Mystic, CT: A Seaside Dining Gem Within Reach of NYC

Travel + Leisure hailed Mystic, Connecticut as America’s top destination for destination dining, a 2.5-hour drive or train ride from NYC, where award-winning chefs and a bounty of local seafood shape a four-season foodie scene—from Shipwright’s Daughter and Oyster Club to The Port of Call and Nana’s Bakery—supported by nearby farms, a growing hotel scene, and waterfront, village-scale charm.