Nature
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Preserve
Birds may not land on you here, but there are still plenty to see. Search for bluebirds in the meadow, painted turtles or bullfrogs in the pond, admire the summer wildlflower garden, or simply enjoy a peaceful walk along the eight miles of trails that wind through a beautiful 300-acre preserve. And don't miss the hawks and owls that reside in outdoor flight enclosures in the sanctuary. More >
Arts
From Model to Masterpiece: a new exhibit at Mystic Seaport
Here's something unusual - well-loved maritime paintings and the models from which they were created - all in a single gallery. From Model to Masterpiece: The Work of Thomas Hoyne and Erik Ronnberg, celebrates the work of both the artist, who created close to 100 maritime paintings, and model maker Erik Ronnberg, who Hoyne often commissioned to create scale models of his seagoing subjects. More >
Mystic Arts Center
Ever-changing exhibits with a regional flavor make this local institution irresistible. The 2007 schedule features a slate of fifteen exhibits, including several juried shows. More >
More to drink in
B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill
The only remaining steam-powered cider mill in the country, B.F. Clyde's has been making cider since 1881. Non-alcoholic and hard cider choices are available. Clyde's is open seasonally, starting in August and is open daily through fall. 860 536 3354 or email clydecider@aol.com. More >
Johnathan Edwards Winery
Located in the quaint town of North Stonington, a few minutes from downtown Mystic, Jonathan Edwards winery is situated on a beautiful 48-acre hilltop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Tour the winery, taste the wines, even enjoy a picnic. More >
Stonington Vineyards
Producing award-winning wines in the Burgundian tradition for over 17 years, Stonington Vineyards is nestled above the Connecticut coast where the Long Island Sound meets the open Atlantic. Daily tours at 2 p.m. More >
