Sail Along the Connecticut Coast!
Head up to the southern coast of Connecticut, and you’ll find the charming seaside town of Mystic. Though many have heard of this charming town thanks to the movie Mystic Pizza, it is perhaps better known for its incredible Mystic Seaport Museum, the nation’s leading maritime museum.
The Mystic Seaport Museum preserves the legacy of this incredible area, where more than 600 ships were built over a span of 135 years. Moreover, the museum is notable for its historic collection of sailing vessels, and for its recreated 19th-century seafaring village. It’s truly an incredible place to visit, especially this summer.
While you’re visiting the Mystic Seaport Museum, take the time to relax, unwind, and embrace the beauty of Connecticut’s coast. From beaches and lighthouses to epic sailing adventures, there are so many great things to do in Mystic CT this summer.
As you move from one adventure to the next, make a Select Registry Bed and Breakfast part of the experience. Each of our amazing Inns offers an exceptional blend of hospitality and comfort. Each property has passed a stringent inspection and offers personal service in a world where that kind of hospitality is harder and harder to find. Connecticut’s southern coast is waiting – book your getaway this summer!
Visit the Mystic Seaport Museum
The Mystic Seaport Museum is the most visited attraction in Mystic, CT, and for good reason. The museum was established in 1929 and encompasses more than 60 historic buildings, many of which have been meticulously restored. More than 250,000 people come through this museum every year.
There are plenty of things to see and do at the Mystic Seaport Museum. Here are some of the most popular features of the museum:
- The most famous ship at the Mystic Seaport Museum is Charles W. Morgan, which is the only surviving wooden sailing whaler, and one of four boats at the museum that are listed as National Historic Landmarks.
- There is a working shipyard at the Mystic Seaport Museum, which is a very important part of the complex. It’s here that traditional tools and techniques are used to preserve the museum’s historic vessels.
- Browse the historic recreation (with actual historic buildings) of a 19th-century seafaring village. Here, you’ll find a variety of trades associated with shipbuilding, including ship smiths, coopers, woodcarvers, and riggers.
- Visit Mystic Seaport’s planetarium, in which you’ll learn how seamen used stars for navigation.
- Get out on the water itself! Self-guided and guided tours are offered throughout the summer on various historic boats.
General admission to the museum is offered 7 days a week, and tickets can be purchased in advance on their website or in person. This August, you’ll also have the chance to visit the 2021 Wooden Boat Show.
More Things to do in Mystic CT
As amazing as the Mystic Seaport Museum is, it’s certainly not the only thing worth doing in Mystic, CT. Here, you’ll find plenty of historic and quaint New England Charm, beautiful natural scenery, and plenty of things to do. Here are just a few suggestions!
- Sailing along the Connecticut coast is magical. Hop aboard the popular sailing vessel, the Argia, and enjoy a relaxing sunset sail around Mystic CT.
- Spend a day relaxing at the beach, of which there are plenty of great ones in the area!
- Tour coastal lighthouses and drive along the southern coast. Don’t miss a visit to The Old Lighthouse Museum in Stonington.
- Daytrip to the Newport Mansions, walk the Cliff Walk, and enjoy visiting this charming town. It’s only about an hour away.
- Grab a bit to eat at Mystic Pizza – it’s not a trip to Mystic without it!
- Walk through downtown Mystic, browsing the shops along the way. Don’t miss the chance to walk across the historic Bascule Bridge.
- Spend a day with the Beluga whales and other creatures at the Mystic Aquarium.
- Browse the shops at the Olde Mystick Village. It’s an outdoor mall in a recreated 18th-century New England Village.
- Take a walk through the 10 miles of wetland & woodland trails at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center.
- Visit Foxwoods Resort Casino for a fun night in the Mystic area.
Whatever it is you do in the Mystic area, we have no doubt you’ll have a great time. But first, it’s time to head over to our member properties to book your getaway! Browse through the Select Registry properties near Mystic CT below.
Lodging Near Mystic CT
The Whaler's Inn
The Whaler’s Inn has been the hub of hospitality in Mystic for over 50 years. Steps away from the Mystic River, the boutique hotel offers 45 rooms within 5 unique buildings. Visitors enjoy meandering through historic downtown and taking in the sites of this quintessential New England village.
The property offers a variety of guestrooms including deluxe accommodations with river views, fireplaces, and air-jet tubs. Families delight in spacious Junior Suites with bunk beds for the little ones. The nautical chic décor is modern and comfortable, offering immaculate attention to detail. Indulge in a glass of wine or cup of coffee on the front porch and watch the Bascule Drawbridge rise for passing boats. Guests of The Whaler’s Inn enjoy a complimentary $15 per night/per person Food and Beverage Credit at on-site restaurant “The Shipwright’s Daughter”, which serves breakfast and dinner daily.
Stonecroft Country Inn
Located just 5 miles from Mystic, Ct. nestled on 6.5 rolling acres of lush lawns and terraced gardens in the Connecticut countryside, our beautiful inn offers peace and quiet in our traditional rooms and luxury suites all in an atmosphere of relaxation and romance.
Just minutes to downtown Mystic, the Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium, area vineyards, and close to Long Island Sound – and a brief drive away is all the excitement of Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos.
You’ll start your day with a full country breakfast. Then, relax with a trip to Mystic town & seaport, enjoy the excitement the casinos offer, take in the wine country, go hiking, or just do nothing at all. End your day around our fire pit next to our pond and waterfall in our beautiful gardens. View our many getaway packages and specials and come see why we are ranked as the #1 Bed and Breakfast near Mystic CT.
Inn at Harbor Hill Marina
Boasting a prime waterfront location and just minutes to famed and historic Mystic, CT, sits the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina in Niantic, CT, a premier Bed and Breakfast that stirs romance and feelings for adventure. Select one of our 16 rooms for a romantic escape, a relaxing getaway, or a business trip, any time of year. Outstanding restaurants, beaches, shops, and boardwalk are within walking distance. Visit world-famous Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, historic downtown Mystic, Casinos, shopping outlets, or wineries that are all only a short drive from the inn.
The inn’s perfect location, beautiful surroundings, genuine hospitality, clean comfortable guestrooms with modern amenities, and the host of complimentary offerings make this B&B worthy of being one of the best B&B’s you will ever experience anywhere.
