36 Central Guidebook

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36 Central Guidebook

Sightseeing

Please bring the provided beach pass (hanging near the back door) with you to the beach. The two association beaches are a short walk from the home. They are also connected via a shoreline walking path and the time between the two beaches is less than five minutes. Smaller beach – turn left out of the house towards Beach Avenue. Take a left at Beach Avenue and follow towards the beach. There is car parking available at this beach. Larger beach with beach stand – turn right out of the house towards Tabernacle Avenue. Continue on Central Avenue and then take a right on Crescent Avenue and follow towards the beach. No car parking at this beach. Bike rack is available. Family friendly events and activities hosted here. Crescent Beach Stand – Breakfast and lunch served. Clam bakes on selected dates. http://flandersfish.com/the-stand/ Crescent Beach Association. Check out the website for family friendly events and activities. https://crescentbeachassociation.wordpress.com/ You may bring your own kayak, canoe, or paddleboard to the beaches. Please mind the signage at beach on where you can launch your equipment. The rental slips are for permitted association members only and you may NOT leave your equipment at the beach. You must bring them back to the house at the end of the day. We are not responsible for any damage, loss, or towing that may occur.
Crescent Beach
Please bring the provided beach pass (hanging near the back door) with you to the beach. The two association beaches are a short walk from the home. They are also connected via a shoreline walking path and the time between the two beaches is less than five minutes. Smaller beach – turn left out of the house towards Beach Avenue. Take a left at Beach Avenue and follow towards the beach. There is car parking available at this beach. Larger beach with beach stand – turn right out of the house towards Tabernacle Avenue. Continue on Central Avenue and then take a right on Crescent Avenue and follow towards the beach. No car parking at this beach. Bike rack is available. Family friendly events and activities hosted here. Crescent Beach Stand – Breakfast and lunch served. Clam bakes on selected dates. http://flandersfish.com/the-stand/ Crescent Beach Association. Check out the website for family friendly events and activities. https://crescentbeachassociation.wordpress.com/ You may bring your own kayak, canoe, or paddleboard to the beaches. Please mind the signage at beach on where you can launch your equipment. The rental slips are for permitted association members only and you may NOT leave your equipment at the beach. You must bring them back to the house at the end of the day. We are not responsible for any damage, loss, or towing that may occur.
Sandy beach, picnic areas, walking trails. Crabbing or fishing. Birdwatching. Parking fee charged for non-Connecticut residents.
58 residents recomanen
Parc estatal de Rocky Neck
244 W Main St
58 residents recomanen
Sandy beach, picnic areas, walking trails. Crabbing or fishing. Birdwatching. Parking fee charged for non-Connecticut residents.
Great place for a walk!
26 residents recomanen
Niantic Boardwalk
30 Main St
26 residents recomanen
Great place for a walk!

Food scene

Great bagels and breakfast sandwiches!
7 residents recomanen
Deke's Bagels
157 W Main St
7 residents recomanen
Great bagels and breakfast sandwiches!
Great spot for breakfast and lunch.
13 residents recomanen
café SoL
488 Main St
13 residents recomanen
Great spot for breakfast and lunch.
Right across from the upper beach. Good food at good prices.
Crescent Beach Stand powered by Flanders Fish
37 Bayview Avenue
Right across from the upper beach. Good food at good prices.
Try the lobster roll!
15 residents recomanen
Skipper's Restaurant
167 Main St
15 residents recomanen
Try the lobster roll!
Good spot for lunch and dinner.
12 residents recomanen
Lillian's Cafe
374 Main St
12 residents recomanen
Good spot for lunch and dinner.
New England seafood shack.
10 residents recomanen
Dad's Restaurant of Niantic
147 Main St
10 residents recomanen
New England seafood shack.
Good spot for families.
Charlie's Place Restaurant
26 Main St
Good spot for families.
Good upscale seafood restaurant. 25 minutes away.
81 residents recomanen
S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar
1 Holmes St
81 residents recomanen
Good upscale seafood restaurant. 25 minutes away.
Great oyster bar. Good choice for a fancy dinner. 25 minutes from the home.
80 residents recomanen
Oyster Club
13 Water St
80 residents recomanen
Great oyster bar. Good choice for a fancy dinner. 25 minutes from the home.
Great place for ice cream!
12 residents recomanen
Gumdrops & Lollipops Candy, Ice Cream & Diner
334 Main St
12 residents recomanen
Great place for ice cream!
Fantastic bakery! Get there early before they sell out. Wonderful croissants and macarons.
Sift Bake Shop Niantic
Fantastic bakery! Get there early before they sell out. Wonderful croissants and macarons.

Activities

21 residents recomanen
Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
409 Main St
21 residents recomanen
20 minutes away. Heritage steam train and boat adventures. https://essexsteamtrain.com/
60 residents recomanen
Tren de vapor i vaixell fluvial d'Essex
1 Railroad Ave
60 residents recomanen
20 minutes away. Heritage steam train and boat adventures. https://essexsteamtrain.com/
25 minutes away. https://www.mysticseaport.org/visit/
276 residents recomanen
Museu Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville Ave
276 residents recomanen
25 minutes away. https://www.mysticseaport.org/visit/  
25 minutes away. https://www.mysticaquarium.org/
341 residents recomanen
Mystic Aquarium
341 residents recomanen
25 minutes away. https://www.mysticaquarium.org/
Park with playground and picnic areas. Parking fees charged daily. It is a 15 minute walk from the house.
6 residents recomanen
McCook Point Park
6 residents recomanen
Park with playground and picnic areas. Parking fees charged daily. It is a 15 minute walk from the house.
113 Oswegatchie Hills Road, Niantic. Kayak and paddle board rentals. https://threebellesoutfitters.com/ 860-691-3001
Three Belles Outfitters
113 Oswegatchie Hills Rd
113 Oswegatchie Hills Road, Niantic. Kayak and paddle board rentals. https://threebellesoutfitters.com/ 860-691-3001
Fishing charters or boat cruises. Slip #118, 860-575-5756. Fishing charters or boat cruises.
Captain Mike Smith Fishing Adventures
133 Main Street
Fishing charters or boat cruises. Slip #118, 860-575-5756. Fishing charters or boat cruises.
A great place to relax and unwind.
22 residents recomanen
The Spa at Norwich Inn
607 W Thames St
22 residents recomanen
A great place to relax and unwind.
Great facts about submarines and tour the USS Nautilus.
34 residents recomanen
The Submarine Force Museum
1 Crystal Lake Rd
34 residents recomanen
Great facts about submarines and tour the USS Nautilus.

Entertainment

12 residents recomanen
Niantic Cinemas
279 Main St
12 residents recomanen
Lots of fun activities, entertainment, and dining!
200 residents recomanen
Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd
200 residents recomanen
Lots of fun activities, entertainment, and dining!
Fun and entertainment.
247 residents recomanen
Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line Blvd
247 residents recomanen
Fun and entertainment.
Head to The Kate for live music and other entertainment!
52 residents recomanen
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
300 Main St
52 residents recomanen
Head to The Kate for live music and other entertainment!