The list of things to do in winter in Connecticut is virtually endless. From Christmas festivals to holiday bazaars, light displays, and ice skating, the fun never ends during this season of wintertime wonder. If you’re looking for a great city to celebrate the season in, it doesn’t get a whole lot better than Mystic. This waterfront town is a popular tourist destination in the summer – the coastal views, delicious restaurants, and sandy beach all make for wonderful summertime fun. But if you ask us, it’s honestly just as magical, if not more so, in the wintertime. Check out why Mystic is the best Christmas town in Connecticut!

Mystic is one of our favorite small towns in Connecticut.
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Christmas in this little village is so amazing that there have been several Christmas movies filmed in Mystic, CT.
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One of the most recent is Mystic Christmas, released in 2023.
There are plenty of great attractions in Mystic to enjoy in the wintertime.
Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355, USA
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The Mystic Aquarium's Home for the Holidays event is a light-filled extravaganza, complete with whales and sharks.

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When we say Mystic knows how to do the holidays, we really mean it!
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Where else can you see Santa arrive by tugboat?
Need to pick up some gifts from your shopping list?
Olde Mistick Village, 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355, USA
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Olde Mistick Village is a charming little collection of locally-owned boutique shops. It's open all year, but gets all decked out for the holidays, with tons of lights and events.
The Mystic Seaport Museum's Lantern Light Village is among the most popular Christmas attractions in Mystic.
Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT 06355, USA
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This outdoor, self-guided experience occurs on weekends in December and is like a step back in time. It's a theatrical event featuring historical reenactments that will make you feel like you are back in the Victorian era. Learn more or purchase tickets from the Mystic Seaport Museum website.
I don't know about you, but just looking all the pictures makes me feel holly and jolly already!
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Have you ever celebrated a Christmas in Mystic, CT? What’s your favorite thing to do in winter in Connecticut? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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