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New London

New London is a working harbor town, with the Thames River running right past downtown. Ferries slip across the water, and the Coast Guard Academy keeps the waterfront tied to the sea.

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Ocean Beach Park

Get ready for some serious fun in the sun at Ocean Beach Park! Located on Neptune Ave in New London, CT, this beach paradise offers everything a traveler could dream of. With beautiful golden sand, sparkling blue waves, and a vibrant boardwalk filled with thrilling rides and tasty treats, it's the perfect spot to soak up some rays and create unforgettable memories. Trust me, you'll never want to leave!

Landmark4.7/5

Fort Trumbull State Park and Museum

This New London park centers on a five-sided coastal fort. You can walk through it, with fishing underway on the pier beside it.

Culture4.8/5

Lyman Allyn Art Museum

Tiffany glass has its own exhibit at this New London art museum, alongside early American life, regional history and changing shows.

Landmark4.8/5

Connecticut College Arboretum

New London's college arboretum has looping paths around a pond, with trees labeled along the way. A greenhouse holds uncommon aloes and tropical plants.

Landmark4.7/5

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center

Theater center where new plays, musicals, puppetry and cabaret take shape in workshops. Student-written short plays let you see young artists’ work in progress.

Cafe$$4.6/5

Muddy Waters Cafe

Eat$$$4.5/5

Captain Scott's Lobster Dock

Eat$$$4.7/5

Noodles & Rice Bistro

New London's Thai restaurant serves Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles and crisp fried edamame dumplings. The server asks how spicy you want your food.

Eat$$4.1/5

Mambo Bar & Restaurant

Eat$$4.4/5

Hot Rod Cafe

New London bar and grill with live music, wings in many flavors and a rear deck overlooking the water.

Eat$$$4.2/5

Fred's Shanty Restaurant

Eat$$$4.2/5

The Social Bar + Kitchen

Drink4.6/5

Strange Brew Pub

Cafe$$4.4/5

Washington Street Coffee House

Butterfly-garden cafe with big windows, yellow walls and art. You can borrow games to play at the tables inside.

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Stay$$$$4.45/5

Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton

This Groton, Connecticut hotel is 7 minutes from Trumbull Golf Course and Groton-New London Airport. It features an on-site restaurant, indoor pool and spacious rooms with a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi and an iPod docking station are standard in every room at the Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton. All rooms are warmly decorated with white linens and include a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. The Great American Grill is open daily for breakfast and dinner. Snacks and beverages can be purchased 24/7 at the Pavilion Pantry Snack Shop. Free access to the gym and hot tub is provided to all guests of the Groton Hilton Garden Inn. A business center and free on-site parking are also available. Mystic Aquarium and Bluff Point State Park are both 7.5 miles away.

Stay$$4.3/5

Hyatt Place Mystic

Boasting a heated outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour front desk and a fitness centre. Hyatt Place Mystic is located in Mystic. Free wifi is available throughout the property. All guest rooms feature a pullout sleeper sofa, microwave and a flat-screen TV with cable channels and streaming services. All guest rooms have en-suite bathrooms equipped with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. This property offers a buffet breakfast, the property also offers a bar. Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic Aquarium, and Mystic's historic downtown riverfront are all a 5-minute drive away. Pet friendly for an additional fee, and we accept Dogs only.

Stay3.95/5

Holiday Inn New London - Mystic Area by IHG

This hotel features WiFi in each room. It is 4 minutes’ drive from Interstate 95. Rooms are equipped with a work desk, flat-screen TV and a coffee machine. A fridge and microwave are available upon request. The full service on-site restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily. Guests can enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or workout in the fitness centre. New London Holiday Inn is within 1.6 km of shopping and dining. The Coast Guard Academy is 2.4 km from the property. New London Union Station is 3 minutes’ drive.

