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Get Inspired at the Wonderful La Grua Center in Stonington, CT

If you want to have an educational and inspirational experience in a new destination during your next vacation, the best way is to immerse yourself in the local arts and culture.  New England is one region in particular that contains numerous op… Read more

5 of the Best Seafood Restaurants in Mystic, CT

There's nothing more exciting than trying new food when traveling, especially when you are in the Northeast! You can enjoy delicious recipes passed down from generation to generation as well as incredibly fresh seafood. In fact, New England is ideal… Read more

What You Need to Know Before You Go: Goodspeed Opera House

The rich art and history of New England reflect in many different mediums around the area. In East Haddam, that is clear in the cultural bastion, the Goodspeed Opera House. The riverside opera house is one of the foremost proponents of theatre and a… Read more
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Here Are the Top 4 Wineries Near Mystic, CT

      Attention wine lovers! We have something that might pique your interest. New England has so much to offer when it comes to high-quality products, and whether you love wine or simply enjoy a glass every once in a while, you are g… Read more

5 Reasons Why You Need to Visit the Gillette Castle State Park

  Connecticut is a treasure trove of historic places and beautiful natural settings.  Straddling the cities of Lyme and East Haddam, CT, is a state park not be overlooked. If you plan to be in this area, Gillette Castle State Park is one o… Read more

Spend an Exciting Day at the Connecticut River Museum

  If you love history just as much as you love nature, then the Connecticut River Museum is made for you! Rain or shine, it's the perfect day trip activity for your stay at Stonecroft Country Inn. Learn about New England's history and its natur… Read more

The Best Connecticut Bed and Breakfast for Romance

Our Connecticut Bed and Breakfast is surrounded by one of the most beautiful places in the country. We're just about to reach the peak fall foliage season here in Mystic, the weather is cool and crisp, and the holidays will be here before you know it… Read more

Mysterious Mystic: Haunted Places in Connecticut

New England is full of dark and complicated history, and with those many years of interesting people and tragic situations comes a host of stories and lore. And some might even say that Mystic is one of the most haunted places in Connecticut. From st… Read more
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Here Are All the Things You Can Do at the Olde Mistick Village

    Tucked in a corner of Mystic, CT, near Interstate 95, is a wonderful little village ready to take you back in time. A replica meant to evoke the spirit of the Colonial era, Olde Mistick Village is a little over 40 years old, but can ea… Read more
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5 of the Best Places to Ride Hot Air Balloons in CT!

Have you ever dreamed about being hundreds of feet up in the air, admiring the beautiful landscape of Connecticut? Make that dream a reality when you visit Mystic! Here, you'll have access to some of the best hot air balloons in CT. A balloon ride i… Read more