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Trip to Mystic, CT - what to see and do and updates

Each year, with the exception last year, for the last 6 years, I have taken the kids on a three day adventure to Mystic, CT.  With a 3 hour drive it's easy to do in a day and not stay over, but we try to fit a lot in in 48 hours.   This year was extra special!  We invited 2 other homeschooling moms and their children to join us!  Three moms,8 kids and lots of fun.  Some advice before we begin our journey: Go on the off season so you can see more and do more without crowds. Stay in a hotel that offers FREE breakfast - saves you some money and gets an early start on adventure. If you want do to the Mystic Seaport and Aquarium then purchase the Sea Pass , saves you 15%.  Bring your bathing suit for some swim time (if your hotel has a pool) We stayed at our usual place, Hampton Inn , Groton CT (only 5 minutes from the Mystic exit and 50 bucks cheaper per night than the Mystic location)  We love Hampton Inns.  With the fre...