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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
River Glow will set the night on fire this weekend in Pawcatuck.
It’s eastern Connecticut’s own version of Providence’s Waterfire! River Glow happens this weekend in the Pawcatuck River (near downtown Westerly, Rhode Island). The river will be lit up with over 30 floating bonfires, and if you’ve never experienced one of these, you absolutely have to. The smell of the bonfires, the night breeze from the river, and the...
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This Saturday History loves the Blues at Roseland Cottage in Woodstock.
Roseland Cottage is a gem. This National Historic Landmark was built in 1846 in the then new Gothic Revival style. It was the summer cottage of Henry Bowen and family, wealthy New Yorkers who summered here in the country. Here’s your chance to see it by day AND night. Spontaneous weekend coming at you! This Saturday, August 13, the cottage is open from...
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It’s that time! 54th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, August 13-14, 2011
Last year I came home with a painting and garden sculpture. What will it be this year? I love the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival and always make sure to be home this August weekend. The 54th annual will be August 13-14 this year 10-6 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday. Over 100,000 works of art: oils, watercolors, sculture, fine crafts and other media will line two...
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Theater by the Sea. The O’Neill.
We’re incredibly lucky around here to have the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center inWaterford, where top talent is nurtured and good theater is gospel. Hey, with Meryl Streep and Michael Douglas gracing the alumni list, what would you expect? And it’s right here, tucked in a quiet corner on the Sound, producing greatness every day. Tons of theater can be seen...
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Hot Summer Fun in a Cool Place. No lazy hazy at Mohegan Sun.
So when summer’s heat gets unbearable – even for the beach – I, like many, look for things to do where the AC is crankin. Look no further than the Mohegan Sun where their “Hot Summer Fun” promo is underway. Something big-time happening just about every day of the week. Yah its a casino but this place is not just for gaming...
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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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A midsummer night’s+day’s dream. Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival.
Save this coming weekend (July 29-30, 2011) for Old Lyme’s 25th annual Midsummer Festival. This quintessential New England event takes place over in three side-by-side venues, the Florence Griswold Museum, Lyme Art Association and Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts over the course of two days. Friday night kicks-off with a free concert by The Wolverine...
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Kids, this one’s for you. Fish Tales, Tugs, Sails & Rails in New London.
Kids and families, New London’s upcoming weekend is just right for you. Rain or shine Fish Tales, Tugs Sails & Rails is scheduled for Saturday July 23 from 11 am -5 pm in New London’s Historic Waterfront District. This fun, FREE and very interactive nautically themed festival celebrates children’s literature and the environment. Check out...
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Rendezvous at Mystic Seaport for the Classic Boat show.
Some cities make a name for themselves with their classic car shows. Mystic–being a seaport and all–can proudly boast their 36th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous. Serious boaters and weekend enthusiasts alike will love this event, happening at the Mystic Seaport on July 23-24. It will feature a collection of “mint condition” Rybovich...
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How about a tasty Sundae Drive? Check out our Ice Cream Trail.
Ice cream. Hot day. Perfect. No matter where you are in Mystic Country we’ve got the spots to enjoy this fabulous treat. Vanilla, chocolate and mint chip, yes, but take a look at some of the make-their-own eccentricities that have quite a following: Hockey Fight – Cherry vanilla ice cream with white chocolate chunks (teeth) and shredded bing cherries...
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