- Our list of the best things to do in New Britain, Connecticut, features the top 385 nearby activities — including 146 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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The Freedom Schooner Amistad in Mystic, Connecticut is a wooden ship built in honor of the slave ship Amistad, which experienced a mutiny while transporting slaves between the United States and the Carribbean. The Freedom Schooner Amistad is dedicated to fostering goodwill and respect between all races.
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Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT
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The second-oldest wooden vessel in the United States, the Charles W. Morgan is a retired whaling ship that now resides at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. It is the oldest surviving whaling ship in the world.
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Located in Mystic, Connecticut, the Mystic Arts Center is an arts appreciation and education center dedicated to inspiring creativity in people of all ages. The Center operates a series of satellite galleries in addition to its main facility and welcomes tour groups.
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A haven for devotees of handcrafted wooden boats, the Mystic Seaport is a charming port in Connecticut. It features rental slips, a museum, shops and a working repair yard. It is also the venue for Mystic's annual wooden boat show.
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U.S. Route 1 over Mystic River, Mystic, CT 06355
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The venerable Mystic River Bascule Bridge is a movable bridge in Mystic, Connecticut. Its movable section is 85 feet long, and each open period lasts approximately 5 minutes. The bridge accepts motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
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75 Greenmanville Ave, 7, Mystic, CT 06355
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Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America & the Sea offers a variety of nautical history exhibits and artifacts along with historic vessels and buildings. The museum also hosts several public events and programs.
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Located on the Fisher's Island Sound, Spicer's Noank Marina is a marina offering a number of amenities and services for its customers. Boat hauling, bottom painting, and mechanical repairs are among the services boat owners enjoy at the marina.
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Producing 5 different varieties of wines, Coffee Pot Cellars is a winery that also makes handcrafted products including candles, crayons, and lip balm. The winery has a tasting room that is open Friday through Monday.
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Devoted to the study, appreciation and protection of marine life, the Mystic Aquarium features a bevy of exhibits and programs for all ages. It includes a children's touch tank, docent-guided tours and dozens of fascinating and beautiful marine species.
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Mystic, Connecticut's Olde Mistick Village is a quaint historical shopping area closed to motor vehicles. Patrons and leashed dogs are welcome to explore the area and patronize over 40 boutiques.