Guidebook for Mystic
Arts, Culture, and Entertainment
History, Nature, and Culture, Mystic has it all!
Nautical dreams come true at the Seaport. So many remarkable boats and a stunning museum will keep everyone occupied and inspired. It is right next door to our house and well worth a visit!
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神秘海港博物馆
75 Greenmanville AveNautical dreams come true at the Seaport. So many remarkable boats and a stunning museum will keep everyone occupied and inspired. It is right next door to our house and well worth a visit!
Mystic Aquarium
Great family place!
Mystic Museum of Art is a museum of American art at 9 Water Street in Mystic, Connecticut. The Mystic Art Association, an organization of artists who painted in the seacoast town, was founded by Charles Harold Davis in 1913.
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Mystic Museum of Art
9 Water StMystic Museum of Art is a museum of American art at 9 Water Street in Mystic, Connecticut. The Mystic Art Association, an organization of artists who painted in the seacoast town, was founded by Charles Harold Davis in 1913.
Established in 1881, B.F. Clyde’s is the oldest steam powered cider mill in the United States. Season starts in September with sales of hard ciders and apple wines, jams, jellies, local honey, maple syrup, fudge, and what many people call “The best sweet cider on Earth!” Also available in the Fall are apples, apple pies, pumpkin bread, gourds, Indian corn, pumpkins, candy apples, kettle corn and apple cider donuts.
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Clyde's Cider Mill (seasonal) opens sept. 1st
129 N Stonington RdEstablished in 1881, B.F. Clyde’s is the oldest steam powered cider mill in the United States. Season starts in September with sales of hard ciders and apple wines, jams, jellies, local honey, maple syrup, fudge, and what many people call “The best sweet cider on Earth!” Also available in the Fall are apples, apple pies, pumpkin bread, gourds, Indian corn, pumpkins, candy apples, kettle corn and apple cider donuts.
潜艇部队图书馆暨博物馆
1 Crystal Lake RdThis is a wonderful, educational stop, only 10 minutes from downtown Mystic.
Very near Dubois beach in Stonington Borough. Only 15 minutes from Mystic.
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Stonington Lighthouse Museum
7 Water StVery near Dubois beach in Stonington Borough. Only 15 minutes from Mystic.
Drinks & Nightlife
In addition to being the quintessential coastal New England town, Mystic has a thriving Night Life. The following are recommendations from our staff, and guests.
Barley Head Brewery
12 Water StA family owned nano-brewery in the heart of downtown Mystic, CT.
Mix Rooftop & Bar at Sift
5 Water StNew production brewery and culinary forward brew pub, in what used to be a bank, in Downtown Mystic.
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Bank & Bridge Brewing
54 West Main StreetNew production brewery and culinary forward brew pub, in what used to be a bank, in Downtown Mystic.
Part of the next generation of Mystic’s historic downtown, Block + Bottle offers curated wine, cheese, cured meats, small plates, and provisions.
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Block and Bottle
3 Water StreetPart of the next generation of Mystic’s historic downtown, Block + Bottle offers curated wine, cheese, cured meats, small plates, and provisions.
Essentials
Although Mystic has some of the best restaurants in New England, we know that you may wish to enjoy a meal with family and/or friends in one of our historic Mystic homes. You can find all you need in the locations listed. No more than 1.5 miles from any of our locations.
Great store to pick up any essentials you may need. It is just over a mile from our home and has everything. World Class Market, an all in one supermarket featuring a butcher, fresh seafood, bakery, deli, and local produce
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Big Y World Class Market
79 Stonington RdGreat store to pick up any essentials you may need. It is just over a mile from our home and has everything. World Class Market, an all in one supermarket featuring a butcher, fresh seafood, bakery, deli, and local produce
Homey and warm, the store offers groceries to make fabulous meals at home, as well as market-made meals to go. They have a variety of fresh ingredients, friendly store atmosphere, and talented staff.
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Mystic Market East
63 Williams AveHomey and warm, the store offers groceries to make fabulous meals at home, as well as market-made meals to go. They have a variety of fresh ingredients, friendly store atmosphere, and talented staff.
