TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
On the waterfront |
|  | Mystic Seaport: 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. Address: 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, Connecticut Phone: 888-973-2767 Admission fee |  |
|  | Mystic Aquarium: Journey into the aquatic world at this combination tourist attraction and research facility, where every underwater creature is more amazing than the last. Exhibits put you in close proximity to whales, penguins, sea lions and a 30,000-gallon tank, where exotic fish from around the world strut their stuff. Address: 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, Connecticut Phone: 860-572-5955 Admission fee |  |
For history buffs |
|  | Olde Mistick Village: This recreated 18th-century New England village offers a refreshing change from shopping malls as we know them. Browse or buy in the more than 60 small shops or dine in one of this charming setting's many eateries. Address: Mystic, Connecticut Phone: 860-536-4941 Free |  |
|  | Pequot Museum: This museum and library document the history of the Pequot Indians, a small tribe in southeastern Connecticut. The highlight is a walk-through recreation of a 16th-century Pequot village, complete with atmospheric sounds and smells. The complex is housed on the same reservation as the famous Foxwoods Resort Casino. Address: 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, Mystic Country, Connecticut Phone: 800-411-9671 Admission fee |  |
Gambling |
|  | Mohegan Sun Casino: There's gambling and more at this Connecticut casino, one of the largest in the U.S., artfully designed with a Mohegan tribe motif. The complex comprises a casino, conference facilities, hotel, shopping, dining and live performances. A child-care center entertains children, allowing parents to go off for their own entertainment. Address: 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Mystic Country, Connecticut Phone: 888-777-7922 Free |  |
|  | Foxwoods Casino & Resort: Day and weekend travelers from neighboring states flock to this expansive complex, housing the world's largest casino, three high-rise hotels and numerous nongambling diversions, including movies, arcades, restaurants, shopping, spas, conference areas and a live theater featuring top entertainment. Address: Route 2, Mashantucket, Mystic Country, Connecticut Phone: 800-752-9244 Free |  |
Restaurants |
|  | Go Fish: Fresh seafood is what draws both tourists and locals to this popular restaurant. Try the daily specials which feature local fish and ingredients. Address: 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, Connecticut Phone: 860.536.2662 |  |
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