Lots of us travel over the holidays, but today's show features a story with a unique travel angle. Mystic Aquarium recently acquired seven Beluga whales and four Pacific White-sided Dolphins on loan from the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, where their homes are being renovated. They're going to be at Mystic for about nine months, but the story of their trip here and the things they're going to be doing in Mystic is fascinating. Becky Giantonio of Mystic Aquarium tells us all about it on this episide of the Mystic Country Podcast. Also experience the holidays at Olde Mistick Village, and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the movie Mystic Pizza by taking the self-guided "movie trail" that revisits some of the film's classic set locations in and around Mystic, Connecticut.For more information on today's featured destinations visit:Mystic Aquarium and Institute for ExplorationOld Mistick VillageNEW! Subscribe to Mystic Country Podcast FREE at iTunes_uacct = "UA-946583-15";urchinTracker();_uacct = "UA-946583-15";urchinTracker();
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Lots of us travel over the holidays, but today's show features a story with a unique travel angle. Mystic Aquarium recently acquired seven Beluga whales and four Pacific White-sided Dolphins on loan from the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, where their homes are being renovated. They're going to be at Mystic for about nine months, but the story of their trip here and the things they're going to be doing in Mystic is fascinating. Becky Giantonio of Mystic Aquarium tells us all about it on this episide of the Mystic Country Podcast. Also experience the holidays at Olde Mistick Village, and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the movie Mystic Pizza by taking the self-guided "movie trail" that revisits some of the film's classic set locations in and around Mystic, Connecticut.For more information on today's featured destinations visit:Mystic Aquarium and Institute for ExplorationOld Mistick VillageNEW! Subscribe to Mystic Country Podcast FREE at iTunes_uacct = "UA-946583-15";urchinTracker();_uacct = "UA-946583-15";urchinTracker();
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Just because summer is over in Mystic Country doesn't mean there is any lack of things to do or see. In fact, many people consider this the very best time of year to visit the area, and if you are a food and wine enthusiast you will absolutely agree. This month marks the Third Annual Food and Wine Festival at Foxwoods Resort, during which more than 50 celebrated chefs will perform their magic over a three-day period beginning September 26th. On this program we check in with Dennis Khanh, Vice President of Food and Beverage for Foxwoods, to learn a little more about the event.For more information on this show's featured destination visit:Foxwoods Food and Wine FestivalNEW! Subscribe to Mystic Country Podcast FREE at iTunes_uacct = "UA-946583-15";urchinTracker();_uacct = "UA-946583-15";urchinTracker();
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Just because summer is over in Mystic Country doesn't mean there is any lack of things to do or see. In fact, many people consider this the very best time of year to visit the area, and if you are a food and wine enthusiast you will absolutely agree. This month marks the Third Annual Food and Wine Festival at Foxwoods Resort, during which more than 50 celebrated chefs will perform their magic over a three-day period beginning September 26th. On this program we check in with Dennis Khanh, Vice President of Food and Beverage for Foxwoods, to learn a little more about the event.For more information on this show's featured destination visit:Foxwoods Food and Wine FestivalNEW! Subscribe to Mystic Country Podcast FREE at iTunes_uacct = "UA-946583-15";urchinTracker();_uacct = "UA-946583-15";urchinTracker();
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When you think of Mystic Country you think about Mystic Seaport, the area's namesake attraction. But what's surprising is that even if you think you know Mystic Seaport or have been there before, you'll be amazed at all the new things they've got going on.On today's show we check in with our friend Mike O'Farrell of Mystic Seaport, who talks with us about the ins and out of wooden boats as well as why you should see the ship Charles W. Morgan this summer.Also on this program we'll be talking about Mystic Country as a "one tank" summer destination, and give you the scoop on some free or inexpensive things to do and see that will make your vacation budget go even further.For more information on this show's featured destinations visit:Mystic SeaportTour sub NautilusBluff Point State ParkCustom House Museum, New LondonBallard Institute & Museum of PuppetryWilliam Benton Museum of ArtConnecticut State Museum of Natural HistoryFt. Trumball State ParkOcean Beach ParkChildren's Museum of Southeastern ConnecticutDenison Pequotsepos Nature CenterConnecticut Defenders BaseballCT Sun WNBA basketballNEW! Subscribe to Mystic Country Podcast FREE at iTunes_uacct = "UA-946583-15";urchinTracker();
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