Mystic Seaport located in Mystic, Connecticut is the largest martime museum in the United States. Most notable for its collection of maritime artifacts, the museum maintains the worlds last whaling ship: the Charles W. Morgan. Guests can explore a 19th Century Village, visit the Henry B. DuPont shipyard- renown for restoring historical ships, and get out on the water for their very own maritime adventure.

Mystic Dark Room is an intimate show lounge offering unique entertainment experiences, accommodating its guests with all front row seating. Up a winding staircase, past the iron and brass gates, guests escape into a chic metro-loft atmosphere, ornamented with leather couches, private tables, larger than life concert style sets, lighting and special effects. This year’s line-up includes a unique grown-up night out with Holiday Spectacular In November and December, Exposure evenings in February and March, and FLESH in March and April. Guest are invited to BYOB, join us early at 6:30 to relax and unwind with wine, champagne, ale or brew – or your non-alcoholic beverage of choice. (We supply wine openers and glasses) Following all shows, the soirée continues with intriguing interactions between guests and artists, our friendly cast that will gladly – pose for souvenir photos following the show. As always we encourage you to take advantage of the dance floor and light show.

Located at Mystic Seaport, this is the only existing wooden whaleship.

Mystic Aquarium, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is counted among the nation’s leading aquariums, offering exemplary care to a variety of species while also serving as the northeast’s premier marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation center. Robust conservation and education programming along with unparalleled visitor experiences serve to strengthen personal connections to the animals and their environments. The mission of Mystic Aquarium is to inspire people to care for and protect the ocean planet through conservation, education and research, and introduces approximately 800,000 guests annually to thousands of animals through structured interpretations, specially curated exhibits and hands-on interactions. As a leading research organization, Mystic Aquarium employs a full staff of scientists engaged in projects focused on the conservation and sustainability of our ocean planet.

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.

Bordering the Mystic River, this complex features changing art exhibitions, special events and classes. A nonprofit organization created by an artist colony in 1913, the association boasts a membership of over 1,200 artists. Travelers can partake of one-day workshops or enjoy a day on the town while their children are educated and entertained in art classes.

For nearly 70 years, we have provided visitors the opportunity to experience nature first hand, whether it be on our 10+ miles of trails, in our natural history museum, our Nature Store, or as part of one of our many programs. The creation of the Coogan Farm Nature and Heritage Center in 2013 has added additional layers of education, history, and ecology to our offerings. Our mission is to inspire an understanding of the natural world and ourselves as part of it - past, present and future. It is our hope that through DPNC and Coogan Farm that we will help our visitors foster a personal environmental ethic.