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There’s nothing quite like walking across the old Mystic Drawbridge downtown with a delicious cone of ice cream. First-time visitors might see it as little more than the quickest route between the Stonington and Groton (Portersville to the savvy locals) sides of the historic downtown. But for residents and longtime visitors, the bridge is a proud piece of our history and heritage, and has been for nearly a century.
The Mystic River Bascule Bridge has been in operation since the early 1920s. A Strauss Heel Trunnion drawbridge, the bridge’s components are on the outside and make for a spectacle of watching machinery at work. Onlookers are known to gather in the center of town to watch the bridge go up and come back down to take pictures when a boat needs to pass.
Mystic attracts many boaters for events and activities throughout the warmer months of the year. Seeing all the different vessels—be they restored old ships, luxurious yachts, or just for fishing or other fun—parade up and down the Mystic River is a sight to behold (and takes about a much time as eating an ice cream).
Best of all, if you miss seeing the bridge in action, you won’t need to not wait long to see it at work, as it rises once an hour during the summer months. And we may be biased, but we think there is no better way of passing the time while waiting than stopping into the store for a treat.
The Mystic River Bascule Bridge is a piece of living history, one of many to discover during your trip to our small New England paradise. So, take in the sights and history with some of our wonderful ice creams, candies, chocolates or fudge.
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A day in Mystic is full of fun and possibilities. In addition to the regular attractions like our historic downtown or the Seaport, the summer months are filled with activities every week. And the Shoppe has an assortment of treats that go with every one of them.
Any time of the day in Mystic has a Mystic Sweet confection to go with it.
When the early morning sun comes up and you start the day, stop in for your morning cup of coffee. And while you're waking up with that warm cup of caffeine, look around at all the tasty treats we offer: candy, fudge, all manner of snacks covered in our delicious Belgian chocolate. All make a great snack to stock up on and munch on as you spend the day walking around Mystic.
Come lunch time and the afternoon, that summer sun starts beating down and heating up everything it touches. Few would argue that there’s a better way to cool down than a summertime favorite like ice cream. The Shoppe has all your favorite flavors, and can be made even better with our syrups and other toppings. A cone or dish of ice cream is the perfect break from the afternoon sun, or the tasty cap to a summer barbecue or picnic. Heck, if you’re on vacation, your ice cream can be lunch.
Our confections can also be dessert after dinner, or the perfect end to a wonderful Mystic day. A stop at the Shoppe can also be the highlight of a night on the town, whether you’re stopping in for ice cream, or filling up on your favorite candy or chocolates to take to your nighttime activity. And when it comes time to leave Mystic, you can take a sweet bit with you with our gift bags, or just a block of our fudge or packet of chocolate or candy.
A day in Mystic is a day of fun with something for everyone. And every something in town has a treat in the Shoppe to go with it. If you’re in Mystic, come see what your taste buds are missing.
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Mother’s Day, the day to honor the woman who gave you life and so much more, is only weeks away. What a better way to show her that you care than some delicious chocolate? How about only the best Belgian chocolate works of art from Mystic Sweets?
Our chocolates are popular throughout New England for their presentation as well as their taste. We mold our confections into detailed sculptures for every occasion and hand paint them carefully and colorfully. They’re also available in all three types of chocolate: dark, milk & white. Does your mother crave the sweet purity of traditional milk chocolate? Is her palate more sophisticated and partial to dark? Does she go for the soothing sweet of white chocolate? Whatever her taste, Mystic Sweets’ chocolate confections make a great gift for Mom that she can enjoy looking at as well as devouring.
Chocolate is not all Mystic Sweets has to offer. We also feature many varieties of candy, fudge and ice cream - so pick some up for dinner or a gift.
Any good son or daughter knows that they can never do enough to repay Mom for all she’s done for them. So this Mother’s Day, treat mom by bringing her out to the Shoppe for her favorite treat and a cup of coffee. Taking her out for a nice dinner on her special day? Stop by the Shoppe afterwards for desert. Make this a Mother’s Day to remember, or the start of a new yearly tradition. Or if you won’t be passing through Mystic before Mother’s Day, look for our chocolates in stores throughout New England. You won’t regret it, and Mom won’t be disappointed!
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Mystic is an active and fun place nearly every day of the summer. The town draws weekend visitors and long-term vacationers from around Connecticut and New England and beyond. And we’re open for every day of the summer selling our treats to satisfied customers. Our ice cream topped with chocolatey and nutty toppings or simply on a cone is the perfect way too cool off on a summer day, and our chocolates, candies, and fudge are big draws.
However, not everyone can make it out to Mystic for some summer fun and tasty sweets. But now, we’ve given you the opportunity to take a little bit of Mystic back home with you to share with family and friends.
Our "Thank You" gift bags make a great gift for the people back home. Each is packed with chocolate-covered pretzels, offering a winning combination of saltiness and the sweetness of our quality Belgian chocolate. We also produce them in larger versions that come in light, dark, and milk chocolate to please all tastes.
Our bags are a great present for the folks back home for any reason. Maybe it’s a special occasion, a holiday or some other special event in their life. Or maybe it’s just a delicious way to say thank you for keeping an eye on the house and getting mail while you were away.
Before you head out of Mystic, pick up a take-home bag to bring a little taste of vacation to your friends or family back home. And while you’re at the Shoppe, try one of all our other tasty treats.
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Are you planning or hosting an event in Connecticut or one of the surrounding New England states? If so, why not provide some local flavor to show all your clients and attendees some New England hospitality. And if we may say so, few of those flavors are as delicious as our wonderful Belgian chocolate or varieties of other treats.
All our popular confections are now available to be part of your trade show, conference or event. Our regular milk chocolate is a sure crowd-pleaser for clients and attendees. Also available for different tastes are our mild white chocolate or stronger dark chocolate. In addition to that milky, creamy goodness, we have a plethora of sweet and colorful candies to choose from. Any of these tasty treats make for a delicious way to strike the right note with everyone in attendance.
In addition, our penchant for turning our chocolates into eye-catching works of art is available to your advantage. Our chocolates can be customized to fit your needs, and decorated with text or color schemes. Such pieces make great mementos to take home and their one-of-a-kind taste is sure to keep your name in peoples’ minds a little longer.
Whichever and however many treats your event requires, we’re ready to provide them. Make attendee treats one less thing to worry about at your event. Contact us today to help us make your next trade show or conference a little sweeter, and leave your guests with a sweet taste.
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