Connecticut: Mystic Seaport

Score: 62

"Does a fantastic job of preserving its considerable holding of historic structures and ships. The surrounding town is well-equipped with non-related historic-preservation organizations, and the general sense of living in a historic New England context is strong."

"Reasonable cultural integrity considering this is a collection of rare, mostly wooden structures relocated to site."

"Although the immediate surroundings are a little tacky, the town of Mystic has retained its own charm."

"It can get very busy with tourists, but it stays well organized and clean."

"The museum, cut off from the general population, presents a relatively compelling picture of 19th-century seaport life, although moderately heavy on amusement rather than educational value."