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Plan Your Mystic Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

Coastal Connecticut charm with casino backup plans and quality golf

Mystic offers a New England coastal golf trip with a secret weapon: two massive casinos (Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods) just 15 minutes away. Play quality courses through Connecticut's rolling terrain, explore the charming downtown with great restaurants and bars, and hit the casinos for table games and shows at night. It is a best-of-both-worlds trip.

The best courses, bars, and rentals in Mystic — curated for groups.

3 coursesSummer, FallBDL (75 min drive)<10k population

Courses

Shennecossett Golf Course

Solid

Donald Ross design overlooking the Thames River and Long Island Sound — a public treasure with ocean views

$39-$65coastalPar 71 · 6,517 ydsWalkable
Lake of Isles Golf Course

Lake of Isles Golf Course

Premium

Rees Jones championship design at Foxwoods — top 100 you can play, with a world-class practice facility

$89-$149parklandPar 72 · 7,252 yds

Elmridge Golf Course

Solid

27-hole Pawcatuck facility with three distinct nines — great value and good conditioning for the price

$35-$55parklandPar 72 · 6,600 ydsWalkable

Where to Stay

houseSleeps 10-16

$600-$2000/night

Mystic / Noank waterfront

waterfrontdeckoutdoor grillkayaksfire pit
resort houseSleeps 8-16

$300-$700/night

Mohegan Sun / Foxwoods Casino Resorts

casino accesspoolsparestaurantsentertainment

Dining

Oyster Club

$$$
seafood

Farm-to-sea restaurant in downtown Mystic — raw bar, creative seafood, and excellent cocktails

Engine Room

$
casual

Mystic gastropub in a converted factory — craft beer, burgers, and a fun industrial vibe

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

$$
italian

Mystic outpost of the legendary New Haven pizza — white clam pie is a must

Mystic Pizza

$
italian

Yes, it's from the movie. Decent pizza, fun novelty stop — just embrace it

Steak Loft Restaurant

$$$
steakhouse

A Mystic institution since 1973 with hand-cut steaks, salad bar, live entertainment, and full bar

4.3 stars

Nightlife

Bank & Bridge Brewing Co.

brewpub

Mystic craft brewery with rotating taps in a converted bank building — cozy taproom with good vibes

Mohegan Sun Casino Bars

Late Night
casino bar

Multiple bars and clubs inside the casino — Casino of the Earth bar and the Wolf Den for live shows

Foxwoods Casino Bars

Late Night
casino bar

Multiple lounges and bars including Scorpion Bar and the High Rollers luxury lounge

Activities

Mohegan Sun Casino

casino2-3 hours$0-$300/pp

1,600 slot machines, 300+ table games, sportsbook, and comedy/concert venue — the full casino experience

Foxwoods Resort Casino

casino2-3 hours$0-$300/pp

One of the largest casinos in the world — endless gaming floor, restaurants, and entertainment

Mystic Seaport Museum

boat rental2-3 hours$25-$35/pp

America's leading maritime museum — tall ships, historic buildings, and hands-on exhibits

Mystic River Kayaking

kayaking2-3 hours$40-$65/pp

Paddle the Mystic River past the seaport and drawbridge — relaxed morning activity

Captain John's Fishing Charter

fishinghalf day$80-$140/pp

Charter out of Mystic for striped bass, bluefish, and fluke in Long Island Sound

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