Charles & Denise’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Aside from the beaches there is a nice walking trail along the marsh, a nature center and a snack bar - Madison
173 locals recommend
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdAside from the beaches there is a nice walking trail along the marsh, a nature center and a snack bar - Madison
Beautiful view of the Connecticut River and an interesting castle to explore - East Haddam
83 locals recommend
Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State ParkBeautiful view of the Connecticut River and an interesting castle to explore - East Haddam
Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme StWonderful art museum with well curated shows - Old Lyme
Interesting history of the river and take the time to explore the lovely town of Essex while you are there - Essex
38 locals recommend
Connecticut River Museum
67 Main StInteresting history of the river and take the time to explore the lovely town of Essex while you are there - Essex
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
300 Main St- Old Saybrook
The Terris Theatre
33 N Main St- Chester
Goodspeed Opera House
6 Main St- East Haddam
Food scene
Grano Arso
6 Main StGreat atmosphere and amazing food - Chester
River Tavern
23 Main StWonderful food and lovely relaxing atmosphere - Chester
Delicious Pizza and wonderful outdoor garden seating, weather permitting - Chester
21 locals recommend
Otto
69 Main StDelicious Pizza and wonderful outdoor garden seating, weather permitting - Chester
Marker 37
72 Railroad AvenueGood food and wonderful view of the river - Chester
Great sandwiches and lunch fare, good for breakfast too - Chester
10 locals recommend
Simon's Marketplace
17 Main StGreat sandwiches and lunch fare, good for breakfast too - Chester
The Villager
13 Main StPerfect breakfast spot - Chester
Unique dinning experience. BYOB and great views of the river.
Seasonal outdoor dinning only - Haddam
9 locals recommend
Blue Oar
16 Snyder RdUnique dinning experience. BYOB and great views of the river.
Seasonal outdoor dinning only - Haddam
Best lobster rolls. BYOB and views of the water. Seasonal outdoor dinning only - Clinton
39 locals recommend
Lobster Landing
152 Commerce StBest lobster rolls. BYOB and views of the water. Seasonal outdoor dinning only - Clinton