Start planning your weekend trips from NYC in the new year and head to our Mystic Bed and Breakfast for a break from the city and everyday life. Every once in a while, it’s good practice to plan an escape from the day-to-day, be that work, school, or family. And the Connecticut countryside is one …
While we’re all about quiet walks in the woods, strolling along the New England coast, and romantic dinners overlooking the Long Island Sound, sometimes you feel like the glitz and glamour of a casino! And the Foxwoods Casino, only ten minutes from our Mystic Bed and Breakfast, has it all. In fact, the large complex …
Fall in Connecticut is a magical time of year! The hillsides are covered in beautiful leafy trees changing from summertime green to golden hues, bright reds and oranges, and in some cases, a deep crimson. The red maple is the dominant species in our area, mixed with other maples, birch, hemlock, and oak trees, which …
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There are a handful of beautiful Connecticut State Parks near our Mystic Bed and Breakfast for a day in the great outdoors. You’ll find a different landscape at each of these Connecticut State Parks, as some are on the Thames River or along the Long Island Shore, while others are set back in the forested …
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On any trip to this part of Connecticut, you’ll have to plan on spending a day at Mystic Seaport Museum. You’ll especially want to make this a full day trip, as there is so much to do and experience here. From exhibits and the Seaport Marina to the Planetarium and historic vessels in the shipyard, …
Newport, Rhode Island is known as the “City by the Sea” and in the late 1800s to the early 1900s this area was discovered by the rich and famous for summertime retreats. Now stand the Newport Mansions of the Gilded Age, where opulence and elegance are frozen in time. Thanks to the Newport Mansions Preservation …
One of the most memorable things to do in Connecticut this summer is boarding one of the many Mystic cruises available. It’s truly the best way to take in the picturesque shoreline with historical landmarks and lighthouses, all while sailing along on the calm waters of the Mystic River, Fishers Island and Long Island Sounds. …
Just under 30 minutes from the Stonecroft Country Inn is one of the most beautiful beaches in Rhode Island, the Misquamicut State Beach. Mostly due to the half-mile of sandy beach front, perfect for spending an entire day in the sun, swimming, picnicking, and relaxing to the sound of the waves. Misquamicut State Park is …
One of the best parts of sightseeing while in Mystic are the Connecticut lighthouses that pepper the coastline and islands. Due to the incredibly rocky shoreline along the Long Island Sound there’s no shortage of Connecticut lighthouses, in fact in New England alone there are roughly 170 lighthouses and many of them are easily seen …
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Wine tasting in the gorgeous Connecticut countryside, exploring old ships and lighthouses along the coast, and kayaking on the calm Mystic River are just a handful of the best things to do in Mystic CT this summer. This area of New England is a perfect nearby escape from busy, everyday life in the city for …
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