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Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure
Get outside and enjoy a fresh sea breeze on the grounds of America's premiere maritime history museum. Guests are welcome to climb aboard tall ships, explore a preservation shipyard where shipwrights restore historic wooden vessels, stroll through heirloom gardens, engage in a sea story or two presented by friendly staff and volunteers. All indoor exhibits are opened for visitors to enjoy a deeper dive into life at sea during the golden age of sail and more. Summer weekends often include special events.
Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour
Our Original Ghost Walk takes travelers through the historic downtown Mystic landscape, guests will become immersed in the dark, sordid and supernatural history of New England’s famous seafaring village. From 17th century strife of colonial life amidst the Pequot Wars and the King Phillip’s war to mysterious turn of the century murders, Mystic’s history was founded in darkness. As the centuries grew, lost seafarers, creepy cryptids, and scandalous happenings took place in our quaint seaside community. Hear tales of Revolutionary heroes, industrial revolution hot spots, and Union soldiers of the Civil War still seen in their spectral form all on our Downtown Mystic tour. Our Downtown Mystic tour takes guests from the 17th through 20th centuries in old Mystic with true terrifying tales from our hidden archives and remarkable history amid legends and lore. From curses to paranormal activity, there’s no shortage of the supernatural in downtown Mystic.
Mystic Moonlit Graveyard Ghost Tour
There’s nothing more intimately haunting than a colonial burial ground and Mystic boasts some of the most fascinating and haunted burial grounds around. Whitehall Burial Ground established in the 1660’s was one of the common burial places of Mystic until the rural landscape movement arrived to Mystic in 1854. Our Graveyard Ghost Tour tells tales of some of Mystic’s most famous residents. The graveyard tour walks visitors through early American history in New England through times of fear, sickness and war. The trials and tribulations left behind several hauntings and the graveyard has had activity of footsteps, voices and full-bodied apparitions for years – many of which guests experience on our tour. The Graveyard tour ends with a special spooky surprise – perfect for history and ghost lovers alike. The graveyard tour walks guests through time amid the graves of the people who made Mystic, Mystic.
Paranormal Pub Crawl: Beer Tour
A Paranormal Pub Crawl with Seaside Shadows 3 local pubs/breweries -- Bank & Bridge Brew Pub with thematic local beers, Friar Tucks Tavern, with boards of beer choices and Captain Daniel Packer Inne -- a historic haunt with the DPIPA. Join Seaside Shadows guides for a walk through Mystic's Water Street featuring true ghostly tales and dark history of this bustling region of downtown Mystic and hear about the haunting tales of your favorite local pubs and taverns. This tour will feature stops at some of your favorite local pubs featuring Barley Head brews allowing you to sample a different flavor at each stop along the way. The tour includes a total of three beers! (Tax and Gratuity included)
Private Historic Yale Smart Phone Self Guided Walking Tour
Founded in 1701 Yale is the 3rd oldest institution of education in the USA, and some would say the most secretive. On our adventure I’ll guide you to New Haven’s historic spots including Yale’s old campus, the New Haven green, The inventors of the Hamburger - Louis Lunch, Grove Street Cemetery and many more. Go at your own pace. Stop anytime by pausing the tour, and continue anytime. This is on our Walking Tour app, and the tour never expires. Our tours are professionally produced for the best immersive experiences. Feel free to pause the tour and enter the Yale Art Gallery and see an original Van Gogh, or the Beinecke rare book Library and see the original Gutenberg bible, if they are open during normal visitors’ hours, entrance is free. You’ll also see the Tombs of the secret societies of Yale, including Skull and Bones, Book and Snake and Scroll and Keys, and learn about their members.
Murder Mystery Detective Experience Willimantic & Windham, CT
Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Willimantic. During this crime solving audio adventure, you'll visit each of the 10 locations marked on the map, either in person or virtually via the web version (included). You'll have the choice to experience the downtown area with the walking map, or go with a driving route on the outskirts of the city. *see images for exact routes You'll park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. At the end, you'll make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your all around detective skills will be tested too, culminating in a Case Performance Score to gauge your sleuthing prowess. Suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, this game will have you immersed in an audio tale full of intrigue.
Private sailing trips around Fishers island from New London, CT
Please indicate number of people and start time: 10am, 2pm or 4.30pm. For groups larger than 4 up to 10 people, please contact us. Longer trips and larger groups are available on request. Discovering and sailing from New London Harbor to Fishers Island is a unique experience with gorgeous views and sites on a relaxing sailing yacht giving you plenty of time to take pictures. On sailing trip is approx. 3 hours, we sail from New London to Fishers Island and may even anchor for a swim in one of the many locations in the area. We recommend 4 hours trips to give you more time to sail, swim, eat, drink and relax. Our goal is to make your sailing experience a success and a great memory.
New Haven's Ghost Walk
Go inside the Grove St. Cememtery, find out about the phantom of Geronimo, and try not to sink in New Haven Harbor. Let us see if we can scare you with stories of ghosts, scandalous tales, and stranger things.
Ghosts of Christmas Past Downtown Stroll
Ghost stories are one of the most ancient holiday traditions with roots dating back to Solstice celebrations. Join us on our walk through Mystic to hear some of tales of scariest Christmas creatures, the most spine chilling Christmas games and spirits and the true meaning of the spirit of Christmas. From native tradition to Dickensian spirit, the tales will make you think of Christmas and Mystic in a whole new way. It's not just Saint Nicholas flying through the sky but plenty of other beings and spirits as well -- some are good and some perhaps more nefarious....
Holiday Spectacular at Mystic Dark Room
The perfect way to spice up this holiday season - Holiday Spectacular, it’s a grown-up night. A cabaret influenced, mash-up of drama, mystery, and seductive art of dance - one can’t help but feel that they have entered a “speakeasy” as a private member. The unique date night with just the right amount of class and sexy, perfect for celebrating, or simply sharing a memorable evening. Patrons are invited to BYOB, with wine, champagne, beer/ale or their non-alcoholic beverage of choice. Following the show, the soiree continues with interaction between patrons and artists. All Mystic Dark Room seating is front row and provides an exciting and intimate atmosphere. For your special occasion - VIP section lives up to its name. Indulge and be pampered in premium seating arrangements complete with elements of refined comforts, personal care and much more... Select the VIP option at check out.