Zoos and Aquariums

Thanks to our guest writer Amy Olson, mother of 4 who splits her time between Manhattan and Washington, CT.

The salty sea air, the sweet smell of pizza, and the giggles of children.  This is what awaited us in Mystic, Connecticut last week.

Mystic is a charming New England village nestled on Long Island sound, 1 hour southeast of Hartford, 3 hours east of New York City, and 2 hours south of Boston.

It was the perfect summer day trip for our family.  My husband and I first visited Mystic 10 years ago when our sons were just a toddler and an infant.  We’ve had two more children since then but haven’t been back.  So this time, we brought our four year old son on a special excursion.

We started our visit with lunch at the famous Mystic Pizza. Even if you’ve never seen the movie (who hasn’t), this restaurant boasts Hollywood memorabilia on every square inch of wall space to keep your eyes occupied while you wait for your meal. The portions are huge, so come hungry. Afterward, we took a stroll down Main Street for some tempting treats.