Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England 2013 honors many in Mystic Country.
Congratulations to the Mystic Country businesses that were recently written up as YANKEE Magazine “Best of New England” for 2013. The full listings appear in YANKEE’s May/June issue. Best Alpaca Farm & Store - Safe Haven Farm, Hampton Best Military Museum - United States Coast Guard Museum, New London Best Pottery Shop - Sawmill...
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It’s hunting season again…Easter eggs that is.
For those celebrating the Easter season, it’s time to get your spring pastels out and check out the best Easter egg hunts in Mystic Country. Even though spring hasn’t quite sprung yet, we’re going to get you in the right mindset! So where to hunt? Friday, March 29 from 10 am – 11 am or 1-2 pm there is a Wild Egg Hunt at Denison Pequotsepos...
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It’s maple sugaring season in Mystic Country!
Winter’s slowly melting away in Mystic Country, and it’s maple sugar season again! Trees are being tapped, syrup is boiling, and maple products stock local farmers’ shelves to bursting (until we all swoop in and buy them up). Come visit the farms and see how it’s done. This is a fun outing for the whole family, even those who aren’t maple fans. And...
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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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Santa Sightings in Mystic Country.
Before Santa hits the chimneys, he’s lacing up his boots, giving the reindeer a break, and traveling by truck, train and tugboat around Mystic Country to spread holiday cheer. Sometimes, he’s even bringing along the lil’ missus. Bring your own camera to capture the moment: Friday, November 23 * Santa and Mrs. Claus at Olde Mistick Village, Mystic, 12:00...
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Mystic Aquarium debuts a Polar Express experience for the holidays.
This holiday season visitors to Mystic Aquarium can experience what it’s like to board the Polar Express and be whisked away to visit the North Pole at the Polar Express 4-D Experience. Based on the Caldecott Medal winning children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, this 14 minute 3-D film features a variety of cool 4-D sensory effects including wind, snow and...
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Mystic Country holiday performances that make the season special. Book now, enjoy later.
T’will soon be the season for holiday cheer and Mystic Country is ready to kick-start the season’s spirit. Experience a traditional New England Christmas, hear a holiday concert, sing your heart out, or see The Nutcracker. Yes, it’s early but the time is now to grab your seats for holiday fun come December. There is very likely something happening...
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Dine often (and inexpensively). Visit us during Mystic Restaurant Week, Nov. 3-10.
We love food here in eastern Connecticut, in case you couldn’t tell already from our plentiful foodie events–not to mention the array of restaurants from the Quiet Corner on down to the shoreline. And next week you get to sample from the best of the best at special prices during Mystic Restaurant Week. From Nov. 3-10, enjoy one price dining at participating...
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Chowder Days are here again. This weekend at Mystic Seaport.
Fall is officially here. Warm up on a cool New England Day with chowder – every kind imaginable! Chowder Days happens this weekend, Oct. 6-8, at Mystic Seaport. Come on an empty stomach, because you’ll want to take full advantage of the deliciousness available. Chowders, bisques, gumbo and stew will top the offerings, but you can also sample other treats...
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Civil War Living History, this weekend at Roseland Cottage.
Visit eastern Connecticut’s Quiet Corner Sept. 22-23, 2012 for a trip into history. Roseland Cottage in Woodstock will host their annual Civil War Living History Weekend, with hands-on activities, demonstrations and presentations geared to help visitors experience what life was like during that time in our past. Artillery demos, marching and drills, presentations...
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