Celebrate the sea in Mystic

Celebrating the sea in Mystic is among the Best Things to Do in Connecticut. Due to its lovely seaside community's abundance of attractions, restaurants, and historical sites like the Mystic River Bascule Bridge, it is one of the state's most well-known tourist destinations. The Mystic Seaport Museum, which has the biggest collection of antique ships in the nation, ranging from tugboats to schooners, and the Mystic Aquarium are just a couple of its main attractions. A charming area to stroll through has more than 80 unique retailers, including art galleries, apparel boutiques, and specialty sweets shops.

Foodies will find a variety of dining options to sample, from seafood shacks to AAA's four-diamond restaurants - many of which boast waterfront patios and views of the horizon - as well as several local breweries and a chocolate cafe. Mystic Pizza, the self-entitled setting of a well-known romantic comedy film from the 1980s, is just one of these options. The Whaler's Inn is praised for its comfortable lodgings, welcoming staff, and convenient location just outside of downtown.

• Location: Connecticut