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The town and marinas of Mystic, Connecticut are situated at the
heart of a
culturally rich region that extends from the Connecticut River Valley to
Rhode Island and from the headwaters of the Thames River to Long Island
Sound. This area offers the serenity of nature, the discovery of history,
the delights of good food and drink, unique and diverse shopping, and
interesting places and activities for all ages
Settled in the early to mid-1600's, Mystic and the other towns
and communities on the Eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island shore
started as vital shipping and whaling centers. Many residents today
are descendants of the early seafaring families, as well as the Pequot,
Mohegan and Niantic nations that first occupied this land. During
the era of the great clippers, Mystic was known for building some
of the fastest and most famous of these tall ships. Today you can
revisit this rich heritage at the Mystic Seaport and the many other
seafaring museums in the area. Life in Mystic still reflects its
deep maritime roots; fishing fleets embark from nearby Stonington
and ferries make daily trips to Block Island, Fisher's Island, Martha's
Vineyard and Long Island. And an abundance of public and private
marinas give residents and visitors ample opportunities to enjoy
three seasons of water sports and great fishing
A peaceful place with so much to do
There's always something happening in this quiet yet dynamic area.
Year-round attractions like the Mystic Aquarium and the Seaport
are
world-class institutions that showcase America's seagoing history
and the
wonders of life below the ocean's surface. The Aquarium is one
of the
nation's foremost institutions for the study and preservation
of whales, and
is the home base of Dr. Robert Ballard, the oceanographer who
explored the
Titanic and many of the other historic vessels lost in these
seas. Right
outside the door from Randall's Wharf, the village of Mystic
features the
country's oldest bascule drawbridge, more than 15 restaurants
reflecting a
wide variety of national and international cuisines, unique clothing
and
gift stores, plus two ice cream shops and two coffee bars. Olde
Mistick
Village, with over 60 shops and restaurants, is a favorite with
residents
and visitors; a world apart from ordinary malls, it features
one-of-a-kind
and handmade items from local and international sources.
Cider mills to wineries, walking tours to steam trains and riverboats,
the
quiet of the Connecticut College Arboretum to the excitement
and
entertainment of the world's two largest casinos... there's something
for
everyone...and all within ten miles of Randall's Wharf.
Mystic Chamber
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