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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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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Country places to sit and sip by a real wood fire.
There’s nothing more inviting on a cold day that the crackle of a real roaring wood fire. Whether you are up for a sip, read or chat here are some country places that offer up the traditional flame (not gas fueled) in a steeped-in-history setting. Enjoy a wintry stroll or drive, then settle in fireside. We like them all but take a look at the websites to...
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Play, Stay, Get Away. New Year’s Ideas in Mystic Country.
No plans for New Year’s yet? No problem. Plenty going on whether you are looking for a quiet night, midnight dancing, brunch, outdoor celebration or simple walk in the woods. The folks at Mystic Country have compiled a pretty comprehensive list of specials in the area. Check it out HERE and make a date with some fun.
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Stay in Our City By the Sea – Places to Stay in Downtown Mystic
I know I’m pretty choosy about hotels, inns and B&Bs when I go away. Oftentimes I go for well known chains when traveling because you really can’t go wrong from site to site. Local is good too but I can be a little wary. A good personal recommendation is often the deal maker. With that in mind, here you go. Great local places to stay in downtown (or...
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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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Cow to Cone at the UConn Dairy Bar Plus Lots to Do Around This “Public Ivy”
When I was an undergraduate student at the University of Connecticut Storrs back in the 1980s, the view from my dorm window was priceless – I awoke every morning to the sun coming up over a rolling hill dappled with content black and white cows. My weekly treat was to break from studies and head over with some friends to the UConn Dairy Bar, where agriculture...
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