 charming New England village nestled on Niantic Bay, the coastal town of Niantic is rich with history. It was originally settled in the 1640's and named by the Nehantic Indians. The Thomas Lee House (1660) and the Smith Harris House (1840) still stand and are both beautiful examples of the architecture of their period. The Town now encompasses approximately 35 miles of beaches, ponds, streams, woodlands and fields. A vibrant community welcomes all to enjoy the beauty of Niantic village. Welcome!
ANTIQUES & SHOPPING
Visit one of these local shops or shopping villages for the perfect souvenir of your trip.
Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets, Clinton, CT 06413
Old Saybrook Antiques Center, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Olde Mistick Village Mystic, Mystic, CT 06355
One of a Kind Antiques, Essex, CT 06426
Holly Hock Farm Antiques, Old Mystic, CT 06355
Tanger Outlet Center, Westbrook, CT 06498
RESORTS
These world-famous resorts offer something for everyone--state-of-the-art gaming, live entertainment, restaurants, and shopping.
Foxwoods Resort , Mashantucket, CT 06338
Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT 06382
CRUISES, FERRIES & FISHING BOATS
Enjoy a relaxing sail down river, ferry to a local island for lunch, explore the local landscape, or take off for a day of deep sea fishing. Whatever your pleasure, you're sure to find it here!
Argia Mystic Schooner Cruises
Mystic, CT 06355
Block Island Ferry
Rhode Island, RI 02807
Camelot Cruises
Haddam, CT 06438
Captain John's Nature Cruises
Waterford, CT 06385
Cross Sound Ferry
New London, CT 06320
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride
Essex, CT 06426
Highspeed Block Island Ferry
New London, CT 06320
Mijoy Deep Sea Fishing
Waterford, CT 06385
Mystic Whaler Sailing Cruise
Mystic, CT 06355
Project Oceanology
Groton, CT 06340
RiverQuest Boat Cruises
Essex, CT 06426 |
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The Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport (©2005 Mystic Seaport) |
EDUCATIONAL TRIPS
Learn about Connecticut up close and personal. Select from one of these themed itineraries and enjoy a day discovering the state's history, culture and people.
Connecticut Freedom Trail
Connecticut Impressionist Art Trail
Connecticut Wine Trail
Connecticut Women's Heritage Trail
Family Fun Trail
Quinebaug - Shetucket Heritage Corridor, Inc.
Mystic Seaport Village (©2005 Mystic Seaport)
MUSEUMS
With Connecticut's intricate history and experiences, it's no wonder there are dozens of captivating museums featuring its history, its culture and its people.
Amistad Memorial, New Haven, CT 06473
Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, Niantic, CT 06357
Connecticut River Museum, Essex, CT 06426
Florence Griswold Art Museum, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum, Groton, CT 06340
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London, CT 06320
Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Mashantucket, CT 06338
Mystic Art Association, Mystic, CT 06355
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, Mystic, CT 06355
Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT 06355
Peabody Museum of Natural History, New Haven, CT 06511
DAY SPAS
Enjoy an afternoon of pampering at one of these local spas to relax, renew and rejuvenate.
Elemis Spa at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT 06382
The Grand Spa at Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, CT 06338
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa at the Mystic Marriott, Groton, CT 06340
WINERIES
Did you know that Connecticut is home to more than a dozen wineries showcasing beautiful vineyards and fine wines?
Chamard Vineyards, Clinton, CT 06413
Connecticut Wine Trail
Heritage Trails Vineyards, Lisbon, CT
Jonathan Edwards Winery, North Stonington, CT 06359
Priam Vineyard, Colchester, CT 06415
Sharpe Hill Vineyard, Pomfret, CT 06258
Stonington Vineyards, Stonington, CT 06378
ADDITIONAL TOURIST INFORMATION
Visit Connecticut
Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
Mystic & The Quiet Corner
Stonington, Connecticut
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2007 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March Connecticut Audubon Society Eagle Festival, Essex
May 19, 2007 Shad Festival, Essex
May 20-21, 2007 Annual Wine & Food Festival, Stonington Vineyards
May 26 - 28, 2007 Annual Lobsterfest, Mystic Seaport
June 2 & 3, 2007 Annual Small Craft Weekend, Mystic Seaport
June 7 - 10, 2007 Sea Music Festival, Mystic Seaport
June 9-10, 2007 Our Lady of Fatima Festival, Stonington
July 7 & 8, 2007 Niantic Outdoor Art Show & Lobster festival,
July 13 - 15, 2007 New London Sailfest
July 21, 2007 Celebrate East Lyme Fireworks, Niantic
July 28 & 29, 2007 Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous, Mystic Seaport
August 11 & 12, 2007 Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, Historic Downtown Mystic
August 17-19, 2007 Annual Hamburg Fair, Lyme
August 23-26, 2007 Annual feast of Green Corn & Dance, N. Stonington
September 7 - 9, 2007
Taste of Mystic, Historic Downtown Mystic
October 6- 8, 2007
Mystic's Annual Chowder Fest, Mystic Seaport
October 20 & 21, 2007
6th Annual Mystic Places Marathon, East Lyme
November 18 - January 1, 2007
Home for the Holidays Florence Griswold Museum, Lyme
November 24 & 25, 2007
Mystic Seaport Field Days Mystic
December 9, 2007 Niantic Light Parade, Niantic
December 1 - 23, 2007
Lantern Light Tours, Mystic Seaport
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