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Kind of OT: Mystic, CT

18 years ago

My advance apologies for posting something that doesn't really have to do with gardening. There is no "off topic" section for NE gardening, so I figured I'd give it a shot.

Besides there isn't too much to talk about, as the leaves are all cleaned up and I am bracing my self for winter (trying winter sowing this year...yea!!!)

Anyone have any good dining ideas for the area?

Will be there New Year's Eve....

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sedum37
18 years ago
If you don't get any replies here, one place you might try is the TripAdvisor forums. They have quite an active forum for New England where people can post questions on restaurants, hotels, things to do in the area. I also like the TripAdvisor review area. In this section of the web site, people write their own reviews and post pictures of their visits. I usually double check the TripAdvisor web site before booking any hotel/B&B especially European and overseas travel where it is hard to find independent reviews.

Here is a link that might be useful: TripAdvisor Connecticut Forum
ginny12
18 years ago
Wow, Sedum37, thanks for that tip. I've never heard of that site but am planning a trip to Hawaii so I went right over and registered. Great info. The things I learn on GW....
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sedum37
18 years ago
Ginny12 - I have found TripAdvisor is great web site to get independant reviews. I hope you like it. I find the links to mainstream sites such as Fodors, Frommers etc. to be helpful plus the independent reviews. Of course you have to take all the reviews with a grain of salt. Sometimes reviewers stay at a hotel/B&B, etc. that they shouldn't have - i.e. a poor choice for them. For example, some people like to stay at high end places and if they stay at a budget place by mistake they are disappointed and vice versa.

FYI: my husband I went to Hawaii in 1999 for two weeks. My information may be a little dated but if you have any questions you can email me (put GardenWeb in subj line). We flew into Maui and out from Oahu and also stayed on the island of Hawaii. The travel between islands is very good and relatively inexpensive. Hawaii is so beautiful you'll have a great time.

The link below is a travel log I wrote for Hawaii. Unfortunately no pictures to view (this was before digital cameras were in vogue).

Here is a link that might be useful: Hawaii Trip
fbot
18 years ago
Also try this link-

Here is a link that might be useful: Mystic-Places.com
byron
18 years ago
I recommend this place with 10 green thumbs up

Here is a link that might be useful:
peregrinekt
18 years ago
I'm a local! however 99% sure we will be at first night in Westerly, RI. Too bad Mystic's not doing one anymore!

Some places to look into:
the packer Inn (aka: DPI) is pretty nifty tho weirdly we don't go there very often.

Flood Tide is a nice restaurant and cocktail lounge, they do things for holidays.

Seamen's Inne, which is at the Seaport.

Personally I like Go Fish, less formal, seafood, and Sushi bar (however, according to co-worker, not as hopping last year on New Years as we might have thought, usually on weekends its a very popular place to go)

Depends on if you want to be in Downtown Mystic, or just in the general area...

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