Old Lyme Travel Guide

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The town is characterized by a network of waterways, picturesque timber buildings and a dazzling collection of celebrated art galleries.

Old Lyme is one of the highlights of a journey along Connecticut’s stunning coastline. Stop here to appreciate some of the state’s finest artistic destinations and historic buildings. Old Lyme is more than just a cultural destination, however, as the town is also a popular place for watersports and wildlife watching.

The town was established, like many in this stretch of New England, in the mid-17th century. Visit its impressive collection of art galleries today to see the results of the community’s artistic boom during the late 1800s, when it was a focal point of the American Impressionist movement.

Start your exploration of Old Lyme’s arts scene in the Florence Griswold Museum. Griswold’s attractive, Late Georgian-style house is a national historic landmark. Discover here the work of the Lyme Art Colony, the artists behind the American Impressionist movement.

At the Lyme Art Association browse galleries that look to the future of American painting and sculpture. The next generation of artists is being trained in the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, which features year-round exhibitions of paintings by students and alumni.

Rent a kayak and paddle out onto the waters of Old Lyme. Explore the inlets around the Great Island Wildlife Management Area. Drift through brackish marshes and watch for waterfowl. The Connecticut River and Long Island Sound are also serene spots to enjoy fishing, either from land or on a boat.

Swim in Long Island Sound or sunbathe on one of Old Lyme’s beaches. White Sands Beach and Sound View Beach are two of the more popular coastal escapes. Enjoy the safe swimming space of an inland beach at Hain’s Park, which borders Rogers Lake.

Drive to Old Lyme on the coastal road that runs along southern Connecticut. The town is just over 30 minutes from New Haven, while buses run here from Old Saybrook. Visit throughout the year to enjoy this charming, artistic destination.

70 Year old cottage on 2.8 acres, stunning views and sunsets
70 Year old cottage on 2.8 acres, stunning views and sunsets
Old Lyme
Stay at this cottage in Old Lyme. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and Ferry Landing State Park are located nearby.
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Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2024

70 Year old cottage on 2.8 acres, stunning views and sunsets
Hyatt Place Uncasville - Casino Area
Hyatt Place Uncasville - Casino Area
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2049 Norwich, New London Turnpike, Montville, CT
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Mohegan Sun
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4.5 out of 5
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville, CT
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Mohegan Sun
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70 Year old cottage on 2.8 acres, stunning views and sunsets
70 Year old cottage on 2.8 acres, stunning views and sunsets
Old Lyme
Stay at this cottage in Old Lyme. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and Ferry Landing State Park are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
Lovely location, charming cottage
"We all liove the various Connecticut shore towns, and Ild Lyme was delightful. We revisited some favorite spots, and discovered a few new ones. The vintage appliances were particularly nice to find, and looking at old photos, we realized that the original cottage was really 100 years old!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2024

70 Year old cottage on 2.8 acres, stunning views and sunsets
"Salt 'n' Lyme" - Walk to everything !
"Salt 'n' Lyme" - Walk to everything !
Old Lyme
Stay at this cottage in Old Lyme. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and Rocky Neck State Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
Great quiet place
"Nice place in quiet neighborhood with great owner."

Reviewed on 7 Oct. 2024

"Salt 'n' Lyme" - Walk to everything !
Cliffside Resort Condominiums
Cliffside Resort Condominiums
3 out of 5
61475 Route 48 (North Road), Greenport, NY
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