- Our list of the best things to do in Old Lyme, Connecticut, features the top 324 nearby activities — including 146 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Old Lyme, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Old Lyme, CT , followed by 313 popular activities in nearby cities, including Groton, New London, Mystic, Greenport, Sag Harbor, Cutchogue, Middletown, Waterford, Norwich, Clinton, East Haddam, Old Saybrook, Niantic, Guilford, Mashantucket, Stonington, Madison, Essex, East Hampton, Branford, Westbrook, Uncasville, Westerly, Colchester, Wallingford, Watch Hill, East Lyme, Ivoryton and Bridgehampton
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Groton's Avery Point Light is a beautiful lighthouse with manicured grounds. The property is freely accessible to the public, but no one may enter the lighthouse itself. This is a popular picnic spot.
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Appearing to rise directly from the Thames River floor, the New London Ledge Light is an unusual lighthouse still in active use. It sits at the entrance to the New London Harbor and is visible from the shore.
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The historic National Submarine Memorial is a war memorial that commemorates Royal Navy submariners who died in WWI and WWII. The memorial is made up of multiple bronze statues and a central bronze plaque.
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Spare Time Bowling offers bowling lanes, a large arcade with a wide variety of video games, laser light shows, and a sports grille on the premises. They also host parties and special events.
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In operation for 35 years, Wall Street Gallery provides custom framing services for a variety of art. Its services offer classic framing techniques, as well as more modern frames with unique shapes.
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Downeast Lighthouse Cruises offers several short cruise options on a real lobster boat. Attractions include a New London Harbor cruise, Fisher's Island cruise, and a sunset cruise. Downeast Lighthouse Cruises also hosts occasional special events.
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Bibliophiles must not miss an apportunity to visit RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, Connecticut. It is a large, independent store that sells new releases and local publications. It also sponsors book clubs and frequently hosts author lectures and book signings.
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Opened in 1901, the Scranton Library is a public library open to anyone wishing to check out books or use the library's many other services. These include computer access, community meetings, and book clubs, among many others.
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The tasting room at the Kontokosta Winery is open every day of the week and accommodates individuals and small groups. The venue can also be rented for photos or even weddings.
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Providing a Dolby 7.1 Digital Surround Sound, digital projection movie-going experience, the Madison Art Cinemas offers film lovers the chance to enjoy first-run art and foreign films. The site is also used to host community events.