Guidebook for Stonington
Food Scene
Water Street Cafe
143 Water StGreat food and NYC atmosphere!
Like their outdoor fire pit and ice cream shop. Boat people vibe.
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Dog Watch Cafe
194 Water StLike their outdoor fire pit and ice cream shop. Boat people vibe.
Milagro Cafe
142 Water StGood margaritas!
Great views of harbor sunsets, fairly good and diverse menu, boutique beers, raw bar, middling prices. They seem to have hired a new chef in 2016. We see improvement in this newer restaurant in Stonington. Go for the atmosphere.
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BREAKWATER
66 Water StGreat views of harbor sunsets, fairly good and diverse menu, boutique beers, raw bar, middling prices. They seem to have hired a new chef in 2016. We see improvement in this newer restaurant in Stonington. Go for the atmosphere.
Noah's
136 Front StGood breakfast and brunch place
4 Roosevelt Ave
4 Roosevelt AvenueGreat Thai food, cozy urban vibe
Golden Chopsticks
62 Franklin StConsistently good Chinese fare, never a crowd, good prices.
Love this place for the Italian food and local atmosphere. Garlic smell will bowl you over when you enter the door.
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Guytanno's International Restaurant
62 Franklin StLove this place for the Italian food and local atmosphere. Garlic smell will bowl you over when you enter the door.
Great new place for coffee and sandwiches. Cozy and comfortable, wifi, chessboard. Located right on the town green. Highly recommended.
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Indulge Coffee and Sandwich Co.
17 High StGreat new place for coffee and sandwiches. Cozy and comfortable, wifi, chessboard. Located right on the town green. Highly recommended.
If you want the full monty on lobster, put on your bib and go here. Very popular in summer.
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Abbott's Lobster In the Rough
117 Pearl StIf you want the full monty on lobster, put on your bib and go here. Very popular in summer.
Zest Fresh Pastry, LLC
22 Bayview AveFabulous bakery
Pink Basil
27 Coogan BlvdGreat Pan-Asian restaurant in Olde Mystick Village
Essentials
Tom's Newstand
133 Water StFind anything you need: Candy bars, NYTimes, gifts for the grandkids, local gossip
Big Y World Class Market
79 Stonington RdArts & Culture
All sorts of shops, artisans, galleries, yoga studio, farmer's market, art studios, glass blower studio, local business outlet stores.
Farmer's Market is here in winter months on Saturday mornings til noon, and near the commercial docks in summer months.
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The American Velvet Mill
22 Bayview AveAll sorts of shops, artisans, galleries, yoga studio, farmer's market, art studios, glass blower studio, local business outlet stores.
Farmer's Market is here in winter months on Saturday mornings til noon, and near the commercial docks in summer months.
A wonderful venue two blocks away featuring lectures, concerts, classes and workshops.
La Grua Center
32 Water StA wonderful venue two blocks away featuring lectures, concerts, classes and workshops.
A ticket to Stonington Lighthouse Museum lets you in here for free.
The Stonington Historical Society
40 Palmer StA ticket to Stonington Lighthouse Museum lets you in here for free.
Drinks & Nightlife
Engine Room
14 Holmes StGreat beer selection, younger crowd
The Malted Barley
42 High StLike their pretzel sandwiches, friendly bar
Perks & Corks
62 High StGreat martinis, live music
The Oasis Pub
16 Bank StLive shows
Beer'd Brewing Company
22 Bayview AveLocal Brewery
Sightseeing
Famous Seaport takes two days to see everything. Best Whaling exhibit outside of Nantucket.
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Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveFamous Seaport takes two days to see everything. Best Whaling exhibit outside of Nantucket.
An active cider mill selling wonderful jams, cider donuts, etc.
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Clyde's Cider Mill (seasonal) opens sept. 1st
129 N Stonington RdAn active cider mill selling wonderful jams, cider donuts, etc.
It is a landmark which holds much local history in its tiny museum.
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Stonington Lighthouse Museum
7 Water StIt is a landmark which holds much local history in its tiny museum.
Entertainment & Activities
Mystic Aquarium
The Beluga Whales are very dear.
Parks & Nature
It's all here: beach, restaurants, shopping, Ocean House Hotel. Pricey: parking for the beach can be expensive but the beach is beautiful.
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Watch Hill
It's all here: beach, restaurants, shopping, Ocean House Hotel. Pricey: parking for the beach can be expensive but the beach is beautiful.
Beautiful natural preserve, trails, salt marshes, boat launches.
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Barn Island Wildlife Management Area
Beautiful natural preserve, trails, salt marshes, boat launches.
Bluff Point State Park
55 Depot RdGreat hikes to the shoreline