But thats been changing, thanks to the local food scene that just keeps getting better.
But not all of Mystics charms are edible.
The strollable Main Street is jammed with indie boutiques and galleries.
The seaport at Mystic, Connecticut.
Theres also a separate two-bedroom cottage for larger parties.
And for almost as long, the property has been evolving its footprint.
The Port of Call is your spot.
Mystic Lighthouse.
Its looser in the downstairs bar, where vinyl, shuffleboard, and punch bowl cocktails rule.
Is the right descriptor for the made-to-order cinnamon sugar doughnuts at this organic bakery billowy or pillowy?
The answer: Both.
Photo: Courtesy of Delamar Hotels
The same cloud-like texture makes the sourdough pizzas equally irresistible.
The sandwiches and coffee are treated with the same level of expertise and care.
Come for the cornhole, stay for the al pastor.
Photo: Simply K Photography
The line outside the navy blue and white awning is your first clue: theres a genius baker inside.
If sweets arent your thing, head to the rooftop for a cocktail with vistas of the Sound.
There are a few known brandsBlack Dog, Ivory Ellabut Mystic is primarily an indie town.
Sailboats line up at their moorings on the Mystic River.
Though its coastal location gets all the attention, Mystic is situated within an agricultural oasis.
