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The Pequot Indians controlled the Stonington area until 1637, when an attack on their fort in nearby Mystic by Capt. John Mason opened the area for settlement. Conflict did not end, however. Colonial Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut all claimed the Stonington region until 1662, and the town twice was attacked by the British, once during the Revolutionary War and again during the War of 1812. Learn More...

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RESTAURANTGo Fish RestaurantSeafood | Stonington, CT

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POINT OF INTEREST | 2 Things To DoMystic Seaport MuseumMystic, CTOn the banks of Connecticut’s historic Mystic River, Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Founded in 1929, it is home to four vessels with National Historic Landmark status. Visitors can explore more than 19 acres along the river, including a re-created 19th-century seafaring village and a working preservation shipyard.

THING TO DOMystic Seaport Museum Adventure From 2 hours to 6 hours

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POINT OF INTEREST | 1 Things To DoCharles W. Morgan WhaleshipMystic, CTAs one of the oldest commercial ships in the United States, the whaleshipCharles W. Morgan is a living testament to the legacy of the American whaling industry. The ship—now a National Historic Landmark—is among the most popular attractions at the Mystic Seaport Museum and a must-see historic attraction for visitors to coastal Connecticut.

THING TO DOSpirits of Mystic: Cocktail Pub Crawl2 hours

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ARTICLEStonington The Pequot Indians controlled the Stonington area until 1637, when an attack on their fort in nearby Mystic by Capt. John Mason opened the area for settlement. Conflict did not end, however. Colonial Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut all claimed the Stonington region until 1662, and the town twice was attacked by the British, once during the Revolutionary War and again during the War of 1812.

NATIONAL PARKAssateague Island National Seashore Eight miles south of Ocean City, Md., via SR 611, Assateague Island is a narrow 37-mile-long barrier island paralleling the coast of Maryland and Virginia. Assateague Island National Seashore and Assateague State Park manage the Maryland portion of the island, and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge manages the Virginia end. The national seashore encompasses 49,500 acres (19,000 of which are land), including Assateague Island and nearby small islands.

NATIONAL PARKCape Cod National Seashore Occupying 40 miles along Cape Cod's coastline, the 43,608-acre Cape Cod National Seashore offers dunes constantly reshaped by storm and wind, marshland, glacial cliffs and dense forests. Spared the scars of industrial buildup, the beaches, ponds and open fields remain protected in a natural state. The cape also is marked by weathered cottages, villages and lighthouses.

NATIONAL PARKDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Stretching for 40 miles along the Delaware River in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area encompasses nearly 70,000 acres. Popular with artists and wealthy vacationers during the late 1800s, the gap is a picturesque break in the Kittatinny Ridge of the Appalachian Mountains. The park is threaded by the Delaware River. Wooded Mount Tammany and Mount Minsi rise abruptly 1,200 feet above the river at the Water Gap.

NATIONAL PARKFinger Lakes National Forest Finger Lakes National Forest lies on a ridge between Seneca and Cayuga lakes, via I-90, I-81 and SR 17. New York's only national forest was officially designated as such in October 1985. The forest comprises just 16,212 acres and is one of the country's smallest national forests.

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