Mystic Country, Connecticut is a destination that blends the tranquility of classic New England seascapes and scenic rolling hills with rich cultural heritage and sophisticated, top-flight entertainment. Home to Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mohegan Sun and National Scenic Byway Route 169, Mystic Country covers the eastern third of Connecticut — 42 towns easily reached by car, bus or train (Amtrak) from Boston, Providence and New York, and accessible from all regional airports.
The Connecticut towns served by the Eastern Regional Tourism District/Mystic Country include: Ashford, Bozrah, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Colchester, Columbia, Coventry, East Lyme, Eastford, Franklin, Griswold, Groton (City), Groton (Town), Hampton, Killingly, Lebanon, Ledyard, Lisbon, Lyme, Mansfield, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Norwich, Old Lyme, Plainfield, Pomfret, Preston, Putnam, Salem, Scotland, Sprague, Sterling, Stonington, Thompson, Union, Voluntown, Waterford, Willington, Windham, Woodstock and casinos (Mashantucket and Uncasville).
Includes Cities/Towns: Ashford, Bozrah, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Central Village, Chaplin, Colchester, Columbia, Coventry, Danielson, Dayville, East Lyme, Eastford, Gales Ferry, Groton, Hadlyme, Hampton, Jewett City, Lebanon, Ledyard, Montville, Moosup, Mystic, New London, Niantic, North Grosvenordale, North Stonington, Norwich, Oakdale, Old Lyme, Old Mystic, Oneco, Pawcatuck, Plainfield, Pomfret, Pomfret Center, Preston, Putnam, Salem, Scotland, South Woodstock, Sterling, Stonington, Storrs Mansfield, Thompson, Uncasville, Voluntown, Willimantic, Willington, Windham, Woodstock.
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For those of you that retire in Mystic Country, Connecticut / Eastern Connecticut, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring! Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 20's and highs in the upper 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 20's. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume a few days of snow with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground. If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Mystic Country, Connecticut / Eastern Connecticut such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Mystic Country, Connecticut / Eastern Connecticut! Summertime in Mystic Country, Connecticut / Eastern Connecticut is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer. If you retire in Mystic Country, Connecticut / Eastern Connecticut, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.
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