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55 Best and Fun Things To Do In Stonington, Connecticut


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Thanks to its long history and quiet charm, Stonington Borough is a fascinating place to visit. The pace is more leisurely, the ambiance is more subdued, and the traffic is much lighter than at other seaside destinations!

Visitors can take an enjoyable walk down Water Street, where they will find diverse shops, boutiques, art galleries, eateries, and restaurants. You will also be able to admire a magnificent sunset and an old stone lighthouse at the end of the road.

The Old Lighthouse also includes a museum, which is perfect for history lovers. Regardless of whether you’re looking for a more peaceful vacation or a jam-packed weekend away, Stonington Borough has it all!

Keep reading for our list of the best and most fun things to do in Stonington, Connecticut, and plan your trip today

The 55 Most Popular Things To Do In Stonington, Connecticut

55. Latimer Point

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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54. Stonington Historic Walking Tour

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: Docks 1 High St Farmer’s Market at Stonington CT

Tel:  860 535 8445

Web Address:   https://stoningtonhistory.org/visit/historic-walking-tours-2/

53. Shunock River

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

52. Mystic River Boathouse Park

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 125 129 Greenmanville Ave Mystic CT

Web Address:   https://heartheboatsing.com/2017/07/11/the-art-of-rowing-celebrating-plying-the-oar/

51. Mystic Seaport Museum – Lobster Shack

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: 75 Greenmanville Ave Mystic CT

Tel:  860 572 0711

Web Address:   https://mysticseaport.org/explore/village/

50. Elihu Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

49. James Merrill House

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: 107 Water Street Streetonington CT

Tel:  860 535 4112

Web Address:   http://jamesmerrillhouse.org/

48. Noank Historical Society

4.0 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

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Location: 17 Sylvan Street Groton CT

Tel:  860 536 3021

Web Address:   http://noankhistoricalsociety.org/

47. Barn Island

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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46. Watch Hill Beach Association Beach

4.4 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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45. Ocean House Beach

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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44. Treworgy Planetarium

4.4 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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Location: Mystic Seaport Museum 75 Greenmanville Ave Mystic CT

Tel:  860 572 5302- -5151

Web Address:   https://mysticseaport.org/explore/planetarium/

43. Mystic River Railroad Bridge

3.4 ★★★☆☆ (8 reviews)

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Location: River Road Mystic CT

42. Latimer Reef Lighthouse

5.0 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

Location: Fishers Island Sound

41. Ram Island

4.8 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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40. Mason’s Island

4.6 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

39. Babcock-Smith House Museum

4.9 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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Location: 124 Granite Street Westerly RI

Tel:  401 596 5704

Web Address:   http://babcocksmithhouse.org/

38. Napatree Point

4.5 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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37. The Stonington Historical Society

4.7 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

Location: 40 Palmer Street Streetonington CT

Tel:  860 535 8445

Web Address:   https://stoningtonhistory.org/

36. Fort Mansfield

4.1 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

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Location: Watch Hill RI

35. Sail Trim Again

4.7 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: 31 Bay Street Westerly RI

Tel:  860 227 2339

Web Address:   http://sail-trim-again.com/

34. Elm Grove Cemetery

4.6 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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Location: 197 Greenmanville Ave Mystic CT

Tel:  860 536 7834

Web Address:   http://elmgrovecemetery.org/

33. Living Sharks Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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Location: 47 High Street Westerly RI

Tel:  860 961 7720

Web Address:   http://livingsharks.org/

32. Sandy Point Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

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31. Beebe Pond Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)

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Location: 745 755 Noank Road Mystic CT

30. Mystic River Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

Location: 12 Cottrell Street Mystic CT

Web Address:   https://seemysticct.com/

29. Enders Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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28. Dodge Paddock – Beal Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (30 reviews)

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Location: 32 Wall Street Streetonington CT

Web Address:   http://avalonialandconservancy.org/preserves/dodge-paddock-beal-preserve/

27. Denison Homestead

4.5 ★★★★★ (32 reviews)

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Location: 120 Pequotsepos Road Mystic CT

Tel:  860 536 9248

Web Address:   https://denisonhomestead.org/

26. Woody Hill Management Area

4.5 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Location: Westerly RI

25. DuBois Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ (37 reviews)

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24. Avery Farm Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

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Location: Lambtown Road Ledyard CT

Tel:  860 572 5715

Web Address:   http://gosaonline.org/

23. Westerly Armory

4.6 ★★★★★ (40 reviews)

