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Catch the Sun at the Best Beaches Near Mystic, CT!

When visiting coastal Connecticut, you'll find that many of the area's popular destinations are incredibly accessible! What better than spending the day in the sun with the ones you love and the sound of the waves crashing in front of you? During th… Read more

3 Reasons Why You'll Love the Newport, RI, Mansions

The New England area is full of stunning attractions, each with its own fascinating story.  History lives here within its beautifully preserved architecture and antique treasures.  See Rhode Island's history at its finest by exploring the m… Read more

This is Why We Love Connecticut in the Fall

There are countless ways that visitors fall for Connecticut, and the autumn months with their changing leaves, bountiful harvests, and the welcome crisp hint in the air have long been wooing them to return year after year. Connecticut in the fall is … Read more
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How to Find the Best Waterfront Restaurants in Mystic

Delicious dining is an important staple of any vacation!  And, trying the local cuisine of a new destination is the perfect way to get an authentic taste of the culture there. So, when it comes to waterfront restaurants in Mystic CT on the… Read more

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