Places to Go and What to See and Do

(Click on chart) This will take you to information about Block Island, RI. With many historical lighthouses, museums, great restaurants, and Crescent Beach make this four hour sail from Mystic a family delight. Click on the map and plan an itinerary for a night or a week. Town moorings and excellent marina facilities make this a sailors dream destination. Click on the logo Visit Historic Mystic, shops, restaurants, art galleries, and night spots. Sit in the riverbank park next to the drawbridge and listen to a free concert by the Mystic orchestra or Jazz Ensemble. Take the water taxi ride along Mystic River and visit the Mystic Seaport from the water. Or take the trolley to the Mystic Aquarium, home of the underwater explorer, Robert Ballard. All a short walk from Mystic Shipyard.   (Click photo) Mystic Shipyard is a great family place! Swimming pool, propane grills and picnic tables, clean new showers and rest rooms allow slip occupants (including SailTime members and charterers) to relax ashore. Kids love crabbing and exploring the sea life along the docks. And pets are welcome as long as they keep owners on a leash. (Click photo) Stonington Borough was bombarded during the War of 1812 for three days and nights by the British Fleet with more munitions than were fired into the Battle of New Orleans. Only one house was hit and a single seven pound cannon manned by a group of Stonington residents repelled an invasion force of British Marines. Visit the Stonington Museum to find out why!! Also, dock your vessel at Skippers Dock restaurant for a wonderful lunch or dinner after strolling the cobblestone streets and shopping at the many fine boutiques in Old Stonington Boro. Only one hour from Mystic by sail. (Click on photo) Newport is the home of The New England Yachting Museum, Tennis Hall of Fame, stately Mansions open for touring, and excellent restaurants and night life. Hook up to a mooring and take Old Port Launch Service (channel 68 on your marine VHP) ashore. Or reserve a slip in one of the many fine yacht services marinas in the harbor. Narragansett Bay offers delightful day sailing and the history of the area is linked to the New England development and traditions. Only a six hour cruise from Mystic, this is one of the MUST SEE -- MUST DO ports in a cruising vacation.