10 Halloween Hauntings in Mystic Country. From Mild to Monstrous.
There are a lot of choices come October should you be looking for Haunted in these parts. Below are a few hauntings with fear factors ranging from from mild to monstrous: Fall-o-ween Fest at Mystic Aquarium – Haunted House as well as fall fun for all ages. October 29, 30, 31 Haunted Family Overnight at the Mystic Aquarium October 15, 23 Spooky Nature Trail...
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Pick a Walk or Paddle. It’s WALKTOBER 2010.
As anyone who travels knows, stepping out on foot is the best way to really discover an area. When I arrive in a new town, I love to drop my bags, throw on a pair of walking shoes, and set out. But what if you’re visiting a place where you have to dig a little deeper to really discover its natural beauty as well as historic and cultural offerings? The Last...
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Celebrate the Harvest Moon and Fall in Love With Fall.
What do I think of when I think Fall? Sweaters, apples, cider, pumpkins, cool air and those spectacular leaves! September 22 marked the first day of autumn AND the day of Fall’s Harvest Moon. This was the first time since 1991 that a Harvest moon occurred on the same night as the fall equinox. Time to get cracking on all that great Fall stuff. In celebration...
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Fall Foliage drives in Mystic Country CT
Check out our colors! Mystic.org has just put up seven scenic drives loaded with fall foliage to enjoy along the way. Each drive includes a printable map and links to attractions, shops, eateries and accommodations along the route. Noteworthy stops and hikes are included as well. The cost? A tank of gas. Click on each route below to see the drive: Colchester...
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“Artists in the Country” features the best in local and regional art
If looking at fine art in stuffy galleries where voices are reduced to respectful whispers is not your idea of fun, then you might enjoy this more laid back and relaxing take on the art experience. “Artists in the Country” is a professionally juried show of local and regional artists displaying their wares in a beautiful rural setting in Woodstock. You’ll...
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Polo Offers High Excitement in Northeast Connecticut!
Ever dream of galloping madly on a horse with a polo mallet raised high overhead? Think that only those “to the manor born” have such elegant adventures? Well, not so in Mystic Country. The University of Connecticut’s Department of Animal Science offers a number of riding programs to the public, including polo. Traditionally, polo is played indoors and...
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Take a Step into Grand Americana at Roseland Cottage. Check out their Arts and Crafts Fair in October.
There was a time when a “cottage” was a euphemism for a really big countryside mansion that was used to escape the city in the summer – at least for the lucky few who were wealthy enough. Just like the famed “cottages” of Newport, Rhode Island, it is possible to visit one of the places where a great American family spent vacations in Northeast Connecticut...
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Mystic Country in Best of CONNECTICUT Magazine 2010
CONNECTICUT Magazine’s Best of CONNECTICUT 2010 (September issue) is out and here is who earned a place in this year’s issue. Congratulations to the following business, listed in their winning categories: Burger Bobby’s Burger Palace, Uncasville; Coffee Bar Bean & Leaf, New London; Dinner & Water View Flood Tide, Mystic; Fish Market...
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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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Stroll or Roll Through History on the Putnam Trails.
Putnam is a treasure of a town for many reasons – shopping, dining, theater. It’s also got a lot of historical value that you might not notice just driving through or strolling the downtown. If you have any down time on your trip, you may want to break out your sneakers or your bike if you brought one and check out the area trails, starting with the River...
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