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Mystic is a census-designated place (CDP) in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 4,001 at the 2000 census.

Historically a leading seaport of the area, the story of the town's nautical connection is told at the Mystic Seaport, the world's largest maritime museum, which has preserved both a number of sailing ships (most notably the whaler Charles W. Morgan) and the seaport buildings ashore. The town is located on the Mystic River, which flows into Long Island Sound, providing access to the sea. The Mystic River Bascule Bridge crosses the river in the center of town.

A major New England tourist destination, the town is also home to the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, notable for its research department, dedication to marinelife rehabilitation and not captivity, and its popular beluga whales. A tourist area with gift shops and eating establishments lines Main Street on either side of the bascule bridge over the Mystic River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.8 km² (3.8 mi²). 8.7 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it (11.61%) is water. The town is on the east and west bank of the estuary of the Mystic River. Mason's Island (Algonquin language: Chippachaug) fills the south end of the estuary. Though often referred to as a town, Mystic is not itself a municipality. Rather, it is located within the towns of Groton (west of the Mystic River) and Stonington (east of the Mystic River).

In the CDP the population was spread out with 16.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

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