Mystic Country, Connecticut

In Mystic

Mystic and Stonington

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1 800 TO ENJOY

Escape to the quiet back roads of Mystic where you’ll discover beautiful vistas and a few interesting places to explore.

On the Coast

Connecticut River Loop

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1 800 TO ENJOY

This tour loops you around the beautiful Connecticut River Valley, and through East Haddam, chosen by Yankee editors as one of the “Top 25 Foliage Towns” in New England.

In the Country

Scenic Route 169

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1 800 TO ENJOY

Traverse one of the last unspoiled areas in the northeastern U.S. as you travel along National Scenic Byway Route 169. Recommended by Yankee editors on Yankee.com.

Colchester and Salmon River State Park

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1 800 TO ENJOY

This drive might be short in distance, but it’s big on scenery. Discover one of the gems of our region as you tour beautiful Colchester.

Coventry to Putnam

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1 800 TO ENJOY

This tour is a great way to see the diversity and scenic beauty of the quiet corner. Plan to spend a full day exploring all of the suggested stops and detours along the way.

Thompson to Union

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1 800 TO ENJOY

Enjoy touring Thompson, Woodstock and Union; towns steeped in history, natural beauty and recreation.

Mashantucket to Brooklyn

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1 800 TO ENJOY

Wind your way northward through these quaint country towns and experience the true agricultural spirit of eastern Connecticut.

Route 169, a designated National Scenic Byway, can be accessed from the Hartford area via Routes 6 or 44, or from points north or south via Route 395. Traverse one of the last unspoiled areas in the northeastern U.S. This byway winds through history, passing colonial homesteads, churches, cemeteries, stonewalls, meeting houses and private schools, as it connects classic New England towns. Views include maple and pine stands and glacially deposited rocks and boulders that lie strewn throughout fields.