Take a trip back in history, one of the coolest locations in Mystic Connecticut, See tall ships of the past or travel to a working shipyard or take a horse and carriage ride through a recreated 19th century seafaring village. Its more than a village, its a museum, a planetarium, a fun trip for the entire family! From the Mystic Seaport Website After exploring Mystic Seaport by foot, leave it in your wake. We've got many rare and historic boats you can climb aboard at Mystic Seaport. Even better, we've also got several you can take a ride on - or pilot yourself. Visit the pages on the left to learn about the various vessels that you can ride, rent, or charter... Then make your plans to get on the water!