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,...
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Pomfret’s 6th Annual Tag Sale May 5, 2012. The mother of all area tag sales.
Celebrate spring in Pomfret on Saturday, May 5th with the 6th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale sponsored by the Pomfret Proprietors, a local merchants group. Starting at 7AM, you can purchase a map to guide you to the many participating residences, businesses and organizations spread throughout town. Last year almost 60 locations offered bargains galore....
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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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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Video: WCVB TV 5 Boston visits Stonington, CT. Just a tank away.
Video of a visit to Stonington by WCVB-TV Boston; Lots to learn and explore here in this gorgeous little New England village. Take a look at here on Tank Away: Stonington. Charming all 4 seasons I have to say. Stay informed. Follow Mystic Country by RSS, email, on Facebook or Twitter.
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Last minute Labor Day in Mystic Country?
Labor Day. A misnamed holiday if there ever was one. Time for a break and a little fun before transitioning to fall. Whether the storm got you locally and you need a break after a very unusual week, or you are in from out of town check it out. A few unique ideas for enjoying the last of summer’s glory: Enjoy an agricultural fair: The Woodstock Fair runs...
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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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Crazy for Vintage Fashion? Check out Peacock Feathers in Mystic.
Editor’s note: This shop is now located in the New London Antique Center, New London CT 860-444-7598. I was waiting for my daughter to finish up a music lesson one Saturday morning when I wandered into Peacock Feathers in Mystic. As a lover of fashion and all things vintage I was blown away by the selection, quality and depth of designer in this chock...
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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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