- 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.
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15 Wind Swept Hill Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
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The 65-acre Paradise Hills Vineyard is one of the largest in Wallingford, Connecticut. Visitors are welcome to tour the vineyard, sample Paradise Hills' wines in the tasting room and spend time relaxing by the huge indoor fireplace.
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Built in 1876 and on the National Register of Historic Landmarks, Flying Horse Carousel, has been delighting children for decades. The carousel, whose name was derived from the unique suspension design, is available to ride during non-winter months.
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Featuring an antique carousel, Watch Hill Carousel & Beach offers visitors scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The beach is within walking distance of the downtown, which has shops and a lighthouse for visitors to see.
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Built in1808, Watch Hill Lighthouse, sits atop a bluff near the entrance to Fishers Island Sound in southern Rhode Island. The site, while the building is closed to the public, features breathtaking ocean views and a glimpse at the incredible ocean-front homes.
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The KO Club for Kids is a hands on childcare facility for kids from five to fourteen years old. The club provides training and participation in recreation activities, reading, and computer software programming.
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Watch Hill Light is a lighthouse which was originally constructed by order of President Thomas Jefferson. The lighthouse is 45 feet tall, and was automated in 1986. A small museum can be found on the lighthouse grounds.
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Numbering roughly one hundred islands, the archipelago called the Thimble Islands sits off the coast of Connecticut. The islands are a popular destination for locals and tourists, including anglers and boating enthusiasts.
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Beautiful and serene, Watch Hill Beach is favorited by locals and travelers to the Watch Hill area. The beach features rock paths, a lighthouse, vintage carousel and nearby ice cream shops.
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145 S Montowese Street, Branford, CT 6405
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Brewer Bruce & Johnson's Marina offers a full service facility for boaters and yacht owners, with both long-term and short-term slip rentals during the summer. In addition to trained service mechanics, the Marina also offers a winter storage service.
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A spacious, sandy shorefront in full view of the Watch Hill Lighthouse, East Beach, is one of Rhode Island's best kept secrets. With clean, ample bath and changing rooms, bring your kids out for sun, swim, and surf.