Mystic, Connecticut – Mystic Seaport

Things to Know

• No admission charge to the Village. Admission charge for Museum of America and The Sea.
• Village is interesting but not extensive.
• Peaceful, tranquil setting.
• Village is dog friendly.

A brief but enjoyable stop on our tour of New England was Connecticut’s Mystic Seaport Village. Due to our travel schedule, we had only a little over an hour to spend at the village, which we found to be sufficient. We enjoyed a leisurely stroll down several historic streets and portside paths, and stopped for a bite to eat along the way.

The village consists of numerous historic structures that were originally built in various parts of New England during the 19th century and later relocated to Mystic Village. A multitude of shops, eating establishments, and other businesses now call these buildings home.

Unfortunately, we lacked the time needed to visit the area’s foremost attraction, the Museum of America and the Sea, our nation’s largest maritime museum. The museum is noted for its extensive collection of sea vessels as well as its re-creation of a 19th century seafaring village. Visiting the museum will definitely be on our list of to do’s for future Connecticut expeditions.

Recommendation: Mystic Village is both quaint and serene. It’s a great place to spend an hour or so strolling and taking in the natural beauty and historic sites. We were advised to set aside half a day to visit the museum. The actual amount of time you’ll need will likely depend on how long you spend in each of its exhibits. Museum admission prices range from free for children 2 and younger, to $28.95 for an adult.