Mystic
The town of Mystic got its name from the Pequot term “missi-tuk,” describing a large river whose waters are driven into waves by tides or wind. Settled in 1654, this Connecticut town was once a shipbuilding seaport village and a safe harbor for tall ships to weather the storm.

Climate
In Mystic, the summers are warm and humid; the winters are very cold, wet, and windy; and it is partly cloudy year-round. Over the year, the temperature typically varies from 23°F to 80°F and is rarely below 8°F or above 87°F.
Places to see | Mystic
- Visit Mystic Seaport, the nation’s largest maritime museum and home to Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world.
- Spend the day at the Aquarium, home to New England’s only beluga whales.
- Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Get back to nature and hike, birdwatch, or enjoy a walk in the woods.
Things to do
- Shop and dine in Olde Mistick Village, an area of more than 50 unique shops and eateries in distinctive buildings designed to represent an 18th-century New England village.
- Explore Downtown Mystic, where you’ll find more than 80 specialty shops and restaurants, plus the landmark Mystic River Basule Bridge.
- Visit Schooner Argia, an 81-foot traditional sailing ship with cruises down the Mystic River and into Fishers Island Sound.
Marinas
Safe Harbor Mystic Marina: Complimentary Wi-Fi, shore power hookups, fresh water hookups, cable TV hookups, fuel
Mystic Downtown Marina: Walking distance to downtown, laundry, restrooms and showers, ice, Wi-Fi, cable TV, picnic area with multiple gas and charcoal grills, patio dock, pet friendly, pump-out boat available on request, fuel available nearby
Fort Rachel Marina: Offers 110 storm-protected boat slips that accommodate vessels up to 60 ft. Each slip has its shore power hookup, cable TV, water, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Professional dock staff, onsite Service Department for maintenance and repairs.
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