Dan

We'd like to know where to stay and where Not to stay and why !

Joy

The Steamboat Inn is a nice place to stay if you're visiting Mystic. It's located in downtown Mystic which is a plus since one of the drawbacks to downtown Mystic is the parking and the traffic, you can walk to dozens of shops, restaurants and I understand there is a trolley service which connects to the Mystic Seaport and the Aquarium. Good luck!

emily

Stay at randalls ordinary in North Stonington CT
It is great! Inquire about the dinner included rate--excellent, hearth-cooked colonial food in intimate tavern setting.

Olga

Make time to explore the surrounding area, it's the beginning of New England and beautiful. Get off the tourist trail. In New London, the Arbetorium at Connecticut College is a great respite of natural beauty. Stroll Stonington and see old sea captain's houses now set amongst antique shops and some great restaurants - Neils on the main street and South One closer to the highway. Get on a backroad in Ledyard or North Stonington. You'll travel country roads lined with stone fences. The Taj Mahal of Ledyard is Foxwoods - the casino run by the Pequot Indians. Even if you don't gamble, you'll love the grounds, restaurants, theatres and shops. Finally Groton is the east coast U.S. Naval Submarine base. Tour the Nautilus (free) 1-800-343-0079.

Where to stay? Randalls Ordinary is a fine B&B 860-599-4540. Otherwise, one of the many motels. I would shy away from Mystic Seaport - too commercial for a relaxing stay. Clarion Inn in Groton, not fancy, but there's a nice indoor pool and the attached restaurant, G. Willikers, is outstanding for very reasonably priced food. Did you know MYSTIC PIZZA was filmed at the restaurant of the same name in the village of Mystic?

Email me if you have questions. My knowledge has been amassed by many visits to the area. My son is a submariner anchored in Groton.

kam

Not a B&B but certainly charming and historic is the Griswold Inn---wonderful dining , full of locals, in Essex. It's a small area--you'll be able to do a lot.

Donna

You can receive a wonderful guide to all the lodging in the area by calling 1-800-TOENJOY.

Tara

Don't know if you're still looking, but the Taber Inn is amazing.