it’s a shame you couldn’t visit New London but the smaller towns are more your thing and Mystic is too famous to not visit on its own. don’t worry about being British, 1914/15and 1940/41 earned your country the respect of the locals as your need for ships helped the local economy greatly since they helped build many of them…you were in the heart of submarine country there!

Randomly stumbled across your video because I was feeling homesick for Mystic; always nice to see someone appreciate my hometown. So much has changed, but stayed the same.

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

You are lucky to call such a wonderful place home! I can’t wait to return.

@kimbuchanan4714

3 жыл бұрын

I was born in Mystic back in the 60's, but sadly we moved to California when I was 6 months old so I dont remember it...... It looks like a beautiful place to live.

Just found this video. Thank you for the wonderful review of Mystic. Have lived here for the past 11 years and love every minute of it. If you do come back for the summer, Tuesday nights for some reason are the best time to go. Not many tourists.

@steve-marsh

Жыл бұрын

Ahhh thanks so much! I'm so jealous - LOVE it there and would love to return!

Really nice video. This is my home town and you did it justice. I was born and raised in Noank and live in Mystic. I am 1st generation, my mum is from Scotland. My adult children and myself visited Scotland 2 winters ago, (my 3rd visit) there was a big snowstorm days before we got there. Thanks for making such an encompassing video, you covered a lot.

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

Little Apple On Wheels thanks so much for watching! It was a delight to visit your part of the world, I was so amazed how perfect it was to me :) a weekend just wasn’t enough time, but having a good excuse to return some day is no bad thing :) thanks again for the lovely comment 👍🏼

Hey, just because no planes/trains were involved doesn't mean this isn't quality content. Always happy to see your stuff in my feed. Truly beautiful places that make me want to dig out the watercolour palette. Had to chuckle about the walking - some tourist must really complain. We were once in Chepstow and asked the person in the tourist office for directions to one of the attractions. She sketched the route on a map and said "Oh you know it's quite far. Wait, you're Canadians it's just a 30min walk!" Stay safe!

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

CanuckJim haha love it 🤣 thanks so much for your continued support! Initially I wasn’t even going to post this, but god I did now :) thanks 😊

MYSTIC is so beautiful and the little village is a dream, the Ice cream is fantastic and so is the Aquarium...

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful place, hoping to return this year

I came across this video today- can’t believe I missed it before - I’m from New England but now living in Georgia USA. I didn’t realize how much of New England I missed until watching this video. Funny how we take for granted where we are or what we have…. So thank you for showing the world a small part of lovely New England. 🙋‍♀️⛵️

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

It really is my favourite corner of the world :) absolutely stunning, friendly place :)

My family and I lived in a house that overlooked the seaport. In 1962 when I95 was build our house was taken by eminent domain. Today our house was in the spot where the Hoxie scenic overlook is now. It broke my mother’s heart.

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

That's so sad to hear!

Mystic is so lovely, especially the seaport museum I took my family to when they visited last year that portrayed an old New England ship village.

Mystic is such a gorgeous little town. I agree with the local that you spoke to, the summer months can be overwhelming with people!

@steve-marsh

11 ай бұрын

I think winter is my season ;) would return there in a heartbeat!

@silvermine2033

11 ай бұрын

@@steve-marsh If you ever return to the area, I highly suggest taking the ferry from New London (next town over) over to Block Island right off the coast. It's an hour ferry ride. Magical little island to spend an afternoon!

Moving here on a job assignment from the UK for 3 years in November cannot wait. Spent two week there and loved it

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Do you need an assistant???

When you're in Stonington looking across Canon Square (10:38) you can see my ancestral home off to the right. We had it for about 230 years and had to let it go in '96 .. couldn't afford to keep it. Other than Edinburgh, it's the only place I have truly felt at home.

@steve-marsh

Жыл бұрын

No way! Superb! Oh I need to get back here...

i could live in Mystic, gorgeous place

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

Tom Simon ahhh same! That whole coast is full of gems!

Beautiful New England scenery and old, quant towns. I've been to the States 9/10 times on Organised tours ie Route 66 but mainly under my own steam and it never ceases to amaze me how the towns are always devoid of people. Nobody walking about carrying shopping , no kids playing in the streets, no-one washing a car, painting a fence, Nobody having a chat with neighbour. Very strange!!

