Mystic and Groton Long Point
Lunch and Dinner Spots
Walking distance from the house- great for lunch out on their back patio and a family favorite with the kiddos
14 locals recommend
The Fisherman
937 Groton Long Point RdWalking distance from the house- great for lunch out on their back patio and a family favorite with the kiddos
Pizzetta
7 Water StGreat pizza (including gluten free).
This is must visit. You feel like you are taken to another time period. We love a dark and stormy or a good ale in the bar downstairs or a cozy candlelit dinner upstairs by the fireplace.
76 locals recommend
Captain Daniel Packer Inne
32 Water StThis is must visit. You feel like you are taken to another time period. We love a dark and stormy or a good ale in the bar downstairs or a cozy candlelit dinner upstairs by the fireplace.
Food scene
This is a classic New England spot for great lobster and my favorite Rhode Island Clam Chowder (clear broth).
42 locals recommend
Ford's Lobsters
15 Riverview AveThis is a classic New England spot for great lobster and my favorite Rhode Island Clam Chowder (clear broth).
The drinks are amazing and so are their burgers (their Bloody Mary's are enormous). Great for date night or a drink
112 locals recommend
Engine Room
14 Holmes StThe drinks are amazing and so are their burgers (their Bloody Mary's are enormous). Great for date night or a drink
Authentic Italian, this spot has the best Bolognese, to cacio de pepe to mussles. The wine list wins as well. Perfect date spot
67 locals recommend
Bravo Bravo
19 E Main StAuthentic Italian, this spot has the best Bolognese, to cacio de pepe to mussles. The wine list wins as well. Perfect date spot
A beautiful spot on the water to watch the big boats sail down the river and have a sunset cocktail. Crowd pleasing menu for kids, family and cocktail hour.
106 locals recommend
Red 36
2 Washington StA beautiful spot on the water to watch the big boats sail down the river and have a sunset cocktail. Crowd pleasing menu for kids, family and cocktail hour.
Breakfast and Brunch
For the best breakfast in the Mystic area, don't miss Carsons. Get there early as it is a small little spot and does not have a lot of space.
22 locals recommend
Carson's Store
43 Main StFor the best breakfast in the Mystic area, don't miss Carsons. Get there early as it is a small little spot and does not have a lot of space.
For brunch, head to the Spa for a great breakfast on the marina and they even have a jazz brunch on Sundays. https://www.facebook.com/GlpPointSpa/
Groton Long Point
For brunch, head to the Spa for a great breakfast on the marina and they even have a jazz brunch on Sundays. https://www.facebook.com/GlpPointSpa/
Sightseeing
For another great day trip, head north to Watch Hill. A historical seaside town with beautiful architecture to bike around town and beautiful beaches with big waves. Here is a great guide. https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/travel-guide/a6041/watch-hill-rhode-island/
118 locals recommend
Watch Hill
For another great day trip, head north to Watch Hill. A historical seaside town with beautiful architecture to bike around town and beautiful beaches with big waves. Here is a great guide. https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/travel-guide/a6041/watch-hill-rhode-island/
Looking for an amazing day trip that makes you feel like you transported to Europe, this is a must see! Art Museums, Historical Houses and Mansions and even better restaurants make this a gem of the North East. https://www.busytourist.com/things-to-do-in-newport-ri/
402 locals recommend
Newport
Looking for an amazing day trip that makes you feel like you transported to Europe, this is a must see! Art Museums, Historical Houses and Mansions and even better restaurants make this a gem of the North East. https://www.busytourist.com/things-to-do-in-newport-ri/
One of the best Islands of New England, take the ferry from New London (20 mins from Groton Long Point) and be transported to a Victorian Island with beautiful lighthouses, great bird watching and awesome seafood. https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/travel-guide-block-island-where-to-stay-eat-shop
33 locals recommend
New Shoreham
One of the best Islands of New England, take the ferry from New London (20 mins from Groton Long Point) and be transported to a Victorian Island with beautiful lighthouses, great bird watching and awesome seafood. https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/travel-guide-block-island-where-to-stay-eat-shop
Outdoors
Great Hiking and Biking trails https://www.bringfido.com/attraction/11757
12 locals recommend
Bluff Point, Groton, Ct
Depot RoadGreat Hiking and Biking trails https://www.bringfido.com/attraction/11757
Why not go for a paddle in the Mystic River? Take a lesson or rent a board for the day. The river is easy and great way to spend the day outside.
The Sandbar Mystic
37 Water StreetWhy not go for a paddle in the Mystic River? Take a lesson or rent a board for the day. The river is easy and great way to spend the day outside.
We make sure we book this at least once a summer on their sunset cruise. It is a great way to view the Long Island Sound and see views of Block Island, Fisher's Island and Montauk. https://www.argiamystic.com/default.aspx
37 locals recommend
Argia Mystic Cruises
12 Steamboat WharfWe make sure we book this at least once a summer on their sunset cruise. It is a great way to view the Long Island Sound and see views of Block Island, Fisher's Island and Montauk. https://www.argiamystic.com/default.aspx
Stay fit
One of my favorite places to practice yoga, this studio offers daily classes for all types of levels. The community and teachers are fantastic. https://www.mysticyogashala.com/
Mystic Yoga Shala
80 Stonington RdOne of my favorite places to practice yoga, this studio offers daily classes for all types of levels. The community and teachers are fantastic. https://www.mysticyogashala.com/
Want to rent a bike for a few days? Mystic Cycle is helpful and knows the areas bike trails like the back of their hands. https://www.mysticcyclecentre.com/
7 locals recommend
Mystic Cycle Centre
25 Stonington RdWant to rent a bike for a few days? Mystic Cycle is helpful and knows the areas bike trails like the back of their hands. https://www.mysticcyclecentre.com/
Quick Bites/ Grocery/ Liquor Stores
Needing a quick bite to eat? Deli sandwiches? Awesome snacks. This is the spot
15 locals recommend
Mystic Market West
375 Noank RdNeeding a quick bite to eat? Deli sandwiches? Awesome snacks. This is the spot
Shop Local! This wine and liquor store has amazing selection of imported wines, liquors and local beers. A short 5 mins drive from the house.
Universal Package Store - Noank
19 Pearl StShop Local! This wine and liquor store has amazing selection of imported wines, liquors and local beers. A short 5 mins drive from the house.
This supermarket has it all- groceries, deli, pharmacy and nearby liquor stores. There is also another location in Mystic.
50 locals recommend
Big Y World Class Market
79 Stonington RdThis supermarket has it all- groceries, deli, pharmacy and nearby liquor stores. There is also another location in Mystic.