For all of our animal-lover attendees, the Mystic Aquarium is right across the street from the Hilton in Mystic. In September, it won't be terribly crowded. Belugas, starfish and sea lions - oh my!
This is the PERFECT time to go to Clyde's Cider Mill (except that everyone in New England is thinking the same thing). if you're an early riser or trying to find some time to kill, you can head over to Clyde's for some incredibly well-known apple cider donuts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic cider and flavored wine. A lovely fall treat! Just expect lines - we are not joking that it gets busy!
The very location of Matt and Jenna's first date! A little hole in the wall Mexican place right down the street from our wedding site. Make sure to order the enchildadas suizas (Matt's favorite!) and a strawberry margarita (Jenna's favorite!). Or, order whatever you like. You can't go wrong!
Tox Brewery was founded by two fellow Ledyard graduates, not to mention friends of the family! Great beer - check it out if you're a craft beer fan! We celebrated our original wedding date right at this brewery with some friends.
There are so many restaurants and places to shop in Downtown Mystic and Mystic Village - highly recommend to explore and check it all out. A few favorites are: Red 36 and Pizzetta.
Paul's Pasta is the best! Some awesome Italian food, all homemade and owned by a Ledyard family. Casual spot, doesn't take reservations to get there at odd hours or you may have to wait a little. We highly recommend the carbonara, couple favorite! Nomz.
DELICIOUS baked goods right in Downtown Mystic - you cannot go wrong! They also have a rooftop bar with cocktails and a nice view of Mystic. A great spot with tasty treats!
A fun activities for families, if the weather turns out nice!
The sweetest bookstore in Mystic - pop in and support a local bookstore! Great spot to find your next read.
A quaint and delicious breakfast spot in the middle of Mystic. Worth the wait! Hopefully if the weather is nice you can stroll around Mystic while you wait - go before you are hungry!