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My husband and I have vacation from 31 May through June 8th.  We have no kids or dogs.  We would like to see beautiful country without the crowds and touristy stuff.  We particularly like antiquing.  We would also like to go fishing one day.  We don't want to spend tons of money.  We would like to pay a fair price for a fair vacation.

Any suggestions?

Mary M.

Mary:
I actually don't mind this type of e-mail at all. It's a pleasure to answer the question!

I couldn't think of a better place than the "Quiet Corner" of Connecticut. Located in northeastern Connecticut, this area of quiet New England towns with classic New England churches with tall white steeples and town commons is perfect for the couple with no kids or dogs. Putnam, while a tad gritty, offers many antique shops while other towns in the area offer antiques in stand alone settings.  There are plenty of ponds and lakes in the region for fishing.  The nicest towns are Pomfret and Woodstock, as they have little
commercialism and plenty of open land, farms, quaint
inns and nice dining choices. We particularly like the Inn at Woodstock for lodging
(http://www.visitingnewengland.com/woodstock.html) and
http://www.visitingnewengland.com/hotelinfo/98510.html),
built in 1816 and offering plenty of charm, solitude, views and a romantic restaurant.  The Vanilla Bean Cafe in Pomfret
(http://www.visitingnewengland.com/VanillaBeanCafe.html)
is quaint, cozy and features some really fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner specials.  They also offer folk entertainment on certain nights.

The northeast corner of Connecticut feels like a million miles away from civilization, yet it's under an hour to Hartford, CT, and Providence, RI, Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT, and Mystic, CT. It's about a half hour to Sturbridge, MA, and 90 minutes to Boston, MA.  It's truly a special place, like making your own discovery.

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