It's summertime, and that means different things to different people. For kids, it's time off from school and responsibilities, and time to enjoy those lazy, hazy days of summer.

For their parents, thougth, it's time to find some new activities to keep everyone busy and happy on family outings and vacations.

Luckily, if you live in or near Myst Country, Connecticut, or plan to travel to New England this summer, we've got some great vacation ideas that will make everyone in the family happy.

On this show we'll introduce you to some of the best beaches in the Northeast – which just happen to be in Mystic Country. We'll take a look at the great New England summer tradition of clam shacks and homemade ice cream stands. And we'll check in with Peter Glankoff at Mystic Aquarium to see what's new this summer at one of the area's biggest and most exciting attractions.

So sit back for the next few minutes and let us bring you a little of the flavor of summer from Mystic Country!

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

Ocean Beach State Park
Esker Beach, Groton
Mystic Aquarium
Coventry Regional Farmers' Market
Sea Swirl Restaurant
What's Happening in Mystic
Woodstock Fair
Mansfield Drive-In & Marketplace

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Labels: family vacations, Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Connecticut, Mystic Country, New England, Ocean Beach State Park, Sea Swirl restaurant, summer travel, tourism