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What's on here
Holiday Carnival
Saturday · All day
Festival of Lights
Friday · All day
Meet Santa in the Meeting House
12 Dec – 13 Dec1 USD
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
Shorts
Why go
- Over 40 one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques, all explored on foot
- Restaurants and luxury cinemas inside the open-air village
- The annual Cabin Fever Festival and Charity Chowder Cook Off, first held in 2003
Interesting facts1
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No two buildings in the village look alike, and the walking paths and trees were planned with care.
Olde Mistick Village is Mystic, Connecticuts Best Family Destination
History
In 1963, Martin Olson bought the land, then known as Clark & Alice Barnes' Farm, where a mall was first planned. The Edward Malley Company advised against building the mall, as the local population was too small to support it. Construction, led by Jerry, began in 1972. The village was inspired by Peddlers Village in Pennsylvania, in a 1720-style colonial design. It opened to visitors on September 11, 1973, and more than 400 people attended the opening ceremony. The shops were founded as family-owned businesses.
- 1973Resnikoff protested Blue Laws applied selectively to small businesses such as her tenants.
- 2012Joyce Olsen was honored as grand marshal of the 2012 Mystic Irish Parade.
Tips for your visit
- The village is in the heart of Mystic, Connecticut.
- For questions before a visit, call 860-536-4941.
Best time to visit
- Seasonal events and festivals bring the village to life.
- Festive events run year-round.
- Sunday hours start at 11:00; on the other days the village opens at 10:00.
With kids
- The village offers family-friendly entertainment on site.
- Activities suit kids, parents and grandparents, and pets are welcome too.
- The village has welcomed families since it opened in 1973.
Know before you go
- Open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 18:00.
- Open Sunday, 11:00 to 18:00.
- Pets are welcome in the open-air village.
Don't miss
- The Toy SoldierThe first shop to open in the village, and still open.Inside the village grounds On the map
- The duck pondA duck pond, one of the features of the village grounds.Inside the village grounds On the map
- Town green, gazebo and birdhousesThe layout was planned to the last detail, with a town green, a gazebo and birdhouses.Inside the village grounds On the map
- The Meeting HouseDedicated to Martin and Julie Olson, it was the setting for the village's 1973 opening ceremony.Inside the village grounds On the map
- The waterwheelA waterwheel dedicated to 9/11 first responders and COVID-19 front-line workers.Inside the village groundsFor the 47th anniversary On the map
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- Website
- oldemistickvillage.com/
- Phone
- 8605364941
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Olde Mistick Village?
Shops and eateries open at 10:00 Monday to Saturday and at 11:00 on Sunday. Closing time is 18:00 every day.
How do I get to Olde Mistick Village?
Take I-95 to Exit 90. The village is just off the highway on Coogan Boulevard in Mystic, Connecticut.
Is Olde Mistick Village good for children?
Yes. Activities are designed for kids, parents and grandparents, and family entertainment is offered on site.
Can I bring my pet to Olde Mistick Village?
Yes, pets are welcome in the open-air village.
What is the phone number of Olde Mistick Village?
Call 860-536-4941 with questions before your visit.
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