Copy of program.
Getting here (by car, ferry, boat, bus, train or plane): http://www.mystic.org/getting-here
Weather--Mystic weather is never right, even though the Weather Channel loves to come here to film upcoming hurricanes beside all the tall ships: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Mystic+CT+USCT0129 (Even when it's pouring rain or the fog is so thick you can barely see, the weather on my phone says it's sunny.)
Trail map for interesting sites (Hilton Mystic is located near the image of the bus). Download the Mystic Seafarer's Trail Map at: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9Klfxar2CmjaE1NT1QyUDUzWmM/edit?usp=sharing
Bike Sharing (free bikes available--but you should reserve as soon as possible). Bikes available at: Howard Johnson's (near Hilton Mystic), Bank Square Book Shop, etc.
Visit: Mystic Community Bikes, Mystic, CT:
http://mysticcommunitybikes.org/
Info: mysticcommunitybikes@gmail.com, (860) 245-8150
Kayak Rentals: Call ahead to Marine Consignment in Mystic (15 Holmes St.): 860-245-0588. As of today (10/1413), they are still renting kayaks for easy placement in the Mystic River. http://marineconsignment.com/
Coffee:
Starbucks across the street.
Jogger/walker? One close, scenic spot is through or beside Elm Grove Cemetery (a garden cemetery along Mystic River at site # 4) on Route 27 (Greenmanville Ave.) heading toward downtown Mystic. Another popular spot is River Road (near site #7 on Mystic Seafarer's Trail). Scenic views of the tall, old ships docks at Mystic Seaport.
Restaurants Within Easy Walking Distance. One in the hotel and several in Olde Mistick Village plus the following:
Steak Loft, Olde Mistick Village, Mystic, CT 06355, 860-536-2661, SteakLoftct.com. My husband and I ate a good burger in the
barn-like bar that bears the names of patrons engraved in the wood over the
years.
Mystic Diner, 253 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, (860) 415-4625 (Open 7 am every day, close at 10pm, except Fri and Sat night). The large, diverse menu includes breakfast all day.
Mystic Boathouse, 8 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic (kitchen closes around 9pm)
(860) 572-1180 , themysticboathouse.com, American cuisine.
Their sweet potato fries are the best and I loved the view overlooking Olde
Mistick Village and the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration.
My personal favorites:
Latitude 41 Restaurant at Mystic Seaport (a little less than a mile walk from Mystic Hilton),
Happy Hour: Monday - Friday, 4-6, Open until 9, Mystic in pub area on Friday night.
Pizzetta, 7 Water Street, Downtown Mystic, 860-536-4443, pizzettamystic.com
My husband and I like their thin crust pizza. Outdoor
seating available on the deck or patio with a partial view of the Mystic
River.
Welcome Centers
Mystic &
Shoreline Visitor Information Center (NEAR MYSTIC HILTON)
Olde Mistick Village, Mystic, CT 06355
860-536-1641,
mysticinfocenter@yahoo.com
mysticinfo.com
Welcome Center at Mystic Depot
Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce
2 Roosevelt Avenue (Route One), Mystic, CT 06355
860-572-9578, mysticchamber.org
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This is Mystic,
Connecticut, http://thisismystic.com/
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Mystic Country
Connecticut, mystic.org
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What is the best way to get from the Rhodes Island airport to Mystic?
95 South, exit 90. Joshua's limo/car service--860-464-0336. There are no shuttle buses as far as I know but the following one will take you to Amtrak and Amtrak and Peter Pan Bus Line does come through Mystic (though only a couple times of day). Providence Shuttle, (401) 737-2868, "Daily service between T.F. Green Airport and ...the Providence AMTRAK
95 South, exit 90. Joshua's limo/car service--860-464-0336. There are no shuttle buses as far as I know but the following one will take you to Amtrak and Amtrak and Peter Pan Bus Line does come through Mystic (though only a couple times of day). Providence Shuttle, (401) 737-2868, "Daily service between T.F. Green Airport and ...the Providence AMTRAK
What are the 7 wonders?
1.Mystic Seaport’s Whaleship, Charles W. Morgan—the last wooden whaleship in the world
2.Mystic Aquarium’s “Crowns.” Outdoor structures look like they belong to a massive King Neptune. Designed by famed international architect Cesar Pelli (designed Britain’s tallest building, etc).
3.Elm Grove Cemetery Arch--colossal arch leads to scenic garden cemetery shaped like an elm tree.
4.Mystic River Drawbridge (seen in film, Mystic Pizza), historic 1922 bascule bridge has seesaw design
1.Mystic Seaport’s Whaleship, Charles W. Morgan—the last wooden whaleship in the world
2.Mystic Aquarium’s “Crowns.” Outdoor structures look like they belong to a massive King Neptune. Designed by famed international architect Cesar Pelli (designed Britain’s tallest building, etc).
3.Elm Grove Cemetery Arch--colossal arch leads to scenic garden cemetery shaped like an elm tree.
