About Mystic ConnecticutThe village of Mystic, Connecticut is a truly special
place. Its history as an important seaport, the natural
beauty of the area, and the friendly locals all make for a
charming getaway destination. Whether you want to fill
your itinerary with activities or take it easy during your
vacation, Mystic is the perfect escape. Plus, Mystic is
located near other lovely New England towns that make
for great day trips, including Newport, Stonington, and
Block Island.
About Mystic, Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Area Landmarks & Notable Sights to See . . . . . . . 4
Dining & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Microbreweries & Cideries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mystic Area Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Entertainment Venues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Annual Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Outdoor Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hiking & State Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Biking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sailing & Boating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Horseback Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Kayaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Beaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Farm Experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Nearby Colleges & Universities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Amenities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Weddings & Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Area Landmarks & Notable Sights to See
There is no shortage of things to do in Mystic, Connecticut, from the big draws like the famed Mystic
Seaport and the casinos, to smaller museums and galleries.
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Dining & More
Mystic is home to a lot of great restaurants. Whether you’re interested in casual dining right by the
lobster dock, or a more refined experience, you’ll find something in Mystic to suit your palate. There are
also top quality vineyards and microbreweries to try out during your time in the area.
S&P Oyster Company
http://www.sp-oyster.com/
Captain Daniel Packer Inne Restaurant & Pub
http://danielpacker.com/
Oyster Club
http://www.oysterclubct.com/
Bravo Bravo
http://www.bravobravoct.com/
Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough
http://abbottslobster.com/
Costello’s Clam Shack
http://www.costellosclamshack.com/
Restaurants
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Engine Room
http://www.engineroomct.com/
Dog Watch Café
http://www.dogwatchcafe.com/
Noah’s Restaurant
http://noahsfinefood.com/new/
Pizzetta
http://www.pizzettamystic.com/
Mystic Pizza
http://www.mysticpizza.com/
Vineyards
Stonington Vineyards
http://www.stoningtonvineyards.com/
Jonathan Edwards Winery
http://www.jedwardswinery.com/
Maugle Sierra
http://www.mauglesierravineyards.com/
Saltwater Farm Vineyard
http://www.saltwaterfarmvineyard.com/
Microbreweries & Cideries
Beer’d Brewing Co.
http://www.beerdbrewing.com/
Cottrell Brewing Co.
http://www.cottrellbrewing.com/
BF Clyde’s Cider Mill
http://www.bfclydescidermill.com/
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Mystic Seaport
http://www.mysticseaport.org/
Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration:
http://www.mysticaquarium.org/
Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research
Museum
http://www.pequotmuseum.org/
Florence Griswold Museum
http://www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org/
Slater Memorial Museum
http://www.slatermuseum.org/
Stonington’s Old Lighthouse Museum
http://www.stoningtonhistory.org/index.php?id=7
The Dennison Homestead
http://www.denisonhomestead.org/
Historic Ship Nautilus and Submarine Force
Museum
http://www.ussnautilus.org/
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
http://www.lymanallyn.org/
Connecticut Art Trail
http://www.ctarttrail.org/
Mystic Arts Center
http://www.mysticarts.org/
Connecticut River Museum
http://www.ctrivermuseum.org/
Mystic Area Museums
Entertainment
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Mohegan Sun Casino
http://mohegansun.com/events-and-promotions/schedule-
of-events.html
Foxwoods Casino
http://www.foxwoods.com/shows.aspx
Garde Arts Center
http://www.gardearts.org/
Goodspeed Opera House
http://goodspeed.org/
Spirit of Broadway Theater
http://www.spiritofbroadway.org/
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center
http://www.theoneill.org/
Between the charming annual events in town and big name artists and athletes appearing at the local
casinos, you can be sure you’ll stay entertained during your time in Mystic.
Entertainment Venues
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Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
http://www.mysticchamber.org/events/mystic-outdoor-
art-festival
The Wooden Boat Show at Mystic Seaport
http://www.thewoodenboatshow.com/
Taste of Mystic
http://www.mysticchamber.org/events/taste-of-mystic-at-
olde-mistick-village
Restaurant Week
http://www.connecticutrestaurantweek.com/restaurant-
weeks-ct/mystic-restaurant-week/
Lobster Festival
http://www.ctvisit.com/events/summary/lobster-
days/14817
Chowder Cook Off Olde Mistick Village
http://www.oldemistickvillage.com/event.aspx?id=182
Mystic Seaport Chowder Days
http://www.ctvisit.com/events/summary/chowder-
days/13550
Sea Music Festival
http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/sea-music-festival-2/
Moby Dick Marathon
http://www.ctvisit.com/events/summary/moby-dick-
marathon/13108
Seaport Lantern Tours
http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/lantern-light-tours/
Sailfest and Fireworks
http://sailfest.org/
90 Bird Day
http://www.ctvisit.com/events/summary/90-bird-
day/39040
Annual Events
Shopping
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Stroll around historic Downtown Mystic or Olde Mistick Village to discover charming local shops full
of untold treasures, or visit the nearby Tanger Outlets to find great deals on brand-name items.
Where to Shop
Olde Mistick Village
http://www.oldemistickvillage.com/
Mystic Downtown Merchants
http://mysticdowntown.org/
Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods Casino
http://www.tangeroutlet.com/foxwoods/
Crystal Mall in Waterford
http://www.simon.com/mall/crystal-mall
Outdoor Activities
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Hiking and State Parks
Bluff Point State Park
http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.
asp?a=2716&q=325178&deepNav_GID=1650
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
http://dpnc.org/
Lantern Hill Trail
http://alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/lantern-hill
Haley Farm State Park
http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.
asp?a=2716&q=325208&deepNav_GID=1650
Harkness Memorial State Park
http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.
asp?a=2716&q=325214&deepNav_GID=1650%20
Gillette Castle State Park
http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.
asp?a=2716&q=325204&deepNav_GID=1650%20
Devil’s Hopyard State Park
http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.
asp?a=2716&q=325188&deepNav_GID=1650%20
Mystic is in prime Connecticut hiking territory, so if you want to hit the trails you’re in luck. The area is
also great for kayaking and boating, cycling, and beachcombing.
