Victorian Days are here again. Visit Willimantic for a glimpse of the good old days.
A healthy dose of nostalgia for the old days can be whetted with a visit to the 14th annual Victorian Days in Willimantic, May 31-June 3. Every year, the Willimantic Victorian Neighborhood Association opens Victorian-style homes in Willimantic and South Windham for tours. This year, tours of local historic churches have been added to the lineup on Saturday only. The...
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A barn full of art. Visit the Spring Artists Collaborative in Woodstock, weekends now through May 20.
Weekends are for getting inspired. Spend one of the next four in the Quiet Corner, where local artists and other creative types will be presenting their work at the Spring Artists Collaborative. For the eighth year in a row, local artists from Conn., Mass. and NY will showcase creations ranging from hand-crafted jewelry, clothing, glassware, sculptures, paintings...
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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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Hot lobster rolls. Cool summer day. Life is good.
Come on, you know you want one….what’s summer without a Ford’s Lobster roll?? Now being served at Haring’s Marine in Noank. You’ve got the best view and the best food to eat while you’re enjoying it, and that’s a real summer vacation in my book. Ford’s fresh seafood is a local favorite, and the hot lobster rolls served next door are to die for....
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Celebrate the Music of the Sea at Mystic Seaport.
The music of the sea has a certain sound to it, no matter what culture it hails from. It’s a sound that can instantly put you out on the ocean, rocking on the waves in your boat of choice, or imagining a scene on a long-ago ship. I could listen for hours. Actually, I could listen for the whole weekend – and from June 9-12, we can. The 32nd Annual Sea...
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Celebrate spring…finally. We’ll make it worth the wait.
Dare we hope that spring has finally arrived? I think it’s a safe bet! Best place to celebrate spring fun? Check out The Historic Downtown Mystic May Day Festival happening Saturday, May 7 at the Mystic River Park right on the lovely Mystic River. Tons of stuff happening here that day, so get ready! May Day Kick-off is at 11 a.m. with a five piece Dixieland...
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Float. Paddle. Celebrate. Windham Riverfest.
The Willimantic River is one of the Quiet Corner’s most spectacular natural attributes, and the annual Riverfest event is the perfect way to experience it. If you have a canoe, boat or kayak (or want to rent one) you’re welcome to join the ride down the river on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Riverfest participants will drop their vessels off at the Eagleville...
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Hike, Bike, or Stroll the Air Line Trail
One of my favorite things about eastern Connecticut is the 50-mile Air Line Trail, an absolutely wonderful place for hiking, biking, leisurely walks and even horseback riding. This pic is from late fall but picture it lush and green spring and summer and then loaded with color come October. The Air Line Trail begins around the Connecticut River and runs up to...
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