Meadowstone Farm Goats Make for Fun Days Outing.
I first discovered Meadowstone Farm’s amazing goat-milk products at the Putnam Farmer’s market. I bought a basket full of soaps and cheeses for friends and family – and myself. But a visit to the farm makes using and enjoying the products much more fun. This tiny but classic seven-acre family farm is tucked in the woods right off Route 6 in Brooklyn. Drive...
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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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Put the Pedal to the Trail. Cycling the Niantic area.
Sick of the stationary bike? It’s summer, time to go places! Eastern Connecticut has many wonderful places to ride with scenery, cool places to stop and rest, and good food along the way to keep your strength up. I recently did a bike route for the north eastern part of Connecticut. Today, Niantic and the coast. If you’ve got a bike, head to the...
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History buffs, the “Heartbeat of the Revolution” is Still Strong in Lebanon, Conn.
History lovers, if you really want to step back in time and experience a true Colonial-era New England village, plan a day-trip to Lebanon, Conn. You can park your car and leave the 21st century behind near what is known as “The Green,” a mile-long town common situated between Trumbull Highway (Route 87) and West Town Street. From there, you can walk to and...
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Downtown Putnam Perfect for Arts Lovers
For a long time, Putnam was known as the antique hub of New England. While it’s still a favorite of antiquers, the influx of a lot of new energy into its beautiful historic buildings and quaint street has given Putnam the reputation of a funky arts town. It’s easy to spend an entire day here taking it in, from cool stores to art to great food. Start...
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Find Your Next Treasure at the Mansfield Flea Market
Spend a day in the town of Mansfield – it may look like a quiet little town, but looks are often deceiving! Mansfield is one of the prettiest towns in the northeast corner, right next to Willimantic and home to UConn (and the famous Dairy Bar), as well as Mansfield Hollow State Park. If you’re with the family, come by on a Sunday so you can experience...
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Avid Bikers Find a Lot to Love in Northeast Connecticut
When I hit the road with my bike, I don’t want to worry about competing with traffic and tangoing with pedestrians rather than enjoying the ride. Although the occasional car does share the winding country roads of Woodstock, Pomfret, Thompson, and Eastford, the pleasure here is a ride where I can take in the lush greenery, discover a view at the top of a hill,...
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Connecticut’s State Heroine: Prudence Crandall
She was the original woman to be reckoned with, by Connecticut standards at least. The home and school of Prudence Crandall, our state heroine, is a national historical landmark and state archaeological preserve located off I-395 in Canterbury. The Prudence Crandall Museum pays homage to Crandall’s work as the first woman to operate a school for African American...
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Spend a Day or Two in the Victorian Era.
The city known for its frog accents and the nickname “Thread City” also has some of the most beautiful Victorian architecture in the state. Every year, during a June weekend, some of those most beautiful homes are open to visitors during Victorian Days in Willimantic. 2010′s days are June 3, 4, 5 and 6. Cemetery and garden tours, trolley rides, and...
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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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