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Beach guides, rainy-day plans, seasonal ideas and where to stay, from Mystic to Old Saybrook. Written by the PMI Southeast CT team.
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Mystic · Winter
Things to do in Mystic, CT in winter
Holiday lantern tours, the aquarium, downtown shopping and cozy places to stay.
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Niantic · Beaches
The best beaches near Niantic & East Lyme
Hole in the Wall, McCook Point, the boardwalk and Rocky Neck State Park.
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Old Saybrook · Weekend
A weekend in Old Saybrook
Saybrook Point, The Kate, Harvey’s Beach and a day across the river.
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Westbrook · Clinton
Beach days from Westbrook to Hammonasset
Connecticut’s largest shoreline park, quiet beach towns and the outlets.
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Seasonal · Autumn
Fall on the Southeast Connecticut shoreline
Steam train foliage rides, apple picking and quiet coastal walks.
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Local guide · Indoors
Rainy day things to do on the CT shoreline
Our go-to indoor plans from Mystic to Old Saybrook.
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Local guide · Casinos
Where to stay near Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods
Group-friendly homes in Mystic, Montville and Niantic.
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