Mystic Lands On Regional List Of 'Best Laid-Back Beach Towns'

MYSTIC, CT — Mystic has landed on a list of the "best laid back beach towns" in the Northeast from Travel + Leisure magazine.

Madison represented Connecticut's other town on the list.

Travel + Leisure notes that the region is known for its charming beach towns from New York to Maine. While there are plenty of popular destinations like Nantucket and the Hamptons, this list has some "lesser-known but equally lovely alternatives."

Mystic is among those and while being famous for acting as the setting of 1988's "Mystic Pizza," the town has since then "cultivated a reputation as a beach-adjacent foodie destination."

Travel + Leisure recommends a visit to Williams Beach Park, "a perfect family spot with a playground and calm waters," and a stay at the Whaler's Inn, which "is an easy walk from the downtown shops and restaurants."

The Oyster Club, located nearby, gets a nod for its "freshly shucked shellfish delicacies." The Captain Daniel Packer Inne is noted for being "a relic kept intact since 1756 with seafood dishes that match its coastal atmosphere."

Check out the full list by going to Travel + Leisure.

This isn't the first time that Mystic has landed on a prestigious list for travel. Previously, it was named a top summer destination by USA Today and Discover.

But summer's not the only time that travelers are recommended to hit the seaside town. Mystic was also named one of the most beautiful places to travel during winter last year.

Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly described the location of the Oyster Club.

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