11/13/2025
🍂✨ Fall in Mystic, CT is one of those destinations that feels like a storybook! Crisp coastal air, cider donuts, historic ships, and all the cozy New England magic you dream about when the sweaters come out. If you’re planning an autumn getaway, here are the fall-friendly things you can’t miss in and around Mystic. 🍁🌊
🍽️ Start with a tasting menu at The Shipwright’s Daughter
A must. Thoughtful, seasonal, coastal New England cuisine with dishes that feel like art. Perfect for a date night or a celebratory fall getaway dinner.
🍁 Fall Adventures in Mystic, CT:
1. Mystic Seaport Museum — Explore maritime history, hop aboard historic ships, and wander the riverfront wrapped in colorful fall foliage.
2. Olde Mistick Village — Cozy boutiques, local eats, and seasonal festivals. Think pumpkins, cider, and warm, nostalgic fall vibes.
3. Clyde’s Cider Mill — Only open in fall and absolutely worth it. Warm cider, apple cider donuts, and all the classic autumn flavors.
4. Fall Foliage Boat Tour on the Mystic River — Red, orange, and golden leaves exploding along the shoreline.
5. Mystic Aquarium & lunch across the street at the Irons!
6. Local Wineries — Saltwater Farm Vineyard, Stonington Vineyards, and Jonathan Edwards Winery all offer gorgeous fall tastings and events.
7. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center — Scenic trails filled with peak fall color and local wildlife.
8. Haunted History Tour — Guided ghost walks through downtown Mystic for a little spooky-season adventure.
🦞 And because it’s New England… go on a fall lobster roll quest.
We drove the coastline hunting for the best one with windows down and leaves swirling. Ended our road trip in Madison, CT (adorable!) and checked into the beachfront charm of Madison Beach Hotel. Sunrise over the water? 10/10 recommend. ☀️🌊✨
Save this for your fall travel plans 🍂
Perfect for couples, girls trips, weekend wanderers, and anyone who loves a coastal New England autumn.