Mystic Seaport: A Virtual Photo Tour

Of course, as Mystic's shipbuilding industry flourished, so did the village that sprang up along the banks of the Mystic River. Mystic Seaport features a recreated 19-century coastal village. Visitors can explore on foot, of course, but there's something very authentic about riding through the village in a horse-drawn carriage.

The buildings in the village are historic New England structures, and inside, visitors can interact with historians, musicians, storytellers and talented craftspeople who bring seafaring days to life.