We have been cooped up too long and luckily our shops are opening soon. As the weather warms add Mystic to your travel list. Lot's of open spaces to stay healthy and social distance. Starting May 20 more stores and businesses will be open.  So many things to do and see in Mystic and surrounding areas

while still keeping our social distance.

Biking, kayaking, hiking, beach walking, strolls through towns, wine vineyards, farmer's markets, lighthouse exploring and sailing!

Mystic is a historic town with lots of old colonial buildings. So much fun to stroll through town and along the small side streets. History abounds. Betsy, Mystic Knotwork's mascot agrees and loves to walk all over Mystic, on a leash of course. More leashes in a variety of colors available at our 25 Cottrell St. workshop!

As you walk through downtown Mystic you will notice there are quite a lot of restaurants and a good number with outdoor seating or take out. Be on the lookout for awesome bakeries and breweries too!

To plan your trip visit ThisisMystic.com for links to bike, kayak, SUP rentals and all you need to know for a great time here. Pictured below is Jill at Adventure Mystic Rentals testing out their bikes. 

Walking through Downtown Mystic with so much to see is a fun way to relax and exercise. Window shopping is easy and most restaurants have their menu posted outside so you can plan your outside patio or take out meals!

Across from our main workshop and store (pictured below and center), is the Mystic River Park. A very big grassy area with park benches and public restrooms nearby. The pilings, along the river's edge border a huge boardwalk and across the river another boardwalk with more seating. Great place for walking!

We don't know when the boat tour companies will resume their charters but when they do boat rides and harbor tours are plentiful in Mystic and each day of your trip should include one. So many different sizes and types of boats to choose from. Book your tour for a daytime sail or an evening sunset tour.

Once here plan a road trip to neighboring Rhode Island and visit their famous beaches (they will be opening soon). The closest one, Watch Hill Beach is wonderful for kids, with a carousel and a cute town for strolling. They carry our exclusive carousel ring necklace too!

Other beaches have magnificent surf in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

From Mystic, drive inland a bit to farmland and vineyards. It's fun walking through the vineyards for adults and children. Many have outdoor patios for tastings. Look for farm stands and fruit orchards too.

Hiking, a great way to social distance but don't get lost! Lots of trails in the Mystic area and some are by the water.

Kayakers come from all over to 'drop in' at all the favorite inlets and bays. Many boaters make Mystic and the surrounding ports part of their summer cruising itinerary. Safe, quiet harbors for a nice getaway.