Growing up in the coastal south, I’m well acquainted with great seafood. But prior to moving to Groton, I never had a "labstah" roll. The first time I tried one, it instantly became my go to summer order when dining out. I made it my mission to find the best lobster roll in the area. What I found was, [...]
Do you have a short stint in Groton coming up? Submariners may be sent to the "Submarine Capital of the World" for various reasons. Groton is home to the A and C schools, which are less than a year and most young sailors live in the barracks. If they're officers, they might continue on in [...]
Looking to pre-order your entire Thanksgiving spread this year? Maybe you’re only looking for a place to pick up dessert? Just need a farm-fresh turkey? We’ve got that info to dish out too! Here are some excellent options around the Groton area: Grocery Stores Big Y - Big Y locations are offering a Thanksgiving Feast, [...]
If you're new around here, nothing beats fall in New England. As the humidity fades and the leaves start to change, start to map out your September and October. Apple Picking at Holmberg Orchards Seaside Shadow Tours in Mystic Jack-O-Lantern Walk at Mystic Seaport That Dinosaur Place B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill Here's a list to [...]
Great Wolf Lodge New England is a great place for a little family fun. Whether you are celebrating homecoming, a birthday, or just need a little family getaway, Great Wolf Lodge has something fun for everyone. Located in Fitchburg, MA, the hotel is about 90 minutes from Groton and Portsmouth. There is also a Great [...]
Did you recently PCS to Groton? Familarize yourself with the area and mark these special dates on your calendar: FEBRUARY Charity Chowder Cookoff and Cabin Fever Festival - Mystic, CT MARCH Sugar Maple Festival - Hebron, CT APRIL Connecticut Sheep & Wool Festival - North Haven, CT MAY Dogwood Festival - Fairfield, CT JUNE Lyman [...]
I know, I know. COVID. And while we mark the one-year anniversary of this global pandemic, we have to look to the (near?) future when HPCON restrictions will be lifted and we can travel again. While not everyone loves Groton, you can't deny the regional destinations that surround Connecticut. If you find yourself stationed here, [...]
One of the greatest benefits of being stationed in New England is the beautiful fall season. Given the ongoing precautions of COVID-19, many of us are limited to a certain number of miles from home. So perhaps a weekend getaway to Maine or Vermont is out of reach. The good news is you don't have [...]
Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Fall doesn't officially start until September 21, but there's some great local businesses offering fun, seasonal activities in the weeks ahead. It's a bit early for pumpkin patches, but you can get your first taste of the season with [...]
