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FACT
Two of our well-known
and beloved American
actors, Humphrey
Bogart and Lauren
Bacall, honeymooned
at the Inn at Mystic.
Yachting Center. With its dramatic views bolstered by its interior’s
wooden, arched beamed ceilings, it’s the perfect place for
weddings and other large affairs – and especially for yachting. The
smaller Mason Island Yacht Club is also set on the river and offers
sweeping views of the water. It is a popular place for clambakes
and family parties. The Freedom Boat Club, the World’s oldest
and largest membership boat club, has approximately 225
locations across the country, with 40,000 members. And there
are plenty more yacht clubs to explore, including those in Groton
and Stonington.
Between Mystic, Groton and Stonington there are a plethora of
PROSPERITY 2020
private and public golf courses, such as Pequot Golf Club, which
is kind to beginners, and Shennecossett Golf Course established in
1898. Stonington Country Club is a private club that offers clinics
for young golfers throughout the summer.
The village’s year round population is roughly 4,268. Its highly
rated school system offers many options for all grades, from early
learning Montessori schools to well-regarded public and private
schools, such as Northeast Elementary Academy, the Marine
Science Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut, the
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication, and The William
School, a private independent college preparatory day school.
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