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Mystic Aquarium

55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
860-572-5955
Ranked #3 of 10 attractions in Mystic
4.0 of 5 stars 247 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Journey into the aquatic world at this combination tourist attraction and research facility, where every underwater creature is more amazing than the... more » Owner description: Journey into the aquatic world at this combination tourist attraction and research facility, where every underwater creature is more amazing than the last. Exhibits put you in close proximity to whales, penguins, sea lions and a 30,000-gallon tank, where exotic fish from around the world strut their stuff. « less
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Georgia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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We drove there from Fall River, CT. but I don't believe it was worth the drive or the cost. $25. for a senior. Guess I was just expecting more. The part of the Titanic was interesting. The food there was very expensive and not worth the money.

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Woonsocket, Rhode Island
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
2
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WE love going to the Aquarium, Have learned allot about the marine world and seeing the fish and animal exhibits are so much fun to see them up close. I personally love the penguins and had to take a stuffed one home from the gift shop. The aquarium can be very busy and I do agree that if there are... More

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Long Island, NY
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We had a nice time at the Mystic Aquarium. The indoor exhibits were by far the best - including the Titanic Exhibit, which was very interesting. The outside exhibits were very nice too - although we seemed see them rather quickly. In my opinion the sea lion show was a little boring. I've been to much nicer ones in other... More

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Hampton, New Jersey
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The Mystic Aquarium is a fun visit of a couple hours. It's wonderful to see the beluga whales close up and observe their training sessions. There is a ray touch tank outside and a shark touch tank inside, great for the kid in all of us. My favorite though is the sea lion show--they are amazing and each of the... More

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Warwick, RI
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Really loved it, can't wait to go back. Love the penguins. The displays of fish, lobsters, sting rays etc. are incredible. Just take your time and spend the day.

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Gales Ferry, Connecticut
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Going to the aquarium is something that is always something to look forward to. The fact is, that it is a great place for the whole family, although the food is not that good, and overpriced. Kids love it! You should take yours!!!!

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I was very excited about the Titanic exibit they had but they made it sound better than it was. I also felt some things were over crowded - and some of the bigger fish in aquariums seemed sick.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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418 reviews 418 reviews
Reviews in 134 cities Reviews in 134 cities
435 helpful votes 435 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
1
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I had not been to this place since I was a little kid and was surprised at how big it was. It is hard to tell how large this place is from the outside. In comparison to the New England Aquarium, I actually liked this place better. It had a mix of exhibits, was more hands on and was better... More

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Miami, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I've been to a lot of aquariums around the country and this is one where the whole thing has plenty of exhibits so kids can see without parents having to pick them up. The belugas were majestic, and there were so many interactive exhibits where kids could touch and explore sea animals like sharks, sting ray, sea slugs, crabs, and... More

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Monroe, Michigan
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The Beluga whales make the day! They are precious! This outside area has a path that also leads to sea lions, penguins, and mammal observation. We went on a very rainy day and were unaware that this outside area is 30% of the entire aquarium. Soaked to the bone but still worth it and, of course, there was no crowd... More

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