Here is a list of things to do in and around Mystic, CT to live your best Coastal Grandmother life.
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Things To Do🐳
This is such a nice vibe on a Saturday. The Velvet Mill offers more than just the farmers’ market as there are many businesses located in the mill. I love buying items from local farms and craftsman!
Stonington Farmers’ Market
A great place to visit during the summer of course but also an awesome place to visit during the holidays as they have different events!
Mystic Seaport Museum - Maritime Museum in Mystic, CT
A great place to visit. A Connecticut must!
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The coziest movie theater!🎥
MYSTIC LUXURY CINEMAS
I love this place during the Summer and during the holidays! There are great stores, restaurants and fun things to do! Check out Becca Rose, they have great homemade soap!
Olde Mistick Village
There are 2 locations, be sure to go to the Mystic one, obviously. They often have a DJ on Saturday nights and it’s a fun time!
Chapter One Food & Drink
Restaurants
Everyone has to go here at least once!
Mystic Pizza | Home
So many great options here! They have breakfast and lunch sandwiches along with numerous pastries. Sift is by Adam Young from the Food Network! You’ll probably see him around!
Sift Bake Shop
Make sure you check out the Treehouse in the Summer!☀️
Oyster Club
TALK👏🏻 ABOUT👏🏻 A👏🏻 VIBE👏🏻
If you only do one thing on this list, it’s THIS. The food is great and the vibes are beyond immaculate!!!!
Stone Acres Farm - Summer Nights Farm Dinners
This place is a vibe in the Summer and Winter and the food is great!🛥️
Breakwater Restaurant Stonington, CT
Be sure to go to the one in Stonington because there are 2!
Dog Watch - Stonington
James Beard award winner for Best Chef in the Northeast in 2024! Great food!
The Shipwright's Daughter | Best Restaurant Connecticut / Mystic [CT] 2022 CT Restaurant Association & CT Magazine
Great food and great vibes on the Mystic River🚣♂️
S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar
By far my favorite Mexican restaurant!
Rio Salado
Good food and a cool, hipster vibe.
Engine Room
Salons & Spas
Go see my girl Katya!
Hair Unique II
There are some great services here and such a good vibe! See Emily for a lash lift and tint!
Rob Rivers Salon & Spa
Wineries
Try the Seaport White! We love the Summer Music Series on Friday Nights!
There are so many things to do here! Often the winner of Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas!
Foxwoods Resort Casino | Mashantucket, CT
About a 20-25 minute drive from Mystic. They have amazing shows and concerts and great restaurants!
Mohegan Sun, Casino & Resort in CT
Hotels
Best rated of Mystic CT Hotels in 2025! My husband and I love this hotel! The rooms are amazing, the vibes are amazing and it’s so close to everything! I highly recommend staying here. Even the Kardashians stayed here. Love them or hate them, they on...
The Whalers Inn🐋
The Great Wolf Lodge is actually right next to Foxwoods Resort & Casino. It’s about 15-20 minutes away from Mystic. It’s a great option for families. If you’re staying here be sure to spend at least one of your days in Mystic!
Indoor Water Park & Resort in Connecticut | Great Wolf Lodge
