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.

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Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
Old Mistick Village

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Labels: beluga whales, Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Pizza movie trail, Old Mistick Village

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.

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Foxwoods Food and Wine Festival

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Labels: Foxwoods Casino Resort, Foxwoods Food and Wine Festival, Mystic Country Connecticut

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 Seaport
Tour sub Nautilus
Bluff Point State Park
Custom House Museum, New London
Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry
William Benton Museum of Art
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
Ft. Trumball State Park
Ocean Beach Park
Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Connecticut Defenders Baseball
CT Sun WNBA basketball

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Labels: Mystic Seaport, New England, summer vacations, wooden boat show

Spring in Mystic Country can only mean one thing: that’s the re-opening of clam shacks and ice cream shops up and down the coast. In fact, two of the area's best-loved clam shacks recently received some nice accolades from Esquire Magazine. The March 2008 issue of Esquire features a "coast-to-coast list of the finest meals on sliced bread." Three Connecticut sandwiches made the list of 20, including TWO in Mystic Country! Listen to the podcast to find out who the winners were.

On this program we'll also be talking to Mike Madura of the Denison Peuquotsepos Nature Center about the advent of Spring and some ways you can get out and enjoy it. We'll also discuss what to do if you find a baby bird, rabbit, or other animal and give you some suggestions on how to enjoy Earth Day.

Finally on this program we want to give you the inside scoop about some great discount packages that will entice you to visit Mystic Country to enjoy the spring season and take some time to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul in the process.

So Happy Earth Day! Sit back for the next few minutes and let us bring you a little of the scent of spring from Mystic Country.

For more information on this show's featured destinations visit:

Sea Swirl of Mystic
Cove Fish Market
Abbott's Lobster in the Rough
Costello's Clam Shack
Fred's Shanty
Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream
Dairy Barn at UConn
Mystic Sweets Shoppe
Michael's Dairy Downtown, New London
Avalonia’s Avery Preserve
Spa at Norwich Inn
Inn at Harbor Hill Marina
Mohegan Sun
Still River Cafe
Inn and Mystic & Floodtide Restaurant
Lucca Wine Bar Review
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Connecticut Audubon Society
Sunbeam Fleet

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Labels: Connecticut Audubon Center, Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Mystic Country, Norwich Inn, Waterford Sunbeam fleet