Food scene
You can walk to Lenny and Joe's from the cottage. They also have great ice cream!
23 locals recommend
Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale
1301 Boston Post RdYou can walk to Lenny and Joe's from the cottage. They also have great ice cream!
This restaurant is right on the water. Watch the boats go by and enjoy a great meal. Also has a good bar/social scene.
21 locals recommend
Rocky's Aqua
34 Riverside DrThis restaurant is right on the water. Watch the boats go by and enjoy a great meal. Also has a good bar/social scene.
This restaurant has an upper deck with great water views. More of a family atmosphere with relaxed casual dress.
14 locals recommend
Shanks Waterfront Dining
131-c Grove StThis restaurant has an upper deck with great water views. More of a family atmosphere with relaxed casual dress.
This is a local favorite for delicious and fresh off the boat hot lobster rolls. Not fancy, eat outside on picnic tables. BYOB. The only other food they serve here is hot dogs and potato chips and sodas.
39 locals recommend
Lobster Landing
152 Commerce StThis is a local favorite for delicious and fresh off the boat hot lobster rolls. Not fancy, eat outside on picnic tables. BYOB. The only other food they serve here is hot dogs and potato chips and sodas.
Starbucks
613 Boston Post RdIf you need your Starbucks fix, the closest one is located in Madison a few miles away!
Palmieri's NY Style
51 W Main StGood Pizza and restaurant is inside an old train station.
Grand Apizza Shoreline Inc
9 East Main StreetGrand has the best grinders (subs) and very good pizza!
This is an upscale dining experience secretly located in an old building in the center of downtown Clinton. Good for a romantic evening. BYOB. Call for reservations.
8 locals recommend
Nataz Restaurant
1 West Main StreetThis is an upscale dining experience secretly located in an old building in the center of downtown Clinton. Good for a romantic evening. BYOB. Call for reservations.
If you seek something a little more special than Dunkin, try breakfast bagels at Cohens, within walking distance of the cottage.
11 locals recommend
Cohen's Bagel Company
1347 Boston Post RdIf you seek something a little more special than Dunkin, try breakfast bagels at Cohens, within walking distance of the cottage.
This restaurant and bar is within walking distance of the cottage
12 locals recommend
Donahue's Madison Beach Grille
1320 Boston Post RdThis restaurant and bar is within walking distance of the cottage
Clam Castle
1324 Boston Post RdNeighborhoods
Madison downtown Main Street is worth visiting for shopping, window shopping and dining. Lots of New England character and charm.
27 locals recommend
Madison
Madison downtown Main Street is worth visiting for shopping, window shopping and dining. Lots of New England character and charm.
Sightseeing
Indian River Kayak in Clinton is just a short 10 minute drive away! The staff is very friendly and helpful whether you are an experienced kayaker or a beginner. They offer sit-inside, and sit-on-top (sea) kayaks along with suggestions on which direction to paddle in to maximize your enjoyment on the water!
15 locals recommend
Indian River Marina
58 Commerce StIndian River Kayak in Clinton is just a short 10 minute drive away! The staff is very friendly and helpful whether you are an experienced kayaker or a beginner. They offer sit-inside, and sit-on-top (sea) kayaks along with suggestions on which direction to paddle in to maximize your enjoyment on the water!
Local vineyard only minutes away from the Cottage. Enjoy a meal or a just relax with a bottle of wine. Peaceful scenery with a view overlooking the pond and fields.
63 locals recommend
Chamard Vineyards Bistro
115 Cow Hill RdLocal vineyard only minutes away from the Cottage. Enjoy a meal or a just relax with a bottle of wine. Peaceful scenery with a view overlooking the pond and fields.
Look up Thimble Islands Cruise in nearby Branford aboard the Sea Mist: https://thimbleislandcruise.com - this tour is about an hour and very entertaining. Reservations recommended.
26 locals recommend
Thimble Islands
4 Indian Point RdLook up Thimble Islands Cruise in nearby Branford aboard the Sea Mist: https://thimbleislandcruise.com - this tour is about an hour and very entertaining. Reservations recommended.
This is the state beach located across the main road (Rt. 1) and offers biking, walking trails, beach, and a nature center.
173 locals recommend
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdThis is the state beach located across the main road (Rt. 1) and offers biking, walking trails, beach, and a nature center.
If you have the kiddos this place is worth the drive for a day trip.
42 locals recommend
The Dinosaur Place
1650 Hartford-New London TurnpikeIf you have the kiddos this place is worth the drive for a day trip.
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveShopping
If you need anything you may have forgotten or any kind of beach gear this is the place!
Ocean State Job Lot
901 Boston Post RdIf you need anything you may have forgotten or any kind of beach gear this is the place!
Stop & Shop in Madison is the closest supermarket, about 10 min drive.
28 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
215 E Main StStop & Shop in Madison is the closest supermarket, about 10 min drive.
CVS
17 W Main StCVS in Clinton is the nearest drugstore.
Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
20 Killingworth TurnpikeAn eclectic mix of gifts, soaps, candles, herbs, spices and local foods and goodies. Located just over the bridge in Clinton.
Griffin Garden Market
129 W Main StAn eclectic mix of gifts, soaps, candles, herbs, spices and local foods and goodies. Located just over the bridge in Clinton.