After watching Mystic Pizza on Netflix multiple times, I just have to visit this place

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

I love the movie and I think it really captures the atmosphere of the place. Can't wait to go back as well!

Thank you Steve ! It looks like the kind of place I could live !! You never disappoint !!!! Love it. Safe travels ❤

New England architecture is so beautiful. Thank you for such an interesting tour. 👏👏👍😎

Mystic. One of my famous places. I used to live in Essex, CT, on the same train line along the way to Mystic.

Steve --my Father's Ancestors (Rathbun/Rathbone) settled in Block Island, Rhode Island; and later in Noank/Mystic, from Wales, in the 1600's. My Father still lives in Stonington, and I attended school and married in Stonington, and am now working in Mystic. A very special place to me and thank you for your wonderful video! I have Scottish Ancestry on my Mother's side and unfortunately my recently planned trip to Scotland was side-lined due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. You are welcome on this side of the pond anytime, once travel restrictions clear, of course! I hope you have many returns! And likewise I hope to be visiting your Country again soon!!!!!

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

Suzanne Fetter awww thanks so much for getting in touch, what a wonderful place you call home!!! Sorry you didn’t get across this way, but when everything is back to normal, be sure to drop me a message if you need any tips for Scottish travels! Can’t wait to get back to Connecticut and spend more time there than just a weekend! And thanks for watching my video :)

Now I understand the Mystic Pizza t-shirt on you..nice souvenir of a very lovely corner of the world. It was so awesome to see things when they were quite normal. I also love the architecture of the homes very cape cod looking. Enjoying your travels and crack on.....time for a Tims ☕

I grew up there and walked all of those streets as a kid. I haven't been back since the early 90s though. Maybe it is time.

I appreciate that you took the train, the road through CT is long and boring (Interstate 95) but you wouldn't have had much traffic at that time of year. Good for you for walking about, most Americans would not understand that! If you ever want to do thing again when you're in NY, you could take the Long Island Rail Road to the last stop Montauk Point (same amount of time) and that is definitely walkable and BEAUTIFUL! You could bike about and see amazing cliff scenery at the Lighthouse and Camp Hero (former cold war outpost of the US Army).

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

Ann McDermott wow sounds incredible and right up my street! I promise you this is now on my list for whenever I’m allowed into my favourite country again!

New England is the most beautiful pace in America

I have seen loads of travel channels here on youtube & the only one's I have ever subscribed to are Paul Lucas & Noel Phillips but after watching a few of your videos I had to subscribe - love the channel Steve:) Dave

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

djsguitars01 wow that puts my in some good company!!! Thanks very much :)

Third time lucky for this video but well worth the anxious overnight wait. Excellent travelogue; very interesting. I was delighted to note the Italian tricolore on a boat in Stonington. Trust me, the crush of tourists in the summer might detract from the charm. I particularly enjoyed the references to the film Mystic Pizza; one of my favourites.

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

cascinagianni I’m so glad you stayed patient as I tried to get this online and liked the video :) thanks so so much for watching, love that movie too!!!

Your personality made the tour interesting

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much John! Aww the best to you

Good job.. I live here and glad you were able to enjoy but come back during summer.. amazing

Amazing vid! Love how you took the time to show us the establishment plaques on the houses so we could get a feel of the history of this beautiful place. Thank you! 🌟

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Love the historical plaques, really brings each house to life!

Wow, Steve. Imagine my surprise when you visited se Connecticut when I live in ne Connecticut. It was almost like visiting with a wee Scot cousin.

I never been to America but it looks interesting 🤔

The best video of Mystic Stonington on KZread

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We plan to come back and maybe even another video :)

You featured my childhood home! (Capt. James Cunningham) I miss home. Your video was wonderful!

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

NO WAY! That's so awesome!!! Thanks for watching and getting in touch, really happy I filmed it :)

@da5ve

3 жыл бұрын

SteveMarsh : I’m also impressed that you WALKED all the way bro Stonington Borough. I hope you can make a return trip to see the Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium. Then, venture back downtown and enjoy Drawbridge Ice Cream.

great report

This was a great tour of Mystic and towns near by, It was like a trip back in time. Awesome.

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

Mary McClain thanks so much for watching my wee video! 😊 a beautiful part of the world for sure!

Great video! I’m happy that You decided to add it, even if isn’t directly connected with flight reviews😉Always good to see some beautiful, sunny places, especially these days!

Lovely place.

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

Willie Hannon is love to go back, so much to do there!

