Mystic, Connecticut Travel Guide

Mystic, Connecticut is a shoreline community that's rich with maritime history and clad with signature New England charm. With local mom and pop shops and eateries that line Main Street and a booming food and drink scene Downtown, Mystic is the perfect place for a relaxing seaside vacation.

Things to Do in Mystic, Connecticut

Top attractions include specialty shops and restaurants at Olde Mistick Village, Mystic Museum of Art, the Mystic Bridge Historic District, Mystic Seaport Museum, the iconic Mystic Pizza, unique obstacle courses at Aerial Adventure Park at Fields of Fire, and the world's last remainign wooden whaleship, the Charles W. Morgan.

Best Time to Visit Mystic, Connecticut

Mystic is a year-round destination, but the best times to visit are between May and October, when the clam shacks and ice-cream parlors are bustling, and the weather is warm enough to take a swim.

Best Events in Mystic, Connecticut

In March, Mystic hosts its annual Irish Parade. Each May, the Mystic Half Marathon & 10K draws runners from all over the New England area. And every August, Mystic hosts the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, which is held in Historic Downtown Mystic, to showcase over 10,000 pieces of original art work.

Things to Do for Families in Mystic, Connecticut

Top things to do for families incude learning about marinelife at the Mystic Aquarium, which features a one-acre beluga whale habitat and 20-foot viewing area that features seals, sea lions, and penguins, among other aquatic life.