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This site shows off our favorite things to do and see in the Mystic Country Connecticut region. Enjoy exploring. We know you will love it as much as we do! - Karin, Liz and crew at Mystic Country
This Ice Cream Will Make You Melt
For me, ice cream is never out of season. And as soon as Buttonwood Farm opens on March 1, it’s fair game. Anytime. Located on Shetucket Turnpike (Route 165) in Griswold, Buttonwood is definitely a special trip, but well worth it. The made-from-scratch ice cream is absolutely to die for, as the long lines just about any day will attest to. If you’re an ice...
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Wine, Cheese, Gelato and Nature at the Heritage Trail Winery and Cafe
I’m always on the lookout for great food at a unique location, and I wish I’d found the Heritage Trail Winery and Cafe sooner! It is hands-down the perfect spot for an impromptu luncheon or early dinner. The location is top-notch, the scenery is perfect, and the wine and homemade gelato just add to the experience. It was a winter night when I first visited...
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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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Spark Imagination at the Children’s Museum of SECT in Niantic
Need a few hours out of the sun? A family vacation with little ones begs a stop at the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. This wonderful, reasonably-priced museum is an interactive treat for the younger group (up to 9 years), and small enough that children can feel they’ve had the whole experience without being rushed through to see everything. Tucked...
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Where the Buffalo Roam
Save one of your vacation days to visit the Creamery Brook Bison Farm in Brooklyn, convenient off Route 6 in the Quiet Corner. Wagon tours, close-up buffalo encounters, food, ice cream, and a farmyard petting area will keep everyone engaged. If you’re with a group, take advantage of the guided tour, either walking or by wagon. My group had a great time on the...
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Still River is a Northeast Connecticut Jewel
Like many of the gems of the Northeast Corner, Still River Café is subtle, elegant, and understated. But in this case, get ready for something to inspire a squeal of delight. Critics from far and wide have touted the sophisticated cuisine, the local sourcing of ingredients, and the charm of the rustic but formal atmosphere. And dinner guests travel daily from...
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Tugs! Mystic Seaport’s Tugboat Exhibit Opens May 8.
Aaah tugboats, the cheery, tubby, hardworking boats of childrens lit. They conjure up a great visual don’t they? These boats are no storybook myth however. Tough they are and active as I sit here typing. Take a look at this image of a modern day tugboat ushering a tanker into New York City, Lady Liberty straight ahead. Tugs!, is an interactive exhibition...
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A Day at the Spa Has Never Been This Good
Gather up the girls for an awesome spa weekend! There are so many choices here it will be hard to pick just one. Depending on what else you have planned, you can choose a spa simply for the relaxation factor and accommodations attached, or pick a casino-based retreat and tie it in with a show or a night out at the club. The Spa at Norwich Inn, located a short...
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Hiking in and around Mystic Country.
The New London Day has started a fabulous hiking guide for those looking to explore the area and get a little exercise to boot. Please find The Day.com’s Connecticut Hiking Guide HERE. Quoting directly from the Day site,” Here you’ll find 15 sites, and [The Day] will be adding more in the coming weeks. For now, the guide gives information about...
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True Expressions of Summer – Ocean Beach Park
Summer is heading straight for eastern Connecticut, and that means the start of a new season at Ocean Beach Park in New London. An area favorite with easy parking, Ocean Beach is not only about hitting the sand with a good book and swimming at your leisure. With an 18-hole mini golf course, water slides, an Olympic-size pool, rides, food, and more, it’s a fun...
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