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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Mystic Country fireworks and a very independent 4th of July, 2012.
Summer is humming now. Next up is our nations’s birthday. If you are in Mystic Country come the fourth here are some of the special events planned: Mystic Seaport celebrates Independence Day circa 1876 9 am – 5 pm. Parade at 1 pm and 7-9 pm Barefoot Truth performs on the green. This is a fabulous local band that has hit it pretty big. Come enjoy...
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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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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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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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Beach Profile: Summertime at Ocean Beach Park New London
Ocean Beach Park in New London Connecticut offers a National Geographic noted “best” beach with loads to do. This is a great family destination. Check it out: sugar-sand beach, lovely view, lifeguards, boardwalk, mini golf, spray park, rides, arcade, work out center, olympic size pool, nature trail and changing facilities. Yes’um they’ve...
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Fireworks! For your viewing pleasure. Here’s what’s poppin’ in July.
This year the 4th of July falls on a Monday. Yeah we’re excited about the day off too but a weekday 4th (Mon-Thu at least) usually means it’s hard to find fireworks on the day and this year is no exception. Not to worry. Focus on that 4th of July BBQ and get your fireworks in on just about any other day. We’ve got the month covered. Here’s...
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Tourism Cares for Mystic Seaport and we are truly thankful.
Tourism Cares is coming to Mystic Seaport on Friday May 6. Recognized as one of the most innovative “give-back” programs in the industry, the Tourism Cares volunteer project draws tourism and hospitality industry pros from all over North America to share in the conservation and preservation of treasured cultural and historic sites. This year Mystic Seaport...
Continue ReadingVideo: WCVB-TV Boston Looks at New London CT
Neighbor to Mystic, New London, CT is an up-and-coming city on the Thames River in Connecticut. WCVB-TV 5 (ABC) takes a look at the nation’s maritime past, present and future in the station’s Tank-Away series. It’s a destination worth checking out. Watch: WCVB TV Boston Looks at New London CT
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A day of Luna’s Sea is really good for a kid.
Luna’s Sea is Cornerstone Theater, Mystic’s new live musical “puppet show” for kids. It’s really not lunacy but a fun new program that combines top-notch children’s theater with a visit to the Mystic Aquarium. Now, don’t think small upright stage with hand-held puppets because this is nothing like that. These puppets...
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