Road biking routes in Northeastern Connecticut.
If you enjoy road biking and are looking for new routes to explore, Northeastern Connecticut has many, many scenic options. Farms, stone walls, colonial era houses and villages, forests and fields dot just about every route. Grazing cows and horses will ogle you back and deer, wild turkeys and other wildlife are fun to look for. This is Connecticut’s...
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Explore Conn. on foot during Connecticut Trails Day celebrations, June 2-3.
We’re heading into summer, which means it’s a great time of year to check out the plethora of hiking trails across eastern Connecticut. And this weekend, you can hike and party at the same time by helping celebrate the 20th Annual Connecticut Trails Day. The event runs June 2-3, 2012 and the theme is “America’s Largest TRAILgating Party.” It’s part...
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YANKEE Magazine’s Best of New England 2012 Mystic Country choices:
YANKEE Magazine’s May/June 2012 Travel Guide to New England includes their 2012 Best of New England Picks. Congratulations to the Connecticut section winners in Mystic Country: Food & Dining Best Bowl of Noodles; Morning Glory Cafe, Old Lyme Lodging Best Vineyard B&B; Fitch Claremont Vineyard B&B, Bozrah Best Country Comfort; Stonecroft Inn,...
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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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Hike, Bike, or Stroll the Air Line Trail
One of my favorite things about eastern Connecticut is the 50-mile Air Line Trail, an absolutely wonderful place for hiking, biking, leisurely walks and even horseback riding. This pic is from late fall but picture it lush and green spring and summer and then loaded with color come October. The Air Line Trail begins around the Connecticut River and runs up to...
Continue ReadingMystic Connecticut is Selected as a National Geographic Best Adventure Town
National Geographic has chosen Mystic, Connecticut as one of America’s 100 best adventure towns and the only town chosen in the state of Connecticut. I like to think of Mystic as a region, not just portions of Groton/Stonington (which make up the zip code), but all of the towns along our gorgeous coastline and up through the casinos into the rolling countryside....
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Fall Foliage drives in Mystic Country CT
Check out our colors! Mystic.org has just put up seven scenic drives loaded with fall foliage to enjoy along the way. Each drive includes a printable map and links to attractions, shops, eateries and accommodations along the route. Noteworthy stops and hikes are included as well. The cost? A tank of gas. Click on each route below to see the drive: Colchester...
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For Hard Core Bikers – The Bride Brook Park Ride
If you’re looking for a more challenging bike route while you’re here, Niantic Bay Bicycles has a ride for you. The Bride Brook Park Ride is 31 miles, looping through Niantic much like the easier ride they outlined, but longer and more challenging. If you do this ride, you have the benefit of the seaside village, the attractive downtown, and plenty of great...
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Stroll or Roll Through History on the Putnam Trails.
Putnam is a treasure of a town for many reasons – shopping, dining, theater. It’s also got a lot of historical value that you might not notice just driving through or strolling the downtown. If you have any down time on your trip, you may want to break out your sneakers or your bike if you brought one and check out the area trails, starting with the River...
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Bike Your Way Through Mystic Country. Bicycle rentals.
Exploring the nuances of the Connecticut countryside is best done from the seat of a bike – but what if you don’t have one? Until now there were very few rentals to be had in the area. Mystic Bike Rentals is a new company offering bikes designed specifically for pleasure riding. Reserve them before you get here, and in some cases have them delivered...
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