A Mystic River Adventure to Sixpenny Island
The Mystic River estuary has many nooks, crannies, and islands filled with history, making it a great place to explore. You’ll need a shallow draft boat to do this, a kayak or canoe is [...]
Best Things to do in Mystic, CT
Mystic Seaport in Mystic Connecticut is probably the number one tourist attraction people think of in the state of Connecticut. Mystic is a village that straddles two towns, Stonington and Groton. Mystic originally was [...]
The Shipwright’s Daughter
Mystic, CT offers many great dining choices. For a date night out with your spouse, it can sometimes be difficult to choose one. On this particular night, we chose one of Mystic’s newer establishments, the [...]
Charles W. Morgan: The Last Wooden Whaling Ship
Standing on the wide sweep of the Charles W. Morgan’s deck and staring up at her forest of rigging towering overhead one can imagine sailing across the oceans of the world on this ship. [...]
Amelia Earhart’s Secret Wedding in Noank
The picturesque village of Noank in the Town of Groton, on the Mystic River, is a quiet place. Not much has happened there since the British attempted to attack Mystic in the War of [...]
A Day in the Life of Breadmaking
It’s 4 AM, and baker Dave Vacca, of the 85th Day Food Community, a Mystic, Connecticut-based restaurant group, and catering company focused on building and supporting the regional food community, is already sliding those [...]
Mystic Restaurant Week – March 1-7
Mystic Restaurant Week returns March 1 – 7, 2021 Mystic Restaurant Week returns! Participating Mystic, CT restaurants will be offering special menus at special prices for lunch and dinner, so get out and revisit [...]
Dining with Ghosts at the Captain Daniel Packer Inne
There are creaks and moans and bumps in the night at the old Captain Daniel Packer Inne in Mystic, CT. Fingerprints mysteriously appear on a certain window on the second floor. Is this the [...]
Mystic Seaport: A National Treasure
Mystic, Connecticut was once the center of a shipbuilding industry that brought fame to the town in the 19th-century. When you visit Mystic one of the must-sees is Mystic Seaport Museum. It’s an authentic [...]
Best Airbnbs in Mystic
A pandemic is not an ideal time to travel, but after a highly restricted and stressful year, many people are looking for fun and safe ways to start exploring the world around them again. [...]
Perfect Girls Day in Mystic
If it's been a while since you've seen your best girlfriends, we recommend trying to clear your schedule and embark on an all-day excursion. Whether your girls group consists of the single and unfettered [...]
Best Happy Hours in Mystic
Who doesn't love a good happy hour?! We sure do! Sometimes it's hard to wade through the restaurant listings to find the best deals but we've done that for you! Red 36 One of [...]
How Mystic, CT Got its Name
Mystic has long been a favorite tourist destination with shopping, dining, and a little New England charm. But have you ever wondered about Mystic’s name? Mystic was just one of a number of small [...]
Did You Know? Fun Facts About the Mystic River Bascule Bridge
The Mystic River Bascule Bridge (known to locals as the Mystic drawbridge) bisects downtown Mystic in two halves. Locals often find themselves vacillating between enjoying the beauty of the bridge and annoyance at the [...]
Breakfast and Lunch To-Go at Sift Bake Shop
Last week I stopped in at Sift Bake Shop in Mystic where I left with a ham and cheese croissant. Although they will gladly heat it there for immediate eating, I brought mine home [...]
A Slice of Heaven – Six Fun Facts About Mystic Pizza
Most locals know about Mystic Pizza and it's claim to fame - the Julia Roberts rom-com of the same name, Mystic Pizza. But there are a few fun, lesser-known facts that you might not [...]
Two Can’t Miss Donut Shops in Mystic
Are you a donut fan? Don't miss these two donut shops in Mystic! Deviant Donuts Deviant Craft Coffee & Donuts is a small-batch gourmet donut and craft coffee shop in the Olde Mistick Village. [...]
Where the Locals Go
Where the LOCALS GO!... These Seenic Sites go beyond the summer see-son! Mystic is a year round destination. Mystic it's more than a town but a quality of life; the real-time spent with friends, not [...]
Girls Weekend In Mystic CT
The perfect Mother’s Day weekend, Girls Getaway, or Baby Moon is filled with a Mystic feel good retreat that will detox any late night or reboot before a Big Day. Plan for cold-pressed juices, [...]
Some of the Top Restaurants In Mystic CT
Take a see·eat The cozy village of Mystic CT represents small town charm. The downtown stroll of restaurant options, opens doors to a diverse experience for an all girls night, dates nights, happy hours, [...]