- Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
860-572-0711
www.mysticseaport.orgConnecticut is home to America’s largest maritime museum with the Seaport. The Museum includes numerous nineteenth century exhibits, seasonally interpreted gardens and perennial gardens throughout the grounds. Tours by special arrangement are available as well as a large array of programs and workshops for all age groups.
- Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
109 Pequotsepos Road
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 536-1216
www.dpnc.orgThe DPNC facility includes a 200 acre sanctuary, covering woodland, wetland and meadow habitats. Natural history exhibits feature live animals and plenty of opportunities for interactive education. Picnic facilities and a unique gift store are also on-site. Year-round environmental education programs include classes for children, slide presentations, summer camp, birding trips and special events.