Mystic, Connecticut is comprised of two towns, Groton and Stonington, separated by the Mystic River but unified by a a heavily-used bridge. The first settlers in the Mystic area arrived some years earlier, about 1654. Mystic celebrates that year as its founding, and in 2004 celebrated its 350th Anniversary. The name Mystic, as derives from the Pequot term "missi-tuk", describing a large river whose waters are driven into waves by tides or wind.
Mystic Pizza
56 W Main St, Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 536-3700
Mystic Pizza is “a slice of heaven”. The nostalgic pizza spot that inspired the 1988 film about two sisters who are working as waitresses at the eponymous Mystic Pizza. This pizza is so good in downtown Mystic!
Olde Mystic Village
27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355
This recreated 18th-century New England village offers a refreshing change from shopping malls as we know them. Browse or buy in the more than 50 unique shops, delicious restaurants, and businesses.
Mystic Seaport
Whaleship Charles W. Morgan
75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT 06355
860.572.0711
Charles W. Morgan is the last of an American whaling fleet that numbered more than 2,700 vessels. Built and launched in New Bedford, Mass. in 1841, the Morgan is now America's oldest commercial ship still afloat–only the USS Constitution is older.
L. A. Dunton
75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT 06355
860.572.0711
L. A. Dunton is a National Historic Landmark fishing schooner and museum in the Mystic Seaport Museum. It was built in 1921 and is the last ship afloat of her type, which was once the most common sail-powered fishing vessel sailing from New England ports.
Pequotsepos Manor
120 Pequotsepos Rd. Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 536-9248
Pequotsepos Manor, also known as Denison Homestead, is a historic house museum that was built in 1717, and stands on land that has been in continuous ownership of the Denison family since 1654. Pequotsepos Manor, is on the National Register of Historical Places.
Mystic River Park
28 Cottrell St., Mystic, CT 06355
Riverside park with a boardwalk for fishing, a dinghy dock for small boats & an open grassy area overlooking the Mystic River Bascule Bridge.
The Mystic River Bascule Bridge
28 Cottrell St., Mystic, CT 06355
The Mystic River Bascule Bridge is a draw over the Mystic River . This bridge is unique because all its mechanical parts are exposed, so it’s truly fascinating to watch in action. People strolling around downtown frequently stop to watch when the bridge moves up and down. The Mystic River Bascule Bridge opens daily at hourly intervals (forty minutes past the hour) from May 1st to October 31st. The bridge only opens during the daylight hours and each opening lasts about five minutes. The Strauss Heel-trunnion type bridge was designed by former Otis Elevator Company Chief Engineer Thomas Ellis Brown of New York and built in 1920 by the J. E. FitzGerald Construction Company.
Stonington Vineyards
523 Taugwonk Rd, Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 535-1222
Stonington Vineyards is one of the oldest wineries near Mystic CT, making it one the most reputable. There are tours and tastings to learn all about how they apply new technologies to age old fermentation techniques to make their delicious wines. They also have all kinds of fun events like movie nights and live music!
The Mystic River Cruises
2 Washington St, Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 912-3404
Mystic River Cruises is a romantic option to see the sunset over the river on a 1947 classic wooden motor boat. There is also a lunch cruise with a delicious bakery-style picnic.
Comstock Covered Bridge
14 Bridge St, Colchester, CT 06415
The Comstock Bridge, built in 1840, carries a foot trail over the Salmon River to a park that's great for a picnic.
Argia Mystic Cruises
12 Steamboat Wharf, Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 536-0416
Argia Cruises offers day sails and sunset cruises aboard the historic 81-foot Schooner Argia ship. Travel back in time and experience life at sea on a Two-Masted Gaff Topsail Schooner from the 19th century.
Mystic Area Beaches
Ocean Beach Park
98 Neptune Ave, New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-3031
The Ocean Beach Park has a half-mile long boardwalk, an Olympic sized swimming pool, lockers and a changing area, miniature golf, an arcade, plenty of food options, a carousel and a playground.
Misquamicut State Beach
257 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 596-9097
This more remote beach has a modern pavilion, which includes a bathhouse, concession stand, and a lifeguard lookout for the half-mile stretch of sand before it.
Williams Beach Park
1 Harry Austin Dr, Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 536-3575
This beautiful Mystic park is dotted with multiple beaches and swimming holes where you can enjoy boating, cruises, and fishing charters. Golf and tennis are available, as well as many hiking and walking trails on which you can explore the parks, forests, and gardens.
Eastern Point Beach
1 Beach Pond Rd, Groton, CT 06340
(860) 446-4128
This is a great place to hang out with the family at the mouth of the Thames River. With showers, picnic tables, a concession stand and a playground. The shallow waters along the beach, as well as the lifeguard areas that make it a safe place to let the kids splash around and enjoy the refreshing sea.