Parks, Beaches & Nature
The Mystic River Park sits just southeast of the Bascule Bridge and has a green and boardwalk for sitting and fishing. Concerts in the park are scheduled in the summer.
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Mystic River Park
12 Cottrell StThe Mystic River Park sits just southeast of the Bascule Bridge and has a green and boardwalk for sitting and fishing. Concerts in the park are scheduled in the summer.
DPNC, located on the Denison Homestead, is a wildlife sanctuary with over 8 miles of hiking trails, a natural history museum and an educational facility. They have a nature preschool and a nature center store. Open year round, 7 days a week. DPNC is heavily involved with preservation and maintenance of land throughout the area.
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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
109 Pequotsepos RdDPNC, located on the Denison Homestead, is a wildlife sanctuary with over 8 miles of hiking trails, a natural history museum and an educational facility. They have a nature preschool and a nature center store. Open year round, 7 days a week. DPNC is heavily involved with preservation and maintenance of land throughout the area.
Mystic’s only public beach! Located at Mystic YMCA. Small but fun. There is also a playground on site.
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Williams Beach Park
1 Harry Austin DrMystic’s only public beach! Located at Mystic YMCA. Small but fun. There is also a playground on site.
Barn Island Wildlife Management Area consists of more than 1,000 acres and a pleasant mix of salt and freshwater marshes, hardwood forests, fields, and a boat launch. Moderate trails are suitable for hiking, dog walking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Hunting allowed in season. Bring your camera to take some scenic pics!
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Barn Island Wildlife Management Area
Barn Island Wildlife Management Area consists of more than 1,000 acres and a pleasant mix of salt and freshwater marshes, hardwood forests, fields, and a boat launch. Moderate trails are suitable for hiking, dog walking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Hunting allowed in season. Bring your camera to take some scenic pics!
There are several very quaint, small beaches in the Noank area. This is the easiest to find. Wonderful, quiet, and only a 5 mile drive from any of our Mystic locations!
Main Street Dock and Beach
Main StreetThere are several very quaint, small beaches in the Noank area. This is the easiest to find. Wonderful, quiet, and only a 5 mile drive from any of our Mystic locations!
DuBois Beach
Only a few minute drive from our Mystic locations. This is a delightful beach!
Enders Island is a quiet, stunning location. You can enjoy a small beach, tour the beautiful gardens, or have a quiet picnic surrounded by spectacular views. You will drive through the Masons Island community to get there. Just tell guard at booth, “you are going to Enders Island.”
St. Edmund’s Retreat Center
Enders Island is a quiet, stunning location. You can enjoy a small beach, tour the beautiful gardens, or have a quiet picnic surrounded by spectacular views. You will drive through the Masons Island community to get there. Just tell guard at booth, “you are going to Enders Island.”
Food scene
Mystic has become a "Foodie" destination. These are the recommendations from our staff and guests. Most of these recommended locations are within walking distance from our Mystic homes.
Sift, owned and operated by Pastry Chef Adam Young, is located in historic downtown Mystic, CT. Sift features a wide variety of artisanal breads, breakfast pastries and sweet and savory delights. It also offers specialty cakes, desserts and custom gifts.
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Sift Bake Shop Mystic
5 Water StSift, owned and operated by Pastry Chef Adam Young, is located in historic downtown Mystic, CT. Sift features a wide variety of artisanal breads, breakfast pastries and sweet and savory delights. It also offers specialty cakes, desserts and custom gifts.
Executive Chef Edgar Cobena adds a South American flair to his dishes by creating a perfect blend of zesty seasonings and authentic seafood.
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S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar
1 Holmes StExecutive Chef Edgar Cobena adds a South American flair to his dishes by creating a perfect blend of zesty seasonings and authentic seafood.
Located in the beautifully restored Lathrop Marine Engine building with views of the Mystic River, we feature sixteen craft beers on tap, the area's largest bourbon selection, craft cocktails, a full wine list and a menu of locally sourced, creative American comfort food, with a focus on America's most beloved dish, the burger.
