Does your ideal Mystic getaway involve exploring, experiencing nature, and utilizing the fresh air around? Luckily for you adventurous folks, Mystic has a variety of hiking and walking trails to give you just that. We’ve compiled a list of our favorites and narrowed it down to “The 5 Best Walking and Hiking Trails Around Mystic”. […]
Author: Amy
Supporting our Local Community with Churros and Hot Chocolate
Supporting our Local Community via Stonington Feeds Stonington Last December, The Shipwright’s Daughter, located at The Whaler’s Inn, partnered with “Stonington Feeds Stonington” to assist the local community amidst the pandemic. This laudable group buys gift cards from nearby restaurants and allocates them to underprivileged families through Stonington Human Services. How Serving Up Churros & […]
Dining in Mystic Just Got a Whole Lot More Exciting
2020 has brought a lot of ups and downs. We are elated to bring you one of the ups! Dining in Mystic just got a whole lot more exciting. Okay, it was already pretty awesome. Sixteen restaurants within ¼ of a mile in a quintessential New England town isn’t something that travelers expect to see. […]
Mystic – A Foodie Destination for 15 Years
A Destination for Foodies for 15 Years New amazing restaurants are popping up in Mystic at a rapid pace. Where else can you go to visit a quintessential small New England town and be surrounded by over a dozen fabulous restaurants within a 10-minute walk? New visitors to the area may think that the food […]
Mystic Pirate Invasion 2019
Shiver me timbers! Last weekend brought another great Mystic Pirate Invasion. Again, the militia saved Mystic from the invading Pirates. The streets are safe and bustling with shoppers, diners, and leaf peepers. The weekend commenced with a showing of “Finding Neverland” at the historic Mystic-Noank Library to get the little ones in a pirating mood. Grog […]
A Day Trip to Niantic
Less than a 30-minute drive from Mystic and The Whaler’s Inn is the beautiful town of East Lyme, CT, home of the village of Niantic. During your next visit with us consider a day trip to this quaint New England village. Beaches and Boardwalk in Niantic The downtown area of Niantic offers a charming downtown area […]
Bank on Bank Square Books
Bank Square Books – For All of Your Novel Needs Are you looking for a new summer or rainy day read? Bank Square Books here in Downtown Mystic is the place for you. This locally own gem offers a large array of books, including new releases, and local authors. This independently owned store has been […]
The New Kid on the Block – Mystic Welcomes “Fat Face”
The Story of Fat Face This summer Mystic is welcoming a new kid to the block. Town is abuzz with talk about UK based clothing store, Fat Face. Located in the new Central Hall building on West Main Street, the Mystic location is the lifestyle clothing and accessories retailer’s 2nd CT location. Fat Face was […]
A World Unchanged by Modernization – The Mystic Seaport Museum
Step Back in Time at The Mystic Seaport Museum After dining in one of the country’s best-rated restaurants, watching the famous bascule bridge go up, and walking around Mystic’s charming boutiques, I would highly recommend teleporting you and your family to the world of Mystic Seaport Museum! Whether visiting with a partner, friends, children, or […]
Jellies, and Belugas, and Penguins, Oh My!
Jellies! A day at The Mystic Aquarium is a day of wonder for kids and adults alike. A recent trip on a cloudy day meant us keeping our jackets on to stay warm while we visited the outdoor exhibits. However, with a large indoor gallery, an indoor sea lion show, and the current dinosaur exhibit […]
