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Beer’s Brewing Company 225 Leonard Drive #1B Groton, CT Website They are an independent craft brewery based out of the American Velvet Mill in Stonington, CT, now open at a 2nd facility in Groton, CT. Officially considered a Microbrewery, their combined 1,085 gallon/35 BBL brew houses proudly produce a wide variety of brews each year – from their tried and Read more...
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Bluff Point is the last remaining significant piece of undeveloped land along the Connecticut coastline. Jutting out into waters of Long Island Sound this wooded peninsula, measuring one and one-half miles long by one mile wide, encompasses over 800 acres. Originally proposed for acquisition as a state recreation facility as early as 1914, it was not until 1963 that the Read more...
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EASTERN POINT BEACH Eastern Point Beach is a family oriented beach with seasonal amenities including lifeguards, snack bar, restrooms and showers, and basketball and volleyball courts. Scenic views of where the Thames River meets the Long Island Sound are enjoyed by all. The beach season runsgies mid-June through Labor Day. Seasonal parking stickers are available for purchase on an annual Read more...
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ESKER POINT BEACH AMENTIES Beach Swimming area – NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY Six Beach volleyball courts Personal watercraft lauching area Shaded picnic area Restrooms Outdoor shower The Beach is open during daylight hours. Please be considerate of neighbors by keeping pets under control and limiting noise. In the summer, Esker Point rocks with the Summer Soundwaves Beach Concert Series. Read more...
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MYSTIC MUSEUM OF ART Mystic Arts Center, a part of the Connecticut art scene for 100 years, is a place where culture, tradition, and the charm of small town New England converge. Founded in 1913 by a group of prominent artists rooted in the philosophy of the 19th century French landscape painters, Mystic Arts Center today serves as an arts Read more...
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Mystic River Historical Society The Mystic River Historical Society, founded in 1973, owns an ever-growing collection of Mystic-related historical books, maps, photographs, and other documents and artifacts contributed by the community. They house these collections in the William A. Downes Archives Building, erected by the Society specifically to provide a safe environment for them. They maintain part-time archival and curatorial Read more...
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FORT GRISWOLD This is the historic site where, on September 6, 1781, British Forces, commanded by the infamous Benedict Arnold, captured the Fort and massacred 88 of the 165 defenders stationed there. The Ebenezer Avery House which sheltered the wounded after the battle has been restored on the grounds. A Revolutionary War museum also depicts the era. Fort Griswold was Read more...
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Oyster Club 13 Water St Mystic, CT 06355 860.415.9266 www.oysterclubct.com Not just the best restaurant in Groton but one of the best in Connecticut! The Oyster Club in Mystic writes its menu daily and showcases food that travels the shortest distance from ‘farm & sea to table,’ with seasonality and location determining the day’s delicacies. Benefiting from the region’s many local Read more...
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Spicer Mansion 15 Elm Street Mystic, CT 06355 (855) 679-2468 www.spicermansion.com Read the write courtesy of Luxury Travel Magazine. Just minutes from the historic maritime seaport of Mystic, Connecticut, an eight-bedroom mansion is re-emerging as the most exclusive hotel on the East Coast. Ocean House Management, LLC, owner and operator of the famed Ocean House, the only Forbes Triple Five Star Read more...
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Mystic Pizza 56 West Main Street Mystic, CT 06355 860.536.3700 860.536.3700 www.mysticpizza.com Menu Opened in 1973 by the Zelepos family. Hard work, family effort and a “secret recipe” contributed to the long run success of Mystic Pizza. Of course, the real reason behind their success is their pizza. It’s so addicting that the crowds grew and grew. The day Hollywood came to town… Read more...
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771 Long Hill Rd Groton, CT 06340 860.865.0788 www.12tattoos.com/ They’re not just Southeastern Connecticut’s premier tattoo and body piercing studio, but they’re also home of the season 2 winner of Ink Master – Owner, Steve Tefft. At their studio the only thing that matters is the quality of the art. They set ourselves apart from the rest by hiring only Read more...
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HALEY FARM STATE PARK Connecticut’s first governor, John Winthrop Jr., owned a portion of the farm in 1648. Over the years, the land had various owners, including the Chester family in the 18th century, whose headstones are still on the property. Caleb Haley eventually became owner and he farmed the land in the late 19th to 20th centuries. His hobby of building stone Read more...