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Engine Room
14 Holmes StLocated in the beautifully restored Lathrop Marine Engine building with views of the Mystic River, we feature sixteen craft beers on tap, the area's largest bourbon selection, craft cocktails, a full wine list and a menu of locally sourced, creative American comfort food, with a focus on America's most beloved dish, the burger.
RED 36 is located directly on the water in historical downtown Mystic. In the summer, the window wall completely opens leading to an outdoor bar, multiple lounge areas and dining tables. In the winter, the roaring fireplace and the intimate indoor dining and bar area create a cozy atmosphere like a waterfront ski lodge. The eclectic American menu changes seasonally, always offering fresh seafood and an extensive raw bar.
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Red 36
2 Washington StRED 36 is located directly on the water in historical downtown Mystic. In the summer, the window wall completely opens leading to an outdoor bar, multiple lounge areas and dining tables. In the winter, the roaring fireplace and the intimate indoor dining and bar area create a cozy atmosphere like a waterfront ski lodge. The eclectic American menu changes seasonally, always offering fresh seafood and an extensive raw bar.
Bravo Bravo
19 E Main StInside the restaurant, the walls are filled with movie memorabilia and you can even purchase "A Slice of Heaven" t-shirts, just like the characters wear at work. The film also runs on a loop inside the pizzeria and plenty of other souvenirs are available
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Mystic Pizza
56 W Main StInside the restaurant, the walls are filled with movie memorabilia and you can even purchase "A Slice of Heaven" t-shirts, just like the characters wear at work. The film also runs on a loop inside the pizzeria and plenty of other souvenirs are available
New production brewery and culinary forward brew pub, in what used to be a bank, in Downtown Mystic.
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Bank & Bridge Brewing
54 West Main StreetNew production brewery and culinary forward brew pub, in what used to be a bank, in Downtown Mystic.
Cheery, spacious diner preparing all-day breakfasts, plus American & Mediterranean comfort classics.
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The Mystic Diner & Restaurant
253 Greenmanville AveCheery, spacious diner preparing all-day breakfasts, plus American & Mediterranean comfort classics.
Fans of Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough and Costello’s Clam Shack in Noank know the drill: Abbott’s specializes in lobster, with whole lobster dinners and lobster rolls and Costello’s is where you get your seafood fried golden-brown.
The new eatery, which will feature highlights from both menus along with new creative additions.
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Abbott's Outpost
3 Water StreetFans of Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough and Costello’s Clam Shack in Noank know the drill: Abbott’s specializes in lobster, with whole lobster dinners and lobster rolls and Costello’s is where you get your seafood fried golden-brown.
The new eatery, which will feature highlights from both menus along with new creative additions.
Authentic Japanese Ramen Noodle Soup, Asian BBQ and sushi in Downtown Mystic. Their noodles made fresh daily on site (you can watch them in action) and they have 18 beers on tap.
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Samurai Noodle Bar & Grill
27 W Main StAuthentic Japanese Ramen Noodle Soup, Asian BBQ and sushi in Downtown Mystic. Their noodles made fresh daily on site (you can watch them in action) and they have 18 beers on tap.
The owners of Sift have opened a classic coffee & doughnut shop in Downtown Mystic, just a short walk from their bakery.
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Young Buns Doughnuts
46 West Main StreetThe owners of Sift have opened a classic coffee & doughnut shop in Downtown Mystic, just a short walk from their bakery.
There is nothing better to top off a great meal at one of Mystics stellar restaurants, then a trip over to Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream. Located on Main Street, right on the bridge. Great Ice Cream, great views, and great staff!
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Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
2 W Main StThere is nothing better to top off a great meal at one of Mystics stellar restaurants, then a trip over to Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream. Located on Main Street, right on the bridge. Great Ice Cream, great views, and great staff!
The Mariner
21 W Main StGreat food only minutes walk from most of our Mystic locations.
Great food located right near the bridge, walking distance from our Mystic homes.
