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Hi, gang. only 3 weeks to go! we're barely getting started on summer, so that seems to be coming too fast! anyway, here's what my rough idea is. I'd love your input on changes and whatnot, or places to stop and be sure to see...
Sat, June 28th, drive to Merrimack, NH for 2 nights - late afternoon shop
Sun, June 29th, Water Country, shop, and / or Canobie lake (did before, but we should have an after 5pm discount with NH discount coupon)
Mon, June 30th, LEGOLAND Boston, then possibly to Boston Garden for Earl of Sandwich
head to Warwick, RI for Homewood Suites...
Tuesday, Roger Williams Zoo
Wed, Mystic Aquarium with picnic at that caste place?
Thursday??? Water Wizz or make the trek to Lake Compounce???
Friday, July 4th - Children's Museum plus beach or whatever festivities??
Sat, drive home : (
the big question is whether to make the trek to Lake Compounce. I would like to hit at least one real theme park!
Bummer that you will be in Mystic while we are in Disney
If you are talking about Gilette Castle for picnic.....that is a good 30-40 minutes from the Aquarium. There are lots of great places to eat in Mystic!
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Thanks - so do you mean it would be 30-40 mins out of our way or is it on our way to / from RI? What places do you rec for eating and exploring in the area? We are super healthy eaters! I'm guessing the aquarium won't take a full day?
Is lake com pounce way too far?
What about Jiminy Peak. I have to find a climbing / zip lining place for my hubby and 8 year old daughter.
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Thanks - so do you mean it would be 30-40 mins out of our way or is it on our way to / from RI? What places do you rec for eating and exploring in the area? We are super healthy eaters! I'm guessing the aquarium won't take a full day?
Is lake com pounce way too far?
What about Jiminy Peak. I have to find a climbing / zip lining place for my hubby and 8 year old daughter.
Yes, Gillette Castle is about 30-40 west of Mystic.
If you like Lobster Rolls, the BEST place in Mystic is called Fords Lobsters. It looks like a hole in the wall type of place, BUT it is the BEST!!! And it's also BYOB! There is also a great sushi/Asian sit down restaurant right across the street from the Aquarium, Peking Tokyo.
Not sure about Jiminy Peak. I know there is a zip lining place in Middletown, again about 30 minutes from Mystic, but also close to Gilette Castle , I believe it is called Brownstone?
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Remember Earl of Sandwich is on he Boston Common/Public Garden. To those of us old timers, the Boston Garden is where the Celtics/Bruins play. You don't want to end up in the wrong place and while they are not too far apart, traffic between them can be terrible.
Enjoy the outlets. Last time I was there I picked up sweaters at the Loft for DD and I for $1.88 each. I am abstaining for a few eeks though.
In Merrimack, the Disney store is priority 1 ! And yes, fortunately I do have it straight bt TD garden and public garden. We saw Disney on ice at TD in February.
We still could end up coming back into Boston on a different day.
There are 3 routes, each will take almost 2 hours from your hotel. Only you can decide if it is worth it. Interestingly, Lake Compounce is introducing on-site accomodations this summer -camping or cabins. Don't know how you could make that work with your current itinerary but here's the info. https://www.lakecompounce.com/bearcreek
Also want to add, if you do book an overnight with Lake Compounce, it looks like you can save on tickets -$9 each one day ticket. Or you can get two days for the price of one regular day ticket -$39.99.
I'm not sure Lake Compounce is worth the trip. I don't think of it as a "real" themepark, although maybe because we've been there many times and it's close to us. It's not all that big, probably the same as Canobie Lake. I tend to think of Six Flags as more of a theme park, if you want more thrill rides (there is one in Agawam MA). If you don't want all the thrill rides, then LC might be for you! They also have a waterpark at LC.
I don't think you want to come out to Jiminy Peak for climbing. That's in the Berkshires, and doesn't seem to be in the area of your touring. If you want an adventure park, I'd look at the Storrs Adventure Park near UCONN in the eastern part of CT. About The Adventure Park at Storrs | Storrs Adventure Park
I'm not sure Lake Compounce is worth the trip. I don't think of it as a "real" themepark, although maybe because we've been there many times and it's close to us. It's not all that big, probably the same as Canobie Lake. I tend to think of Six Flags as more of a theme park, if you want more thrill rides (there is one in Agawam MA). If you don't want all the thrill rides, then LC might be for you! They also have a waterpark at LC.
I don't think you want to come out to Jiminy Peak for climbing. That's in the Berkshires, and doesn't seem to be in the area of your touring. If you want an adventure park, I'd look at the Storrs Adventure Park near UCONN in the eastern part of CT. About The Adventure Park at Storrs | Storrs Adventure Park
Thank you. That's very helpful! I did look at six flags, but my gang don't go for thrill rides and admission is pretty steep. We did enjoy canobie two years ago for one day, but don't care if we go back. We will miss santasvillage village, but 6 summers in North Conway was enough!
Well Holly, is it a worthwhile park to visit? We usually are willing to drive up to two hours each way for a day trip.
While I've enjoyed my visits there, there aren't a ton of attractions that I, personally, will do. I also spend a good deal of time thinking, "Disney wouldn't do it like this" but that's a hazzard at any park. They are well known for Boulder Dash -a roller coaster that runs through the woods. I have not yet ridden it, so I can't comment on it. There is a raft ride similar to Kali with much less theming. I certain come off just as soaked!!! The best part of Lake Compounce, IMO, is the water park portion.
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I don't think you want to come out to Jiminy Peak for climbing. That's in the Berkshires, and doesn't seem to be in the area of your touring. If you want an adventure park, I'd look at the Storrs Adventure Park near UCONN in the eastern part of CT. About The Adventure Park at Storrs | Storrs Adventure Park
I agree that Jiminy Peak is too far from your touring. The Storrs Adventure Park is brand new and very close to me. I would estimate a little over an hour from your hotel in RI. Haven't been yet but have heard from others that they have really enjoyed it. Check Groupon before you go.....there have been offers on there periodically. And if you choose to go, MAKE SURE you get ice cream at the UCONN Dairy Bar on campus. Yum !
I haven't done a lot in Rhode Island, so not much help there. You could head to Newport and tour the Mansions. Or if you have a whole day, take the ferry to Block Island from Point Judith, rent bikes and tour the island for the day, and take the ferry back that night (leave the car at Point Judith).
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