Mystic is famous for its seaport, and is a great family tourist attraction. It is about an hour away
Hartford is the capital of Connecticut, and has the state library and the Connecticut Capitol Building.
New York City is the largest city in the country, which attracts tens of millions of visitors every year. It is only 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours away.
Boston has many tourist attractions, and is the capital of Massachusetts. It is about 2 1/2 hours away.