pets are welcome (approval required). . set in gardens on a tranquil tree-lined street, this relaxed guesthouse is a 15-minute walk from misquamicut beach on the atlantic ocean, and 2 miles from both highway 1 and westerly state airport. simply furnished rooms have cable tv and minifridges; bathrooms are shared. airy apartments feature kitchens and en suite bathrooms, plus access to a terrace Bradley International Airport 1 hr 30
The Stonington Lighthouse Museum (21 min) Defunct lighthouse built in 1840 with notable stonework, artifacts & grassy grounds for picnics. East Beach (21 min) A shoreline park with beaches, changing rooms & a campground, known for its shellfish & marine life. Misquamicut State Beach (4 min) Bustling state beach with a bathhouse, lifeguard, shade gazebos, picnic tables & a gift shop. Saltwater Farm Vineyard (17 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting East Beach (4 min) 2-mi.-long rustic stretch of sand & waves, the main beach in the upscale village of Watch Hill. Bluff Point State Park (28 min) Peninsula offers over 800 acres of hiking & biking, plus fishing & wildlife on Long Island Sound. Burlingame State Park (18 min) Lakeside campgrounds enjoyed for its large spaces, clean restrooms and handy convenience store. Atlantic Beach Park (4 min) A landmark, waterfront park with a historic carousel, rides, bars, snacks & soft-serve ice cream. Watch Hill Lighthouse (10 min) Napatree Point Conservation Area (1 hr 42) Founded in 1945, this coastal nature preserve for bird nesting & migratory resting features a trail. Mystic Aquarium (22 min) Beluga whales, African penguins, sea lions & sharks are top draws to this interactive aquarium. Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center (25 min) Expansive museum of Native American history, with life-sized dioramas & a 16th-century village. Watch Hill Beach (8 min) Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (22 min) Up-close encounters with frogs & turtles, plus a wildlife rehabilitation center & forested trails. Mystic Seaport Museum (23 min) Reimagined waterfront settlement featuring a 19th-century village, historic ships, a museum & more. |