Top Things to do in Mystic Country
Top Hotels in Mystic Country
- 1. The Whaler's Inn
- 2. Hyatt Place Mystic
- 3. Hyatt Place Mohegan Sun
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Mystic
- 5. Hilton Garden Inn Preston Casino Area
- 6. Bellissimo Grande Hotel
- 7. Holiday Inn New London - Mystic Area, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Uncasville
- 9. Taber Inn And Suites
- 10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Mystic
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Top 5 Lighthouses in Mystic Country, Mystic Country
Discover the best top things to do in Mystic Country, United States including New London Ledge Light, Avery Point Light, Cross Sound Ferry Lighthouse Cruises, Stonington Lighthouse Museum, New London Harbor Light.
Restaurants in Mystic Country
1. New London Ledge Light
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
The Ledge Light Foundation is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that has been responsible for restoration and preservation of Ledge Light for 30 years. In 2014, dedicated volunteers from the Foundation wrote the application to the GSA/NPS for the New London Maritime Society to obtain ownership in an effort to keep Ledge Light in local hands. The Ledge Light Foundation continues its work under this new ownership. The Foundation continues the upkeep, restoration and preservation of Ledge Light maintaining an Interpretive Center within the lighthouse complete with historic and photographic exhibit panels in most rooms, a theater showing a compelling documentary about its history, a furnished keeper's room and a gift shop. Tours run to the lighthouse and visit INSIDE during the summer months in partnership with Project Oceanology using their boat. The tours are run solely by the Ledge Light Foundation and are the only tours that take visitors inside the light. As the Maritime Society owns the building, that's as a landlord only. They have nothing to do with the restoration work which is all-volunteer and done by the Ledge Light Foundation. The Maritime Society is only the landlord. Please direct any inquiries to our website. The Maritime Society knows nothing about the tours or the work done. Visit our website tour page for information about the Foundation and to purchase tickets for tours.
2. Avery Point Light
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Attractively styled lighthouse which was in operation from 1944 to 1967.
Reviewed By retiredgrammaof4 - Sugar Hill, United States
Went out to Avery Point, located on the UConn Campus to watch the sunset on a beautiful evening. We use to come out here when we lived here 33 years ago. On the weekends parking was free and not crowded at all. We walked around the paths looking at all the art work displayed and sat out on the rocks overlooking the sound watching the ships and ferry's go by until the sunset. We walked down to the lighthouse but you are not allowed to go inside. If you're looking for a relaxing evening that costs nothing, then this is the place to experience it all with the family or someone special.
3. Cross Sound Ferry Lighthouse Cruises
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Get a new perspective on the history of Southern New England and Long Island when you do your sightseeing from the water - aboard the comfortable high-speed SEA JET. Choose from either of two great tours: Classic Cruise or the Lights & Sights Cruise where you will get up close and personal to 12 different lighthouses between the 2 cruises. All cruises depart at 12:30 p.m. from the Cross Sound Ferry docks and last approximately 2 hours.
Reviewed By Stevespak - Holtsville, United States
Had a great time with my daughter, we got great photos of the lighthouses, I highly recommend, The best way to see the lighthouse unless you own a boat.
4. Stonington Lighthouse Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 132 reviews
Built in 1840, this lighthouse was the first in the country to be converted to a museum. The unique collection reflects more than 350 years of Stonington's history, including its courageous victory over the British in 1814 at the Battle of Stonington, the life of Venture Smith, an enslaved man who bought his freedom, and intimate portraits by famed photographer Rollie McKenna. Climb the tower for a dramatic view of Long Island Sound and three states - CT, RI & NY. Only $5 for adults; $3 for children. Open Fridays & Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reviewed By travelsbest
Small beautiful lighthouse at the very tip of Stonington. It will transport you to another time and place when life was much simpler. Easy walk from the shops and restaurants. Just past the lighthouse is a parking are with incredible views .