5. Hanging Gardens of Enders Island-maze of rock hedges, archways & St. Edmund’s withered arm
6. Mystic Depot Welcome Center (inspiration for American Flyer’s “talking” toy train stations made in the mid-1900).
7. Mystic Pizza Restaurant, inspired 1988 Mystic Pizza movie) starring Julia Roberts and debuting Matt Damon (whose only line, "Mom, do you want my green stuff?" was said while eating lobster).
6. Mystic Depot Welcome Center (inspiration for American Flyer’s “talking” toy train stations made in the mid-1900).
7. Mystic Pizza Restaurant, inspired 1988 Mystic Pizza movie) starring Julia Roberts and debuting Matt Damon (whose only line, "Mom, do you want my green stuff?" was said while eating lobster).
What is the best place for an after hours snack? Steakloft is easy walking distance.
How long does it take to get from the Connecticut airport and Rhodes Island airport to Mystic? Providence, RI, T.F. Green Airport takes 45 minutes, and Bradley Airport, a little north of Harford, will take about an hour and a half at the most.
Where is the best place to get souvenirs? Franklin's General Store and the Boardwalk at Olde Mistick Village, plus the Mystic Seaport Museum Store.
What kind of pizza would you recommend at Mystic Pizza? Vegetable.
What is Mystic most known for besides the Mystic Pizza? Mystic Seaport: The Museum of American and the Sea. It's 19 acres of outdoor and indoor exhibits, demonstrations, and a 19th century seacoast village. http://www.mysticseaport.org/
What is the one thing that you recommend everyone that visits Mystic must do? Mystic Seaport--it's one of a kind. In the fall, Clyde's Cider Mill, the oldest steam powered cider mill in the country is open. Has yummy homemade donuts.
How easy it is to get around Mystic? Easy to walk and bike. From the hotel to downtown Mystic is two miles at most. Parking is not always easy downtown but you can find parking at the Arts Center on Water St. There is a parking fee and you pay be credit card.
What is the atmosphere like? Is it quiet? Busy? It's a quaint little seaside town.
What are the main attractions in Mystic? Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport, and the historic downtown village where the drawbridge is.
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*Mystic Aquarium’s “Crowns” outdoor structures--appear as belonging to King Neptune. designed by famed international architect Cesar Pelli (designed Britain’s tallest building, etc).
“7 Wonders of Mystic” * & other wonders
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*Mystic Aquarium’s “Crowns” outdoor structures--appear as belonging to King Neptune. designed by famed international architect Cesar Pelli (designed Britain’s tallest building, etc).
3. Mystic & Shoreline Visitor Information Center
4. *Elm Grove Cemetery Arch--colossal arch leads to scenic garden cemetery shaped like an elm tree.
5. *Mystic Seaport’s Whaleship, Charles W. Morgan—the last wooden whaleship in the world
6. *Mystic River Drawbridge (seen in film, Mystic Pizza), historic 1922 bascule bridge has seesaw design
7. Captain’s Row (Gravel St.) & River Rd—views of captain homes, ships & nature
8. *Mystic Pizza Restaurant, inspired 1988 Mystic Pizza movie) starring Julia Roberts and debuting Matt Damon (whose only line, "Mom, do you want my green stuff?" was said while eating lobster).
9. Captain Daniel Packer Inne (feel like a character in Moby Dick)
10. Mystic Railroad Swing Bridge (will it close in time for next train?)
11. Portersville Academy, 1839 schoolhouse (C)
12. Record-breaking Cape Horn rounder, Captain Joseph Holmes (#77 private home)
13. Union Baptist Church (chime songs at 12 & 6 p.m.)
14. Mystic & Noank Library -Voted 8th Wonder (Emily the Library Cat buried there)
15. Octagon house (#8 private home)
16. Captain Peter E. Rowland, maker of record-breaking run on famous clipper, David Crockett (#10 private home)
17. Gold Rush Captain Sisson (#12 private home)
18. *Mystic Depot Welcome Center & Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce (inspiration for American Flyer’s “talking” toy train stations made in the mid-1900).
19. *Hanging Gardens of Enders Island-maze of rock hedges, archways & St. Edmund’s withered arm
20. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
21. Denison Homestead Museum (built 1717)
22. Captain Palmer House (discovered Antarctica on Mystic-built sloop, Hero)
23. Stonington Lighthouse Museum (Stonington Historical Society)
24. Amelia Earhart’s Wedding site (private home on Church St.)
25. Latham/Chester Store (Earhart wedding plaque)
26. Sylvan Street Museum (Noank Historical Society)
38. Carson’s Variety Store (locals have eaten there for over a century)
55. Cannon Square (War of 1812). Seen in movie Hope Springs with Meryl Streep
B. Mystic Community Bikes (free bike use)
C. Mystic River Historical Society
- Mystic Pizza movie trail
- Pet-Friendly Trail
- Antiques Trail
- Foodie Finds Trail
- Sundae Drive Trail (ice cream)
- Mystic River Walking Adventure
- Curbstones, Clapboards and Cupolas: 4 Self-Guided Walking Tours
- Hiking Guides
- Mystic Seafarer's Trail
- Scenic Drives
- Touring Retro
- Kayaker's Guide to the Mystic River
- Our area is currently working on another trail around and across the Thames River. See: Thames River Heritage Park
