Local Guide to the CT Shoreline
Outdoor activities
Beautiful hiking trails year round for all ability levels. The park features a beautiful waterfall where you can swim as well
64 residents recomanen
Parc estatal de Devil's Hopyard
366 Hopyard RdBeautiful hiking trails year round for all ability levels. The park features a beautiful waterfall where you can swim as well
Another great hiking spot in the area. A couple short but more challenging trails
Nehantic State Forest
29 Willow LnAnother great hiking spot in the area. A couple short but more challenging trails
Awesome spot where you can rent kayaks and paddle boards for a day or just a few hours in the summer, about 6 min away
18 residents recomanen
Black Hall Outfitters
132 Shore RdAwesome spot where you can rent kayaks and paddle boards for a day or just a few hours in the summer, about 6 min away
Hartman Park
122 Gungy RdLocal hiking trails and beautiful views
Perfect for a scenic walk to the end of the dock or a picnic overlooking the water. Great for fishing in the summer
D.E.E.P. Marine Headquarters
333 Ferry RdPerfect for a scenic walk to the end of the dock or a picnic overlooking the water. Great for fishing in the summer
Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State ParkGreat for a hike and scenic views
Fenwick Golf Course
580 Maple AveBeautiful place for a round of golf or just to take a walk
Beautiful hiking trails and views! About 45 min away
90 residents recomanen
Parc estatal Sleeping Giant
200 Mount Carmel AvenueBeautiful hiking trails and views! About 45 min away
Restaurants
Great restaurant on the water in Mystic, about 30 min away. Awesome atmosphere and cocktails
106 residents recomanen
Red 36
2 Washington StGreat restaurant on the water in Mystic, about 30 min away. Awesome atmosphere and cocktails
One of my favorite restaurants in the area, in mystic about 30 min away. Great for a nice dinner out - food is always phenomenal
32 residents recomanen
Anthony J's Bistro
6 Holmes StOne of my favorite restaurants in the area, in mystic about 30 min away. Great for a nice dinner out - food is always phenomenal
Great restaurant in Old Saybrook about 15 min away. American style seafood with great cocktails
30 residents recomanen
Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant
166 Main StGreat restaurant in Old Saybrook about 15 min away. American style seafood with great cocktails
TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge
1 Mohegan Sun BoulevardAwesome fine dining pan Asian restaurant at Mohegan Sun - 20 min away
Todd English’s Tuscany
1 Mohegan Sun BlvdDelicious Italian food at Mohegan Sun
Ballo Italian Restaurant
1 Mohegan Sun BlvdAnother Italian restaurant at Mohegan Sun - 10/10
The Shipwright's Daughter
20 E Main StEclectic menu and creative cocktails in Mystic
Beautiful views right on the mystic river and excellent food
81 residents recomanen
S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar
1 Holmes StBeautiful views right on the mystic river and excellent food
Awesome restaurant at Saybrook Point Inn with water view, little over 10 min away
25 residents recomanen
Fresh Salt
2 Bridge StAwesome restaurant at Saybrook Point Inn with water view, little over 10 min away
Great Italian restaurant with a beautiful bar about 15 min away in old saybrook
13 residents recomanen
La Marea Ristorante
732 Middlesex AveGreat Italian restaurant with a beautiful bar about 15 min away in old saybrook
Grano Arso
6 Main StUpscale farm to table Italian restaurant in downtown Chester
Only open for lunch. Great fresh pasta dishes and salads. They also sell fresh pasta to purchase and cook at home!
Gargano Pasta & Italian Market
75 Main StreetOnly open for lunch. Great fresh pasta dishes and salads. They also sell fresh pasta to purchase and cook at home!
Beaches
This is a free public beach less than a mile from the house, you can walk (20ish min) or drive (3 min). There are two restaurants/bars right on the beach - Kokomo’s (not the best food but fun for a drink) or The Pavilion which has live music and great drink specials.
9 residents recomanen
Soundview Beach
This is a free public beach less than a mile from the house, you can walk (20ish min) or drive (3 min). There are two restaurants/bars right on the beach - Kokomo’s (not the best food but fun for a drink) or The Pavilion which has live music and great drink specials.
