Fine arts and crafts in a historical wonderland. Roseland Cottage’s annual arts and crafts festival this weekend.
One of New England’s favorite arts and crafts shows is happening at our very own Roseland Cottage this weekend. The Fine Arts and Crafts Festival at Roseland Cottage is a juried show featuring 175 artisans and their treasures, including jewelry, woodworking, paintings, glass, pottery and more. There will be live music, food and visitors can tour the famous...
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Road biking routes in Northeastern Connecticut.
If you enjoy road biking and are looking for new routes to explore, Northeastern Connecticut has many, many scenic options. Farms, stone walls, colonial era houses and villages, forests and fields dot just about every route. Grazing cows and horses will ogle you back and deer, wild turkeys and other wildlife are fun to look for. This is Connecticut’s...
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Putnam’s Great Pumpkin Festival is October 22.
If you are looking to experience some beautiful foliage and have a little fall themed fun, Putnam Connecticut’s Great Pumpkin Festival is a great time. Combine a trip here with one of Walktober’s walks and you’ve got the makings of a perfect fall day. The Great Pumpkin Festival runs 10-4 pm, Sunday, October 22, 2011 from Union Square to...
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Fall back in time. Old time harvest fair at Blue Slope Country Museum + Farm in Franklin.
Blue Slope Country Museum in Franklin is a gem just 30 minutes north of Mystic (same distance south from Putnam) right smack in the middle of Mystic Country. This is a working dairy farm that also hosts a wonderful little farming museum, horse-drawn wagon rides, tractors and just about everything a pre-electric farm might have used. Authentic is the word. You’ll...
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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...
Continue ReadingMystic Connecticut is Selected as a National Geographic Best Adventure Town
National Geographic has chosen Mystic, Connecticut as one of America’s 100 best adventure towns and the only town chosen in the state of Connecticut. I like to think of Mystic as a region, not just portions of Groton/Stonington (which make up the zip code), but all of the towns along our gorgeous coastline and up through the casinos into the rolling countryside....
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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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Back to Nature – The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
If nature, being outdoors, and our wildlife friends call to you, visit the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center in Mystic. You’ll find 300 preserved acres and eight miles of relaxed walking/hiking trails, native birds galore including hawks and owls, meadows, a pond, a wildflower garden, picnic tables (bring a bag lunch*), and, most importantly, peace and serenity....
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