Location: BX#614 Railroad Ave Westerly RI

Tel:  401 596 8554

Web Address:   http://westerlyarmory.com/

22. Knox Preserve – Avalonia Land Conservancy

4.8 ★★★★★ (42 reviews)

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Location: 84 Wilcox Road Streetonington CT

Tel:  860 884 3500

Web Address:   https://avalonia.org/preserves/knox-preserve/

21. Captain Nathaniel B Palmer House Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (51 reviews)

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Location: 40 Palmer Street Streetonington CT

Tel:  860 535 8445

Web Address:   https://stoningtonhistory.org/visit/the-captain-nathaniel-b-palmer-house-museum/

20. Westerly Downtown Historic District

4.6 ★★★★★ (52 reviews)

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Location: Westerly RI

Web Address:   http://westerlyri.gov/

19. Barn Island Wildlife Management Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (100 reviews)

Location: 249 Palmer Neck Road Pawcatuck CT

18. Argia Mystic Cruises

4.8 ★★★★★ (141 reviews)

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Location: 12 Streeteamboat Wharf Mystic CT

Tel:  860 536 0416

Web Address:   http://argiamystic.com/

17. Thompson Exhibition Building

4.7 ★★★★★ (185 reviews)

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Location: Mystic CT

Tel:  860 571 0711

Web Address:   http://mysticseaport.org/

16. Williams Beach Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (188 reviews)

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Location: 1 Harry Austin Dr Mystic CT

15. Mystic Seaport Museum – Membership Office

4.7 ★★★★★ (234 reviews)

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Location: Mystic Seaport Museum   Membership Mystic CT

Tel:  860 572 5331

Web Address:   https://mysticseaport.org/join/

14. Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round and Beach, LLC

4.6 ★★★★★ (267 reviews)

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Location: 153 Bay Street #151 Westerly RI

Tel:  401 388 8136

Web Address:   http://merrygoroundbeach.com/

13. Lake of Isles

4.7 ★★★★★ (372 reviews)

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Location: 1 Clubhouse Dr North Streetonington CT

Tel:  888 475 3746

Web Address:   http://lakeofisles.com/

12. Stonington Point

4.8 ★★★★★ (418 reviews)

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Location: 1 Water Street Streetonington CT

11. Watch Hill Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (458 reviews)

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Location: 151 Bay Street Westerly RI

Web Address:   https://merrygoroundbeach.com/

10. Wilcox Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (602 reviews)

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Location: 44 Broad Street Westerly RI

Tel:  401 596 2877

Web Address:   http://westerlylibrary.org/

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9. Mystic Museum of Art

4.4 ★★★★☆ (144 reviews)

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Location: 9 Water Street Mystic CT

Tel:  860 536 7601

Web Address:   http://mysticmuseumofart.org/

8. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (162 reviews)

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Location: 109 Pequotsepos Road Mystic CT

Tel:  860 536 1216

Web Address:   http://dpnc.org/

7. Saltwater Farm Vineyard

4.6 ★★★★★ (193 reviews)

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Location: 349 Elm Street Streetonington CT

Tel:  860 415 9072

Web Address:   http://saltwaterfarmvineyard.com/

6. Stonington Vineyards

4.4 ★★★★☆ (225 reviews)

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Location: 523 Taugwonk Road Streetonington CT

Tel:  860 535 1222

Web Address:   http://stoningtonvineyards.com/

5. The Stonington Lighthouse Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (325 reviews)

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Location: 7 Water Street Streetonington CT

Tel:  860 535 1440

Web Address:   http://stoningtonhistory.org/

4. Clyde’s Cider Mill (seasonal) Opens Sept. 1, 2022

4.6 ★★★★★ (336 reviews)

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Location: 129 N Streetonington Road Mystic CT

Tel:  860 536 3354

Web Address:   https://clydescidermill.com/

3. Napatree Point Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ (519 reviews)

Location: Fort Road Westerly RI

Tel:  401 315 5399

Web Address:   http://thewatchhillconservancy.org/

2. Mystic Seaport Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (3,734 reviews)

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Location: 75 Greenmanville Ave Mystic CT

Tel:  860 572 0711

Web Address:   http://mysticseaport.org/

1. Mystic Aquarium

4.5 ★★★★★ (12,878 reviews)

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Location: 55 Coogan Blvd Mystic CT

Tel:  860 572 5955

Web Address:   http://mysticaquarium.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Stonington, Connecticut! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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