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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Here's good news for New Englanders planning some kind of "staycation" this summer.

Mystic County in eastern Connecticut is pouring it on thick - "it" being hot fudge, caramel and butterscotch.

The scoop: The region has created an official "Ice Cream Trail" - perfect for lactose lovers of all ages to find the best spots for locally produced, often homemade, ice cream while enjoying the plethora of tourism experiences there. The trail includes venues along the area's shoreline, inland towns and in its quaint "Quiet Corner."

The region has even created an official brochure, titled Follow the Ice Cream Trail: Sundae Drives, that represents a playful guide to 35 of the area's best ice cream parlors - a "crème de la cream" of sorts. The brochure, which is available in both print and online at www.mysticcountry.com also offers tips on attractions and activities nearby.

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