What to Do - Mystic Country

In Mystic

Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea

75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT
888-973-2767
860-572-0711
860-572-5326 fax

www.mysticseaport.org

The nation's leading maritime museum. Explore American maritime history first-hand as you climb aboard historic tall ships, stroll through a re-created 19th-century coastal village or watch a working preservation shipyard in action.

Mystic Aquarium

55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT
860.572.5955

www.mysticaquarium.org

As New England’s hands-on aquarium, Mystic Aquarium offers unforgettable animal encounters, fun interactive experiences and dynamic learning opportunities for people of all ages. Sea lion shows, beluga whales and African penguins make it a special place, while deep-sea exploration exhibits make it one-of-a-kind.

Argia Mystic Cruises

15 Holmes Street
Schooner Wharf
Mystic, CT
860 536 0416
860 536 0000 fax

www.ArgiaMystic.com

Step aboard the traditional sailing ship ARGIA for a relaxing sightseeing cruise. Enjoy a leisurely cruise down the Mystic River and smooth sailing in Fishers Island Sound. USCG certified. Located in Historic Downtown Mystic.

Olde Mistick Village

27 Coogan Boulevard
Mystic, CT
860 536 4941
860 572 7172 fax

www.OldeMistickVillage.com

Step back into the 1700s. Experience early American charm and beauty. Linger in more than 60 quaint shoppes in a colonial New England style setting, which feature many unique items found only at Olde Mistick Village.

On the Coast

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

1 Railroad Avenue
Essex, CT
860 767 0103

www.essexsteamtrain.com

Enjoy a 2 1/2 hour narrated journey through the scenic CT River Valley aboard the only Steam Train & Riverboat connection in the USA! Make any occasion special aboard the Essex Clipper Dinner Train, May through October.

Florence Griswold Museum

96 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT
860 434 5542
860 434 9778 fax

www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org

The Florence Griswold Museum is the ultimate art, nature, and history-lover’s destination.

Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum

1 Crystal Lake Road
Groton, CT
860 694 3558
860 694 4150 fax

www.ussnautilus.org

Home of the Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered vessel and the first ship to go to the North Pole, The Submarine Force Museum traces the development of the “Silent Service” from the 1700s to more recent Ohio and Virginia class submarines.

In the Country

The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village

1650 Hartford New London Tpk
Oakdale, CT
860 443 4367
860 443 0253 fax

www.naturesartvillage.com

Explore over 1.5 miles of trails in a 50-acre dinosaur-themed park, filled with 40 life-size dinosaurs. Get lost in a"MAZE"asaurus – a mammoth-sized self-standing maze; stay cool in New England’s largest Splashpad - a zero-depth water playground w/dino-themed water cannons and much more.

Nature's Art Village

1650 Hartford New London Tpke
Oakdale, CT
860 443-4367

www.naturesartvillage.com

Whether you are shopping at The Shops for artistic jewelry, gifts, toys & beads, exploring over 30 life-sized dinosaurs at The Dinosaur Place, digging for gems and minerals at Discovery Depot or antiquing at The PAST Antiques Market & Museum, Nature’s Art Village has something for everyone.

Mashantucket Pequot Museum

110 Pequot Trail
Mashantucket, CT
800 411 9671
860 396 6850 fax

www.pequotmuseum.org

Journey back 18,000 years to discover the native and natural history of southeastern Connecticut. Award-winning museum includes interactive exhibits, dioramas, historic artifacts,movies, observation tower, restaurant, gift shop. Open year round.

THE PAST Antiques Market and Museum at Nature’s Art Vil...

1650 Hartford New London Tpke
Oakdale, CT
860-443-4367

www.naturesartvillage.com

The PAST is an antique shopper’s delight and a collector’s showcase. An assortment of treasures await within 18,000 sq ft at this must see stop for antiquers.

At the Casinos

Mohegan Sun

1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard
Uncasville, CT
860 862 8000
860 862 7174 fax

www.mohegansun.com

One of New England’s top destinations, Mohegan Sun is a regular stop for big name entertainers, has some of the area’s best dining and shopping…and, of course, gaming.
Afterwards, you can rest up at a world-class hotel and spa.

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