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.
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ハモナセット・ビーチ州立公園
1288 Boston Post RdPaved 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.
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ロッキーネック州立公園
244 W Main StTriple 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 RdPaddleboard 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.
Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
20 Killingworth TurnpikeLocated in Clinton.
Food scene
Lobster Landing
152 Commerce StBest 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
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Hallmark Drive In
113 Shore RdLocal 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
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Red 36
2 Washington StNortheast 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
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Bank & Bridge Brewing
54 West Main StreetBrewery 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 StreetGet 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 StNeighborhood 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 StOne 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.
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Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant
166 Main StRight 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.
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Pizza Works Pies & Suds
455 Boston Post RdGet 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
Traditional northeast town with shops and restaurants. Restaurant recommendations added separately in guidebook.
Niantic
Beach town with shops and restaurants.
Traditional northeast town with shops and restaurants. Restaurant recommendations added separately in guidebook.
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Essex
Traditional northeast town with shops and restaurants. Restaurant recommendations added separately in guidebook.