Harvey’s is a beautiful beach in Old Saybrook about 15 minutes away. There’s a very large sandbar that stretches out at low tide. Great for a beach day in the summer or a walk/picnic in the fall or winter
24 residents recomanen
Harveys Beach
Harvey’s is a beautiful beach in Old Saybrook about 15 minutes away. There’s a very large sandbar that stretches out at low tide. Great for a beach day in the summer or a walk/picnic in the fall or winter
Rocky Neck is a beautiful beach And some hiking trails. Located about 10 minutes from the house in East Lyme
58 residents recomanen
Parc estatal de Rocky Neck
244 W Main StRocky Neck is a beautiful beach And some hiking trails. Located about 10 minutes from the house in East Lyme
This beach is about an hour away but is absolutely gorgeous, one of Rhode Island’s best ocean beaches
118 residents recomanen
Watch Hill
This beach is about an hour away but is absolutely gorgeous, one of Rhode Island’s best ocean beaches
Another Rhode Island beach with a long sand bar, great for surfing and for kids
56 residents recomanen
Narragansett
Another Rhode Island beach with a long sand bar, great for surfing and for kids
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdGreat public beach about 25 min away
Platja estatal de Misquamicut
Attractions
One of the best rated aquariums in New England. Fun activity with or without kids with lots of shops and great restaurants nearby
341 residents recomanen
Mystic Aquarium
One of the best rated aquariums in New England. Fun activity with or without kids with lots of shops and great restaurants nearby
Upscale casino with lots of great restaurants and bars, concert venue and gambling floors. 20 min away
200 residents recomanen
Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun BlvdUpscale casino with lots of great restaurants and bars, concert venue and gambling floors. 20 min away
Another casino just 30 min away. Lots of great shopping, restaurants, gambling and more
247 residents recomanen
Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line BlvdAnother casino just 30 min away. Lots of great shopping, restaurants, gambling and more
Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme StNationally recognized art and history museum
Performing arts center in Old Saybrook about 15 min away, known as “The Kate”
52 residents recomanen
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
300 Main StPerforming arts center in Old Saybrook about 15 min away, known as “The Kate”
Day trips from Old Lyme
Boston
2 hours away by car, perfect for a day or weekend trip
2 hours away by car or train ride. Train leaves out of Old Saybrook (10 min away), change trains in New Haven then straight to NY
perfect for a day or weekend trip or for dinner and a show in the city
74 residents recomanen
New York
2 hours away by car or train ride. Train leaves out of Old Saybrook (10 min away), change trains in New Haven then straight to NY
perfect for a day or weekend trip or for dinner and a show in the city
45 min away, perfect for dinner or a night out. Plenty of concert venues and shows to see here as well. Check out the Yale New Haven Art Museum or take a stroll in the historic town green
57 residents recomanen
New Haven
45 min away, perfect for dinner or a night out. Plenty of concert venues and shows to see here as well. Check out the Yale New Haven Art Museum or take a stroll in the historic town green
Just 30 minutes away and home to dozens of amazing restaurants, bars, and shops
98 residents recomanen
Mystic
Just 30 minutes away and home to dozens of amazing restaurants, bars, and shops
Just a short ferry ride away, perfect for a day or weekend trip. Ferry leaves out of New London (20 min away). Block island has gorgeous beaches, restaurants, and more
33 residents recomanen
New Shoreham
Just a short ferry ride away, perfect for a day or weekend trip. Ferry leaves out of New London (20 min away). Block island has gorgeous beaches, restaurants, and more
West Hartford
About 45 min away, great restaurants bars and shopping
Newport
Quintessential New England. Great place to visit all year round
Bars and night life
Beautiful rooftop bar with awesome craft cocktails, great apps and cool vibes
15 residents recomanen
Mix Rooftop & Bar at Sift
5 Water StBeautiful rooftop bar with awesome craft cocktails, great apps and cool vibes
Fun Irish pub, sometimes has live music. Very small bar but always packed and a guaranteed good time!
27 residents recomanen
The Harp and Hound
4 Pearl StFun Irish pub, sometimes has live music. Very small bar but always packed and a guaranteed good time!
Restaurant by day and busy bar with DJ at night, always a good time
16 residents recomanen
Chapter One Food and Drink
32 W Main StRestaurant by day and busy bar with DJ at night, always a good time
One of the most popular bars in mystic. Has an outdoor seating area and dozens of beers on tap
17 residents recomanen
Friar Tuck's Tavern
12 Water StOne of the most popular bars in mystic. Has an outdoor seating area and dozens of beers on tap
Scotch Plains Tavern
124 Westbrook RdUpstairs has a cool bar area with a cabin like feel
Smokey O'Grady's
306 Flanders RdFun local spot with pool tables and a huge bar
Comix Roadhouse
1 Mohegan Sun BlvdFun country bar at the casino, always packed
Cool bar that looks like a steam engine. great food and drinks- best burgers around
112 residents recomanen
Engine Room
14 Holmes StCool bar that looks like a steam engine. great food and drinks- best burgers around
Awesome wine bar in Old Saybrook (15 min away) with knowledgeable staff to help you taste all different wines. Delicious charcuterie boards as well
7 residents recomanen
Sip Wine Bar
85 Main StreetAwesome wine bar in Old Saybrook (15 min away) with knowledgeable staff to help you taste all different wines. Delicious charcuterie boards as well
Local dive bar in Old Saybrook with pool table and darts. The food is also excellent. The potato skins are THE BEST
20 residents recomanen
Monkey Farm
571 Boston Post RdLocal dive bar in Old Saybrook with pool table and darts. The food is also excellent. The potato skins are THE BEST
Little bar in old saybrook with great burgers and sliders. Stop in for dinner or late night drinks!
6 residents recomanen
The Rabbit Hole
256 Main StLittle bar in old saybrook with great burgers and sliders. Stop in for dinner or late night drinks!
Breweries and Wineries
Stony Creek Brewery
5 Indian Neck AveFox Farm Brewery
62 Music Vale RdThe Little House Brewing Co
16 Main StJonathan Edwards Winery
74 Chester Maine RoadChamard Vineyards Bistro
115 Cow Hill RdSaltwater Farm Vineyard
349 Elm St