See What Mystic Connecticut has to Offer!
Nestled along both sides of the Mystic River and divided by the famous Mystic River Bascule Bridge, Mystic is one of Connecticut's premier destinations.
Nearby
- Downtown Mystic
- Connecticut Wine Trail
- Mystic Aquarium
- Mystic Seaport
- Mystic Village
- Stonington Borough
- Foxwoods Casino
- Mohegan Sun Casino
- Hiking Trails
- Westerly Beaches
- Groton Long Point Beach
- Niantic Boardwalk
- US Coast Guard Academy
- US Submarine base
- Mitchell College
- Connecticut College
- Pfizer
- Electric Boat
- General Dynamics
Fun Things to Do
On the Water Activities
Argia Cruises
Day-Sails or Sunset Cruises in protected waters. Public sail tickets for you and your family or Private Charters of the whole ship for an event. Sailing daily May 1st through mid-October
12 Steamboat Wharf, Mystic, Connecticut 06355
(860) 536-0416
Sail Poets Lounge
Your own private Day Sail Charter with a Captain on Eastern CT’s exquisite Fishers Island Sound. Overnight, sunset, moonlit and lunch trips are all options.
(860) 287-7956
Adventure Mystic
Adventure Mystic is an adventure company based in Mystic, CT offering unique, memorable paddle board, kayak and bike experiences for people of all ages.
adventuremystic.com
(860) 245-6086
Mystic Boat Adventures
Get ready to be amazed as you have an unforgettable experience driving your own personal power boat up the Mystic River. On our 3-hour tour you can get an up-close and personal view of historic landmarks, including the Mystic Drawbridge and Mystic Seaport. As we head back down into open water, we let it rip and catch breathtaking views of the Fishers Island Sound, local lighthouses, and CT, NY, and RI waterways. This is one of the most unique adventures you’ll ever have, definitely a bucket-list adventure you’ll never forget. Don’t have enough time to spend 3 hours with us, we also offer a 1-hour tour that is a full open water adventure, that’s still a blast!
145 Pearl Street, Noank, Groton, 06340
(877) 551-5905
Landlubber Activities
Fields of Fire Adventure Park
Climbing and ziplining for all ages. Tons of fun.
715 Noank Ledyard Rd, Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 449-4628
Ziplining
Ziplining at Foxwoods Casino.
Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun Casinos
Mystic Seaport Museum
See mysticseaport.org
Mystic Aquarium
See mysticaquarium.org
Natures Art Village
60-acre Outdoor Adventure Park home to over 50 life-sized dinosaurs on pristine nature trails! Stop by New England’s largest Splash Pad® (A Unique Zero-Depth Water Park), a dinosaur-themed maze, two dinosaur caves, and Monty’s Playground, featuring T-Rex Tower.
1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 443-4367
Submarine Museum
One Crystal Lake Road, Groton, Connecticut 06340 Museum and parking are free.
Mystic Museum of Art
Beautiful location, right on the Mystic River 9 Water Street Mystic, CT 06355.
Mashantucket Pequot Museum
A major resource on the histories and cultures of Native Americans in the northeast and on the region's rich natural history. Check for hours.
110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 06338
1 (800) 411-9671
(860) 396-6910
Restaurants
So many to choose from!
Classy Restaurants with Ambiance
Dog Watch
194 Water St, Stonington
Our favorite restaurant! Harborside eatery for seafood, flatbreads & sandwiches with an outdoor deck & dockside bar. Best tuna and scallops. Great sunsets and awesome cocktails. Reasonable prices. There is also a Dog Watch in Mystic and the food is just as good but most of the seating is outdoors. The menu is different and includes awesome barbecue ribs.
Ford’s Black and Blue
Great cocktails and appetizers. Located at Spicer's Marina in Groton.
Bravo Bravo
19 E Main St, Mystic
Best food in town. Wonderful cocktails. Right in Downtown Mystic. Modern seaside cuisine with Italian leanings such as osso buco. They often have long wait time, so make a reservation.
Olio
Same owners as Bravo Bravo but the prices are a bit lower with the same quality of food and drinks. Typically, this restaurant is easier to get a table at than Bravo Bravo.
S&P Oyster
1 Holmes St, Mystic
New England seafood meets South American flavors at this upscale waterfront spot with a wood grill. Beautiful views. They often have long wait time, so make a reservation.
Oyster Club
13 Water St, Mystic
Creative boat-to-table New England seafood in a rustic-chic space with a zinc bar & roomy deck. Excellent food.
Outdoor Eating with a View
Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough
117 Pearl St, Noank
A great seafood dining experience with views of the boats entering and leaving the Mystic River. There are huge fish in the river that you can feed.
Ford’s
Best lobster roll in Noank
Costello’s Clam Shack
145 Pearl Street, Noank
Fried seafood, burgers and fish tacos served waterfront. They also have lobster rolls and are usually cheaper than Ford’s. At the Noank Shipyard.
Red 36
2 Washington St, Mystic
Popular and airy waterfront restaurant & bar featuring an elevated, seafood-centric American menu.
21 Rocks
3 Williams Ave, Mystic
Great place for happy hour. Beautiful views.
Affordable but Delicious
Sneekers Café
568 Poquonnock Rd, Groton
Best pub food! Festive gameday hangout offers a wide menu of American comfort food in cozy digs with live music.
Engine Room
14 Holmes St, Mystic
Rustic-chic eatery offering New American comfort food, plus craft beers & a large bourbon selection.
Pizzetta
7 Water St, Mystic
Gourmet pizza with gluten-free options, served in a family-friendly space with a patio & live music.
Daniel Packard Inn Pub
3 Williams Ave, Mystic
Perfect place to unwind and enjoy an evening of good food and entertainment.