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Mystic, Connecticut

One of America's most prominent maritime destinations also has plenty of golf options for the landlubbers among us

Where to play golf WHERE
TO PLAY
Where to stay WHERE
TO STAY
Where to eatWHERE
TO EAT
>> Fox Hopyard GC >> Foxwoods Resort >> Captain Daniel Packer
>> Lake of Isles >> Inn at Mystic >> Craftsteak
>> Shennecossett GC >> Whaler's Inn >> Seamen's Inne

 


Where to play golfWHERE TO PLAY

>> Fox Hopyard Golf Club: Designed by former Robert Trent Jones Sr. associate Roger Rulewich, this wooded layout is located inland from Mystic and offers a quintessentially New England golf experience, especially in the fall.

>> Lake of Isles (North): Part of the Foxwoods Resort Casino, the Rees Jones layout takes advantage of the namesake lake, which comes into play on many holes, including the green of the 196-yard 11th, which sits on one of the natural islands..

>> Shennecossett Golf Course: With views of Long Island Sound, this Donald Ross layout is a hidden gem in Groton, a town better known for its submarines, thanks to the nearby naval base.


Where to stay WHERE TO STAY

>> Foxwoods Resort & Casino: Located just north of Mystic, the casino has several lodging choices, from the original Grand Pequot Tower to the rustic Two Trees Inn to the sleek MGM Grand.

>> Inn at Mystic: Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall spent their honeymoon in the Gate House of this secluded property, which has 68 guest rooms on 15 hillside acres.

>> Whaler's Inn: Conveniently located to both the Mystic Seaport and the Mystic Aquarium, the Whaler has 49 cozy rooms in its five distinctive buildings in the heart of downtown.


Where to eatWHERE TO EAT

>> Captain Daniel Packer: Opened more than 250 years ago, DPI was a rest stop for travelers between New York and Boston in the 18th and 19th centuries, and still welcomes weary travelers with hearty fare.

>> Craftsteak: Part of acclaimed chef Tom Colicchio's Craft empire, this steakhouse in the MGM Grand offers numerous steak choices as well as an assortment of seafood.

>> Seamen's Inne: Adjacent to the Seaport, the restaurant's local seafood like New England cod or Stonington scallops is a perfect way to cap a day of golf or exploring the area's maritime culture.

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