Romantic. Victorian. Willimantic has it all. The 15th annual Victorian Days event begins May 31.
Romantic Willimantic shows off its best architecture and history next weekend at the 15th annual Victorian Days in Willimantic event. Visitors to town can immerse themselves in 19th century life by visiting the 600+ Victorian style homes, along with others in Windham Center and North and South Windham. The whole weekend is a blast, with concerts, walking tours,...
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Third Thursday Street Fests. Promoting dancing in the streets.
It’s Third Thursday season in Willimantic again! Third Thursday Street Fests kick off this week – May 16 is the first – and Main Street will be filled to capacity with revelers, tourists and locals alike. It’s a sure sign of summer. Our region loves this party, which has food, music, people, live performers and local artists. Downtown Willimantic...
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BESTS of Mystic Country. Yankee and Connecticut Magazine’s 2012 picks.
Noah’s Restaurant, Stonington It’s that time of year again–we’re celebrating the best of the best in our region. And boy, is this list long. Take a look then start planning your next trip. If you hurry, you can cross everything off before next year’s list is released! From Yankee Magazine – Best Quiet Place:...
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Party in the streets. Willimantic Third Thursday Street Fest, June 21.
Culture at it’s best – that’s what you’ll find at our Third Thursday Street Fests in Willimantic. It’s a constant party every third Thursday from 6-9 p.m. now through September* – the streets are filled to the brim with food, music, people, performers…the list goes on. Local artists promote their wares, children have more activities...
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It’s fiesta time for the Thread City frogs. Explore history, enjoy art, music and great local food Sunday, October 9.
This little fellow? He’s actually friend to one of the four 11′ bronze frogs that sit atop Willimantic’s Thread City Bridge (aka The Frog Bridge). The hat? Senor frog is ready for a party. This Sunday, October 9, 2011 11 am-4 pm, Windham, CT is celebrating its 2nd Annual Eastern CT Arts Fiesta. Open galleries, performances, historic...
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Go Green! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Eastern CT.
There’s no such thing as a non-Irishman on St. Patrick’s Day, and eastern Connecticut has some of the best gigs to get your Irish on this year. And we’re not waiting for March 17 – we’re starting the party well in advance, even in the Quiet Corner! From concerts to parties to parades, you’ll find everything you could hope for in a true St. Paddy’s...
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It’s not just tofu anymore. Vegetarian dining in eastern CT.
In a world teeming with cheeseburgers, steak and bacon, it can be hard to find a good vegetarian meal. Far too many restaurants offer only pastas as their vegetarian alternative, which isn’t conducive to the waistline if eaten too often. And plain old salads just don’t fill you up. We’re lucky in eastern Connecticut, as some vegetarian treasures have popped...
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Mmmm beer. Brewing the Very Best for Eastern CT
Handcrafted beer, delicious food, a friendly, quirky setting – what better way to spend an evening with friends? The Willimantic Brewing Company and Main Street Cafe provides a unique, fun atmosphere that will likely remind you of a brew house in Boston. Located in downtown Willimantic, you’ll find a funky, artsy Main Street. The Brewing Company is...
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