Browse the charming shops around town
Treat yourself to pastries from Sift Bakery or grab ice cream at St. Clair Annex
Enjoy a meal at the iconic Olympia Tea Room
Stroll to the scenic Watch Hill Lighthouse
Take a walk along the beautiful Napatree Point or East Beach
Check out the tri-state view at Stonington Point
Enjoy a wine tasting at Jonathan Edwards or Stonington Vineyards
Relax with a craft beer at Beer'd Brewery
Grab some cider and treats at Clyde's Cider Mill
Mystic Aquarium is one of only two U.S. facilities holding Steller sea lions, and it has the only beluga whales in New England.
Mystic Seaport Museum is the largest maritime museum in the United States. It is notable for its collection of sailing ships and boats and for the re-creation of the crafts and fabric of an entire 19th-century seaport village.
Not quite Cottrell, but still fun!
If you're staying in Misquamicut, be sure to visit Misquamicut State Beach - it's a free spot to relax and enjoy the ocean.
It is said to be the oldest continuously operating carousel in the United States! This treasure has survived disasters for over 135 years including the 1938 Hurricane’s devastating affects on Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
The carousel also offers beach passes available at $15/day for adults and $8/day for children.