The Connecticut seafaring town of Stonington in New London County comprises several scenic and vibrant boroughs and villages within its 50-mile area. Its principal communities include Lords Point, Mystic, Old Mystic, Pawcatuck, Stonington Borough, and Wequetequock. Situated in the state’s southeastern corner and settled in 1752, Stonington’s maritime history is rooted in fishing, shipbuilding, and whaling. The first lighthouse established by the federal government is located in Stonington, and today stands proudly as a symbol of the town’s seafaring past. In recent years, the town has seen an increase in summer residences and has become a popular tourist destination. Residents and visitors enjoy its picturesque setting, historic homes, an abundance of recreation, and many shops, restaurants, eateries, and services. The American Velvet Co. factory was repurposed into a space for entrepreneurs, including artists, antiques shops, and restaurants.
The Connecticut seafaring town of Stonington in New London County comprises several scenic and vibrant boroughs and villages within its 50-mile area. Its principal communities include Lords Point, Mystic, Old Mystic, Pawcatuck, Stonington Borough, and Wequetequock. Situated in the state’s southeastern corner and settled in 1752, Stonington’s maritime history is rooted in fishing, shipbuilding, and whaling. The first lighthouse established by the federal government is located in Stonington, and today stands proudly as a symbol of the town’s seafaring past. In recent years, the town has seen an increase in summer residences and has become a popular tourist destination. Residents and visitors enjoy its picturesque setting, historic homes, an abundance of recreation, and many shops, restaurants, eateries, and services. The American Velvet Co. factory was repurposed into a space for entrepreneurs, including artists, antiques shops, and restaurants.
The Connecticut seafaring town of Stonington in New London County comprises several scenic and vibrant boroughs and villages within its 50-mile area. Its principal communities include Lords Point, Mystic, Old Mystic, Pawcatuck, Stonington Borough, and Wequetequock. Situated in the state’s southeastern corner and settled in 1752, Stonington’s maritime history is rooted in fishing, shipbuilding, and whaling. The first lighthouse established by the federal government is located in Stonington, and today stands proudly as a symbol of the town’s seafaring past. In recent years, the town has seen an increase in summer residences and has become a popular tourist destination. Residents and visitors enjoy its picturesque setting, historic homes, an abundance of recreation, and many shops, restaurants, eateries, and services. The American Velvet Co. factory was repurposed into a space for entrepreneurs, including artists, antiques shops, and restaurants.
