The Mystic Pizza restaurant has been a part of Mystic, CT since 1973. Amy Jones, a screenwriter who owned a summer home in the area, walked through its doors and fell in love with the pizzeria, eventually using it as inspiration for her film and the rest, as they say, is history.
Residents of South County, Rhode Island and New London County, Connecticut have plenty of chances to get into the holiday spirit through the various Christmas strolls in the region. Make sure you mark a few of the local holiday strolls on your calendar in the weeks leading up to Christmas, as they will ensure that you immerse yourself in the holiday spirit this year.
Mystic, CT is home to a world-class aquarium and a one of a kind seaport museum that are sure to keep you involved, especially if you have children. Mystic Aquarium and Seaport Museum provide hours of entertainment while giving you the opportunity to experience local sea life and living history, and all within minutes of downtown.
The west of Mystic is part of the town of Groton, while the east side is part of Stonington. No matter which side of the river you decide to explore in search of dining options, you're sure to come across something outstanding. There's nowhere else in this region that gives you access to such a high density of incredible eateries.
Norwich, CT has much more going on than you’d expect in a small city. The downtown area is historic and the surrounding New London County has plenty of contemporary activities to keep you busy.