Wonderful video!

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jeanna! :)

Nice place 👌 Greetings from Naxos island Greece 🇬🇷

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

Giorgos Glinis thanks for watching! :)

Wonderful!

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

Jim Smith cheers Jim! Got it online at last 🤣

Thanks for sharing Steve… Nice tour round some places I’ve never heard of…

Good video and interesting,

Great video! Nice to see videos from small cities with a lot of history!

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

jgroneng thanks very much for watching my slightly different content! 👍🏼

Nice to experience it in a visitor's eyes. I take for granted how beautiful where I live is.

Thanks for this video! I def want to visit Mystic~ My new bucket list place! I can see so much that I normally wouldn't through your videos! Keep them coming!

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

Regina Curlee thanks very much! Yes, it’s a wonderful place, I’d love to go back some day and hope you enjoy it as much as I did :)

Nice one Steve. Planning on a visit here later in the year, so useful to hear your thoughts.

I don't know why you apologised, I loved watching this and think you should do more.

@steve-marsh

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Luke! :)

Steve, your videos are excellent! I especially enjoy the Scottish destinations. But next time you visit the Nutmeg State, you might try flying from Edinburgh to Bradley International Airport (Hartford-Springfield). Last time I checked (pre-COVID), there was at least one non-stop flight per day. This will spare you a horrific drive in heavy traffic through New York and southwestern Connecticut. Rent a car at the airport. Then take Interstate 91 south to Route 9, which runs southeast along the Connecticut River. Be sure to stop in Essex for the Connecticut River Museum and a meal at the historic Griswold Inn. Essex has an old steam train you can ride, too. Visit nearby Gillette Castle if you have time. When you get back to Mystic, don't miss the Seaport. It's a wonderful museum. Plan to spend several hours. Mystic has a good aquarium, too. Follow the coastline west to Guilford, which has the oldest stone house in New England (dating to the 1600s) and many other picturesque old buildings around the town green. Neighboring Branford has scenic boat cruises among the Thimble Islands, which have an interesting history. There is a trolley museum that straddles the Branford-East Haven town line, with an old trolley you can ride along a shore route. Hope you get back to CT!

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my, thanks so much for this info, I’ve made notes for next time! Fantastic recommendations, I just adore your part of the world! Can’t wait until I can trace back and continue the adventures. Best wishes to you!

@susanward398

3 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh Hi again, Steve--Here's one more item for your list: the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe's museum in nearby Ledyard (closed until spring, due to COVID concerns). Happy trails!

Great video! I'm from Connecticut and Mystic is beautiful!!! Stonington is also really nice to visit.. it does get crazy in the summer but it's nice to walk around and go to the beach afterwards. Glad you enjoyed your stay! Hopefully you get a chance to come back in the warmer months . Dubois beach is really nice in the summer along with the lighthouse.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so jealous - if I could live anywhere in the WORLD I'd be in your area :)

@MrLulzim47

2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh hopefully you can in the summer time along with some beach time. All the best 😎👍

Looks a lovely place , we passed through on the Amtrak to Boston and Cape Cod. You certainly get about . Liked and subbed.

Steve it is a very inspring video. My partner and I planning a trip to Mystic, hopefully once everything goes back to normal we can book a flight to US

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

Nasil Gezdim ohh my fingers are crossed for you! I really hope you get to that most wonderful part of the world soon! Thanks for watching and for the kind feedback :)

Thank you for a great video report on Mystic! I just got back from doing the exact same trip by train from Penn Station, as part of a trip to NYC, and your images from 3 years ago brought it all back. Except that it was 90F when we were there. Also lots of tourists, not unmanageable but I was very glad to have booked my restaurant ahead of time. And yes, we did see the bridge open several times. PS we travelled business class from NYC to Mystic, because we wanted a reserved seat (it was the Saturday before 4th July holiday). But we came back to NYC 3 days later economy, mid-afternoon, and there were plenty of seats.

@steve-marsh

11 ай бұрын

Ah so glad you've done this - I love out-of-season travel, but would also love to see Mystic in its summer best! :)

Lovely! I thoroughly enjoyed seeing our stomping grounds through your eyes. We have been keeping our sailboat in Noank for nearly 30 years... you shot some footage from our yard where Solstice was over wintering. Thank you!

