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 […]

The Not So Old – Olde Mistick Village

The Olde Mistick Village offers an invaluable shopping experience with 30 unique shops, 9 restaurants, and a boutique movie theater.  The shopping experience at the village is one of a kind with shops that make handcrafted gifts, souvenirs, local honey, and soaps.  While Olde Mistick Village is a great stop year-round, as temperatures rise the […]

Everyone is Irish on Parade Day

Party Like It’s March 17th Mystic is known for its ability to throw a party and our Irish Parade is no exception.  Each year over 30,000 viewers line the streets of the downtown Mystic area to partake in the festivities.  For 16 years now Mystic has proven that “Everyone is Irish on Parade Day”.  With […]

Foxwoods – More than just a Casino

Just a Short Drive From Mystic As the premier resort destination of the Northeast, Foxwoods Resort Casino, offers a wide variety of entertainment just 10 miles from Downtown Mystic.  The seven casinos within Foxwoods offer an impressive, fascinating selection of gaming. Whether you are a new or experienced gamer, guests can enjoy the grand variety […]