Location: Stonington
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Top 5 Museums in Stonington, Connecticut (CT)
The town of Stonington is located in New London County, Connecticut, United States, in the state's southeastern corner. It includes the borough of Stonington, the villages of Pawcatuck, Lords Point, Wequetequock, and the eastern halves of the villages of Mystic and Old Mystic (the other halves being in the town of Groton). The population of the town was 18,545 at the 2010 census.
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1. Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
A National Historic Landmark located within walking distance to Stonington Borough. This 14-room Victorian Mansion built in 1852 gives visitors a fascinating view into mid-century shipbuilding, international trade, family life, and more. Captain Palmer is credited with sighting Antarctica. Visitors are welcome to stroll the entire property, tour the home, and climb the steps into the cupola for a spectacular view. Only $5 for adults; $3 for kids 17 and under. Open Fridays & Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reviewed By Seaside447595
The friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will tell you everything about everything in the house filled with history of a Captain who at 21 and on a small boat claims to have found Antarctica and his competitive younger siblings and some of their family who inhabited the house - a couple of nefarious ones too! The tour guide made this tour compelling and interesting for all ages including my two teens. Don’t forget to ask about the spirit who may still inhabit the house. And make sure you take a selfie with the large penguin that greets you by the front door.
2. Studio 83 - Nautical by Nature at The Velvet Mill, Stonington, CT
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Studio 83 is located in The Velvet Mill. The Velvet Mill is a community of artisans and small business with diversely unique shopping and art studios. This historical Velvet Mill has been turned into a great attraction to see local art, brewery, cheese making and fine craftsmen from the local area. Studio 87 offers original artwork in the medium of reverse painting on glass, custom fired ceramic tiles, coastal furniture and décor. A unique shopping experience to get that coastal décor to make your home an inspiration. Open Friday 3-7,Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm and by appointment.
3. Stonington Lighthouse Museum
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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 .
4. Stonington Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By 46oceangirl - Westford, United States
We went yesterday July 16th. Got there arond 145pm and they let us sample a few before we purchased a bottle of wine. We went with the Rose, which was not sweet, very refreshing and a blend of 3 grapes. We had brought our own lawn chairs and food and sat outside ont he lawn. We also could've grabbed a table if we so chose to but we didn't. Stayed for about 2 hours, read, drank and we brought our own charcuterie, but you could purchase that there or a meat and cheese etc. I can't wait to go back, the grounds are so pretty overlooking the vineyard. We left at 4pm and more people were coming in as it closes at 5pm or so.
5. The Velvet Underground Studio
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
