Historic architecture, natural and scenic beauty, and a rich cultural landscape make for a magical, mystical place in southeastern Connecticut. This quintessential coastal village inspires artists, writers, sailors and boaters, fishermen, farmers and gardeners, historians, adventurers, explorers, and those looking for new inspiration.
In Stonington Village, visitors and residents enjoy the arts, shops, artistic galleries and spaces, green spaces, and scenic streets.

Enjoy concerts at the historic Stonington Lighthouse and on the La Grua Center green – programs, lectures, cultural events, and musical performances. A weekly farmers market at the historic Velvet Mill showcases distinctive regional artisans, craftsmen, makers, and harvesters.

Explore the James Merrill House and Visitor Center, the home of Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer, the first American to sight Antarctica, the Stonington Art Walk, the Lobster Trap Tree, the Stonington Village Fair, the annual Stonington Stroll and holiday tree lighting, and seasonal tours of homes, gardens, and history.