Attractions in Mystic, Connecticut
Amusements
Cottrell Brewing Co. 860-599-8213
100 Mechanic Street, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
The micro brewery that produces Connecticut's award winning Old Yankee Ale. more info mapFire & Fleece Farm 860-464-9980
104 Thomas Road, Ledyard, CT 06339
Learn about the sheep farming business. Yarn, hides, beeswax candles and herbal products are available for purchase. It is open year round by appointment. more info mapMystic Aquarium 860-572-5955
55 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT 06355
One of the nation's best loved aquariums, this world-class aquarium features the world's only exhibits based on Dr. Robert Ballard's deep sea discoveries, as well as a... more info mapWillow Spring Farm 860-536-1418
1030 Noank-Ledyard Road, Mystic, CT 06355
Specializing in seven varieties of apples, this family style farm also offers items such as sweet corn and pumpkins seven days a week from June to November. more info map
Casinos
MGM Grand at Foxwoods 860-312-3000
39 Norwich-Westerly Road, Ledyard, CT 06339
At the AAA Four Diamond MGM Grand at Foxwoods, it is all about anticipation of what is around every corner and your needs during your stay. The circular lobby leads you... more info map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House 860-535-8445
40 Palmer Street, Stonington, CT 06378
Situated on a high rise of ground overlooking the upper end of Stonington harbor, this 16-room Victorian mansion known as "Pine Point" was built by two brothers,... more infoDenison Homestead Museum 860-536-9248
120 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT 06355
Continuously owned by the Denison Family, this early 18th century center chimney Colonial farm house is nestled on 200 acres of ledge, woodlands, and meadows which... more info mapNathan Lester House 860-464-2040
153 Vinegar Hill Road, Ledyard, CT 06335
18th century farmhouse consisting of original out-buildings and farm museum with over 100 acres including hiking trails. more info mapOld Lighthouse Museum 860-535-1440
South Water Street, Stonington, CT 06378
Built on the Point in 1823, the original 30-foot stone tower supported a lantern containing 10 oil lamps and parabolic reflectors. Its beacon was visible 12 miles at... more info map
Libraries & Research Centers
Richard W. Woolworth Library, The 860-535-1131
Palmer Street; P.O. Box 103, Stonington, CT 06378
Next to the Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House
The Stonington Historical Society's Richard W. Woolworth Library is a modern archival facility with a large reading room with tables for researchers, computers, copiers... more info
Museums & Galleries
Blue Slope Country Museum 860-642-6413
138 Blue Hill Road, Mystic, CT 06254
Explore and learn about 18th to 20th century rural life while at this museum which features exhibits on agricultural tools and implements, wooden hand tools, domestic... more info mapMaritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport 860-572-5388
47 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355
The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport is "the nation's foremost gallery specializing in contemporary marine art and ship models." The Gallery also features exceptional... more info mapMystic Arts Center 860-536-7601
9 Water Street, Mystic, CT 06355
This unique arts center allows visitors to view the best artwork by the finest artists in the region. The Mystic Arts Center also offers exhibitions and sales of fine... more info mapMystic Seaport 860-572-5315
75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355
"The Museum of America and the Sea," this museum is the nation’s leading maritime museum and it contains the largest collections of boats, maritimes, and photography... more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 860-536-1216
109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT 06355
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is a non-profit environmental education center and wildlife sanctuary in Mystic, CT. DPNC and its adjacent properties consist of over... more info mapSawmill Park
172 Iron Street, Ledyard, CT 06339
Iron Street and Route 214
Town owned operating mill museum in 1860 restored building. Water-powered up-down sawmill, shingle mill, blacksmith shop with working blacksmith, gristmill, ice... more infoWilliams Beach Park 860-536-3575
Located at the Mystic Community Center
Just 100 yards long, but well sheltered, this shoreline beach is the perfect place to enjoy a day of summer fun and it includes a children's playground, a pavilion,... more info
Tours & Cruises
Mystic Whaler Cruises 860-535-1556
27 Water Street, New London, CT 06320
Built in 1967 and rebuilt in 1993, the Mystic Whaler offers exciting daysails, lobster dinner cruises, overnight vacations sails and private sailing events. more info mapSteamship SS Sabino 860-572-5315
Located at Mystic Seaport
Experience a delightful cruise on of the last coal-fired passenger steamer in operation in the United States with this company that offers downriver excursions or... more infoVoyager Cruises 860-536-0416
15 Holmes Street, Mystic, CT 06355
Located at Schooner Wharf
Take a scenic half day or sunset cruise in protected waters aboard the Argia, an 81 foot replica of a 19th century schooner around the Mystic Seaport Museum from July... more info map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill 860-536-3354
129 North Stonington Road, Mystic, CT 06355
A bonded winery which produces hard ciders and apple wines, this mill has been family run since 1881 and it is the last steam-powered cider mill in New England. The... more info mapStonington Vineyards 860-535-1222
523 Taugwonk Road; P.O. Box 463, Stonington, CT 06378
Situated on south-sloping well-drained glacial soils, in the Stonington Uplands above the Connecticut Coast; Stonington Vineyards has been producing award-winning... more info
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