Mystic Country, Connecticut

In Mystic

Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355

Mystic Aquarium’s sea lion shows, beluga whales, and wide range of hands-on fun make it special. But the new Nautilus theater, where visitors can join the deep-sea explorations of Dr. Robert Ballard as they happen, is truly one-of-a-kind.

Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea

75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355

Mystic Seaport is America’s leading maritime museum and features historic tall ships, a 19th-century, re-created seafaring village and exhilarating exhibits. The Museum encourages visitors of all ages to Earn their Sea Legs, as shown on the TV ads found a ...

On the Coast

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

1 Railroad Avenue
Essex, CT 06426

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.

Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum

1 Crystal Lake Road
Groton, CT 06340

The museum documents the development of submarines from David Bushnells Turtle, constructed in 1776, to the Navy's modern submarines. It is the Navy's official submarine museum. Visitors can tour the NAUTILUS, the first nuclear-powered submarine. There is ...

Florence Griswold Museum

96 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371

The Florence Griswold Museum is the ultimate art, nature, and history-lover’s destination. World-class collections, changing exhibitions, family activities, and the famed Griswold House, where a generation of artists lived and worked - all in one remarkab ...

In the Country

Logees- Tropical Container Plants for Home and Garden

141 North Street
Danielson, CT 06239

Wander through 13 enchanted greenhouses overflowing with exotic and tropical plants. From hibiscus, hoyas, passion flowers and begonias, to angels trumpets and fruiting wonders, we have been the leader in container gardening since 1892.

Mashantucket Pequot Museum

110 Pequot Trail
Mashantucket, CT 06338

Journey back in time to discover the native and natural history of southeastern Connecticut. Exhibits include life-size dioramas, historic artifacts, art films, and interactive media including a 22,000 sq. ft. Pequot village. Open year round.

At the Casinos

Mohegan Sun

1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard
Uncasville, CT 06382

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.

Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM at Foxwoods

39 Norwich-Westerly Road
Mashantucket, CT 06338

Foxwoods and MGM Grand at Foxwoods are a wonderland of entertainment options: gaming, shopping, dining, top-name entertainment in theaters of every size , two great spas -- and when you’re ready to turn in, two AAA Four Diamond hotels.

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Contact:

55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT
860 572 5955

www.mysticaquarium.org

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One of New England’s most popular attractions, Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration has something for everyone – from Sea Lion shows that delight all audiences, to the collections of Dr. Robert Ballard, the world-famous deep-sea explorer.

Aquatic Animals

Come face-to-face with New England’s only beluga whales. Meet playful sea lions, including three new pups. And don’t miss the Aquarium’s newest exhibits – Jellies: The Ocean in Motion and Sense-Sational Seas. MORE

Kid Fun

Hands-on activities are the stars at Mystic Aquarium, where kids can touch sharks and rays, check out the exciting sea lion show, even enter an atrium with 1200 gorgeous Australian birds. MORE

Encounter Programs

Close encounters of the incredible kind! Touch a beluga and even pat its tongue. Sit in a circle as a penguin walks freely among the group. It’s all possible at the Aquarium. MORE

Nautilus Theater

Where will you be when the newest undersea discovery is made? The newest attraction of Challenge of the Deep -- the area of the museum where Dr. Robert Ballard displays film and finds taken on his many deep-sea expeditions – is a live connection to Ballard’s ship, the Nautilus. MORE

Deep Sea 3D

Want to really feel what it’s like to go deep under the surface? With Mystic Aquarium’s 3D Motion Theater ride, you’ll feel every bump as enter the realm of sperm whales and giant squid, 9,000 feet underwater. MORE

Upcoming Events

There’s always something going on at Mystic Aquarium. Check out a listing of events for the Aquarium, Institute for Exploration and Sea Research Foundation on the Mystic Aquarium website

Shopping

From plush penguins to an excellent collection of books and DVDs, Mystic Aquarium store has an excellent assortment of gifts for those back home – or for you to keep! You may even be able to buy rare paintings created by the penguins themselves! MORE

Weddings and Events

Surrounded by blue underwater windows to Mystic Aquarium’s many exhibit tanks, events on Mystic Aquarium’s Main Exhibit Floor are truly breathtaking. And curious belugas are often uninvited guests for cocktail receptions! MORE

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