Mystic is made of two towns, Stonington and the eastern side of the Mystic River and Groton on the west bank.
Downtown is picturesque with it famous bascule bridge boutique shops and restaurants.
Many marinas can be found along the river as well. One of the most famous attractions is Mystic Seaport . A truly wonderful maritime museum which is open nearly all year. Please visit their site. Another, equally famous, attraction is the Mystic Marinelife Aquarium .