Bored kids? Try one of our 10 school vacation ideas.
Christmas is over, the kids are already losing interest in the new toys–and the whole winter break is still ahead. What’s a parent to do? Plenty, around here! Check out these 10 things to do with your kids over the break: Keep the holidays alive a bit longer…. 1. Visit Mystic Seaport, which will still be decked out for Christmas by the Sea, and hear...
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Wine. Food. Celebrities. The Sun Winefest ’12 has it all.
A winefest barely needs explanation, it already sounds so tantalizingly good (if you like wine, and you probably wouldn’t be reading this if you didn’t). But there’s so much MORE than wine at this event that you have to be prepared–and go not only with a designated driver (or with plans to stay over), but a huge appetite! This year’s Sun WineFest...
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New Outdoor Skating Rink. A “Grand” Idea.
Wish and you may receive. Nothing says winter like a spin around an outdoor skating rink so check out the ice at MGM Grand at Foxwoods, bling of a very different kind. Pond skating is my true winter fav but off and on again freezing temps make that less than dependable. I have been wishing for something like this for a while. The MGM casino has installed a...
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9 Must See Holiday Classics in Mystic Country.
There’s much to love about the holiday season – the anticipation, decor, food, family and friends and oh yeah, the shopping. It’s all fun but a bit of a flurry. I don’t know about you but sometimes the holidays fly by and I wonder what I really did to ENJOY them. This year I’m checking into some of the great theatre in the area;...
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The Wonder of it All – Foxwoods. Seriously.
It’s hard to believe that just 30 minutes from the historic quaintness of our coastline lie Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun among the world’s largest casinos. Visiting them is like a mini-vacation to a private city, where everything you want or need is literally right in front of you. I wrote about Mohegan Sun earlier...
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Meeting our Neighbors – A History of the Mashantucket Pequots
If your visit to the area involves delving into history, make the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center a stop on your itinerary. Located down the street from Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods, the museum presents a wide and rich history of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation through exhibits, films, live performances and even computer...
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Need an Itinerary? The Inn at Harbor Hill Has Got You Covered
Looking for some help planning an eastern Connecticut family vacation? You can book a stay at the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina in Niantic, and let these fabulous innkeepers help you every step of the way. The Inn itself is lovely, with views of the marina, a breakfast buffet, a wrap-around porch, beautiful gardens, and proximity to all the great spots in Niantic...
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Get Some Sun. Mohegan Sun.
If you’ve seen the catchy ads on TV lately, Mohegan Sun is probably in the forefront of your mind when you think eastern Connecticut casino. If you’re planning a visit, you won’t be disappointed. Mohegan is a great place to go, whether you’re looking for gaming, a show, or just a fancy dinner. Mohegan is a favorite destination when we just want to get...
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