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1. Peace Nature Sanctuary
Address: River Rd, Mystic.
The Nature Center is also steward of the Peace Sanctuary on River Road in Mystic, Connecticut.
2. Town's End Preserve and Trail
Address: Noank Rd Route 215, Mystic.
This nature preserve consists of mixed hardwood forest with a narrow tidal marsh extending 900 feet along the edge of Beebe Cove.
3. Knox Preserve - Avalonia Land Conservancy
Address: 84 Wilcox Rd, Stonington.
This is a popular wildlife refugee in Mystic.
4. Coogan Farm Nature and Heritage Center
Address: 162 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic.
This is a beautiful farm site in Mystic.
5. Beebe Pond Park
Address: 745, 755 Noank Rd, Mystic.
This nature park consists of 97 acres of woodlands with a salt pond, stone walls, boulders, swamp, streams, and remains of an old mill.
6. Avery Farm Nature Preserve
Address: Lambtown Rd, Ledyard.
This nature preserve includes a picnic pavilion, tennis & basketball courts & a skate park with ramps.
7. Simmons Preserve
Address: 26 Palmer St, Stonington.
This is a well-preserved nature attraction in Mystic.
8. Dodge Paddock / Beal Preserve
Address: 32 Wall St, Stonington.
This park is a perfect spot to spend some relaxing moments with your family.
9. Hilton Mystic
Address: 20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic.
This is a 4-star hotel with all rooms offer classic decor and custom-designed beds, plus desks, coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Suites add pull-out sofas, and some feature whirlpool tubs.
10. Hyatt Place Mystic
Address: 224 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic.
This is a 3-star hotel with relaxed rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, plus sitting areas, pull-out sofas, and tea and coffee making facilities. Complimentary perks include parking and local shuttle service. Other amenities consist of a cafe/bar, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. There's also a convenience shop and meeting space. Breakfast is available.
11. Mystic Aquarium
Address: 55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic.
This is one of only two American facilities holding Steller sea lions, and it has the only beluga whales in New England.
12. Mystic Seaport Museum
Address: 75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic.
The Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation's leading maritime museum with amazing collections of sailing ships and boats and for the re-creation of the crafts and fabric of an entire 19th-century seafaring village.
13. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Address: 109 Pequotsepos Rd, Mystic.
This is an education center in Mystic.
14. Argia Mystic Cruises
Address: 12 Steamboat Wharf, Mystic.
This site attracts visitors with islands, lighthouses, and traditional windjammer sailing, right from down-town Mystic.
15. Denison Homestead
Address: 120 Pequotsepos Rd, Mystic.
The Denison Homestead is 160 acre privately owned property 5 minutes from downtown Mystic.
16. Mystic River Park
Address: 28 Cottrell St # 28G, Mystic.
This beautiful park has a green and boardwalk for sitting and fishing.
17. Mystic Museum of Art
Address: 9 Water St, Mystic.
This museum is located in a waterfront center showcasing permanent & rotating exhibitions in 4 galleries, plus studio classes.
18. Elm Grove Cemetery
Address: 197 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic.
This is a historic cemetery with excellent views.
19. Williams Beach Park
Address: 1 Harry Austin Dr, Mystic.
This is a beachfront park offering swimming, a playground, sports fields & a picnic area.
20. Hoxie Scenic Overlook
Address: Mystic.
This is an excellent photographic spot in Mystic.
21. Clyde's Cider Mill (seasonal) opens sept. 1st
Address: 129 N Stonington Rd, Mystic.
This is a historic mill surrounded by natural beauty.
22. The Stonington Lighthouse Museum
Address: 7 Water St, Stonington.
This is a historic lighthouse built in 1840 and located on the east side of Stonington Harbor in the Borough of Stonington, Connecticut.
23. Mystic Seaport Museum - Children's Museum
Address: Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic.
This is a maritime museum with hands-on activities for children where kids can be sailors & hear stories.
24. Pequot Woods Park
Address: 389 Sandy Hollow Rd, Mystic.
This beautiful park consists of 140 acres of woodland featuring hiking trails, a pond, boulders, streams, a bridge, and benches.
