The Perfect Escape: Mystic Country
Aerial © G. Leslie Sweetnam
Located in eastern Connecticut and southwestern Rhode Island, Mystic Country attracts visitors from all over the world. With more than 9,000 rooms – from camping to luxurious resorts, in country villages or coastal towns – this beautiful region caters to all needs and budgets. Hikers and bikers can enjoy more than 100 miles of trails, swimmers have as many as 13 public beaches to choose between, and avid poker players can try their luck (and skills) at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun — the two largest casinos in the world.
Only a few hours drive from New York City and Boston, Mystic Country appeals to both busy professionals looking for a quick escape and family vacationers who prefer a longer stay. To learn more about what to see and do in the region, visit Mystic Country.
That Leslie Sweetnam is one hell of a sweet (got it? SWEETnam? SWEET!) photographer.
nice
good info
So Nice to see a note about my corner of the world. But I must tell you. Mystic Country in Eastern CT is so much more than what you find in this article.
I have it on good authority from the Last Green Valley that there are “17 public places to swim in The Last Green Valley’s CT towns. More than 130 miles of trails, including a portion of the 2700-mile East Coast Greenway (a National Millennium Trail) that runs from Key West to Caribou, Maine… the largest state forest in CT, numerous designated scenic highways including one of the first National Scenic Byways (Rte. 169), more than 80 lakes and ponds.
Leslie Sweetnam is a GREAT Photographer as with all of the incredible artwork he does his photographs are beautiful.
From North to South, you’ll find a little something for everyone in the our corner of New England. If you follow and look around you’ll find a great Ice Cream Trail at the mystic country website. If you tune your browser to thelastgreenvalley.org you can find more great information about visiting our area.
Putnam in NECT has, in addition to some super antique shopping and restaurants, events almost every weekend through the summer and into the fall. Main Street Car Cruise August 10 – Dancing under the stars in Rotary Park Aug 23. to name a few. See putnamct.us events calendar for more. The River Mills Heritage Trail is a great way to see the famous Cargill Falls and some beautiful old New England Mill buildings.
I could go on but instead will encourage you to come and see Mystic Country and The Last Green Valley for yourself.
It’s nice here.
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I linked a friend of mine to your blog – he’s going to be in CT soon. Do you have someone where who can meet him?
Wow this post comes in timely. My sis is going to University of Connecticut for a student exchange program in August for half a year. I might be visiting her too! Awesome photo! Feel motivated to go there now! =)
@HereinNECT, Thanks for stopping by and for telling us more about your corner of the world. I hadn’t heard about the Last Green Valley before, didn’t know it was the same region. I found my facts on http://www.mysticcountry.com
Yes, Sweetnam is truly a great photographer. If anyone’s interested in seeing more of his work, check out http://www.glsweetnam.com/neighborhoodviews.htm
@Geronimo, I don’t know anyone in CT. The best for your friend would probably be to contact the nearest tourism office.
@eunice, Glad you enjoyed the post. If you visit your sis, perhaps I will be able to read something from Connecticut on your blog as well.
That is a beautiful! Will have to add that to my must see personally list. = ]
This area of conn. is a great place. I love this part of conn, it’s lovely!
what a wonderfull picture