Food scene
Historic inn and restaurant dating back to the 1700’s located in the charming town of Essex. Definitely check out the tap room for live music and get a famous Revolutionary Ale!
49 locals recommend
The Griswold Inn
36 Main StHistoric inn and restaurant dating back to the 1700’s located in the charming town of Essex. Definitely check out the tap room for live music and get a famous Revolutionary Ale!
Sayulita
Hands down the best Mexican place around.
Surfridge Brewing Company East
6 Main StreetA west coast vibe and delicious beer, cocktails, and food!
One of the best restaurants around, with delicious fresh and local seafood.
25 locals recommend
Fresh Salt
2 Bridge StOne of the best restaurants around, with delicious fresh and local seafood.
The Port of Call
The Tea Kettle Restaurant
1395 Boston Post RdThe best breakfast spot in Old Saybrook!
The Black Sheep
247 Main StSo much fun! Live music and outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs and individual fire pits. Great food and drinks as well.
13 locals recommend
Scotch Plains Tavern
124 Westbrook RdSo much fun! Live music and outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs and individual fire pits. Great food and drinks as well.
Captain Scott's Lobster Dock
80 Hamilton StFlanders Fish Market & Restaurant
22 Chesterfield RdHaring's Noank
Old Lyme Inn
85 Lyme StWonderful bar/ restaurant!
Get some ice cream and a lobster roll! You won’t be disappointed :) And it's right down the road!
16 locals recommend
Hallmark Drive In
113 Shore RdGet some ice cream and a lobster roll! You won’t be disappointed :) And it's right down the road!
A delicious bakery/ deli with local and organic ready to go meals.
20 locals recommend
Coffees Country Market
169 Boston Post RdA delicious bakery/ deli with local and organic ready to go meals.
The Stumble Inne
90 Halls RoadSports bar with great burgers and pub fare.
The Hangry Goose
11 Halls RdDelicious breakfast place 10 mins away from the cottage.
Sightseeing/Activities
Rent a kayak, paddle board, or fishing gear and get out on the water 😎
18 locals recommend
Black Hall Outfitters
132 Shore RdRent a kayak, paddle board, or fishing gear and get out on the water 😎
Carousel Shop
79 Hartford AveA 5 min walk from the house and great fun for all!
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveFlorence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme StSaybrook Point Inn & Spa - Luxury Connecticut Oceanside Hotel
2 Bridge StLyme Art Association
90 Lyme StThe best place for apple picking in September, and the absolute best apple cider donuts!
Scott's Yankee Farmer
436 Boston Post RdThe best place for apple picking in September, and the absolute best apple cider donuts!
Neighborhoods
Another charming little seaside town. Take a sunset walk along the Niantic Boardwalk and grab ice cream at Gumdrops and Lollipops!
13 locals recommend
Niantic
Another charming little seaside town. Take a sunset walk along the Niantic Boardwalk and grab ice cream at Gumdrops and Lollipops!
A historic, quaint little New England village on the Connecticut river. Take a pleasant ride on the Essex Steam Train. A must see!
40 locals recommend
Essex
A historic, quaint little New England village on the Connecticut river. Take a pleasant ride on the Essex Steam Train. A must see!
Visit mystic seaport for a bit of history, or mystic aquarium as it’s one of the best! Take a stroll down main street and see the drawbridge in action and taste the yummy food mystic has to offer.
98 locals recommend
Mystic
Visit mystic seaport for a bit of history, or mystic aquarium as it’s one of the best! Take a stroll down main street and see the drawbridge in action and taste the yummy food mystic has to offer.
Old Saybrook
Great food scene, beautiful Main Street
The most picturesque, post card worthy village on the CT river. A must visit if you’re in the area.
32 locals recommend
Chester
The most picturesque, post card worthy village on the CT river. A must visit if you’re in the area.