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7 Mystic Seaport Events You Don't Want to Miss

Are you planning a vacation to New England? If so, don't skip a visit to the incredible Mystic Seaport in the waterfront town of Mystic, Connecticut! This fascinating maritime museum not only contains historic vessels and intriguing exhibits, but als… Read more

How to Have the Perfect Winter Getaway in Mystic, CT

There is so much attention paid to summer vacation and where you should enjoy the sunniest days of the year, but what about the colder months? With the excitement of Christmas and New Years, we tend to forget that a winter getaway is one of the most… Read more

The Itinerary for One of the Most Romantic Getaways in CT

New England is one of the most romantic places in the country. It's the perfect spot for you and your significant other to enjoy a romantic getaway in Connecticut. Unwind from the everyday routine and rekindle the flame! With so many activities avai… Read more

Day Trip to the Newport Mansions This Summer

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 ar… Read more

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 … Read more

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 perf… Read more
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Top 3 Things You'll Love at the Mystic Aquarium

There's a lot to do in the charming town of Mystic, which we would truly classify as a great 4-season destination. One of our favorite activities, though, is a visit to the Mystic Aquarium, especially during these chilly winter months. The Mystic Aqu… Read more
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Explore Downtown Mystic With Us This Winter

Downtown Mystic is an exciting place to visit at any time of year - but there's something even more quiet and peaceful about it when you visit in the winter.  In part, it's due to the smaller crowds you'll encounter, especially when compared wi… Read more
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A Romantic Getaway at our Bed and Breakfast in Connecticut

We're just about reaching the peak of fall foliage season here in Mystic, Connecticut. Before you know it, we'll be inching closer and closer to winter, which is the perfect time of year to curl up, get cozy, and plan a romantic getaway to our Bed an… Read more
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Visit the Mystic Seaport Museum

If there's one attraction to see when you visit the charming waterfront town of Mystic, CT., it's the Mystic Seaport Museum.  This incredible museum, which occupies 10 acres of space on the Mystic River, is not just the largest museum of its kin… Read more