Mystic Community Bikes
http://www.mysticcommunitybikes.org/
Mystic Bike Rentals
http://www.mysticbikerentals.com/
Horseback Riding
Leaning Birch Equestrian Center
http://www.thelbec.com/
Outback Stables
https://goo.gl/QsWvdx
Sailing & Boating
Schooner Argia
http://www.argiamystic.com/
Boathouse at Mystic Seaport
http://www.mysticseaport.org/visit/explore/on-the-water/
Schooner Brilliant
http://www.mysticseaport.org/locations/vessels/brilliant/
Steamboat Sabino
http://www.mysticseaport.org/locations/vessels/sabino/
Mystic Whaler
http:///www.mysticwhalercruises.com
RiverQuest Boat Cruises
http://www.ctriverquest.com/
Project Oceanology
http://www.oceanology.org/
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat Ride
http://essexsteamtrain.com/
Biking
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Kayaking
Riverdog Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals
http://thisismystic.com/to-do/parks-recreation/riverdog-
kayak-paddle-board-rentals/
Connecticut Coastal Kayaking
http://www.ctcoastalkayaking.com/
Beaches
Misquamicut State Beach
http://www.riparks.com/Locations/
LocationMisquamicut.html
Eastern Point Beach
http://www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastalaccess/site.
asp?siteid=672
Ocean Beach Park
http://www.ocean-beach-park.com/
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Holmberg Orchards
http://www.holmbergorchards.com/
Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream
http://www.buttonwoodfarmicecream.com/
UpDown Saw Mill
http://www.ledyardsawmill.org/
Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm
http://www.ekonkhillturkeyfarm.com/
Preston Farms
http://prestonfarmscornmaze.com/
Connecticut College
http://www.conncoll.edu/
University of Connecticut
http://uconn.edu/
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
http://www.cga.edu/
Mitchell College
https://community.mitchell.edu/
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
http://lymeacademy.edu/
Farm Experiences Nearby Colleges and Universities
Accommodations
When travelling to Mystic for a relaxing getaway, there is no place better to stay than the Stonecroft
Country Inn. Nestled on 6.5 rolling acres of lush grounds featuring terraced gardens, it’s the ideal respite
from the stresses of the outside world. The care and attention to detail in the personalized service you get
at Stonecroft will have you feeling like you’re visiting a second home!
Though it may feel like it inhabits a world of its own, the Inn is conveniently located just minutes from
downtown Mystic, the Mystic Seaport, the Mystic Aquarium, and the Long Island Sound. Foxwoods
and Mohegan Sun casinos are also just a short drive away.
Rooms & Suites
Stonecroft Country Inn has 10 luxurious accommodation options to choose from. There are four rooms
in the main 1807 House, and six suites in the Yellow Barn. All of the rooms and suites are individually
decorated and beautifully furnished, but all offer the utmost comfort to guests. Below are two examples
of our lodging options.
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The Stonecroft
The most elegant room of our Mystic B&B’s Main
House is furnished with handmade tiger maple
reproductions, including a canopied king pencil
post bed and chest-on-frame. Let the wrap-
around hand-painted mural transport you back to
the 19th century; artistic liberty allows the Beatles
to entertain you from the sunning circle. Can you
find them? Additional features include a wood-
burning fireplace, writing desk, French bergere
chairs and private bath.
Shubel Suite
A massive bedroom befitting a noble sea Captain,
this popular room features a king-sized sleigh
bed with luxurious linens beneath a beamed
and vaulted ceiling. Amenities include, fireside
leather loveseat (that can pull out to a twin bed), a
handsome armoire, widescreen TV/DVD, wireless
Internet, a balcony and a small writing desk. The
bathroom is one of the largest you’ll ever see –
offering his and hers lavatories, a bidet, walk-in
shower and heated towel racks. Open the shutters
of the two-person whirlpool tub and enjoy the
flickering gas fireplace while you soak.
Wood or Gas Fireplaces
Air Conditioning
Private Baths
Jacuzzi Tubs
Heated Towel Racks
Wide Screen TVs
Private outside Decks
Free Wireless Internet
Each room and suite is appointed differently, so not all amenities apply to all accommodations, but
listed below are some of the amenities that you can look forward to enjoying during your stay.
Amenities
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Weddings & Events
Imagine your wedding ceremony amidst lush grounds, flower gardens, charming koi ponds and historic
stone walls, or in front of the handsome dining room fireplace. For Mystic Connecticut weddings and
special occasions, Stonecroft Country Inn is a wonderful place to celebrate any time of year. We can
accommodate up to 75 guests in our gorgeous stone-walled Dining Room and up to 150 under a tent on
the grounds of our magical property.
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ConclusionWith an array of exciting activities and charming sights
to see, Mystic, Connecticut is the ideal destination for
your next New England getaway. The scenic beauty and
relaxing seaside atmosphere will have you forgetting
all of your cares and living life in the moment, the way
it was meant to be. With great food, entertainment,
outdoor activities, and plenty of fascinating history,
Mystic will sweep you off your feet. So, if you’re in need
of a special vacation, Mystic is waiting for you!
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