Things to Do
See you at the
Connecticut Shoreline
Restaurants
Siren, Essex
Griswold Inn, Essex
Liv’s Oyster Bar, Old Saybrook
The Essex, Old Saybrook
Copper Beech Inn Restaurant, Ivoryton
Skipper’s, Old Saybrook
Activities
Florence Griswold Museum – Learn and see where Old Lyme impressionism began
Fenwick Golf Course — This 9 hole course is the oldest public course in the state of CT, reserve tee times in advance
Mini Golf at Saybrook Point – Locally-themed putt-putt course
Essex Main Street — Walk and explore the shops and visit the historic district
Bowerbird – An Old Lyme staple gift shop and the “home of impulse necessities”
Parks
Ferry Landing State Park – Beautiful walk overlooking the CT river estuary
Rocky Neck State Park – Wooded walking trails leading to the beach
Harkness Memorial Park, Waterford – beautiful gardens and waterfront views
Where to Stay
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The Griswold Inn
*Wedding Room Block Available
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Old Lyme Inn
*Wedding Room Block Available
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Copper Beech Inn
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Saybrook Point Resort
Guesthouses
In addition to the hotels above, there are many summer homes available for rent in the Old Lyme area. If using Airbnb or VRBO, be sure to include the surrounding areas like Chester, Essex, Old Saybrook, and Niantic in your search.