Sightseeing
Surf Club Beach
13 Surf Club RdNice Beach, playground for kids, Picnic areas
State Park/Beach - includes a nature center, boardwalk, picnic area, great for kite flying when the wind picks up.
173 locals recommend
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdState Park/Beach - includes a nature center, boardwalk, picnic area, great for kite flying when the wind picks up.
The Mark Twain House & Museum
351 Farmington AveGillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State ParkArts & Culture
RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post RdLots of great finds!
On a rainy day, catch a flick! Many international movies shown here.
23 locals recommend
Madison Art Cinema
761 Boston Post RdOn a rainy day, catch a flick! Many international movies shown here.
Shopping
Ashley's Ice Cream
724 Boston Post RdYUMMY!
Izzles Smoothie Bar
696 Boston Post RoadCan't miss this one!
Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
20 Killingworth TurnpikeOutlet stores 10 min away
Essentials
Stop & Shop
215 E Main Stsupermarket
Food Scene
Starbucks
613 Boston Post Rdnice outdoor terrace
Willoughby's Coffee & Tea
752 Boston Post Rdanother nice coffee/tea place
Moxie
52 Wall StA tad on the expensive side but tasty
Clam Castle
1324 Boston Post RdSmall place, clean, with tasty seafood. inexpensive
Donahue's Madison Beach Grille
1320 Boston Post RdFood and Bar
Excellent food cooked right in front of you. Farm to table concept. Only 12 seats avail every Thursday and Friday, so reservations required.
Chef Paul Barron
837 Boston Post RdExcellent food cooked right in front of you. Farm to table concept. Only 12 seats avail every Thursday and Friday, so reservations required.
Pick your own fruit. check out their website for what's in season!
57 locals recommend
Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery
1355 Boston Post RdPick your own fruit. check out their website for what's in season!
Everything Else
CVS
17 W Main StFor anything you may have forgotten at home
Entertainment & Activities
Great rope course and zip lines in a safe environment
36 locals recommend
Fields Of Fire Adventure Park
715 Noank Ledyard RdGreat rope course and zip lines in a safe environment