Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters

Take your next trip with Atlas Obscura!

Our small-group adventures are inspired by our Atlas of the world's most fascinating places, the stories behind them, and the people who bring them to life.

Visit Adventures
Trips Highlight
Slovenia mushroom foraging
Slovenia • 6 days, 5 nights
Forest to Table in Alpine Slovenia
from
A view of Brașov’s Old Town.
Romania • 12 days, 11 nights
Legends of Romania: Castles, Ruins & Culinary Delights
from
View all trips
Top Destinations
Latest Places
Most Popular Places Random Place Lists Itineraries
Add a Place
Download the App
Top Destinations
View All Destinations »

Countries

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • China
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Italy
  • Japan

Cities

  • Amsterdam
  • Barcelona
  • Beijing
  • Berlin
  • Boston
  • Budapest
  • Chicago
  • London
  • Los Angeles
  • Mexico City
  • Montreal
  • Moscow
  • New Orleans
  • New York City
  • Paris
  • Philadelphia
  • Rome
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Stockholm
  • Tokyo
  • Toronto
  • Vienna
  • Washington, D.C.
Latest Places
View All Places »
Tower facing Northeast
Signal Hill Tower and Garden
Indian Boundary Park Zoo (Abandoned)
The Bishop’s Palace prior to restoration and changes to the roof.
Bishop’s Palace
El Rosario Mining Community
Latest Places to Eat & Drink
View All Places to Eat »
Caru' cu Bere
The sign declares this the number-one gumbo shop in town.
Gumbo Hut Shioya
The pavlova comes crowned with jewel-like fruit.
Central Park Boathouse
The Village Tavern of Long Grove - exterior.
The Village Tavern
Hunter House Hamburgers
Recent Stories
All Stories Video Podcast
Most Recent Stories
View All Stories »
Charlie’s Place: Music, Mystery & Civil Rights
Charlie’s Place Episode 2: Sin City
1 day ago
Inside the Rothko Chapel
These Monuments Showcase the Beauty of Brutalism
3 days ago
Aerial view of Pulau Tiga
The Original ‘Survivor’ Island Changed Television Forever
4 days ago
Obscura Day Summer 2025: Roaming among Assateague's feral island ponies
4 days ago

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All the United States Connecticut Stonington

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Stonington

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Stonington, Connecticut

Updated June 30, 2014

Email
Attractions
Map
Leaderboards
Hotel Deals

Unusual Attractions in Stonington

Mystic Seaport

Stonington, Connecticut

Mystic Seaport Museum

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

Stonington, Connecticut

Severed Arm of Saint Edmund

How did the right arm of a 13th-century English bishop wind up in a Connecticut church?
Are we missing something unusual?
Add it!
Flying Horse Carousel

Westerly, Rhode Island

Flying Horse Carousel

One of the oldest carousels in the United States is still running in the coastal village of Watch Hill.
3 miles from Stonington
Mystic Pizza

Groton, Connecticut

Mystic Pizza

This small-town pizzeria won the Hollywood lottery.
3 miles from Stonington
Living Sharks Museum

Westerly, Rhode Island

Living Sharks Museum

Tucked away in downtown Westerly is America's first shark history museum.
4 miles from Stonington
North Dumpling Island

Fishers Island, New York

North Dumpling Island

Want to build a wind turbine? Secede from the nation.
6 miles from Stonington

Groton, Connecticut

Gungywamp

The kind of mixed-up place that drives archaeologists crazy.
8 miles from Stonington
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Stonington, Connecticut

A

Stonington Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. KG
    1
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Stonington.

Places Edited

  1. remlee
    1
  2. Rachel
    1
  3. michelleferlito
    1
  4. Gerard Nolan
    1
  5. KG
    1
Join the Ranks!
Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

  1. jennamueller
    2
  2. erferobert
    2
  3. longitudelexitude
    2
  4. mandywise47
    2
  5. rps5883
    2
Join the Ranks!
Visit a place in Stonington.

Recent Stonington Activity

  • kbtuba

    wants to go to Mystic Seaport Museum

    3 days ago
  • snob2222

    has been to Severed Arm of Saint Edmund

    3 days ago
  • linzopd

    wants to go to Mystic Seaport Museum

    2 days ago
  • runningdog16

    has been to Mystic Seaport Museum

    1 day ago
  • Elizabeth l

    has been to Mystic Seaport Museum

    1 day ago

Become an Atlas Obscura Member

Join our community of curious explorers.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube TikTok Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Family Trip
  • Food & Drink
  • History & Culture
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2025 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.