Mystic, CT

About Mystic

• • Christopher Lloyd, the actor who played Doc Brown, was born in Stamford, near Mystic.
• • The Mystic River Drawbridge, a crucial transportation link, first opened in 1922.
• • Shipbuilding established Mystic as a prominent maritime center in the 19th century.
• • Mystic Pizza's actual interior is different than the movie's, but the exterior is iconic.
• • The Great Gale of 1938 devastated Mystic's shoreline and waterfront properties.
• • "Mystic" comes from the Pequot word "Missi-tuk," meaning great tidal river; settled 1654.
• • With around 4,300 residents, Mystic's population is about the size of a small college town.
• • Sitting at 23 feet above sea level, the town is susceptible to coastal flooding.
• • Tourism and hospitality are major employers due to Mystic's attractions.
• • Mystic feels quaint, nautical, and steeped in history, a peaceful escape.
• • The New England Patriots, a few hours away, won Super Bowl XLIX in dramatic fashion.
• • UConn women's basketball, nearby in Storrs, has won 11 national championships.

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