A Weekend of Wine, Food and Music – Stonington Vineyard Wine Festival
One of my favorite events of the year is the Stonington Vineyards Wine Festival – a weekend of food, music, and of course, delicious, locally made wines. This year, the event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 18-19, rain or shine (there’s a tent in case it rains). Local restaurants supply the food, and this year the selection includes samplings...
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Steam Powered History: B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill
Cider lovers, you’re in for a treat! Put B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill on your list of places to see in Eastern Connecticut. Clyde’s is the oldest steam powered cider mill in the United States, and watching the process is really very cool. The kids WILL love to watch up close. Grab a cup of hot cider and a doughnut and watch the process apples to cider in one...
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Sushi, Eastern Connecticut Style
Sushi lovers, you’ve come to the right place – eastern Connecticut has some great places to indulge, whether you’re into straight up raw fish or California rolls. In New London, Singapore’s Grill is phenomenal. A little place on Bank Street slightly removed from the bustling downtown, the Grill specializes in all things sushi, from your traditional...
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A Quintessential Agricultural Wonderland and Corn Maze at Fort Hill Farms
If your vacation is all about relaxation, you may want to spend some time at Yankee Magazine’s 2010 New England pick for “Best Place to Go Nowhere.” Fort Hill Farms in Thompson, not far from the Massachusetts border, has spent 17 years creating an agricultural wonderland of adventures, including a Lavendar Labryinth, a corn maze and a blueberry picking...
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For Old Time Rhode Island Charm, Visit Westerly
We know you love eastern Connecticut, but if you’re visiting the Mystic area it would be a shame to skip a border crossing into Westerly, Rhode Island. Westerly is next door to Stonington, and it’s another must-see place on the New England list. If you like artsy, quaint, cute and fun, you’ll love this downtown area. You’ll find galleries, shops, antiques...
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Country Hospitality Makes a Northeast Corner Breakfast an Event
If your mouth begins to water at the thought of a stack of blueberry pancakes drowning in maple syrup, salty bacon, piles of scrambled eggs, or French toast topped with powdered sugar and a dome of butter, then keep reading! The countryside of Northeast Connecticut is dotted with what some people call “greasy spoons,” places that serve old-fashioned breakfasts...
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Farmer For a Day – Pick Your Own Windham County
With such beautiful farm country throughout northeastern Connecticut, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the orchards and farm stands attract people from all over. On my quest to find a new favorite orchard, I ended up finding so many worth visiting that I no longer needed just one – I could have a favorite in every corner! Buell’s Orchard in Eastford...
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Celebrate Our Agricultural History at the Woodstock Fair
If you’re here in September, make sure you carve out some time on the 3, 4, 5, or 6 to visit the Woodstock Fair. One of the largest and most loved fair events in eastern Connecticut, the Woodstock Fair has more attractions, contests, exhibitions, food and vendors than you can wrap your head around. This year, you can expect a grand array of special events as...
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The Band Slayed On: A Murderous Musical Mystery Tour
Love murder, mystery and mayhem? It’s not the Orient Express, but close – join the cast of Riverway Studio for The Band Slayed On: A Murderous Musical Mystery Tour presented by the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat every Friday night in July and August. Being a huge mystery fan, this is my kind of night out. The show is performed on the Essex Clipper...
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See Art. Be Outdoors. Mystic Outdoor Art Festival.
Another fabulous reason to visit Mystic in August ! Art lovers, you won’t want to skip the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, happening this year on Saturday, August 14th from 10-6 and Sunday, August 15 from 10-5. This professionally juried show brings the best talent around to the already funky and fun downtown. With 285 artists exhibiting oils, watercolors, pastels,...
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