Updated October 2026 with this year’s dates. Mystic is my go-to day trip whenever I’m home in Connecticut. In summer, it’s ice cream and sailboats. In fall, the same little seaport swaps its flip-flops for cider donuts, ghost tours, and…
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The 13+ Best Beaches in New London, Connecticut
I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things to do on the hottest days of summer is hit the beach! Going to the beach is fun, relaxing, and refreshing, and it’s a great way to get away…
Your Guide to One Day in Mystic, Connecticut
If you’re interested in finding some truly unique things to do on the Connecticut shoreline, Mystic is a perfect city to spend a day. This beautiful coastal town is only a 15-minute drive from the border of Rhode Island–perfect if…
20+ Incredible Things to do in Mystic, Connecticut
Coming from the Pequot word “missi-tuk,” which stands for a river where its waters are pushed into waves by the wind, Mystic Connecticut transformed from a coastal village to a central seaport town in the late 1700s. Today, it’s a…
