Erika's Guidebook

Erika
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 recommandé par les habitants
Mystic Market East
63 Williams Ave
21 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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 recommandé par les habitants
Sea Swirl
30 Williams Ave
17 recommandé par les habitants
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
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 recommandé par les habitants
Rocks 21
3 Williams Ave
11 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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 recommandé par les habitants
Nana's Bakery & Pizza
32 Williams Ave
20 recommandé par les habitants
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.
If you're craving Indian food this is it! Get it to go.
A Taste of India
35 Williams Ave
If 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).
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Aquarium de Mystic
341 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Olde Mistick Village
27 Coogan Blvd
69 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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 Street
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/
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.
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Watch Hill
118 recommandé par les habitants
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

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Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville Ave
276 recommandé par les habitants

Bike and Kayak rentals

Located close to the Airbnb.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Mystic Cycle Centre
25 Stonington Rd
7 recommandé par les habitants
Located 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 recommandé par les habitants
Jonathan Edwards Winery
74 Chester Maine Road
83 recommandé par les habitants
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!
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 Street
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/
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 recommandé par les habitants
Clyde's Cider Mill (seasonal) opens sept. 1st
129 N Stonington Rd
58 recommandé par les habitants
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.

Food Scene

Amazing French pastries! My favorites are the guava cheese danishes and the pistachio croissants.
106 recommandé par les habitants
Sift Bake Shop Mystic
5 Water St
106 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing 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 recommandé par les habitants
Young Buns Doughnuts
46 West Main Street
16 recommandé par les habitants
If 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 recommandé par les habitants
S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar
1 Holmes St
81 recommandé par les habitants
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.
Enjoy an ice cream cone on the drawbridge while watching boats pass by.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
2 W Main St
44 recommandé par les habitants
Enjoy an ice cream cone on the drawbridge while watching boats pass by.
Hip place. Great food. Happy hour from 4-6 weekdays.
67 recommandé par les habitants
Bravo Bravo
19 E Main St
67 recommandé par les habitants
Hip 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 Blvd
Great 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 recommandé par les habitants
The Harp and Hound
4 Pearl St
27 recommandé par les habitants
Fun Irish bar. Great seasoned French fries to accompany your cold beer!

Grocery Stores

Closest large supermarket. Just a few miles away.
50 recommandé par les habitants
Big Y World Class Market
79 Stonington Rd
50 recommandé par les habitants
Closest 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 recommandé par les habitants
McQuade's Marketplace
14 Clara Dr
24 recommandé par les habitants
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.