Make Sure to Visit Clyde’s Cider Mill Near Mystic This Fall

Fall is all about apple cider (the drink or in donut form), wine tasting, and pumpkin spice and at B. F. Clyde’s Cider Mill you can find it all. Since 1881, Clyde’s Cider Mill has been bottling and selling hard ciders, apple wine, jams, jellies, and other fall related goods. In fact, the mill is […]

The Best Connecticut State Parks Near Our Bed and Breakfast

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 […]

Spend the Day at 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, […]

Head to Misquamicut State Beach This Summer

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 […]

Visit These Connecticut Lighthouses Near our Bed and Breakfast

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 Best Things to do in Mystic CT This Summer

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 […]

Enjoy Sailing With Argia Mystic Cruises This Summer

The first sailing of the Argia Mystic Cruises departs on May 1st and it’s truly a perfect way to spend a day with the wind in your hair on the waters of the Fishers Island Sound. You’ll take in the maritime scenes along the coast from the 81 foot Argia sailing vessel, including the Morgan […]

These are the Top Museums in CT to Visit this Year

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 […]

5 Reasons to Visit Clydes Cider Mill Near Mystic CT This Fall!

There’s plenty to love about visiting Mystic, Connecticut in the colorful fall months ahead, but one of our favorite things to do in Connecticut is to visit the historic Clydes Cider Mill.  Not only is Clydes Cider Mill the oldest steam-powered mill in the country, but it’s something of a fall tradition for those living […]

What You Need to Know for a Trip to Sawmill Park in Ledyard, CT

  On the New England Coast, quaint architecture lines tranquil harbors, sparking visitors’ interest in their historical foundations. When you stay at Stonecroft Country Inn, you’ll be engulfed in the surrounding Connecticut history and encouraged to explore it. Begin your historical journey learning about Sawmill Park in Ledyard, CT, where you’ll discover the inner-workings of […]