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,...
Continue ReadingA video visit to Stonington Borough, Connecticut
I just stumbled across this video that presents Stonington Borough (just 15 minutes from Mystic) in all of its classically, elegant simplicity. Enjoy!
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Bling bling…11 Eastern CT businesses earn coveted AAA Four Diamonds.
See that bling? You know it’s good. Congrats to the eleven eastern Connecticut restaurants and hotels who garnered 2012 AAA Four Diamond Awards.* Restaurants: Octagon at Mystic Marriott, Groton Craftsteak, MGM Grand at Foxwoods, Ledyard Paragon at Foxwoods, Ledyard Still River Café, Eastford Lodgings: Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, Groton (11th...
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School vacation ideas in Mystic Country CT. What to do for fun in February.
Admit it…you are nervous. February school vacation is coming. What to do when vacation hits and it’s cold outside? There’s good variety to be had here and the folks at Mystic Country have put together a list of ideas for winter vacation fun: hotels, attractions, activities and camps. Follow this link to a page full of great ideas for February...
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Welcome 2012 in style. New Year’s in Mystic Country.
Got big plans yet? We have plenty to choose from, so if you haven’t found something yet, look no further. Start out your evening dining in style. New Year’s Eve dinners are happening at all the cool places–music, too, and menus to start 2012 off right. Cocktails and champagne toasts are staples, of course, and if you’re still hungry after all your...
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The Boston Globe reviews New London, CT. What to do here with or without the kids.
The Boston Globe recently ran a wonderful article on our favorite little city by the sea, New London. This historic district dating back to whaling times has come a long way in recent years. The city is a wonderful spot to explore American history, art, theater, nautical heritage and food without the hassle of hitting the biggest of apples. A Tank Away: New...
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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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Mystic Country winners of Yankee Magazine Best of New England 2011
Kudos to the following Mystic Country establishments honored in Yankee Magazine‘s 2011 May/June Best of New England Issue. Best Restaurants Best Brew – Willimantic Brewing Company, Willimantic Best Country Café – The Vanilla Bean Café, Pomfret Best Ice Cream – We-Li-Kit, Abington Best Lodging Best Impressionist Sunset – Bee and Thistle Inn &...
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You’re a little bit country, (s)he’s all rock n’ roll. B&Bs 6 miles and under from Foxwoods.
So you want to visit Foxwoods but love the feel of a B&B. We’ve got you covered. Within a short drive of the green roofed marvel are a number of very comfortable spots to get that country New England feeling while you rest up for the tables. Here are a few to consider all within 6 miles of Foxwoods: Abbey’s Lantern Hill Inn, Ledyard (1/2 mile...
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A Very Chocolate Valentine’s. Sweet!
Did someone say chocolate? A sure bet on Valentine’s Day, Mystic Country is flush with velvety richness this February 14. Check out these decadent chocolate events and activities plus places to buy the heaven sent treat! From a chocolate themed manicure (I know you are curious) to a Valentine’s Hike with chocolate reward, Mystic Country has you and...
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