Spend the Day in Historic Downtown Mystic

Downtown Mystic

Downtown Mystic is home to the world’s largest Maritime Museum, Colonial-era sea Captain’s homes, historical landmarks, and lovely local shops and restaurants. It’s a charming small town that exudes character at every turn, with church steeples off in the distance and giant ships docked in the harbor. One of the best things about Downtown Mystic […]

Mystic Is One of the Best Places to Visit in Connecticut

Best Places to visit in Connecticut

There are so many excellent cities and small towns to visit in New England, but one of the best places to visit in Connecticut is the charming seafaring village of Mystic. Set on the shores of the Mystic River and the Fisher’s Island Sound, it’s fitting that Mystic is home to one of the largest […]

The Perfect Place for Weekend Trips from NYC

Weekend trips from NYC

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 […]

Visit the Mystic Museum of Art Near our Bed and Breakfast

Mystic Museum of Art

The charming Mystic Museum of Art is nestled on the Mystic Riverfront with a beautiful view of our seafaring town. It’s a lovely addition to any trip into the downtown area. They offer an ever-changing selection of exhibits, a permanent collection deeply rooted in the artistic history of our area, and even drop-in art classes […]

Spend the Day at Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic Seaport Museum

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, […]

The Best Mystic Cruises to Take This Summer

mystic cruises

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. […]

Visit These Connecticut Lighthouses Near our Bed and Breakfast

Connecticut lighthouses

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 […]

These are the Top Museums in CT to Visit this Year

top museums in CT

There is so much rich culture and history to discover in Connecticut, that it’s no surprise there are so many lovely museums in CT to visit. From all genres of art, historical events, buildings and monuments to industry and technology, there’s something to learn everywhere. Many are in unconventional spaces, like on the marina or […]

10 Romantic Things to do in Mystic CT

beautiful scenery surrounds us, and there are plenty of romantic things to do in Mystic CT

As we embrace love and romance throughout the month of February, we thought it’d be nice to talk about all of the romantic things to do in Mystic CT. Soon enough, signs of spring will be popping up in the gardens around the Inn, and the buzz will come back to this sleepy seaport town.  […]

10 Reasons to Stay at our Bed and Breakfast near Mystic CT

10 Reasons to Stay at our Bed and Breakfast near Mystic CT 1

If you’re looking for excuses to escape the city and head out for a few restorative days in the country, we can think of no better place to visit than our Bed and Breakfast near Mystic CT.  Mystic, CT itself is a charming, historic seaport, located approximately 2.5 hours from New York City, just under […]

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