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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

The Best Mystic Cruises to Take This Summer

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… 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

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 Arg… Read more

Enjoy the CT Wine Trail Near our Bed and Breakfast

Though Connecticut might not be the first state that comes to mind when thinking about well-known wine regions, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the wineries found here along the CT Wine Trail. In fact, the Southern New England AVAs are one of the f… Read more

One of the Best Wedding Venues in CT for Your Special Day

We LOVE weddings here at our Mystic Bed and Breakfast, and that dedication to making your day as exceptional as it can be is why we are one of the best wedding venues in CT. As newlyweds ourselves, we remember how stressful planning can be. Luckily,… Read more

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 somet… Read more

One of the Best Weekend getaways from NYC

If you're living in New York City right now, odds are you could use a getaway and a welcome change of scenery. Did you know that Mystic, and our bed and breakfast in particular, is considered to be one of the best weekend getaways from NYC? If you're… Read more
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Why Mystic is One of the Best Places to visit in Connecticut

There's a lot to love about the state of Connecticut, and it's the perfect place for those living in New York City, Boston, or other nearby big cities to escape.  Though there are plenty of great places to visit, we think Mystic is easily one of… Read more