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Anthony J's Bistro
6 Holmes StGreat food located right near the bridge, walking distance from our Mystic homes.
Only a five minute drive from most of our properties. Great food, great views, and fun atmosphere.
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Ford's Lobsters
15 Riverview AveOnly a five minute drive from most of our properties. Great food, great views, and fun atmosphere.
Abbott's Lobster In the Rough
117 Pearl StCaptain Daniel Packer Inne
32 Water StTaquerio
Vineyards and Breweries
Explore the famous Vineyards on the CT Wine Trail, as well as the best Micro Breweries near Mystic.
100 acres of coastal property featuring a renovated WWII vintage hangar opening onto terraces and the vineyard. They have a tasting room with regularly scheduled live music.
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Saltwater Farm Vineyard
349 Elm St100 acres of coastal property featuring a renovated WWII vintage hangar opening onto terraces and the vineyard. They have a tasting room with regularly scheduled live music.
“New England charm with Napa style.” Jonathan Edwards is a picturesque winery among 48 acres of vineyards on a North Stonington hilltop. They schedule numerous events throughout the year and host large festivals in the spring and fall.
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Jonathan Edwards Winery
74 Chester Maine Road“New England charm with Napa style.” Jonathan Edwards is a picturesque winery among 48 acres of vineyards on a North Stonington hilltop. They schedule numerous events throughout the year and host large festivals in the spring and fall.
“New England charm with Napa style.” Jonathan Edwards is a picturesque winery among 48 acres of vineyards on a North Stonington hilltop. They schedule numerous events throughout the year and host large festivals in the spring and fall.
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斯通宁顿酒庄
523 Taugwonk Rd“New England charm with Napa style.” Jonathan Edwards is a picturesque winery among 48 acres of vineyards on a North Stonington hilltop. They schedule numerous events throughout the year and host large festivals in the spring and fall.
Not too far north of Mystic (about 15 miles) sits Preston Ridge Vineyard, a 60 acre winery with views of the Connecticut countryside. Currently growing Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Triaminette, Vidal Blanc and Baco Noir varietals. The vineyard is open to the public on Fridays (1pm – 8pm), and Saturdays/Sundays (11am – 5pm). Live music in the tasting room is scheduled on Fridays and Sundays. Ask about hosting a private event or wedding!
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Preston Ridge Vineyard
100 Miller RdNot too far north of Mystic (about 15 miles) sits Preston Ridge Vineyard, a 60 acre winery with views of the Connecticut countryside. Currently growing Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Triaminette, Vidal Blanc and Baco Noir varietals. The vineyard is open to the public on Fridays (1pm – 8pm), and Saturdays/Sundays (11am – 5pm). Live music in the tasting room is scheduled on Fridays and Sundays. Ask about hosting a private event or wedding!
Adventure
The best paddle board and kayak rental spot in Mystic!
Adventure Mystic offers paddle board, kayak, bike, and snowboard rentals. Their shop sells paddle boards, kayaks, bikes, snowboards, skateboards, accessories, apparel and more.
They offer lessons, sunrise & sunset paddles, SUP Yoga, kids camp, bike tours and many more adventures!
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Adventure Mystic Outdoor Retail Store & Paddle Mystic - Kayak, Paddleboard and Bike rental
15 Holmes StThe best paddle board and kayak rental spot in Mystic!
Adventure Mystic offers paddle board, kayak, bike, and snowboard rentals. Their shop sells paddle boards, kayaks, bikes, snowboards, skateboards, accessories, apparel and more.
They offer lessons, sunrise & sunset paddles, SUP Yoga, kids camp, bike tours and many more adventures!
The sailing schooner ARGIA is a US Coast Guard Inspected vessel, which must meet the highest requirements of a commercial passenger vessel. Her Captain is also licensed by the USCG.
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Argia Mystic Cruises
12 Steamboat WharfThe sailing schooner ARGIA is a US Coast Guard Inspected vessel, which must meet the highest requirements of a commercial passenger vessel. Her Captain is also licensed by the USCG.
Poet's Lounge Sailing Charters, Mystic CT
135 Pearl StreetPrivate Sailing Charters