Small town. Big food. Niantic – East Lyme 2013 Restaurant Week, Jan. 21-27.
It’s a New Year’s resolution come true in Niantic/East Lyme – the long awaited Restaurant Week is on the horizon! Our waterfront village is showcasing their food offerings from January 21-27, with about 30 of the town’s popular eateries participating. This is no typical restaurant week – what about our little piece of the world is typical, after...
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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...
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Eat yourself silly this weekend at the Niantic Lions Lobsterfest & Chicken Barbecue, then enjoy the Arts and Crafts Show.
Favorite summer foods, arts and crafts, and a beachside town=happiness. This weekend the Niantic Lions’ 34th Annual Lobsterfest and Chicken Barbecue is cooking at the Niantic Town Hall grounds. This homegrown event, held Saturday and Sunday, June 30 and July 1, 2012 is held in conjunction with the 52nd Annual Juried Arts and Crafts Show, so there’ll...
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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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School’s Out! Our Children’s Museum will keep ‘em busy.
The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut is a little known gem for visitors with kids. Well-loved by locals this museum provides hands-on play and activities from babies to tweens no matter what the weather outside. They’ve got indoor and outdoor play spaces and are close to downtown Niantic. Activities are always refreshed so check their...
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February vacation week. Here’s what to do with the kids in Mystic Country.
Not that the kids really need any vacation time; honestly I think they went to school 8 days in January. Whether we want it or not, however, February vacation is on the calendar and if you’re looking for something to prevent cabin fever here’s a list of ideas in Mystic Country: Sat/Sun 19, 20 and 26, 27: Bush Meadow Farm, Union Maple Syrup Month...
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For Hard Core Bikers – The Bride Brook Park Ride
If you’re looking for a more challenging bike route while you’re here, Niantic Bay Bicycles has a ride for you. The Bride Brook Park Ride is 31 miles, looping through Niantic much like the easier ride they outlined, but longer and more challenging. If you do this ride, you have the benefit of the seaside village, the attractive downtown, and plenty of great...
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Put the Pedal to the Trail. Cycling the Niantic area.
Sick of the stationary bike? It’s summer, time to go places! Eastern Connecticut has many wonderful places to ride with scenery, cool places to stop and rest, and good food along the way to keep your strength up. I recently did a bike route for the north eastern part of Connecticut. Today, Niantic and the coast. If you’ve got a bike, head to the...
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Downtown Niantic. A Seaside Delight.
A trip to downtown Niantic is great combined with a visit to the Children’s Museum. The village of Niantic (part of East Lyme) offers a treasure trove of family activities. If you’re visiting in the summer, head across the street and stroll along the Niantic Bay Boardwalk. The water is beautiful, the sand and shells offer the essence of the season, and the...
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Spark Imagination at the Children’s Museum of SECT in Niantic
Need a few hours out of the sun? A family vacation with little ones begs a stop at the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. This wonderful, reasonably-priced museum is an interactive treat for the younger group (up to 9 years), and small enough that children can feel they’ve had the whole experience without being rushed through to see everything. Tucked...
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