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Looking for something fun to do with Mom for Mother’s Day? Look no further than the New England Spring Craft Festival at Mohegan Sun! The annual festival will take place on May 10th and 11th! The festival will feature over 250 artisans, a specialty food section, and handmade treasures! Bring Mom for a weekend of pampering and shopping from some of CT’s most talented creators. Event Details: New England Spring Craft Festival Dates: May 10th & 11th, 2025 Location: Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun Admission: $15 Single Day / $20 Multi-Day. 14 & Under are free! For more information, updates, and ticket details, visit https://www.nespringcraftfestival.com 
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Let's check out the Main Street Market in Middletown! This indoor marketplace is located at 366-386 Main Street in Downtown Middletown. The Main Street Market is home to a variety of businesses, creating a small indoor mall with local vendors The marketplace is home to Perk on Main Coffee Shop, Pokémoto, Celtic Cavern Gastropub, Marshmallow Factory, El Pulpo & Tapas Bar - Middletown, A Pocketful of Posies Gift Shop, and so much more. The marketplace is open Monday-Sunday from 8am-9pm; though individual stores have their own hours. This is the perfect place to grab a bite, meet a friend, or shop! Make sure you stop in and see what makes it a hidden gem! Have you ever visited Main Street Market? What's your favorite shop? Comment below! Shady Glen is a long-time staple of Manchester! They are famous for their fried cheese on their cheeseburgers that National chains have attempted to replicate. The restaurant is located at 840 Middle Turnpike West in Manchester, on the Bolton line. The restaurant and ice cream parlor started in 1948 by John and Bernice Rieg, farmers who wanted to expand their farm to include ice cream. With the help of UConn's flourishing Agricultural school, the farm formulated their now well-known ice cream. The restaurant expanded to a second location at The Mancheter Parkade in 1965. The restaurant was transferred to longtime manager William Hoch after the original owner's deaths in the 2000s. The restaurant is now run by William Hoch's son. The restaurant closed their satelite location at the Manchester Parkade in 2020 during the COVID shutdown. The eatery has been featured in National media, like their feature in Food Network's 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate' in 2010. The ice cream is almost as well known as their signature cheese! They serve a variety of flavors with some seasonal changes including my favorite, Peppermint Stick (only available in the winter.) Their icecream is sold in grocery stores throughout the region including Shoprite, Highland Park Market, & Big Y stores. Their dining room is also a major draw, the layout features a labyrinth of booths and seating, designed around the service of their patrons. The retro dining room has an old fashion soda fountain where staff make sodas the old fashion way, stirring in carbonated water into flavored syrup. This place is unlike anything you will find in the State! Worth a visit! The restaurant only takes cash, but there is an ATM onsite for those with card only. Stop by and give them a try! Let’s check out Connecticut’s two local marketplaces! The Shops at Riverton and The Shops at New Hartford! The Shops at New Hartford is located at 37 Greenwoods Road, on the fourth floor of the former Ovation Guitar building.The building is an extraordinary destination that supports local vendors nestled in the charming town. The commitment to quality is evident, as each of the over 50 vendors provides unique, must-have items that you never knew you needed. It's nearly impossible not to discover a treasure that you'll cherish forever while simultaneously supporting local talent. The owners began their venture with the sister store, The Shops at Riverton, located in the historic Old Hitchcock furniture building in Riverton, CT. The Shops at Riverton is located at 2 School Street. Like their sister location, The Shops at Riverton is made of a large variety of small artisan vendors, providing unique items and gifts! Both of The Shops are more than just a market; their welcoming atmosphere ensures that every visit is an enjoyable and memorable experience. The Shops host a variety of events, from baby goat cuddles to live music, so be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram (tagged above) to stay up-to-date on their exciting happenings. Both The Shops at New Hartford and The Shops at Riverton offer an amazing day out and are well worth a trip to Northwest Connecticut. Add these unique shopping experiences to your travel plans today! The Shops at New Hartford and The Shops at Rivertom are both open Wednesday thru Sunday from 10am-6pm. P.S. Don’t miss the baby goats in New Hartford on February 8th and 9th from 11-4! Bring the kids! (Pardon the goat pun.) For this hidden gem, I ventured into Old Wethersfield, Connecticut; I have always heard it is the cutest New England Village. I finally had some free time to visit with my friend to check it out. It is definitely a quaint little village, complete with Old Wethersfield Country Store, an ice cream shop / coffee shop named Main Street Creamery & Cafe, a seed and small produce market called Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre, many restaurants, museums, a toy store, gift shops, and even a new gelato place called NOCI. It's a great place to spend a day! Make sure you check it out! Have you ever been to Old Wethersfield? What is your favorite store/eatery? Comment Below! |
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