Katherine & Peter
Things To Do
Mystic Seaport Museum
Even if people don’t call you Ishmael, you can check out the tall ships of New England, and much more, at the largest maritime museum in the United States. Note: Wedding guests receive discounted admission to the Museum. Just mention the Johnson/Berris wedding at the ticket booth.
Mystic Aquarium
Looking to get even closer to the water? Meet some Penguins, Beluga Whales, Seals, and fish at the Mystic Aquarium.
Downtown Mystic
Be sure to walk around idyllic Mystic, which offers a number of shops, restaurants, galleries, a historic drawbridge, and an art museum.
Rhode Island Coast
Mystic is a short drive from the Rhode Island coast. Pop over to Watch Hill, Rhode Island and check out the serene beauty of Napatree Point Beach, and eat at the legendary Ocean House hotel, which also happens to be next to Taylor Swift’s mansion and offers great views of it (locals say that on a foggy day you can see the ghost of Tom Hiddleston wandering the lawn in front of the mansion). Or, for an easier family outing in the same area, take advantage of the ample parking and broad swath of sand at Misquamicut State Beach.
S&P Oyster Co.
Upscale restaurant in the heart of Mystic with excellent seafood and views to match. Solid veggie options, too.
Sift Bake Shop
Terrific bakery in the heart of Mystic. Owner awarded “Best Baker in America” for 2018 by the Food Network.
Mystic Pizza
Rom-com fans may want to check out the pizzeria that inspired the eponymous movie that introduced America to Julia Roberts, whereas Pizza fans may want to try Pizzetta, also in Mystic.
Drawbridge Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream right on the main drag in Mystic.
Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough
Iconic Connecticut seafood restaurant within a short drive of Mystic. Famous for their hot lobster rolls.
High Stakes Bingo
If weddings aren’t your thing, Mystic is close to two mega casinos: Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casino, which hosts bingo every Saturday night at about the same time we’ll be walking down the aisle!