Mystic

People spent Christmas Eve in Downtown Mystic, last-minute shopping and taking in the snowy views.

Visiting Connecticut from California this Christmas, the Kozlowski family was excited to do their last-minute shopping in Mystic. “It’s very Hallmark movie,” said Ellen Kozlowski, as she shopped with her two daughters. “It definitely puts you in the mood and makes you want to go shopping,” added her daughter, Paris. The Kozlowski family joined dozens of the other shoppers...

For those who have driven the back roads of Ireland, the discovery of an old country pub in the middle of nowhere is one of life’s great pleasures. Walking into a warm and welcoming establishment complete with fireplace, old wooden tables and a bar that’s just meant for socializing is one of those experiences that you’ll remember long after...

The Mystic Seaport Museum and Planetarium is one of only two New England awardees to receive grant funding to promote student participation in STEM fields.

The Shipwright’s Daughter is located in Mystic.

A vinyl records store in Mystic is booming amid the pandemic.

The Mystic Whaler set sail this morning from the Mystic Seaport Museum for the last time. The 83-foot long steel-hulled schooner has been a fixture in Connecticut for over 50 years. It is a reproduction of a 19th-century cargo ship, redesigned for passengers, according to the Mystic Whaler Cruisers website. It was sold to a couple in California who bought…

From cider mills to pumpkin patches, businesses across the state say they are ready for a busy fall weekend.

Two people were rushed to the hospital after a house fire in Mystic Thursday.

Two people were rushed to the hospital after a house fire in Mystic Thursday.

In order to take care and learn more about their beluga whales, The Mystic Aquarium announced Thursday they will be hosting a major auction fundraiser. Over 200 in-person attendees and online bidders will be able to bid for items such as a motorboat, dive experiences, a car, a sailboat and more, according to a press release. Bidders will even have…

Starting July 31, The Mystic Seaport Museum is offering their employees a $15 minimum wage in an effort to “recruit and retain” workers, they announced Thursday.

The public will have the chance to see the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan out of the water when it moved from Mystic Seaport Museum’s waterfront for maintenance and preservation work. On Monday, July 19, the ship will be moved from its berth on the water to the shipyard at the south end of the property and the museum is…

Town leaders in Stonington and Groton are learning more about how they can alleviate parking challenges in Downtown Mystic.

As Connecticut begins to emerge from the pandemic, Mystic Aquarium and Mystic Seaport have seen a steady increase in visitors.

The Mystic Seaport Museum and the Mystic Aquarium are now operating at full capacity.

Outdoor eating may have been rained out this weekend, but restaurants and other businesses were able to operate at full capacity. Many saw long waits and packed dining rooms. “The rain keeps people away from the beach, cancels barbecues, brings people into town so it has been really good,” said Gabrielle Zelepos, a manager at Mystic Pizza. The restaurant in…

The last weekend in May is usually considered the unofficial start of the summer season. But this year, it sure doesn’t feel like summer.

With more people beginning to travel as we emerge from the pandemic, cities and towns in eastern Connecticut hope to get the message out that they are the perfect tourism destination.