Erika's Guidebook
Food Scene, Easy Walk from Mystical Getaway
Great place to grab a quick, healthy, tasty bite. Fresh salads, baked goods, coffee, and ready made heat and eat entrees. About a half mile from Mystical Getaway.
21 locals recommend
Mystic Market East
63 Williams AveGreat place to grab a quick, healthy, tasty bite. Fresh salads, baked goods, coffee, and ready made heat and eat entrees. About a half mile from Mystical Getaway.
2 minute walk from the Airbnb! Great place to grab fried clams, fish tacos, or an ice cream cone. Order at the window and then pick up your food when they call your number.
http://seaswirlofmystic.com
17 locals recommend
Sea Swirl
30 Williams Ave2 minute walk from the Airbnb! Great place to grab fried clams, fish tacos, or an ice cream cone. Order at the window and then pick up your food when they call your number.
http://seaswirlofmystic.com
Set on top of a hill with great views, this is a great place to have a nice sit down lunch or dinner. Live entertainment some evenings. Nice Sunday brunch.
11 locals recommend
Rocks 21
3 Williams AveSet on top of a hill with great views, this is a great place to have a nice sit down lunch or dinner. Live entertainment some evenings. Nice Sunday brunch.
Hidden gem right behind Sea Swirl. Amazing breakfast sandwiches, baked goods, pizzas, and coffee, and takes only 2 minutes to walk to. Outdoor tables with a river view! Or get it to go. Menus can be found in the media center at Mystical Getaway.
20 locals recommend
Nana's Bakery & Pizza
32 Williams AveHidden gem right behind Sea Swirl. Amazing breakfast sandwiches, baked goods, pizzas, and coffee, and takes only 2 minutes to walk to. Outdoor tables with a river view! Or get it to go. Menus can be found in the media center at Mystical Getaway.
A Taste of India
35 Williams AveIf you're craving Indian food this is it! Get it to go.
Day Trips
Touristy but a fun family activity. Combine this with a visit to Olde Mistick Village, which has many restaurants and shopping.
Avoid Route 27 traffic by going back roads (Coburn to Hewitt to Mixtucket to Pequotsepos to Jerry Browne to Coogan Blvd).
341 locals recommend
Mystic Aquarium
Touristy but a fun family activity. Combine this with a visit to Olde Mistick Village, which has many restaurants and shopping.
Avoid Route 27 traffic by going back roads (Coburn to Hewitt to Mixtucket to Pequotsepos to Jerry Browne to Coogan Blvd).
Outdoor venue with distinct and unique shops, eateries, and seasonal events in a throwback village setting. If you love to shop this is a must do. My favorites to grab a bite to eat are Pink Basil Thai, The Bleu Squid, The Steak Loft, and Mangoes Pizza. Amazing beer selection at The Jealous Monk. Located next to the aquarium.
69 locals recommend
Olde Mistick Village
27 Coogan BlvdOutdoor venue with distinct and unique shops, eateries, and seasonal events in a throwback village setting. If you love to shop this is a must do. My favorites to grab a bite to eat are Pink Basil Thai, The Bleu Squid, The Steak Loft, and Mangoes Pizza. Amazing beer selection at The Jealous Monk. Located next to the aquarium.
Located at the tip of historic Stonington Borough. 10 minute drive from Mystic. Great place to watch a sunset. Shops and restaurants line the quaint street that runs through the town leading to the point. There are many great restaurants like The Dog Watch Cafe, Water Street Cafe, Noah's, The Breakwater, and Milagro's Mexican Restaurant.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmariani/2021/07/06/keep-it-your-secret-but-stonington-connecticut-truly-is-a-very-quiet-historic-new-england-town/
Stonington Point
1 Water StreetLocated at the tip of historic Stonington Borough. 10 minute drive from Mystic. Great place to watch a sunset. Shops and restaurants line the quaint street that runs through the town leading to the point. There are many great restaurants like The Dog Watch Cafe, Water Street Cafe, Noah's, The Breakwater, and Milagro's Mexican Restaurant.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmariani/2021/07/06/keep-it-your-secret-but-stonington-connecticut-truly-is-a-very-quiet-historic-new-england-town/
Restaurants, shopping, antique carousel for the kids. Napa Tree Beach is beautiful. Great place to go for a long walk and enjoy the sunset. Parking may be a challenge. There are a few lots that charge a daily rate.
118 locals recommend
Watch Hill
Restaurants, shopping, antique carousel for the kids. Napa Tree Beach is beautiful. Great place to go for a long walk and enjoy the sunset. Parking may be a challenge. There are a few lots that charge a daily rate.