Stay$$$4.1/5

Hampton Inn Groton

Hampton Inn Groton/Mystic in Groton offers family rooms with modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, shower, and complimentary WiFi. Guests can enjoy an indoor swimming pool, fitness room, lounge, and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include a child-friendly buffet, picnic area, and free on-site private parking. A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, highly praised by guests for its quality and value. Located 11 km from Mystic Seaport and 6 km from the United States Coast Guard Academy, the hotel is also near attractions such as Fort Trumbull State Park and Olde Mistick Village. T.F. Green Airport is 73 km away.

Stay3.65/5

Holiday Inn Norwich by IHG

The Holiday Inn Norwich is 3 miles from the Mohegan Sun Casino. The hotel offers an indoor pool, a business center and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Guestrooms at the Holiday Inn are equipped with cable TV. There are free toiletries in the en suite bathroom. Guests at the Norwich Holiday Inn can dine at the Rendezvous. The Scorzz Sports Bar and Grill features 12 TVs and a karaoke night. The Holiday features a fitness centre. The hotel also offers laundry facilities.

Stay3.5/5

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Mystic Waterford

Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, work desks, and free toiletries. Each room includes a TV, sofa, and carpeted floors, ensuring a pleasant stay. Guests can enjoy a fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Additional amenities include a lift, minimarket, business area, express check-in and check-out, and luggage storage. A complimentary American buffet breakfast is served daily. The on-site restaurant offers a variety of dining options, catering to diverse preferences. Located in New London, the hotel is 1.9 km from Lyman Allyn Art Museum and 2.5 km from the United States Coast Guard Academy. Other nearby attractions include Fort Trumbull State Park and the Submarine Force Museum.

Stay4.6/5

The Whaler's Inn Hotel of Mystic

Mystic inn spread across several buildings, including the Hoxie House and newer Stanton House. Rocking chairs line a porch for sitting out at night.

Stay3.9/5

Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton

This Mystic extended-stay hotel has suites with full kitchens and separate bedrooms. A basketball court gives guests room to shoot hoops.

Stay3.2/5

Hilltop Express Inn Groton

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4.9/5

1 h 45 mins

Historic Mystic Guided Walking Tour

Uncover the rich maritime heritage of Mystic on this guided walking tour through one of New England’s most charming seaside villages. Led by a local storyteller, explore iconic landmarks like the legendary Mystic Pizza and the historic Mystic River Bascule Drawbridge. This immersive experience covers 1.8 miles of scenic waterfront views, hidden corners, and the intriguing stories of shipbuilders and sea captains that shaped the area. Perfect for families, history buffs, and first-time visitors alike, this engaging tour reveals the captivating tales behind Mystic's history and culture. - Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes with a relaxed walking pace - Discover over 20 points of interest along the route - Ideal for families, couples, and history lovers - Group size up to 50 guests, guided by a knowledgeable local storyteller

$49.00

4.5/5

Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure

Get outside and enjoy a fresh sea breeze on the grounds of America's premiere maritime history museum. Guests are welcome to climb aboard tall ships, explore a preservation shipyard where shipwrights restore historic wooden vessels, stroll through heirloom gardens, engage in a sea story or two presented by friendly staff and volunteers. All indoor exhibits are opened for visitors to enjoy a deeper dive into life at sea during the golden age of sail and more. Summer weekends often include special events.

$35.00

168 h

7 Days Boston and New England AI guided Tours

With this AI app, you're no longer restricted to crowded group tours or rigid scripts. Explore iconic sites like the Boston Freedom Trail and the opulent Gilded Age mansions of Newport—or dive deep into lesser-known colonial grounds. Ask about literally anything that catches your eye—and get instant engaging narrated stories. New England's deepest historical secrets are entirely yours to uncover. Point & Discover: Snap a photo of any monument or museum masterpiece to instantly receive a captivating and accurate story. It’s like having a historian in your pocket! Ultimate Freedom: Navigate seamlessly with interactive map-based audio tours. Your schedule, your pace, your rules. Choose Your Vibe: Select a narrator persona that matches your style—from a deep-diving scholar to a fun companion for the kids. Get Started: 7 Days of Premium Access available instantly for iPhone and Android.

