Mystic is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Connecticut with something for everyone like shopping, amusements, history. Click here for more . . .
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Local Attractions
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Attraction type: Nature reserve; Theater; Educational site; Natural history museum; Nature center
Flying horse carousel Flying Horse Carousel, Bay ST. Watch Hill, Westerly, RI. (401) 596-7761. Brought to Watch Hill around 1879, this is in contention for the title of oldest carousel in the country. Hop onto one of the 20 horses, hand-carved with real tails and manes, and try to grab the brass ring as you go round. Open daily from 1 to 9 pm. Nominal fee.
Mystic Marinelife Aquarium
Encounter ocean animals in an exciting new way. Experience Birds of the Outback, an exciting new interactive exhibit for this summer only - opens May 3! Reach in and touch a ray, go beak to nose with a penguin, and feel the splash of a beluga whale. Come visit a wonderful variety of animals from beluga whales to Stellar sea lions, African penguins, blue tongued skinks and more. Be sure to visit the newest additions to our aquarium; two penguin chicks and a California sea lion pup named Boomerang. Take a ride on the new XD Motion Theater Deep Sea 3D. Dive into the deep with the world's only exhibits based on Dr. Robert Ballard's expeditions. Come see Dr. Ballard’s new exhibit, “Exploring Your National Marine Sanctuaries”, which takes you LIVE into some of our National Marine Sanctuaries where you will discover shipwrecks and see colorful corals without having to leave the Aquarium!
Hours of operation:
Open Daily: March to December: Sun. - Sat., 9 - 6 December to February: Mon. - Fri., 10 - 5 Sat.; Sun. & Holidays, 9 - 6 Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Admission doors close one hour prior to Aquarium closing.
Pricing:
Adult $23, Senior $20, Child $17, ages 2 and under are free.
* Prices and hours are subject to change
Purchase an individual ticket at the prices above, or if you plan to visit both the Mystic Aquarium & Mystic Seaport purchase a Mystic Pass for $49 and get, admission to both, plus a free limited edition Mystic Sea Tee shirt and over $250 worth of savings around Mystic from participating restaurants and hotels! Now through October 2008.
May 3 through Mid September
Birds of the Outback Opens at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration!
Experience the exciting, interactive Birds of the Outback exhibit at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration for this summer only! Enter a world filled with color and movement as over 500 birds from Australia fly freely around you and join you to feast from a seed stick. Visit www.mysticaquarium.org for details.
Fifth Annual Animal Rescue Kayak and Bike Event
Saturday, June 21st
Join Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration at Bluff Point State Park, Groton, CT on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 (rain or shine) for a benefit paddle for the Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program. There are four paddle courses for all abilities or just be a virtual kayaker and collect pledges from your friends. Bring the family and enjoy a day at the beach! Visit www.mysticaquarium.org for details.
September 27
National Estuaries Day!
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is hosting a fun-filled, educational day of activities, games, storytelling, and live animal presentations as we celebrate National Estuaries Day. Visit www.mysticaquarium.org for details.
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.
Attraction type: Maritime museum; Historic village; Historic site; Ship
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.
Foxwoods Resort casino 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.
Attraction type: Casino; History museum; Amusement/theme park; Game/entertainment center; Theater; Specialty shop; Spa
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. www.mohegansun.com
Recreation
Elmridge Golf Course seasonal open May through October - only 6 miles www.elmridgegolf.com/
Pequot Golf Club seasonal open May through October - only 4 miles www.pequotgolf.com/
Restaurants
Bravo Bravo Serving non-traditional italian cuisine and freshly made pasta
Captain Daniel Packer Inne Captain Daniel Packer Inne Ltd is an upscale restaurant that offers guests an Italian cuisine especially known for seafood. Expect the average entrée to cost $12 to $20, and people are quite appropriate dressing casual.
Kitchen Little The restaurant is tiny but the lines are long at this legendary spot serving breakfast and lunch.
S & P Oyster Company Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner.A full selection of alcoholic beverages are served. You'll find that there a seated bar inside.
