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Mystic Seaport

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Mystic
Traveler Description:
Climb on a whaling ship, raise a ship's sails or simply meander around this extraordinary world of all things maritime, where there is a multitude of... more » Climb on a whaling ship, raise a ship's sails or simply meander around this extraordinary world of all things maritime, where there is a multitude of things to see and do. America's largest maritime museum, the complex comprises a recreated 19th-century seafaring village, exhibit galleries and a shipyard with the most extensive collection of boats in the U.S. « less
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Attraction type: Maritime museum, Historic village, Historic site, Ship
Activities: Shopping, Dining
Address: 75 Greenmanville Ave. Mystic, CT 06355
Tel: 888-973-2767

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4 of 5 stars
Palm Beach FL
Apr 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We came in off of a cruise ship with a few hours to kill. We took a cab right from the pier--with another couple for about $22-$25 to the Mystic Seaport. We asked the cab driver to return at a specific time time and he did! While the cruise ship excursion wanted three times the price, we paid only $17.50... more

Jul 2, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This is worth visiting. A couple of hours is necessary to see what they have to offer. I was most intrigued by the Gerda III which was used to take Jewish settlers to Sweden. I would have liked more hands on and explanation for things, but it was an experience worth having anyway. Very pleasant staff. Make sure it's a... more

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4 of 5 stars
philadelphia
Jun 23, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We joined to support the Museum for $54. and spent 3 hours touring the many exhitbits/shops manned by ' historically' correct workers making casts or hulls or prints etc. Worth the money and the time. The kids will enjoy the tall-ship walk ons. The lunch, however, at the Seaman Inne, next to the Museum, had small portions, slow service but... more

Jun 4, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

my husband and i visited the seaport on a tuesday in the morning. there is a lot to see in the village. you will find yourself reading a lot of info sheets in each building. they have special talks so look at the welcome book you get when you enter. we heard about the whaling ships and the harpoon. you... more

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4 of 5 stars
Forest Grove, Oregon
Jun 4, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We visited in December and were pleased to find it uncrowded so we could really take our time to look around. The boat building area, blacksmith shop and whaling boat were particularly interesting. more

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4 of 5 stars
Bloomfield, New Jersey
Dec 30, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

If you like historical reinactments, such as Williamsburgh, VA or Plymouth Plantation in MA; Mystic Seaport is the ship building and sailing equivilant. The volunteers, stationed throughout the villiage were well informed and happy to share their weath of information with us. One such volunteer, who was in his 80's had been involved in the restoration process of the whaling... more

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4 of 5 stars
Norwood, New Jersey
Jul 9, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful

we liked mystic seaport so much we went back twice! this "olde" time village is extremely quaint and fun for the whole family. the guest lectures were really great. all of the olden shops were in good condition despite their old age. the map was a lifesaver- a colorful, numbered guide helped us along the way. (m.s. is 17 acres)... more

Jun 14, 2006
4/7 found this review helpful

We went to Mystic Seaport last week. Pros: 1. A number of old boats, 1 whaling boat, etc. that you can walk about on. 2. Friendly and knowledgeable employees who demonstrate the gadgets/work of the 1800's. Cons: 1. Fairly small. 2. Not that much to do. Just walk around and look at old stuff. 3. Tickets were about $17 for... more

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4 of 5 stars
Middlesex County, NJ
Jun 7, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Mystic Seaport has a great deal for people of all ages. The ships are great to climb onto and imagine them as they were on their voyages. The shops are old store fronts and usually (at least on the weekend) there was a volunteer to explain how things worked. A little known fact is you can validate your ticket before... more

Nov 14, 2005
9/12 found this review helpful

I traveled with a high school group to CT. We visited Mystic Seaport during our trip. The Seaport was enjoyed by all. The Tall Ships were the best but overall the entire village and port were very interesting. This is an excellent place to visit with old kids. Younger kids may be bored as it was mainly a looking, viewing,... more

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Mystic Seaport Address

75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT 06355
Tel: 888-973-2767