$11.32

5/5

2 h 30 mins

Spirits of Mystic: Cocktail Pub Crawl

A Cocktail Pub Crawl with Seaside Shadows featuring locally cultivated cocktails -- some with spooky themes! - Join Seaside Shadows guides for a walk through some of Mystic's famous pubs featuring true ghostly tales and dark history of this bustling region of downtown Mystic and hear about the haunting tales of your favorite local pubs and taverns. This tour will feature stops at three local pubs/taverns allowing you to sample a different spirit at each stop along the way. The tour includes three drinks. (Tax and Gratuity included)

$100.00

5/5

Half Day(AM) North Fork Private Wine & Food Tour by Local Expert

As local experts, we take the guesswork out of planning your visit to the North Fork of Long Island. We know which venues are the most memorable and which wines are most enjoyable. As a team of passionate locals, we have scoured the area to handpick the best vineyards, restaurants, and hidden gems that you won't find on your average tourist map or group tour. Our expert guides will accompany you every step of the way, providing insider knowledge and fascinating stories about the rich history of the North Fork. Our private slow tour is 100% customizable and is tailored to you and/or your group's interests. Our all-inclusive fee covers all activities, food/wine, and transportation for a seamless and memorable experience. Rain or shine.

$439.00

5/5

2 h 30 mins

Paranormal Pub Crawl: Beer Tour

A Paranormal Pub Crawl with Seaside Shadows 3 local pubs/breweries -- Bank & Bridge Brew Pub with thematic local beers, Friar Tucks Tavern, with boards of beer choices and Captain Daniel Packer Inne -- a historic haunt with the DPIPA. Join Seaside Shadows guides for a walk through Mystic's Water Street featuring true ghostly tales and dark history of this bustling region of downtown Mystic and hear about the haunting tales of your favorite local pubs and taverns. This tour will feature stops at some of your favorite local pubs featuring Barley Head brews allowing you to sample a different flavor at each stop along the way. The tour includes a total of three beers! (Tax and Gratuity included)

$75.00

5/5

3 h

BOOS & BOOZE: HALLOWEEN Pub Crawl Drinks & Pizza 10/23-10/31

Booking for October 23, 24, 30 or 31? You’re in for a frightfully fun treat! Our regular Mystic Pub Crawl gets a spooky Halloween twist with our special Boos & Booze Halloween Edition! Costumes are highly encouraged (but not required), so grab your witches’ hats, vampire fangs or most creative Halloween attire and join us for a hauntingly good time through Mystic’s historic pubs. Come for the boos, stay for the booze! ‍♀️ - 3 -hour guided tour through downtown Mystic - Enjoy two slices of pizza at Mystic Pizza to kick off the night - Visit three lively bars with one drink included at each - Ideal for couples, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and friends looking for a fun night out

$89.00

5/5

Half Day(PM) North Fork Private Wine & Food Tour by Local Expert

$439.00

4.8/5

1 h 45 mins

Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour

Our Original Ghost Walk takes travelers through the historic downtown Mystic landscape, guests will become immersed in the dark, sordid and supernatural history of New England’s famous seafaring village. From 17th century strife of colonial life amidst the Pequot Wars and the King Phillip’s war to mysterious turn of the century murders, Mystic’s history was founded in darkness. As the centuries grew, lost seafarers, creepy cryptids, and scandalous happenings took place in our quaint seaside community. Hear tales of Revolutionary heroes, industrial revolution hot spots, and Union soldiers of the Civil War still seen in their spectral form all on our Downtown Mystic tour. Our Downtown Mystic tour takes guests from the 17th through 20th centuries in old Mystic with true terrifying tales from our hidden archives and remarkable history amid legends and lore. From curses to paranormal activity, there’s no shortage of the supernatural in downtown Mystic.

