Guidebook to a Stay in Old Lyme

Julia
Guidebook to a Stay in Old Lyme

Scenic

A walk on Griswold Point is an absolute must. You start the walk on the beach and then head up to finish the walk on a grass pathway to go towards the overlook at the point. My suggestion is to time it so you can do the walk at sunset. Located in Old Lyme.
Griswold Point
A walk on Griswold Point is an absolute must. You start the walk on the beach and then head up to finish the walk on a grass pathway to go towards the overlook at the point. My suggestion is to time it so you can do the walk at sunset. Located in Old Lyme.
Paved path that is perfect for walkers, runners, and bikers. There are various entry points to the beach along the paved path. Located in Madison.
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal de la Playa de Hammonasset
1288 Boston Post Rd
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paved path that is perfect for walkers, runners, and bikers. There are various entry points to the beach along the paved path. Located in Madison.
Triple threat location that offers hiking trails, beach front, as well as picnic area with ocean view. Located in East Lyme.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal de Rocky Neck
244 W Main St
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Triple threat location that offers hiking trails, beach front, as well as picnic area with ocean view. Located in East Lyme.

Activity

Paddleboard and kayak rentals available. Located in Old Lyme. For general paddleboard/kayak rentals, I encourage you to watch this video that the marina put together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q0xtA5cw80&t=56s For fishing enthusiasts, I encourage you to watch this video that the marina put together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh7tb2HiZw0&t=23s My suggestion is to rent kayaks and go visit Great Island, which is about a quarter of a mile from the marina. You can leave your kayaks on shore and take a walk on the island.
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Black Hall Outfitters
132 Shore Rd
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Paddleboard and kayak rentals available. Located in Old Lyme. For general paddleboard/kayak rentals, I encourage you to watch this video that the marina put together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q0xtA5cw80&t=56s For fishing enthusiasts, I encourage you to watch this video that the marina put together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh7tb2HiZw0&t=23s My suggestion is to rent kayaks and go visit Great Island, which is about a quarter of a mile from the marina. You can leave your kayaks on shore and take a walk on the island.
Located in Clinton.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
20 Killingworth Turnpike
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located in Clinton.

Food scene

Best Connecticut style lobster roll. Located in Clinton.
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Lobster Landing
152 Commerce St
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Best Connecticut style lobster roll. Located in Clinton.
Local casual dining location and offers North East / American fare and ice cream. Located in Old Lyme. My recommendations are below! - Hot lobster roll (CT style) - Fresh fish sandwich - Foot long hot dog - Curly fries (side) - Smore's ice cream
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hallmark Drive In
113 Shore Rd
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local casual dining location and offers North East / American fare and ice cream. Located in Old Lyme. My recommendations are below! - Hot lobster roll (CT style) - Fresh fish sandwich - Foot long hot dog - Curly fries (side) - Smore's ice cream
Northeast American fare with waterfront views. Located in Mystic. My recommendations are below! - PEI Mussels (appetizer) - Clam & bacon flatbread - R36 Burger
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red 36
2 Washington St
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Northeast American fare with waterfront views. Located in Mystic. My recommendations are below! - PEI Mussels (appetizer) - Clam & bacon flatbread - R36 Burger
Brewery with full menu right in the heart of downtown. Located in Mystic. My recommendations are below! - B&B phat fingers, old bay - Wings, maple buffalo - Smashbox 20
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bank & Bridge Brewing
54 West Main Street
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brewery with full menu right in the heart of downtown. Located in Mystic. My recommendations are below! - B&B phat fingers, old bay - Wings, maple buffalo - Smashbox 20
Get your noodle and milk tea fix! Located in Old Saybrook. My recommendations are below! - Pork buns (appetizer) - Tonkotsu ramen with hot pepper oil - Tomyum noodle soup with beef - Sateed yaki soba with chicken - Boba milk tea
AJ Noodle Bar
210 Main Street
Get your noodle and milk tea fix! Located in Old Saybrook. My recommendations are below! - Pork buns (appetizer) - Tonkotsu ramen with hot pepper oil - Tomyum noodle soup with beef - Sateed yaki soba with chicken - Boba milk tea
Neighborhood bar with wide range of hot dogs and burgers. Located in Old Saybrook. My recommendations are below! - The Adam Bomb, hot dog - Symba, hot dog - Boston, burger
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Jack Rabbit's Burgers, Wings and Things
254 Main St
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neighborhood bar with wide range of hot dogs and burgers. Located in Old Saybrook. My recommendations are below! - The Adam Bomb, hot dog - Symba, hot dog - Boston, burger
One of the oldest continuously operated inns in the country. Located in Essex. My suggestion is to go for happy hour and sit in the outdoor patio area.
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The Griswold Inn
36 Main St
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the oldest continuously operated inns in the country. Located in Essex. My suggestion is to go for happy hour and sit in the outdoor patio area.
Right in the heart of downtown with a raw bar. My suggestion is to go for the raw bar happy hour special and sit outside. Located in Old Saybrook.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant
166 Main St
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Right in the heart of downtown with a raw bar. My suggestion is to go for the raw bar happy hour special and sit outside. Located in Old Saybrook.
Get New Haven style, thin crusted pizza. Located in Old Saybrook.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza Works Pies & Suds
455 Boston Post Rd
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Get New Haven style, thin crusted pizza. Located in Old Saybrook.

Neighborhoods

Traditional northeast town with shops and restaurants. Restaurant recommendations added separately in guidebook.
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Mystic
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Traditional northeast town with shops and restaurants. Restaurant recommendations added separately in guidebook.
Beach town with shops and restaurants.
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Niantic
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Beach town with shops and restaurants.
Traditional northeast town with shops and restaurants. Restaurant recommendations added separately in guidebook.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Essex
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Traditional northeast town with shops and restaurants. Restaurant recommendations added separately in guidebook.