This past year and a half, we have a lot of frontline workers to thank for holding down the fort which means it’s time to celebrate housekeeping appreciation week! There are many that received well-deserved recognition for their hard work to keep us safe, but there is one line of work that can often be […]
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Mystic Outdoor Art Festival Returns for its 63rd Year
The annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival will be returning for its 63rd year this weekend! Our community is so happy to have it back again after a hiatus last year. Mystic welcomes a wide array of artists for this beloved event. There will be different mediums of art displayed at booths set up along the […]
Community Revitalization Leader Award
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut recognized us as the 2020 Community Revitalization Leader; we feel absolutely honored. Our aim is to create a home away from home experience for our guests in Mystic as we continue to work towards making Mystic a top destination for travelers. We express our gratitude to the chamber […]
The Whaler’s Inn Included in Yolo Journal
The Whaler’s Inn is honored to be included in the latest issue of The Yolo Journal. The magazine’s founder, Yolanda Edwards, reached out to her well-traveled connections for advice on places to stay throughout the US. The magazine contributors selected our inn as their top pick of places to stay in Connecticut. “Right on the […]
What’s Happening this Weekend- Mystic Sharkfest
The Mystic River may look a little different this weekend… Be on the lookout, there will be more than just fish swimming in the water. But don’t worry, we don’t mean sharks. However, that is the name of the 6th annual Mystic Sharkfest Swim event going on this Saturday, July 18th from 8:30-10:00 AM. Mystic […]
Supporting our Local Community with Churros and Hot Chocolate
Supporting our Local Community via Stonington Feeds Stonington Last December, The Shipwright’s Daughter, located at The Whaler’s Inn, partnered with “Stonington Feeds Stonington” to assist the local community amidst the pandemic. This laudable group buys gift cards from nearby restaurants and allocates them to underprivileged families through Stonington Human Services. How Serving Up Churros & […]
Dining in Mystic Just Got a Whole Lot More Exciting
2020 has brought a lot of ups and downs. We are elated to bring you one of the ups! Dining in Mystic just got a whole lot more exciting. Okay, it was already pretty awesome. Sixteen restaurants within ¼ of a mile in a quintessential New England town isn’t something that travelers expect to see. […]
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 […]