$30.00

4.8/5

1 h 45 mins

Mystic Moonlit Graveyard Ghost Tour

There’s nothing more intimately haunting than a colonial burial ground and Mystic boasts some of the most fascinating and haunted burial grounds around. Whitehall Burial Ground established in the 1660’s was one of the common burial places of Mystic until the rural landscape movement arrived to Mystic in 1854. Our Graveyard Ghost Tour tells tales of some of Mystic’s most famous residents. The graveyard tour walks visitors through early American history in New England through times of fear, sickness and war. The trials and tribulations left behind several hauntings and the graveyard has had activity of footsteps, voices and full-bodied apparitions for years – many of which guests experience on our tour. The Graveyard tour ends with a special spooky surprise – perfect for history and ghost lovers alike. The graveyard tour walks guests through time amid the graves of the people who made Mystic, Mystic.

$30.00

4.7/5

2 h

Ghosts of Christmas Past Downtown Stroll

Ghost stories are one of the most ancient holiday traditions with roots dating back to Solstice celebrations. Join us on our walk through Mystic to hear some of tales of scariest Christmas creatures, the most spine chilling Christmas games and spirits and the true meaning of the spirit of Christmas. From native tradition to Dickensian spirit, the tales will make you think of Christmas and Mystic in a whole new way. It's not just Saint Nicholas flying through the sky but plenty of other beings and spirits as well -- some are good and some perhaps more nefarious....

$30.00

4.6/5

2 h 30 mins

Mystic Food Tour Taste the Best of Mystic CT

Explore the vibrant culinary scene of Mystic, CT, on this guided food tour that takes you through downtown's top-rated restaurants and hidden gems. Sample six curated tastings that showcase the coastal flavors and creativity of local chefs while enjoying stories about Mystic’s maritime heritage and culinary evolution. This three-hour tour covers approximately 1.2 miles at a relaxed pace, making it perfect for food lovers and those looking to celebrate special occasions. Conclude your journey with a sweet treat overlooking the Mystic River, embracing the town's charming atmosphere. - Duration: 3 hours with 6 tasting stops at renowned restaurants - Suitable for ages 14 and up, with a maximum group size of 16 - Easy walking tour, approximately 1.2 miles through downtown - Includes guided storytelling about Mystic’s food culture and history

$129.00

3.8/5

2 h

Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

Treat your senses with a prix-fixe menu at the Foxwoods Hard Rock Cafe. Classic American cooking comes to the heart of Connecticut, where you’ll enjoy a 2- or 3-course meal with your choice of theme. Each option comes with a drink (coffee, tea or soda) and dessert. Expect entrees like the classic cheeseburger, a half-rack of hickory-smoked ribs, salmon, steak and even some vegetarian options. Love One - Serve All!

$41.03

3 h

Nutty New London Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

$29.00

24 h

Foxwoods Resort Casino Overnight Getaway w/Round Trip Transport

Leave the driving, planning and logistics behind and enjoy a stress-free overnight getaway to Foxwoods Resort Casino. Your hosted experience includes comfortable round-trip transportation, an overnight stay at Foxwoods Great Cedar Hotel, onboard snacks and refreshments and a friendly host who helps ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey from start to finish. Relax and enjoy the ride while participating in fun games and prize opportunities before arriving at one of the Northeast's premier entertainment destinations. Once at Foxwoods, you'll have the freedom to enjoy the resort at your own pace. Try your luck in the casino, enjoy a variety of dining options, shop at Tanger Outlets, attend live shows or simply enjoy the atmosphere. Perfect for couples, friends, solo travelers and anyone 21+ who want an easy and convenient getaway without the stress of driving, parking or coordinating travel plans. This opportunity lets you enjoy your trip while everything else is taken care of.

$550.00

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