Sightseeing
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveBike and Kayak rentals
Mystic Cycle Centre
25 Stonington RdLocated close to the Airbnb.
Places worth visiting, 30 min or less from Mystical Getaway
About a 30 minute drive from Mystic. Sample some local wines in a beautiful country setting. Has outdoor tables and a deck also so nice place for a picnic. Go for a leisurely walk in the vineyard. Be sure to drive about a half mile past the vineyard (Chester Main Road) for gorgeous pasture views!
83 locals recommend
Jonathan Edwards Winery
74 Chester Maine RoadAbout a 30 minute drive from Mystic. Sample some local wines in a beautiful country setting. Has outdoor tables and a deck also so nice place for a picnic. Go for a leisurely walk in the vineyard. Be sure to drive about a half mile past the vineyard (Chester Main Road) for gorgeous pasture views!
Great place to go for an afternoon stroll, shopping, and lunch. Be sure to visit Stonington Point, with beautiful water vistas. Lovely at sunset.
Please read Forbes link for a great description of the area.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmariani/2021/07/06/keep-it-your-secret-but-stonington-connecticut-truly-is-a-very-quiet-historic-new-england-town/
Water Street
Water StreetGreat place to go for an afternoon stroll, shopping, and lunch. Be sure to visit Stonington Point, with beautiful water vistas. Lovely at sunset.
Please read Forbes link for a great description of the area.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmariani/2021/07/06/keep-it-your-secret-but-stonington-connecticut-truly-is-a-very-quiet-historic-new-england-town/
A must do for autumn New England travelers. Buy local apples, apple cider, maple syrup, hard cider, pumpkins, gifts, and more. In the fall, watch them make apple cider with their antique cider press. Check website for apple pressing schedules.
58 locals recommend
Clyde's Cider Mill (seasonal) opens sept. 1st
129 N Stonington RdA must do for autumn New England travelers. Buy local apples, apple cider, maple syrup, hard cider, pumpkins, gifts, and more. In the fall, watch them make apple cider with their antique cider press. Check website for apple pressing schedules.
Food Scene
Amazing French pastries! My favorites are the guava cheese danishes and the pistachio croissants.
106 locals recommend
Sift Bake Shop Mystic
5 Water StAmazing French pastries! My favorites are the guava cheese danishes and the pistachio croissants.
If you love donuts, stop in here. Owned and operated by the same folks who own Sift Bakery.
16 locals recommend
Young Buns Doughnuts
46 West Main StreetIf you love donuts, stop in here. Owned and operated by the same folks who own Sift Bakery.
Great food, and a lovely setting right next to the Mystic River and drawbridge. Romantic outdoor lighting. Make a reservation. Wait times can be long.
81 locals recommend
S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar
1 Holmes StGreat food, and a lovely setting right next to the Mystic River and drawbridge. Romantic outdoor lighting. Make a reservation. Wait times can be long.
Enjoy an ice cream cone on the drawbridge while watching boats pass by.
44 locals recommend
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
2 W Main StEnjoy an ice cream cone on the drawbridge while watching boats pass by.
Bravo Bravo
19 E Main StHip place. Great food. Happy hour from 4-6 weekdays.
Great place for breakfast, a smoothie, or a gourmet cupcake. In the Mystic Village, right next to the aquarium.
https://www.bleusquid.com
Bleu Squid Breakfast and Bakery Cafe
27 Coogan BlvdGreat place for breakfast, a smoothie, or a gourmet cupcake. In the Mystic Village, right next to the aquarium.
https://www.bleusquid.com
Fun Irish bar. Great seasoned French fries to accompany your cold beer!
27 locals recommend
The Harp and Hound
4 Pearl StFun Irish bar. Great seasoned French fries to accompany your cold beer!
Grocery Stores
Big Y World Class Market
79 Stonington RdClosest large supermarket. Just a few miles away.
Good locally owned grocery store. Nice fresh fish. Their bourbon smoked salmon is heavenly! About a 10 minute drive from Mystical Getaway. Close to the aquarium. Avoid Route 27 traffic by taking back roads and traveling down Coburn Ave, left onto Hewitt Road, left onto Mixtucket Ave, right onto Pequotsepos Road, left on Jerry Browne Road, left onto Coogan Blvd, left onto Clara Drive.
24 locals recommend
McQuade's Marketplace
14 Clara DrGood locally owned grocery store. Nice fresh fish. Their bourbon smoked salmon is heavenly! About a 10 minute drive from Mystical Getaway. Close to the aquarium. Avoid Route 27 traffic by taking back roads and traveling down Coburn Ave, left onto Hewitt Road, left onto Mixtucket Ave, right onto Pequotsepos Road, left on Jerry Browne Road, left onto Coogan Blvd, left onto Clara Drive.