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It’s Timeless

Two hundred years ago, this port was filled with whaling vessels and the village was producing swift clipper ships. Whales are no longer bountiful in the nearby sea and the wooden sailing vessels once built here are also obsolete, but Mystic maintains its alluring Colonial charm.

Situated on the Mystic River that empties into Long Island Sound, the port embraces its maritime heritage.. Boaters can experience Mystic Seaport in as genuine a fashion possible—dockage is available. The marina is well-protected and modern, even though your first step off the boat will be a step back in time.

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