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Insta-famous: Mystic Country's Most 'Grammable Spots

One of the best things about Mystic Country is the natural diversity of the area. From coast to country and everything in between, there is certainly no shortage of picturesque spots in our region. This includes rocky shorelines, soft sand beaches, small-town charm, scenic harbors a National Scenic Byway dotted with stone walls, farmland galore, country barns, waterfalls, lighthouses, and even one of the last remaining covered bridges in Connecticut. If you are wondering where the instafamous prefer to shoot, look no further than the list below, then grab your phone (no fancy cameras required!) and check out these awesome spots for yourself.

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Ford’s Lobster, Noank

This little lobster shack is as much of an Instagram icon as it is a part of coastal Connecticut’s rich history. What began as a gas dock and bait and tackle shop in the 1950s, has morphed into one of the most coveted dining destinations for lobster lovers in the Northeast.  Originally owned by the Haring family, Orion Ford took over the business in 1970, adding a retail lobster shack and upon his retirement, current owners Kris and Kerrie Nyman bought the business, purchasing a hot dog cart as a last-ditch effort to keep the place alive. The rest, as they say, is history. The charming, waterfront restaurant now has indoor and outdoor dining, and waits can be upwards of two hours or more in the busy summer months. But ask anyone who’s dined here and they’ll tell you, the famous “Bisque Bomb” (fresh picked lobster served hot and topped with creamy lobster bisque) is more than worth the wait!

They do not accept reservations and the establishment is pet friendly outdoors as well as BYOB.

Image via @the_shopkeepers

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