Today, the town of Mystic is still centered around its harbor. Once a seafaring town during the 18th and 19th centuries, now the harbor features a museum and a variety of historic tall ships. The Connecticut town is quite a popular stop for new England visitors.
In this Mystic Seaport view, a replica lighthouse is thought to be a copy of the 1901 Brant Point Lighthouse in Nantucket. The Mystic beacon adds another element of interest in this fascinating town. Mystic Seaport is filled with icons of the past, stirring up reminders of yesteryears classic whaling ships and colorful seamen that have filled the pages of New England's maritime history.