off its 13th year on Thursday, June 2, another weekend offering tours of the city’s most beautiful homes. This is a really cool weekend in a really cool city – not to mention a treasure trove of delights for history and architecture buffs. Participating homes you can tour include the George Tiffany House, the Allen...
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Party in the streets. 10th Season of Willimantic’s 3rd Thursday Street Fests.
Get ready for Willimantic’s 10th “3rd Thursday Street Fest” season, kicking off on May 19th! For the locals: You know what that means. For the visitors and newbies: Picture a whole street full of food, music, theatrical performances, vendors, history, and fabulous local beer. The hugely popular festivals take over six blocks of Main Street from May through...
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The Holidays at The Florence Griswold Museum. Have you seen the palettes?
Miss Florence’s Artist Tree is back for its seventh year and if you love art, both historic and modern you need to check this out. The 12-foot tree decorated with one of a kind artist palettes has become a holiday icon for the region. If you are travelling I 95, stop at exit 70, take a break and enjoy. It is seriously 1 minute off the exit. The idea of artists...
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Mmmm beer. Brewing the Very Best for Eastern CT
Handcrafted beer, delicious food, a friendly, quirky setting – what better way to spend an evening with friends? The Willimantic Brewing Company and Main Street Cafe provides a unique, fun atmosphere that will likely remind you of a brew house in Boston. Located in downtown Willimantic, you’ll find a funky, artsy Main Street. The Brewing Company is...
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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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Take a Step into Grand Americana at Roseland Cottage. Check out their Arts and Crafts Fair in October.
There was a time when a “cottage” was a euphemism for a really big countryside mansion that was used to escape the city in the summer – at least for the lucky few who were wealthy enough. Just like the famed “cottages” of Newport, Rhode Island, it is possible to visit one of the places where a great American family spent vacations in Northeast Connecticut...
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The woman. The legend. The Kate.
I had lived here for four years before I realized that Katharine Hepburn had been a resident of Old Saybrook – so much for my pop culture knowledge. And I only learned this because someone told me about The Kate (also known as The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center), a cultural arts performing theater featuring operas, music, theater and more. The elegant,...
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History buffs, the “Heartbeat of the Revolution” is Still Strong in Lebanon, Conn.
History lovers, if you really want to step back in time and experience a true Colonial-era New England village, plan a day-trip to Lebanon, Conn. You can park your car and leave the 21st century behind near what is known as “The Green,” a mile-long town common situated between Trumbull Highway (Route 87) and West Town Street. From there, you can walk to and...
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Experience Connecticut Arts and Culture Free During Open House Day, June 12.
On June 12, arts, culture and entertainment throughout the state will come together to celebrate the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism’s 6th Annual Connecticut Open House Day. With discounted admissions, freebies and special events, visitors can experience the best of what we have to offer all over the state. Here are a few options in Mystic Country,...
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