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  • September 15, 2021 3 min read

    Fall is a beautiful time of year in New England and especially in the Mystic Connecticut area. Not as hot as the action packed summer and not as crowded but still with buckets of things to do!

    Enjoy the changing leaves along the river while experiencing all there is to do in Mystic. Farmer's markets, pumpkin carving, winery visits, corn maze's, haunted tours, fall foliage river tours, kayaking, hiking, vineyard visits, cider mills, and much more. 

    Check out our list and be sure to search the web or visit thisismystic.comctvisit.com , mysticchamber.org, seemystic.org ....

     

    B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill 

    Clyde's Cider Mill

    Satisfy your fall apple craving at Clyde's Cider Mill with an apple cider donut, cold sweet cider, hard cider or apple wine! Enjoy your snacks among picnic tables and chairs arranged throughout the property. In the mill they still use the original pressing machinery from 1898. Clyde's Cider Mill is a National Historic Landmark. This quaint mill is the last steam powered mill in the country and run by the 6th generation Clyde family. 

    Clyde's Cider Mill sign
    Clyde's Mystic Mango and Mystic Knotwork
    We did our fall bracelet shoot here and enjoyed some Mystic Mango hard cider.
    Mystic Knotwork bracelets at Clyde's cider mill
    Clyde's cider mill tasting room

     

    Haunted Tours - Seaside Shadows

    photo of graveyard with steps

    Learn about local legends and spooks when you take a Seaside Shadows Downtown Mystic Tour or Mystic Moonlit Graveyard Tour. The Seaside Shadows Team will take you by lantern light through Downtown's busy areas of shops and restaurants surrounding the drawbridge while telling tales and revealing local legends. The cemetery tours travel through the Whitehall Burial Ground where you will learn about the Whitehall Mansion ghosts. Visit seasideshadows.com for the spooky details!

     

    Holy Ghost Club Fish & Chips 

    fish and chips

    This is a fun group and well known for their fish and chips. Located in the beautiful Stonington Borough. Friday Fish and Chips Oct. 6 - Nov. 17. Visit the site for more details. holyghostclub.com

     

    Mystic River Cruises

    Mystic River Cruises Mystic River

    For a wonderful, historical river tour, weather permitting, give them a call for a cruise on an antique picnic boat built in 1947. The experienced captain will take you back in time as he talks about Mystic history and his favorite Mystic areas. mysticrivercruises.com

     

    Stonington Vineyards

    Mystic Knotwork at Stonington Vineyards CT

    Who doesn't love strolling through the vineyard fields on a cool fall day? A wonderful vineyard with a nice tasting room and outdoor seating. stoningtonvineyards.com

    Stonington Vineyard Patio

     

    26th Annual Antique Vehicle Show at the Mystic Seaport

    Antique car at Mystic Seaport

     Visit Mystic Seaport Sept. 23 for a step back in time on the grounds of their maritime village. Over 100 pre 1932 vintage cars. More details at mystic seaport.

     

    Mystic Area Farmer's Markets

    Mystic Knotwork stripe bracelets

    There are quite a few local farmer's markets, including actual farm stands that celebrate fall with all the seasonal treats and even some pumpkin painting and corn mazes. Apparently the whole state of Connecticut is known for incredible corn mazes! Start your corn maze and farmer's market search at thisismystic.com

     

    Nature Trail, Pequotsepos Nature Center

    Denison Pequotsepos nature Center Trail

    A great family place for a fall hike is the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Check them out at dpnc.org

    Pond at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

    Relax At Saltwater Farm Vineyard

    Saltwater Farm Vineyard main building and vines

    Located in nearby Stonington, a great place to visit anytime. The main building is a re-designed airplane hangar and there is lot's of history to read about here! Wine is available for purchase by the glass or bottle and you can bring your own food.  saltwaterfarmvineyard.com

     

     

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