Stonington

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This enchanting town features many of Connecticut’s greatest highlights, including a scenic, indented coastline and traditional maritime villages.

Stonington’s idyllic coastal villages capture the immense charm of Connecticut’s coast. Here, famous destinations such as MysticOpens in a new window and Stonington Borough offer tastes of tranquil New England life. Feel immediately at home among these warm and friendly communities. Travel throughout the area to encounter picturesque landmarks, charming streets and interactive museums.

Imagine being William Chesebrough, the pioneer who settled in Stonington with his small family in 1649, forming the town’s foundations. The area emerged into prosperity in the 19th century as it connected to major cities with the advent of rail and steamboat travel.

Visit the Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer House, an elegant timber mansion from 1852, for a glimpse of the town’s trading past. The house displays artifacts from the life of “Captain Nat,” who became a ship’s master at 18 and had already discovered a section of Antarctica by his early 20s.

The Old Lighthouse Museum, a quaint gray stone structure on Stonington Point, has been aiding sailors in navigating the sound since 1840. Stand at the end of the point to see the three states of Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York at once.

Stroll around the village of Mystic and visit the Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the SeaOpens in a new window, one of the country’s best maritime history museums. Board the Charles W. Morgan, a wooden whaling ship, and spend hours amid replica shipyards, a seafaring village and a planetarium. Take your family to the Mystic AquariumOpens in a new window to see beluga whales, penguins and alligators.

Stonington’s villages are interspersed with vast, often empty swaths of nature. Hike among the hills and hardwood forests of Barn Island Wildlife Management Area and watch the undergrowth for sightings of deer and waterfowl. Explore Knox Preserve and follow short trails on the edge of Quiambaug Cove.

Stonington is located on the eastern edge of Connecticut, bordering Rhode IslandOpens in a new window. Fly into T.F. Green Airport in ProvidenceOpens in a new window, about 45 minutes away by car. Stonington is a year-round destination. The borough remains a peaceful place to visit, even in peak tourism months.

Where to stay in Stonington

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Lords Point

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Lords Point
Americas Best Value Inn Stonington Mystic
Americas Best Value Inn Stonington Mystic
2 out of 5
812 Stonington Rd, Stonington, CT
The price is P4,532 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P4,532
P5,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this hotel in Stonington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
5.2/10 (708 reviews)
"Room was good, very simple"

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

Americas Best Value Inn Stonington Mystic
Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton
Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton
3 out of 5
55 Whitehall Avenue, I-95 and Rte 27 at Exit 90, Mystic, CT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,103 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
P4,103
P4,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mystic. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (833 reviews)
"Will stay again."

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton
Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun
4.5 out of 5
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville, CT
The price is P11,989 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
P11,989
P15,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Montville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,767 reviews)
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Mohegan Sun
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New Haven Village Suites
New Haven Village Suites
3 out of 5
3 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven, CT
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in New Haven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,014 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

New Haven Village Suites
DUNE Fairfield Beach
DUNE Fairfield Beach
3 out of 5
1160 Reef Rd, Fairfield, CT
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Fairfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Penfield Beach and Fairfield ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (46 reviews)
"Really liked Dune. I had a great room that was on the other side from Sea Grape - bar that could be loud. I heard noting from room 31. Could walk to Post Rd and the beach. Ocean view from room."

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025

DUNE Fairfield Beach
Stamford Suites
Stamford Suites
3 out of 5
720 Bedford St, Stamford, CT
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Stamford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
5.4/10 (23 reviews)
"Room was very spacious"

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

Stamford Suites
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