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The Best Kids Vacations Made Easy Explore New England maritime history by climbing aboard historic tall ships at Mystic Seaport -- The Museum of America & the Sea. Discover deep-sea adventures at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Go back in time as you walk through life-sized dioramas of a Native American village that transport you back in time. Whether you're a family of young adventurers or hard to impress teenagers, kids of every age enjoy the best New England family fun activities and vacation destinations in Mystic Country. Some favorite year round discoveries and surprising new finds in Mystic Country include: An excursion aboard the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, an authentically restored 1920's steam train and on a multi-deck riverboat. Exploring the Submarine Museum and USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine Stargazing in the Mystic Seaport -- The Museum of America & the Sea's Planetarium Petting an Alaskan penguin at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration Walking along trails inhabited by life-sized dinosaurs at Nature's Art and Dinosaur Crossing The next time a getaway calls for a family get-together, a visit to Mystic Country is an easy family vacation escape where kids and adults always find great things to see, do and discover.