CT Open House Day: Discover everything great about our state. Especially Mystic Country.
This Saturday, June 8, experience an “open house” to top all open houses. It’s Connecticut Open House Day, a statewide celebration showcasing the best in art, history and tourism we have to offer. It’s one day only, and you’ll find discounts, specials and incentives to visit so many awesome places from the Quiet Corner all the way down to the coast. Here’s...
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New Program. Eastern Connecticut’s rich mill history is ready for you to explore.
Driving into Willimantic over the famous Frog Bridge one is surrounded by America’s industrial history. Note that those elegantly perched frogs are sitting atop thread spools. Willimantic was once a thriving textile mill city, home to American Thread, and the buildings that once housed the industry still stand today. According to the Windham Textile...
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Enjoy Putnam’s “First Friday” festival this (August 3) and the first Friday of every month.
If you’re looking for something fun to do Friday night, head to Downtown Putnam. Named after the day on which the monthly event happens, “First Friday” is a street-side celebration that includes art, food and live entertainment for all ages. A section of Main Street is closed to traffic for this outdoor party beginning at 6 pm. Vendors set up tents...
Continue ReadingIt’s another fab First Friday in Putnam, July 6. Check out their video.
First Friday hits Downtown Putnam Connecticut again on July 6. Here’s a quick video from past events. It’s a great time: Visit the First Friday Facebook page for more info and detail. All ages are invited. FREE to join this summertime street party!
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It’s time for the Tall Ships! Tips that make OpSail 2012 CT and SailFest a festival of fun.
This is a big week in Mystic Country. The tall ships of OpSail2012CT sail into Niantic, New London and Groton on the tail of our region’s July 4 events. That’s over 40 ships from more than 12 nations sailing into our area for a 4 day party (July 6-9, 2012)! SailFest will also be in gear July 6-8. Arrive and be very entertained. The ships sail in July...
Continue ReadingConnecticut’s Office of Tourism unveils new campaign and video.
Connecticut. Still Revolutionary. Yesterday the Connecticut ‘s Office of Tourism unveiled its first video and accompanying ad campaign. You may have seen some of it during the ball game or online. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, take a peek. Recognize any Mystic Country places? For more on this campaign and all there is to do in Connecticut,...
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YANKEE Magazine’s Best of New England 2012 Mystic Country choices:
YANKEE Magazine’s May/June 2012 Travel Guide to New England includes their 2012 Best of New England Picks. Congratulations to the Connecticut section winners in Mystic Country: Food & Dining Best Bowl of Noodles; Morning Glory Cafe, Old Lyme Lodging Best Vineyard B&B; Fitch Claremont Vineyard B&B, Bozrah Best Country Comfort; Stonecroft Inn,...
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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...
Continue ReadingA video visit to Stonington Borough, Connecticut
I just stumbled across this video that presents Stonington Borough (just 15 minutes from Mystic) in all of its classically, elegant simplicity. Enjoy!
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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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