- Our list of the best things to do in East Lyme, Connecticut, features the top 308 nearby activities — including 139 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- East Lyme, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 3 things to do within the city of East Lyme, CT , followed by 305 popular activities in nearby cities, including Westerly, Groton, New London, Mystic, Greenport, Waterford, Clinton, East Haddam, Sag Harbor, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Niantic, Guilford, Mashantucket, Old Lyme, Stonington, Madison, Essex, Westbrook, East Hampton, Uncasville, Montauk, Watch Hill, Colchester, Misquamicut, Willimantic, Middletown and Ivoryton
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Thames River/New London Harbor Entrance, New London, CT
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A historic lighthouse, the New London Ledge Lighthouse has been restored and preserved by the New London Ledge Lighthouse Foundation. The lighthouse now contains a museum, and is open for tours.
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Designed with tree lined streets and well manicured gardens, Connecticut College is a great place to explore the outdoors. Its rich architecture, fine arts and sports programs are also reasons to visit this New London campus.
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New London's Garde Arts Center is a non-profit arts venue that presents professional productions of plays, musicals, operas and other works. The main theater is adorned with exotic carvings and Moroccan textiles.
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As a historic Colonial home, Richard Douglass House is the former home of a New Londoner captain from the American Revolution. This house is one of the last few gambrel-roof houses remaining in the region.
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305 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 6385
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Located in Waterford, Connecticut, the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is a Tony award-winning performing arts complex. Founded in 1964, the center not only trains future performers, it has featured plays that have received national recognition.
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Views of the tidal marshes and the Long Island Sound are a main draw of the Waterford Beach Park. Rather than a sculpted beach, this park offers an unmodified natural beach setting with one of the best examples of an intact dune system.
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150 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320
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Located along the waterfront on Bank Street, New London Maritime Society Custom House Museum is a small building that packs many exhibits. An excellent way to learn about New London's rich nautical history.
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Between the Bridges Llc is a full service marina and boatyard on the Connecticut River. The marina offers access to Long Island Sound and features slip rentals, storage, repairs, sales, and a 280 foot fuel dock.
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The Provenance Center is a beautiful art space that offers local artist showcases and touring exhibits throughout the year. The center prides itself on its diverse range of exhibits and offers workshops to those interested.
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The Flock Theatre in New London offers free Shakespeare productions as well as acting classes for aspiring thespians. Seeing a show at the Flock Theatre is a great way to support the local community.