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Make the most of the outdoors with these venues that offer a wide array of activities.  

Have an Adventure 

HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods Resort Casino 
From the rooftop of Fox Tower, 350 feet in the air, ride the mile-long zipline at speeds up to 60 miles per hour. 

Fields of Fire Adventure Park 
Push yourself to new heights and test your skills at 5 aerial ropes courses, winding through the treetops over 50 acres. 

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat 
Enjoy a ride on the historic steam train and aboard the Becky Thatcher riverboat. The new rail-bike adventures let you pedal along the tracks for a 4-mile ride over easy terrain.  

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Travel the Trails 

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 
Trails through the wildlife sanctuary and the natural history museum exhibits are open on weekends for visitors.  

The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village 
Explore 60-acres with 50 life-sized dinosaurs on nature trails. Other outdoor activities include the splash pad and mini-golf, and there are indoor shops and activities to enjoy as well.  

Lyme Land Conservation Trust 
Trails are available for hikers, bikers, and horses in the preserves. Read specific guidelines before you go.  

The Last Green Valley 
A National Heritage Corridor spanning towns in eastern CT and MA invites you to Explore! trails, farms, and shopping. Visit their website for information on trails and activities.  

Visit ChamberECT.com for more Amusement & Recreation venues.  

Florence Griswold Museum

Intersections of Nature and Art 

Florence Griswold Museum Artists’ Trail and Gardens 
Take in the view down the Lieutenant River that inspired artists across centuries. Grounds are free and open to the public. Reserve tickets for indoor exhibits or make reservations for dining on the veranda at Café Flo by Gourmet Galley before going. 

Lyman Allyn Art Museum & Connecticut College Arboretum 
Enjoy 12-acres of lawn and parkland at along with the museum’s Sculpture Trail and McCourt 9/11 Memorial Garden. The Arboretum offers many more acres to explore with the Native Plant Collection and Caroline Black Garden.  

Mystic Aquarium

Living Classrooms 

Mystic Aquarium 
Beluga whales, African penguins, sea lions, seals, and bullfrogs are featured in outdoor exhibits. Purchase tickets with a reserved time for your visit, and enjoy safe social distancing for indoor and outdoor exhibits.  

Mystic Seaport Museum 
Walk through history in a recreated 19th-century seaport village and tour tall ships on the Mystic River. 

Visit ChamberECT.com for more museums.  

There’s so much to do in eastern CT! Find out more at CTVisit.com/mystic.

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