By Charlotte Byus
Mystic Seaport is a must see for everyone. There are three sections to this village, they are the shipyard, the village, and galleries. The shipyard is still working in many ways as they were 200 years ago. They are using modern equipment where they can, such as turning a 100 ft log into a mast. Many very old sailing vessels are repaired here and you can watch the restoration and learn how our forefathers built these ships. There are over 500 vessels and four ships you can tour. They are the Sabino – a 1908 steamship, Dunton – a 1921 fishing schooner, Charles Morgan – an 1841 wooden whaling vessel, the last known to exist, and the Joseph Conrad – an 1882 full rigged ship. 
Each one of these have volunteers who show you how our world of sailing worked in the 1800’s. From a man overboard drill to navigation demonstrations, you can learn how to make rope, how sails work on a square-rigger, and children can build their own toy boat.
The village is a 19th century seafaring village. There are over 30 homes, barns and shops where you can learn about everything from sail making and rigging to nautical instruments of old. The admission is good for two days. We found that we needed the two days to see all the activities. If you have only one day to enjoy this area please do so, it is worth it.
The town of Mystic is another full day of fun and play, then there is Stonington Village where we had fabulous food at Dog Watch Restaurant that is right on the water next to a shipyard and marina. At the end of Stonington Village is a Lighthouse Museum and point where you can see forever!
Then don’t miss the old Mystic River drawbridge that takes you to downtown Mystic, full of great shops and restaurants.
[10-10-2016]
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