“We ducked in here today 2 minutes after parking in the nearby free lot. Half an hour later we left, $115 dollars lighter and weighed down with some amazingly unique garden decorations. The shop has a lot of stuff for just about every taste, and the one that appealed most to me and my wife was their selection of works of art that are cleverly created to balance one piece of the work on another. The shop owner was friendly and helpful and explained some of the details about each piece that we ended up purchasing. I gotta say, I've rarely been happier about laying down $100+ for garden decor! Good stuff!!??”
“This is a cool, little nostalgic gift shop. Lots of Harry Potter stuff along with many other great items. They have a great little coffee shop inside that is loaded with delicious options.”
“You will absolutely find what you are looking for. This is one place where going to a brick and mortar store is more efficient than shopping on line. We go annually and are never disappointed with the selection.”
“I had a really bad day before I entered this store of the funniest stuff ever. Now my day is lit! I also bought some laugh material for later. And some badges, pins, coloring books. Loved shopping here!”
“I love this store. The owners are beautiful people and the store has such a sense of peace. Great quality clothes and so much other stuff to check out. Great place to visit”
10AM - 8PM
14 Holmes St, Mystic
Gift Shops
“I am a life insurance agent and I am always busy dialing clients are rushing to appointments. I had to get my tires fixed so I stopped in to check it out and I bought some candles they were a big hit with the whole family”
“Nice spot for all things anime and manga, They have a good mix of items to select from. The interior is pretty cool and had life size statues of some classic characters. They have a food section with everything from Japanese ice cream, to Udon noodles, and snacks. There's even a small corner arcade with free, playable, old school games.”
10AM - 5PM
80 Stonington Rd, Mystic
Gift Shops
“First time visiting Nest and was thrilled to find a hidden gem of a gift store. Candles, jewelry for every taste, unique decor items, handbags and clothing. The store smells so nice (from those candles and diffusers) and the atmosphere is very inviting. It appears they put out new inventory all the time. Worth a visit!”
“What a wonderful shop! Was there on 7/14/24..met a wonderful lady named " mary" and I believe her grandson, and daughter? Who own the shop?They have a little bit of everything. Great variety and quality merchandise...very clean and organize. All were welcoming & friendly ...can't wait to go back soon...we love our shirts!! Kevin& David...”
“I highly recommend checking out Mystic Aquarium. Prices are lower if you purchase tickets in advance than on the day of visit. The online system is easy to use, but there are also kiosks at Mystic Aquarium to purchase your tickets. Mystic Aquarium has plenty of parking and it is free. It is right next to Olde Mistick Village.They have a huge variety of animals and exhibits, but beluga whales caught my attention. They are interesting animals and I could watch them all day. We spent a few hours exploring the whole aquarium and saw a sea lion show.”
“This is my husband's and son's favorite bookstore. When we visit Mystic they actually go every day! They have all kinds of good reads for every interest. Recently, it was expanded to include two large rooms. The front room features new releases and popular, classic novels among others. The room proceeding it features academic subjects such as politics, history, economics, etc. The atmosphere provides a sense of calm, which coincides nicely with the already relaxed atmosphere of Mystic. Before the store itself is a statue of a whale, a hallmark that can be found throughout Connecticut, just as shell statues can be found throughout New Jersey. With beautiful editions of books of every variety, you will not be disappointed!”
9AM - 9PM
15 W Main St, Mystic
Gift Shops
“This was a pretty cool store to run into when we were walking around downtown mystic last weekend. They have some cool unique items geared towards the gents. Definitely not the typical stuff you would see anywhere else. Ended up walking out with a t-shirt. If you like the “out of the ordinary”shopping experiences, this may be the spot to pick up that gift for your dad, brother, or whoever. Whatever your taste, this for sure is worth a peek if you’re in Mystic.”
“The staff was friendly and helpful, making me feel right at home as soon as I walked in. They were knowledgeable about the products and eager to assist with any questions I had.
While browsing, I came across a lovely key chain featuring my family's coat of arms. The quality was impressive, and it felt like a special connection to my heritage. The shop had a wide selection of unique items, all beautifully crafted and distinctly Irish. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for authentic Irish gifts or a piece of their heritage.”
“This store is worth visiting. Better than average to decent quality. I was actually surprised and made purchases. The staff here is fantastic and very considerate and educated.”