Mystic, Ct or Newport RI or Providence RI
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Having been to all 3 recently, and enjoyed each in its own way, I have to agree with the others that Newport is the only one of the three that's a real 'destination'.
Mystic has a very limited appeal--there's the Seaport (think along the lines of Williamsburg or other historical recreations/ preservations) and the Aquarium . Providence is turning out to be a fine small American city with great streets for strolling, a college/university culture,great architecture, but if you've had enough of cities, it's not a must see. Newport, though really overrun with tourists (crowds, busses, t-shirt vendors, etc, etc.) in high seasons, has so much to see--the mansions, of course,the drive along the coast, the Cliff Walk, the museums mentioned above.
Mystic has a very limited appeal--there's the Seaport (think along the lines of Williamsburg or other historical recreations/ preservations) and the Aquarium . Providence is turning out to be a fine small American city with great streets for strolling, a college/university culture,great architecture, but if you've had enough of cities, it's not a must see. Newport, though really overrun with tourists (crowds, busses, t-shirt vendors, etc, etc.) in high seasons, has so much to see--the mansions, of course,the drive along the coast, the Cliff Walk, the museums mentioned above.
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You can stay in Newport and still visit Providence for an day as long as you have a car.... it is about an hour away. Good resturants in both, If you do go , check to see if there is a Waterfire going on in Providence... it is very cool event where they light bonfires in the river, play music and people just walk around and people watch.
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