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

I am so jealous! Need to come find you for a ride in that boat! Living the dream there :)

@jnevins

3 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh It is a dream of ours to visit Scotland someday... One of our favorite radio programs is the Thistle and Shamrock by Fiona Ritchie... produced in Scotland and featuring Celtic music... Let us know when you are back on the East Coast so we can take you out for a sail on Fischer's Island Sound!

Great video no Snow in winter time... you were lucky.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

I feel I was very lucky - the weather was stunning!

Hi! I just came across this video. Welcome to New England. I love walking around Mystic too. My family and I have our own adventure days and check out different places around the New England area too. 😊

@steve-marsh

Жыл бұрын

It's such a gorgeous town, I really wish I could come back and do another video now I'm a little more competent at these things :D Thanks so much for the warm welcome you give everyone who comes to possibly the most beautiful corner of the whole world :)

Really enjoyed that little trip. Odd to see no people anywhere, I wonder if a lot of the houses are holiday homes? Some great places in New England. When over in Massachusetts we were staying in Westfield, Near Springfriend went to Old Sturbridge Village an 1830s recreation settlement with locals in period costume in the stores and on the streets giving talks about days of old. A must visit if you`re ever in the area. Also the Springfield Armoury is good for a couple of hours. ATB Dave.

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for that Dave! Yeah, it’s location probably does attract a lot of the holiday home crowd from NYC or Boston, but there is still a great full-time community there, I was just there is very cold times with most people hidden away :)

Mystic really beautiful place reminds of falkirk.lol.great video.cheers.🍺🍺👍

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

We need to twin these 2 places up!

Was just talking to a former work-mate in Noank today! I love Carson’s! Mystic is great but Connecticut taxes are high! Stonington is also neat - like Portugal. Big Portuguese heritage there! Stonington Scallops are a must! Glad that you had a good visit! Some public transit in Groton. Where America builds most of its naval nuclear submarines. Also where the US Coast Guard Academy is. Also near to Foxwoods Casino - a big draw there.

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Bruchas wow thanks for this info, I had no idea!!! :)

Would love to visit it. How convenient! A few hours from NYC by Amtrak.

What a beautiful place! So adorable! Dream trip!! Great video Steve!! 👍🏼

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

Erika Marsh awww why thank you! I wasn’t sure whether to even put it up 🤷🏼‍♂️ lovely part of the world, those houses eh!?

@erikakakakaperry

4 жыл бұрын

SteveMarsh so lovely! And some great affordable real estate in Stonington too! 😆

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

Erika Marsh loose change 🤣

I looooove foreign accents, it just adds to the amazingness of the video.

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tiffany :)

Your comment is correct dont go to Mystic in the summer to many people, nice place off season, I live on cape cod so easy to get to, good work

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! What a beautiful part of the world you live in :)

Hi and thanks from a Scotophile in Nashville, TN, US. Your video was the first result of interest on a search for Mystic CT., in prep for the Classic Wood Boat Show there in August. Backstory is that we plan to move to the Black Isle in 2 years (God willing!), where my hubs hopes to get into building classic wood sailboats. You narration is divine- as the myriad regional Scottish accents are my favorites anywhere! Thanks for a great channel- we'll be stalking it now.

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

Your next chapter will be supercool! Look forward to coming up to the Black Isle and checking out your boats :)

@Bloom_LaurieSoileau

3 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh then he’ll be glad tae know I’m an excellent baker, too; always happy tae barter scones & pies for travel Insight and good craic!

We are lucky enough to live in this area and feel it is a hidden gem. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the wonderful video. Come back soon.

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Jasenak lucky you certainly are, but it’s so nice that you clearly appreciate and embrace it :) I’ll be back for sure, and while Feb was wonderful, it’ll be nice to try a different season! Thanks for watching :)

@steelyjaz

4 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh When you come back we can meet at Fiar Tuck's Pub for a pint. We love Scotland, too.

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Jasenak hah you got yourself a deal! :)

Having lived on Cape Cod, MA and now Milford, NH we have, of corse toured those same areas. As always, enjoy all of your videos. (Miss your Lady though😉)

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

I wish Alicja had been there with me in wonderful Mystic, I am very jealous of where you live - another trip there WELL overdue now! All the best :)

WOOW

Headed to mystic in the morning

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

JEALOUS!!!!!

