Mystic Seaport’s Lobster Days
Get your lobster crackers polished up for Mystic Seaport’s Lobster Days going on this Memorial Day weekend. Saturday through Monday, May 29-31, it’s a regular New England lobster fest, with lobsters-in-the-rough, activities and presentations, events for children, and discounts with purchase to the Seaport. This event, a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of...
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Fore! Golfing in Mystic Country
If you’ve got a hankering for that tiny white ball, 18 holes and rolling greens, Mystic Country is teeming with golf courses that will leave you wishing you had a summer home nearby. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s gem, Lake of Isles, is adjacent to Foxwoods Resort and Casino and boasts two championship, award-winning courses, a private and a...
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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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Setting Sail in and Around Mystic
With the ocean glinting off our coastline, it’s no wonder Mystic Country is known as a getaway for those looking to spend some time on the sea. The tall ship Mystic Whaler is a draw for visitors who want to explore this majestic schooner, known for its travels throughout southern New England and Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. The Whaler is a reproduction of a 19th...
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Leave it all behind in the rustic elegance of The Golden Lamb Buttery in Brooklyn
Northeast Connecticut offers many ways to get away from the rigors of modern life but The Golden Lamb Buttery is one of the most elegant, sophisticated escapes around. You’ll know where to turn when you see the pretty sign down on scenic Route 169, but you’ll pass through the centuries as you drive up the tiny, winding road through planted fields and cow...
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Get Outside – Mansfield Hollow State Park
Gather up the dog and the kids and head into the Mansfield Hollow State Park, a short drive from the fabulous UConn campus (and the Dairy Bar and barns). The park is perfect for an afternoon out with the family or a one-on-one hiking trip with pooch. If you’re bringing your entourage, pack the picnic basket. There are plenty of places to eat once you’ve worked...
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame – CT Tigers
There’s a new team in town! The city of Norwich’s Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium is the new home of the minor league Connecticut Tigers, a Detroit Tigers affiliate team, and the whole region is thrilled. Dodd Stadium, tucked away in the midst of the Norwich Business Park (kind of an odd location but easily accessible off I-395), is an inviting destination...
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Back to Nature – The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
If nature, being outdoors, and our wildlife friends call to you, visit the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center in Mystic. You’ll find 300 preserved acres and eight miles of relaxed walking/hiking trails, native birds galore including hawks and owls, meadows, a pond, a wildflower garden, picnic tables (bring a bag lunch*), and, most importantly, peace and serenity....
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Family Fun at the Brooklyn Fair
A visit to New England is not complete without checking out a traditional New England fair, complete with rides, animals, music, and, of course, food. My family waits all year for the Brooklyn Fair, a 4-day extravaganza held in late August. Plan ahead and make it part of your vacation. There are lots of fairs to visit in the summer and late fall, but this one...
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This Ice Cream Will Make You Melt
For me, ice cream is never out of season. And as soon as Buttonwood Farm opens on March 1, it’s fair game. Anytime. Located on Shetucket Turnpike (Route 165) in Griswold, Buttonwood is definitely a special trip, but well worth it. The made-from-scratch ice cream is absolutely to die for, as the long lines just about any day will attest to. If you’re an ice...
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