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Last updated: 2024 Jun 14Morning
Start your day with a visit to the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History , which features a vast collection of fossils, minerals, and other specimens. Afterward, head to the Mystic Seaport Museum , where you can explore historic ships, learn about the history of whaling, and watch demonstrations of traditional crafts like blacksmithing and shipbuilding.
Afternoon
Visit the Charles W. Morgan Whaleship , the last surviving wooden whaling ship in the world. Take a guided tour to learn about the history of whaling and life aboard the ship. Afterward, head to the Mystic Dark Room , a unique photography studio that specializes in wet plate collodion photography.
Morning
Start your day with a visit to the Gillette Castle State Park, a medieval-style castle that was built by actor William Gillette in the early 20th century. Take a tour of the castle and enjoy the beautiful views of the Connecticut River Valley. Afterward, head to the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat , a historic railroad that offers scenic rides through the Connecticut River Valley.
Afternoon
Visit the Florence Griswold Museum , a historic house and art museum that features a collection of American impressionist paintings. Afterward, take a walk through the Devil's Hopyard State Park , a scenic park that features waterfalls, hiking trails, and picnic areas.
Morning
Start your day with a visit to the Mark Twain House & Museum , the former home of author Mark Twain. Take a guided tour of the house and learn about Twain's life and work. Afterward, head to the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center , a historic house that was the former home of author Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Afternoon
Visit the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art , the oldest public art museum in the United States. The museum features a collection of over 50,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. Afterward, head to the Elizabeth Park Conservancy , a beautiful park that features a rose garden, a pond, and walking trails.
Morning
Start your day with a visit to the Mystic Aquarium , which features a variety of marine animals, including beluga whales, sea lions, and penguins. Afterward, head to the Goodspeed Opera House , a historic theater that showcases classic and contemporary musicals.
Afternoon
Visit the Weir Farm National Historic Site , the former home of American impressionist painter J. Alden Weir. Take a guided tour of the house and studio, and explore the beautiful gardens and landscapes. Afterward, head to the Philip Johnson Glass House , a unique modernist house and art museum that features a collection of contemporary art and design.
Morning
Start your day with a visit to the Mystic Seaport Museum , where you can explore historic ships, learn about the history of whaling, and watch demonstrations of traditional crafts like blacksmithing and shipbuilding.
Afternoon
Visit the Charles W. Morgan Whaleship , the last surviving wooden whaling ship in the world. Take a guided tour to learn about the history of whaling and life aboard the ship. Afterward, head back to the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History to see any exhibits you may have missed on your first visit.