@BLOATEDLUNATIC666

3 жыл бұрын

The bridge on Rt1 going up was cool. We ate at Red36 and watch train bridge spin and train zip by. Nonstop fire truck sirens. Parking is crazy. Great trip though

catching up on some of your past vids. Thank you for all the great trips and bringing the towns to life. I miss the East coast! I hope you get back to visit the States soon. You'd like the outdoor life of south-central Idaho! But if you don't venture inland, The Chesapeake Bay is close to home for you.

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your support! I am so desperate to get back, a special place to me :) A few years back I did a road trip from South Dakota west to the ocean, and had a short time in Idaho, but boy do I need to come back and explore more! The problem is there are a lifetime of adventures in that great country! All the best to you! :)

@JUSTAV1S1TOR

3 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh Yup. South Dakota to the coast, that's my neighborhood! : )

Omg that's a long walk from Mystic to the borough. I NEVER new anyone that did that. We have Ubers (taxi) now. I hope you had a better go of it if you came back. Those areas do get congested in the summer but the restaurants are open.

i live 1 hour from mystic! i love that town!

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

I am so jealous Cesar!

@cesarpadillaaa

3 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh :)

Steve! You might could have taken an Uber to Stonington! Love your videos 😁

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

Magpick Magpick I’m such an idiot 🤦🏼‍♂️ but the walk was more interesting 🤣

"the seaport built on blubber" Nice place ... authentically "Yankee"

So many things I wanted to say to you during this video! Haha :D Looks like you found my neighborhood (all captains), and people stand in line for innumerable things! XD Mystic Pizza, omg, I love that movie, thanks for sharing this piece! Hats off. Those ships, why were they all named 'Lynn'? :O I read from that sign in Stonington Point: 'Welcome - Enjoy the pandemic tri-state view!' so I guess my mind is full already this morning! XD Lucky you got to travel so far before shaft got lose! .)

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

One of those captains homes is just waiting for you :) This was a trip I appreciated all the more because it was so close to not happening at all and wow what a place! Just drop me there and I'll live happily forever without leaving the State of Connecticut again!

@assassinjane

3 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh Sounds like falling in love with good old Connie! .)

Great video, what a beautiful area, thanks for all your efforts.

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Gurney thanks so much for the support, wasn’t sure whether to list this one 👍🏼

You know you've been in the US long enough when you start saying "apartment" ;) haha

The state is small but very thing is big woow

My old stomping grounds

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I love it so much there!!! (and can't wait to be able to go back!)

LOOKS SO MUCH LIKE FISHING VILLAGES IN EUROPE AND SCANDINAVIA. A MIX. THE HOUSES, STYLE, WOODEN HOUSES, WHITE AS OUR COAST HOUSES IN NORWAY. MANY SCANDINAVIANS AND EUROPEANS CAME HERE IN THE OLD DAYS . CLEARLY SEE THE INFLUENCE AND WHY THE IMMIGRANTS LOVED THE PLACE AND STAYED

Glad you reply. I am learning a lot. What voice over mic are you using Steve. Often you tubers add this in "More" so you don't have to keep replying to peoples questions. Thank You.

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

John Fothergill oh good idea - I can use this lockdown time to add little bits like that and clean up the page. I use a Fifine mic I got for £30 on amazon, it was on offer at the time. Cheers :)

@johnnygreenshirt6215

4 жыл бұрын

​@@steve-marsh £44.99 Amazon. It sounds good though. You can make the best video in the world but if your audios crap it spoils the video. Cheers Steve. Check out the Saramonic Blink 500 Dual-channel Wireless Microphone System. You can wear them on your collar.

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

John Fothergill so true! Hey, stop tempting me to spend money! 🤣

@johnnygreenshirt6215

4 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh 🤣

Shamrock at 1.29.

@steve-marsh

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Sir! :)

Mystic Pistic

With the Corona Virus the Mystic Seaport furloughed a number of employees and told them they would not be coming back. The museum is in financial trouble. Seems parents don't bring children to museums anymore and a 19th century village is no match for electronics.

@steve-marsh

4 жыл бұрын

klayofthemystics oh no! That is so sad! I really hope when this is over people flock to these kinds of places, we can’t afford for them to be lost forever :(

Like a lot of mid size towns in the US are spoiled by power lines strung on poles down the street. No wonder they have so may power "outages". A strong wind and the poles are blown over.

You must have legs and feet of steel!!!!!!!

@sanfordpress8943

Жыл бұрын

Have you been to Boothbay harbor or Bar Harbor Maine. ? Steve. You'll love it