The Niantic Children’s Museum is an interactive, hands-on, educational place for children to try on new roles, let their imaginations soar and feel safe while exploring the world around them. (Curated content from www.nianticchildrensmuseum.org)
Overlooking Niantic Bay, McCook Point Park was acquired by the Town of East Lyme in 1953 for the “benefit and enjoyment of the Town and its citizens”. Since that time, it has been a central part of life in East Lyme. (Curated content from discovereastlyme.com)
The beautiful, gently sloping, soft sandy beach, picnic areas, train watching, diverse trail systems and salt marsh viewing platforms make this park ideal for families. Try crabbing or fishing. Look for ospreys, cranes, and herons or other waterfowl. Rocky Neck provides something for all members of the family. (Curated content from portal.ct.gov)
Cedar Ridge Golf Course is a challenging, well-groomed public golf course, located just minutes off I-95 in East Lyme, CT. This 18–hole executive course can typically be played in 2 ½ to 3 hours, and features several holes over 200 yards in length. Beginners will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and shorter length of the course, while experienced golfers appreciate the test of shot-making skills demanded by the par 3 layout. (Curated content from www.cedarridgegolfcourse.com)
Enjoy the panoramic views of Long Island Sound from Eolia, the elegant summer mansion of the Harkness family set on over 230 seaside acres of sweeping lawns, with stately trees and spectacular gardens. (Curated content from portal.ct.gov)
Sea Kayak Connecticut connects paddlers of all levels with a tailored on-water experience. We offer a wide variety of rentals, ACA certified instruction, a host of guided tours, and sales of premium paddlesports equipment. Based in Westport Connecticut and conducting programs on the coastal waters of Long Island Sound and south shore of Long Island, we love to get out and paddle, no matter the season. (Curated content from www.seakayakct.com)
Situated along the picturesque Lieutenant River in Old Lyme, Connecticut, the Florence Griswold Museum embodies the artistic spirit of its legacy as the home of the Lyme Art Colony. From the impressive Georgian architecture of the home of namesake Florence Griswold, to the light-filled and modern spaces of the Krieble Gallery, to the rolling landscape of our 12-acre site, the Florence Griswold is a truly special place that is privileged to serve as the home of American Impressionism. (Curated content from florencegriswoldmuseum.org)
Located at the foot of Ocean Avenue in beautiful New London, CT, the park is a premier recreational facility providing excellent public access to the Atlantic Ocean from a beautiful white, sugar sand beach, complimented by an Olympic-size freshwater pool, lockers, and event staging. The 50-acre Park also boasts a beautifully landscaped 18-hole miniature golf course and various attractions. The 8000 square foot Port ‘N Starboard is one of the area’s largest Banquet and Conference facilities. For smaller gatherings, we offer the newly renovated Pilot House and Nautilus rooms, each with access to an Ocean View Deck. (Curated content from ocean-beach-park.com)
Much of the Park’s historic distinction is attributed to Eolia, the grand former summer home of philanthropists Edward and Mary Harkness, and its surrounding gardens and greenhouse. This Gatsby-era mansion is among the best remaining examples of the grand seaside estates that once occupied the Sound’s shoreline at the beginning of the twentieth century. (Curated content from www.harkness.org)
Telling the stories of New London's waterfront, the Custom House offers lighthouse tours and boat trips, an annual chowda'fest, artifacts relating to local lighthouses, US Customs and the Amistad, along with changing exhibitions and a great Museum Shop. (Curated content from www.nlmaritimesociety.org)