Guidebook for Stonington
Food Scene
Mystic Pizza
56 W Main StParks & Nature
Peace Sanctuary
River RoadCoogan Farm's trails are open 24 hours/day - just walk up from the house and go exploring. See if the kids can find a wigwam, bee hives, or the foundations of a mansion!
Also a bikeshare point.
11 locals recommend
Coogan Farm Nature and Heritage Center
162 Greenmanville AveCoogan Farm's trails are open 24 hours/day - just walk up from the house and go exploring. See if the kids can find a wigwam, bee hives, or the foundations of a mansion!
Also a bikeshare point.
Bluff Point is a wonderful, relatively flat hike, with plenty of ocean views and a side of history and birdwatching. Pet-friendly.
57 locals recommend
Bluff Point State Park
55 Depot RdBluff Point is a wonderful, relatively flat hike, with plenty of ocean views and a side of history and birdwatching. Pet-friendly.
Essentials
A family-owned, local chain, McQuade's has a Whole Foods feel: local fare, an extensive organic/natural section, excellent prepared options, and a slightly above average price tag. Has a large area for eating in.
24 locals recommend
McQuade's Marketplace
14 Clara Dr A family-owned, local chain, McQuade's has a Whole Foods feel: local fare, an extensive organic/natural section, excellent prepared options, and a slightly above average price tag. Has a large area for eating in.
CVS
915 Poquonnock Rd The closest pharmacy - open til 9 pm.
Big Y World Class Market
79 Stonington Rd Chain grocery with all the usual items.
Getting Around
Mystic station
U.S. 1Arts & Culture
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveFree (with a suggested donation) the art museum is an excellent rainy day activity for adults.
46 locals recommend
Mystic Museum of Art
9 Water StFree (with a suggested donation) the art museum is an excellent rainy day activity for adults.
Entertainment & Activities
Mystic Aquarium
Shopping
A pedestrian mall with a sea of parking, Mistick Village has stores, souvenirs, early-morning and late-night eats, a movue theater, and frequent festivals.
69 locals recommend
Olde Mistick Village
27 Coogan BlvdA pedestrian mall with a sea of parking, Mistick Village has stores, souvenirs, early-morning and late-night eats, a movue theater, and frequent festivals.
Mystic Knotwork is a decades-old business that started in our own house. Their classic knots, tied on site, make for excellent coasters, door stoppers, or welcome mats.
9 locals recommend
Mystic Knotwork
25 Cottrell StMystic Knotwork is a decades-old business that started in our own house. Their classic knots, tied on site, make for excellent coasters, door stoppers, or welcome mats.