Mushroom mania. This weekend in Mystic, the 11th Annual Wild Mushroom Festival.
It’s a fungi festival like you’ve never seen before. The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s 11th Annual Wild Mushroom Festival is this Sunday, September 30, from 2-5 p.m in Mystic. Come ogle, learn and taste. Don’t we have the coolest things around here? The festival celebrates everything mushroom. It IS the season; I see them popping up everywhere. Held...
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Hunting through History on Mystic Country, Connecticut’s Antiques Trail.
Eastern Connecticut is known for its antiques and now we can point visitors to the best treasures town by town or feed antique frenzies from all directions with our new Antiques Trail. Organized by town, the Antiques Trail features thirty of our best antiquing venues complemented by other attractions and things to do in the region. The guide takes antiquers from...
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Touring retro in Eastern Connecticut’s Mystic Country.
To some retro is a hot trend, to others, it’s the way things used to be. Whatever your take you can taste from a bygone era here in Mystic Country. We are certainly well known for our coastline, wineries, Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, and the Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos. Less known are small, classic American businesses that have been going strong through...
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..isms at the Florence Griswold Museum. Art 101 in one visit.
Art 101 is a college course that should be required for anyone who enjoys art. The class complete with full screen imagery, lectures and visits to galleries is a must for truly understanding all that fine art has to offer. Closest thing to a good art educating right now (outside of college) is the new exhibit “…isms: Unlocking Art’s Mysteries”...
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A must for bird watchers: CT Audubon Society EcoTravel Eagle cruises.
Things I learned while aboard RiverQuest’s Eagle Cruise: 1. I love bird watching. 2. Eagles that cry out in movies are dubbed. In reality, eagles make more of a chirping noise than a majestic cry. 3. Don’t bother bringing a camera unless you have a telephoto lens (the image left was not taken by me). Seasonal Eagle Cruises are really a Mystic Country must-try....
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Holiday 2011. Mystic Country events that turn spirit ON.
Insure your holiday spirit with one of these events in Mystic Country. MANY are FREE so no excuses wherever you are. Follow the links for detailed info on hours, locations, times and tickets if needed. Have fun and be very jolly: Saturday, November 5- Saturday, December 13 Holiday Cabaret at Cornerstone Playhouse, Mystic. Lively song and dance show sizzles...
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“The Faces of Our Planet” Exotic Adventure Delivered to You.
Faced with the cost of airfare many of us have become armchair travelers when it comes to the exotic. Lucky for us there are a myriad of ways to explore close to home. TV of course is easy — hey we’re learning a lot about Alaska these days, right — but how about serious cultural adventure delivered to you on big screen or stage. Returning...
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Stay in Our City By the Sea – Places to Stay in Downtown Mystic
I know I’m pretty choosy about hotels, inns and B&Bs when I go away. Oftentimes I go for well known chains when traveling because you really can’t go wrong from site to site. Local is good too but I can be a little wary. A good personal recommendation is often the deal maker. With that in mind, here you go. Great local places to stay in downtown (or...
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Water Views – Peaceful Touring on the Connecticut River. RiverQuest
The Connecticut River Valley’s beauty is best taken in from the water. Connecticut River Expeditions has the great ship RiverQuest to ferry sightseers along the lower Connecticut River. Departing from Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam, RiverQuest carries up to 58 passengers in a spacious, comfortable cabin area. Her ride is smooth and her atmosphere is casual...
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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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