Ready for what’s known as the best sweet cider on Earth? Tucked away on the winding country roads of Old Mystic, Connecticut, B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill makes cider the old-fashioned way, using the last remaining steam-powered cider mill in the United States.

This summer, let a weekend campout lead you to explore the Shoreline in a new way. Even if you’ve never stepped foot onto a campground before, you might be surprised by how good it feels to spend a day or two in the wild.

The abundance of local farms and fresh produce is one of the best aspects of the Shoreline community. Being able to pick your own fruit, vegetables and flowers makes this time of year the perfect time to enjoy the many local and family owned farms that line the coast here in Connecticut.

The Shoreline’s 300+ year history cannot be told without highlighting its military significance. Scroll on to learn about the Shoreline’s iconic military sites, including the United States Coast Guard Academy, the USS Nautilus, and Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park.

Savoring evenings by the water with a sunset view is a summertime staple. Scroll on to experience 6 of the Shoreline’s best sunset spots, including Hammonasset State Park, Madison Beach Hotel, Ferry Landing Park, Fort Griswold, Stonington Point, or while sailing with Mystic Whaler Cruises.

Adventure awaits. Disembark from your busy schedule and set sail on one of the Shoreline’s water tours or cruises. Whether you want to dress up in the evening and sail on a yacht or grab the family for a fun daytime excursion, there's a boat waiting for you.

Connecticut’s largest shoreline park, Hammonasset Beach State Park, offers over 2 miles of beach to enjoy swimming, strolling along the boardwalk, or relaxing in the sun and surf.

Get outside & explore the Shoreline

Did you know with a Connecticut license plate you have free access to state parks? Well technically, we pay for it with taxes, but you're welcome in and out of our state parks without any charge. And that means there's no excuse not to stop in one of the many state parks that dot the Connecticut Shoreline.

When the woods and the beach meet, Madison becomes the perfect place for a scenic bike ride along the wooded backroads, or take in the shoreline views.

There's nothing more American than grabbing a hot dog at the ballpark. So we're sharing the best places to catch a game on the Shoreline this summer.

Have you taken a peek at the weather? It's not looking good. And not just for one day, or a few days, we have a major system coming through. And as the mom of two little ones, I know rainy days can be tough (down right suck!), especially when little ones are out of school. So wanted to get ahead of the storm, and share the best rainy day activities. 

Last summer, Rebecca picked Julie up from the train station and shared her vision of opening a modern, clean, yoga studio in downtown Mystic. At the same time, Julie had been exploring different concepts around spaces and shared her dream of building a vibrant community around health and wellness (on the water). By the end of the weekend, The Kula Project was born.

Encounter breathing, clawing, roaring dines that come to life! Travel back in time to discover 12 animatronic dinosaurs as you trek through an indoor dino trail. Your heart won't stop racing with the anticipation of what's to come as dinosaurs lurk around every corner.