Great museum located on the waterfront, at the foot of Main St, in a beautiful 19th century warehouse. Changing exhibits filled with art and artifacts keep the River’s maritime, economic and cultural history alive. Family-friendly. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Tel: (860) 767 8269
www.ctrivermuseum.org
The country roads linking Noank, Mystic and Stonington offer nice biking grounds. Another popular ride is the 22 mile Vineyard Loop, starting from Mystic and taking you to Stonington and Jonathan Edwards Wineries, through N. Stonington Village.
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
109 Pequotsepos Rd, Mystic
Just 1.5 mile from downtown Mystic, heading northeast, beautiful 300-acre wooded preserve with eight miles of hiking trails winding through. Promotes environmental awareness, through a wildlife sanctuary, visitor attractions and educational programs. Open daily from 9am to 5pm; 10am to 4 pm on Sun. Small admission fee.
Tel: (860) 536 1216
15 miles drive from Mystic are two very popular casino complexes with gambling tables, slot machines, live entertainment, hotels, spas, shops and restaurants. Both of them are run by Native Indian tribes.
Foxwoods Resort Casino
39 Norwich Westerly Rd,
Ledyard
Tel: (860) 312 3000
Mohegan Sun Casino
One Mohegan Sun Blvd,
Uncasville
Tel: (888) 226 7711
Olde Mistic Village, situated 1.5 mile north from downtown, is a very pleasant 18th-century recreated New England village. It is home of over 60 stores, some of them offering unique items and restaurants. Mon-Sat 10am - 6 pm; Sun 11 am - 5 pm.
Tel: (860) 536 4941
www.oldmisticvillage.com
Located at the end of South Water St, this interesting museum nestled in a lighthouse built in 1823 features exhibits relating to the area’s maritime past. Spectacular view of Long Island Sound from the top of the lighthouse. Open daily from 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-8pm.
Tel: (860) 535 1440
Working vineyard, producing award-winning European-style wines. Wine tasting available in a pleasant setting with a picnic area.
Tel: (860) 535 1222
Walk back in history thanks to America’s largest maritime museum, Mystic Seaport, a recreation of a 19th-century seafaring village spread out over 17 acres. Includes a living museum, depicting coastal life in 19th century New England, a waterfront featuring tall ships and historic vessels open for tours, a restoration shipyard, where shipwrights restore antique vessels using traditional methods and tools and a series of exhibits and galleries. Nice shops and restaurants on site. Plan to spend at least a half day or more to fully enjoy all the spectacular attractions.
Victoria A. Hellewell is a recommended licensed massage therapist and an AMTA Member. Large range of therapeutic and wellness massages, either at her office or onboard, if requested. Office located a short walk from the docks, just off Narragansett Ave.
Tel: (401) 835 3180
Mackerel Cove, a sandy beach situated on a narrow neck of land off Beavertail Road, is perfect for swimming and water skiing. This deep water bay offers protected anchorage, for a relaxing day onboard.
Other great swimming and diving spots are located off Fort Wetherill State Park, such as West or Fort coves
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