25. Bluff Point State Park
Address: 55 Depot Rd, Groton.
This famous park is famous for hiking & biking, plus fishing & wildlife on Long Island Sound.
26. Haley Farm State Park
Address: 24 Haley Farm Ln, Groton.
This State Park is famous for preserving Colonial-era farmland.
27. Saltwater Farm Vineyard
Address: 349 Elm St, Stonington.
This is a picturesque vineyard in Mystic.
28. Captain Nathaniel B Palmer House Museum
Address: 40 Palmer St, Stonington.
This is a historic house museum and the house is a transitional style between the Greek revival and the Victorian Italianate.
29. Submarine Force Library & Museum
Address: 1 Crystal Lake Rd, Groton.
This museum is home to the Nautilus, the world's first nuclear- powered vessel.
30. USS Nautilus
Address: 1 Crystal Lake Rd, Groton.
This was the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine and the first submarine to complete a submerged transit of the North Pole on 3 August 1958.
31. Engine Room
Address: 14 Holmes St, Mystic.
This restaurant serves classic New American comfort food, plus craft beers & a large bourbon selection.
32. Mystic Diner Restaurant
Address: 1962 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic.
This diner serves all-day breakfasts, plus American & Mediterranean comfort classics.
33. Oyster Club
Address: 13 Water St, Mystic.
This restaurant serves New England seafood cuisines in an elegant atmosphere.
34. Mystic Soup Co
Address: 32 Williams Ave #1, Mystic.
This restaurant is popular for serving delicious soups and salads like tuna salad, red onion, tomatoes, swiss. Westerly. Turkey, honey mustard, red peppers, swiss, etc.
35. Chapter One Food and Drink
Address: 32 W Main St, Mystic.
This restaurant is named for its seafood and steaks.
36. Red 36
Address: 2 Washington St, Mystic.
This is a waterfront restaurant & bar featuring an elevated, seafood-centric American menu, plus a deck.
37. Captain Daniel Packer Inne
Address: 32 Water St, Mystic.
Old colonial inn housing an English pub with a bustling bar area & refined upstairs dining room.
38. S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar
Address: 1 Holmes St, Mystic.
This is the place where New England seafood meets South American flavors at this upscale waterfront spot with a wood grill.
39. Mystic Pizza
Address: 56 W Main St, Mystic.
This nostalgic pizza spot that inspired the 1988 film serves up pies in a memorabilia-filled space.
40. Rise
Address: 10 Water St, Mystic.
This runch restaurant serves locally sourced breakfast & lunch fare in contemporary surroundings.
41. Sea View Snack Bar
Address: 145 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic.
This is a Snack Bar with Fresh Seafood, Soups and Sandwiches in Mystic.
42. Pizzetta
Address: 7 Water St, Mystic.
This pizza restaurant serves gourmet pizza with gluten-free options, served in a family-friendly space with a patio & live music.
43. Peking Tokyo
Address: 12 Coogan Blvd, Mystic.
This is an elegant Asian-fusion spot with a sushi bar & a menu of Chinese & Japanese entrees.
44. Pink Basil
Address: 27 Coogan Blvd #3B, Mystic.
This Asian restaurant serves classic Thai, Japanese, Korean & Vietnamese fare, plus sushi.
45. The Mariner
Address: 21 W Main St, Mystic.
This American restaurant serves a variety of classic seafood & steak options.
46. Dog Watch Mystic
Address: 20 Old Stonington Rd, Stonington.
This restaurant is named for its breakfast menus.
47. Bleu Squid Breakfast and Bakery Cafe
Address: 27 Coogan Blvd Bldg 16, Mystic.
You will get tasty cupcake & cheese shop with a large selection, plus grilled cheese sandwiches for take out.
48. Pasta Fresca & Piadina
Address: 2 Lincoln Ave, Mystic.
This is an Italian restaurant with super-sized grinders & homemade Italian specialties.
49. Wokery In Mystic
Address: 6 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic.
This restaurant serves mouth-watering Chinese cuisines.