Guidebook for East Lyme
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The Book Barn
41 W Main StMillions of books in a pristine setting.
Rocky Neck State Park
244 W Main StHike, bike, picnic, swim...rated a top beach by NYC.
In Spa Nail
Mani, pedi in a family environment.
Great spot for strolling along the Long Island Sound. Picnic, bicycle, enjoy the beach...lovely in all seasons.
69 locals recommend
Harkness Memorial State Park
275 Great Neck RdGreat spot for strolling along the Long Island Sound. Picnic, bicycle, enjoy the beach...lovely in all seasons.
Connecticut College
270 Mohegan Ave PkwyEspecially designed programs to enjoy nature for all.
Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme StCheck it out...www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org
Scott's Yankee Farmer
436 Boston Post RdFresh apples to pick!
Food Scene
The Shack
324 Flanders RdGreat breakfast spot...or desserts
Great fish and chips right by the water. You will probably see trains pass too!
15 locals recommend
Skipper's Restaurant
167 Main StGreat fish and chips right by the water. You will probably see trains pass too!
Starbucks
267 Flanders RdPerks you up!
Morning Glory Cafe LLC
11 Halls RdBeautiful river setting with delicious breakfast or lunch!
Five Guys
295 Flanders RdEveryone loves their burgers and fries
Captain Daniel Packer Inne
32 Water StOur favorite place to go for a very special night out.
Noah's
136 Front StA very small menu with fabulous flavor and freshness.
Sunset Ribs
79 River StThe food is fair but the view at sunset spectacular!
Bee & Thistle Inn
100 Lyme StNow under new management...it's parking lot is always full.
Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe
1960 Saybrook RdOur favorite place to go for a margarita and Tex Mex.
Watch Paul make his pasta...the food tastes as good as it looks. Family owned and operated.
32 locals recommend
Paul's Pasta Shop
223 Thames StWatch Paul make his pasta...the food tastes as good as it looks. Family owned and operated.
The sea food is so fresh and delicious. Go on a clear day and bring your own beverage. You can sit on a picnic table under the sun or under a canopy. It's informal and fun.
36 locals recommend
Captain Scott's Lobster Dock
80 Hamilton StThe sea food is so fresh and delicious. Go on a clear day and bring your own beverage. You can sit on a picnic table under the sun or under a canopy. It's informal and fun.
Tommy and Michelle offer authentic Chinese food that is the best in the area. It's take out unless you want to sit at their small table and watch them work! Tell them Rich and Cate sent you!
Great Wall Restaurant
170 Flanders RdTommy and Michelle offer authentic Chinese food that is the best in the area. It's take out unless you want to sit at their small table and watch them work! Tell them Rich and Cate sent you!
Paperback Café
210 Main StGood food and service in a friendly atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
Niantic Cinemas
279 Main StOur local movie theatre
The Garde Arts Center, Inc.
325 State StAn historic theatre with shows for all interests.
Hygienic Art gallery
79 Bank StLive performances and galleries are awesome.
Everything from the playwrights conference to puppetry...music theatre and cabaret. Don't you want to see where Michael Douglas got his start?
16 locals recommend
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
305 Great Neck RdEverything from the playwrights conference to puppetry...music theatre and cabaret. Don't you want to see where Michael Douglas got his start?
Katharine "Kate" Hepburn's hometown for decades now remembers her talent with the small theater. It's intimate setting is acoustically rich & aesthetically pleasing. Shows feature amazing talent.
52 locals recommend
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
300 Main StKatharine "Kate" Hepburn's hometown for decades now remembers her talent with the small theater. It's intimate setting is acoustically rich & aesthetically pleasing. Shows feature amazing talent.
Shopping
A class c mall with Macy's, Penny's, Sears, and Christmas Tree Shop for box stores...if shopping is your thing.
14 locals recommend
Crystal Mall
850 Hartford TurnpikeA class c mall with Macy's, Penny's, Sears, and Christmas Tree Shop for box stores...if shopping is your thing.
Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
20 Killingworth TurnpikeOutlets galore.
Westbrook Outlets
Movies, restaurants, shopping in a leisurely setting.
Entertainment & Activities
A great destination for little ones.
21 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
409 Main StA great destination for little ones.
The spectacular sunflowers are visible via horse drawn carriage. You can feed the cows, take snapshots of the flowers, and feast like royalty on outstanding ice cream.
24 locals recommend
Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream
473 Shetucket Turnpike The spectacular sunflowers are visible via horse drawn carriage. You can feed the cows, take snapshots of the flowers, and feast like royalty on outstanding ice cream.
Drinks & Nightlife
A friendly tavern with a great menu. Its affordable prices and large screen televisions is a favorite place for locals to meet.
Lyme Tavern Restaurant & Sports Bar
229 W Main StA friendly tavern with a great menu. Its affordable prices and large screen televisions is a favorite place for locals to meet.
Rustic Café
516 Boston Post RdA small spot with a great patio.
The Black Sheep
247 Main StIrish Pub...friendly atmosphere. Live bands on the weekend.
Penny Lane Pub
150 Main StThe locals go here!
Essentials
Stop & Shop
248 Flanders RdIt's where I shop!
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant
22 Chesterfield RdBuy your fish here!