Mystic Aquarium 55 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT 06355, 860-572-5955, One of the nation's best loved aquariums, this world-class aquarium features the world's only exhibits based on Dr. Robert Ballard's deep sea discoveries, as well as a wonderful variety of creatures including stunning Beluga whales, Stellar Sea Lions, and North African penguins. more... 

Mystic Carousel & Fun Center 193 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355, 860-572-9949, Great for rainy days, this fun center is perfect for all ages and it features a 36 foot carousel, an indoor/outdoor flea market, train rides, two restaurants, a gift shop, arcade games, and a children's play maze. 

Willow Spring Farm 1030 Noank-Ledyard Road, Mystic, CT 06355, 860-536-1418, Specializing in seven varieties of apples, this family style farm also offers items such as sweet corn and pumpkins seven days a week from June to November. 

Denison Homestead Museum (circa 1717) 120 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT 06355, 860-536-9248, Continuously owned by the Denison Family, this early 18th century center chimney Colonial farm house is nestled on 200 acres of ledge, woodlands, and meadows which includes 18th, 19th, and 20th century period gardens and over eight miles of nature trails. The house is furnished with family heirlooms and each room reflects a different period in history of the Denisons and this country.  more... 

Blue Slope Country Museum 138 Blue Hill Road, Mystic, CT 06254, 860-642-6413, Explore and learn about 18th to 20th century rural life while at this museum which features exhibits on agricultural tools and implements, wooden hand tools, domestic exhibits, and much more. more... 

Mystic Arts Center 9 Water Street, Mystic, CT 06355, 860-536-7601, Founded in 1913, this unique arts center allows visitors to view the best artwork by the finest artists in the region, plus they offer exhibitions and sales of fine art throughout the year, workshops, lectures, and classes in different media for both children and adults. more... 

Mystic Seaport 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355, 860-572-5315, 888-973-2767, "The Museum of America and the Sea," this museum is the nation’s leading maritime museum and it contains the largest collections of boats, maritimes, and photography of the world. Visitors can explore American maritime history firsthand by climbing aboard historic tall ships, watch a working preservation in action, or stroll through a recreated 19th century coastal village. more... 

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT 06355, 860-536-1216, Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is a non-profit environmental education center and wildlife sanctuary in Mystic, CT. DPNC and its adjacent properties consist of over 250 acres and eight miles of walking, hiking and birding trails. The center also offers a natural history museum, live birds of prey, a state-licensed preschool, summer camp programs, and educational programs for all ages more... 

Williams Beach Park Located at the Mystic Community Center, 860-536-3575, Just 100 yards long, but well sheltered, this shoreline beach is the perfect place to enjoy a day of summer fun and it includes a children's playground, a pavilion, grills, sports fields, and summer concerts. The beach is open from mid-June through Labor Day.

Mystic Whaler Cruises 27 Water Street, New London, CT 06320, 860-535-1556, Built in 1967 and rebuilt in 1993, the Mystic Whaler offers exciting daysails, lobster dinner cruises, overnight vacations sails and private sailing events. more... 

Steamship SS Sabino Located at Mystic Seaport, 860-572-5315, Experience a delightful cruise on of the last coal-fired passenger steamer in operation in the United States with this company that offers downriver excursions or charter cruises.

Voyager Cruises 15 Holmes Street, Mystic, CT 06355, Located at Schooner Wharf, 860-536-0416, Take a scenic half day or sunset cruise in protected waters aboard the Argia, an 81 foot replica of a 19th century schooner around the Mystic Seaport Museum from July 1st to Labor Day. Snacks and beverages are included on these sails. more... 

B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill 129 North Stonington Road, Mystic, CT 06355, 860-536-3354, A bonded winery which produces hard ciders and apple wines, this mill has been family run since 1881 and it is the last steam-powered cider mill in New England. The mill received a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark Award. They make fresh cider during the fall and are open seasonally, seven days a week.