Off I-95, this laid-back hotel in a low-rise redbrick building is a 5-minute walk from Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, a mile from the 19th-century Mystic Seaport and two miles from Mystic River Park. Unpretentious rooms set around a central courtyard include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen televisions, plus mini-refrigerators, microwaves and coffeemakers. Suites with separate living areas add sofa beds and/or whirlpool tubs. Amenities include a heated indoor pool, a gym and a sauna. There's also a market, a printing services and meeting/event space. We are all about your comfort and

When it comes to convenient and affordable accommodations, you can have it all at the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel Mystic. Located just off Interstate 95 at Exit 90, our Mystic, Connecticut hotel's just the place for business and leisure travelers in New England. The hotel is near the Mystic Seaport Museum and adjacent to the Mystic Marinelife Aquarium, providing fun for the entire family. Feel free to enjoy the various sea life exhibits at the aquarium before you take a stroll through the Olde Mistick Village for a glimpse of historic New England life. Adults can also make plans to test their

Family owned and operated farm offering 17 varieties of apples, yellow and white peaches, raspberries, blueberries, sweet corn and other vegetables in season. The Creamery serves homemade ice cream with 18 flavors and an on-site bakery.

Family owned farm located in the scenic Litchfield Hills. Great place for the entire family with hay rides, small hay maze, pick your own pumpkin patch and farm animals. Other amenities: Parking

Come enjoy an afternoon of horseback riding on 100 rolling acres in beautiful Litchfield, Connecticut. With well-mannered trail horses and knowledgeable trail guides, Lee's Riding Stable at Windfield Morgan Farm, Inc. ensures your ride is bound to be one to remember. Lee's also offers private, semi-private and group lessons (English, western and jumping) to riders of all ages and abilities with experienced instructors. Individuals aged seven and up are welcome on the trail seven days a week. For younger horse lovers, pony rides are available in the indoor and outdoor rings. Riding helmets are

The vessel Good Company II is a perfect fishing vessel with a cabin that boasts an “L” shaped cushioned bench that wraps around a table. This has been used for years as a place to share a meal, share some stories, and even an occasional nap.

We cater to people of all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Some charters are species specific if there is a particular variety you are after.

Come fishing aboard Magic , a Harris Cuttyhunk Sports fisherman, custom built for New England waters with the latest electronics for safety and finding fish. Supplied is your tackle needed to catch good eating fish or to land that "big one." All fish are filleted, bagged, and iced to preserve them for the ride home. Take a day off from your normal routine and spend the day aboard Magic , where you can relax, catch some fish and have som fun. All bait and tackle are supplied. Fishing Type: SWF, Boat Captain: Dave Keeney

Osprey Sport Fishing has a six passenger maximum and fun for the entire family. “Second best experience next to Disneyland.” Fishing Type: SWF, Boat Captain: Joseph A. Wysocki

Here is something for families that ranks at the top of hands-on educational experiences. Board Project Oceanology's research vessel, cruise out into Long Island Sound and set out a trawl net and plankton net. Hoist up the nets and identify the variety of creatures you have caught, under the guidance of a marine scientist. They may range from lobsters and squid to the tiniest form of life in the ocean's chain - plankton. The Enviro-Lab , Project Oceanology's 56-foot floating classroom lets you be a marine scientist. The Enviro-Lab departs from Avery Point. Seal Watches - Come aboard Project