As the dog days of summer are upon us, the long sunny weekends don't offer much relief and respite from the heat and humidity. Let's face it, you can't tame the sweat dripping down your back and under your bra and on the soles of your feet, and waiting in line for a Loopy Doopy popsicle cocktail on a slightly less-sweaty roof just doesn't cut it when its 90 and humid. If you're interested in doing a little more than hugging your air conditioner this weekend, a quick waterside getaway is the perfect option. There are tons of places to go just a few hours from the city - beaches, boardwalks, bars - pick your poison. If you're in the mood for a little history (or just some cute marine mammals), there's no better village than Mystic, Connecticut, nestled on the southern coast of Connecticut right where the Long Island Sound meets the open Atlantic. While I wound up in Mystic via an overnight stop in Hartford, CT (Dylan's hometown), the village is only two and a half hours by car from New York City, yet feels thousands of miles - not to mention hundreds of years - away from the noise, grime, and sweat of the urban oven.
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| Photo Courtesy of MysticSeaport.org |
