Old Mystic, Connecticut, USA

There are two major tourist attractions here. Both are educational. Mystic Seaport Museum is a living history museum with costumed interpreters, demonstrations, activities, shops, and restaurants. Artisans were building the full scale replica of the Amistad (slave schooner) when we were here.

Mystic Aquarium is nearby. We were able to see both in one long day, but had to miss some of the demonstrations. Two days would have been better. Check the admission fees if you are planning to take the whole family.

A tour boat in Mystic Harbor with Mystic Seaport Museum in the background.

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Location

East side of Connecticut
On the Atlantic coast
In the town of Mystic, Connecticut
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Population of Mystic

About 4,000

Features

Campgrounds and RV parks nearby

Check Woodall's guide

Fine crafts and collectibles shops
Hotels and vacation rentals in and near Mystic

Advantage Rate

Family Vacation Rentals

Mystic Seaport Museum

(living history, admission charge)

Mystic Aquarium (admission charge)
Restaurants

Hours

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Festivals

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Recommended stay

Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium can both be seen in one day, if you don't observe all of the demonstrations. Many travelers prefer to take two days.

Tourist information

Mystic Seaport Museum www.MysticSeaport.org

Mystic Aquarium www.MysticAquarium.org

Connecticut Office of Tourism www.CTbound.org

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