Patricia’s guidebook
Culture
Live concerts every weekend, year round. Easy on street parking. Plenty of dining choices within walking distance to make your evening perfect.
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The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
300 Main StLive concerts every weekend, year round. Easy on street parking. Plenty of dining choices within walking distance to make your evening perfect.
Local art gallery stemming from the Old Lyme historic Art Colony.
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Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme StLocal art gallery stemming from the Old Lyme historic Art Colony.
Historical museum tells the fascinating history of Essex and the Connecticut River, including native American background and the startling events of the War of 1812.
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Connecticut River Museum
67 Main StHistorical museum tells the fascinating history of Essex and the Connecticut River, including native American background and the startling events of the War of 1812.
Spectacular architecture and fascinating history of the local native American tribes.
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Mashantucket Pequot Museum und Forschungszentrum
110 Pequot TrailSpectacular architecture and fascinating history of the local native American tribes.
Summer Stock theatre dating back over a hundred years. Broadway caliber shows for a fraction of the price.
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Ivoryton Playhouse
103 Main StSummer Stock theatre dating back over a hundred years. Broadway caliber shows for a fraction of the price.
Goodspeed Opera House
6 Main StHome of musical theatre- beautiful location.
Marquee Cinemas
314 Flat Rock PlLocal cinema with the major first run movies
Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun BlvdCasino, restaurants and nightclubs
Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line BlvdCasino, nightclubs and restaurants
Food scene
Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant
166 Main StSeafood- well prepared and fresh daily
Lobster rolls. Outdoor seating. Lovely views.
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Liv's Shack "Lobster Rolls & More.."
26 Bridge StLobster rolls. Outdoor seating. Lovely views.
Aspen Restaurant
2 Main StGreat food and cocktails. Waygu beef, halibut, burgers.
Paperback Café
210 Main StGreat lunch spot
Large, noisy restaurant with outdoor seating in the center of town.
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Penny Lane Pub
150 Main StLarge, noisy restaurant with outdoor seating in the center of town.
Fresh Salt
2 Bridge StRelaxing "date night" spot in Romantic location.
Pasta Vita Inc
225 Elm StExcellent, prepared meals from pasta to salads to entrees.
Gourmet take out, sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts etc.
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Mystic Market South
70 Mill Rock Rd EGourmet take out, sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts etc.
Zhang's Restaurant
455 Boston Post RoadSushi, Chinese and Thai food
Generous portions!
Pizza Works Pies & Suds
455 Boston Post RdPizza and salads. Great for families.
Grab a sundae and go for a walk in town
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Sweet Luna's Frozen Desserts & Bubble Tea
139 Main StGrab a sundae and go for a walk in town
Cristy's Restaurant
1261 Boston Post RdLocal favorite for breakfast
The Pursuit of Pastry
719 Boston Post RdCroissants, pastries, desserts
Fromage Fine Foods & Coffees
873 Boston Post RdGourmet food store
Saybrook Seafood
843 Boston Post RdFresh, locally caught fish and seafood daily.
Water's Edge Resort & Spa
1525 Boston Post RdLive music on the weekends in the outdoor bar
Sightseeing
Mini-Golf at Saybrook Point
154 College StFun for the family, down by the water
Mystic Aquarium
Great family destination on a rainy day
Park across the street and begin a lovely walk along the causeway from this hotel.
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Saybrook Point Inn & Spa - Luxury Connecticut Oceanside Hotel
2 Bridge StPark across the street and begin a lovely walk along the causeway from this hotel.
Lovely state park with an amazing nature center
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Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdLovely state park with an amazing nature center
Ocean Beach Park
98 Neptune AveFamous beach with boardwalk and beach life amenities
Perfect day out for kids. In addition , make a reservation to ride the rails on specially built open trolleys.
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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
1 Railroad AvePerfect day out for kids. In addition , make a reservation to ride the rails on specially built open trolleys.
Fabulous day out to visit this replica of Mystic during whaling days.
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Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville AveFabulous day out to visit this replica of Mystic during whaling days.
The James Pharmacy was run by the first black, female pharmacist in the USA.
Has been an ice cream parlor and is now a French cafe.
James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast
323 Main StreetThe James Pharmacy was run by the first black, female pharmacist in the USA.
Has been an ice cream parlor and is now a French cafe.
shopping
Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
20 Killingworth TurnpikeJ Crew and other outlets
Marshalls
665 Boston Post RdWell stocked bargain store
Harbor Books
146 Main StNew and secondhand books
City/town information
Old Saybrook is the quintessential New England Shoreline town. Walkable and with many sites such as an outdoor market, shops and restaurants. With two public beaches, Town Beach and Harvey's Beach, just a five minute drive, as well as a multitude of outdoor recreational activities, as well as opportunities for cultural exploring, it is the perfect place for a summer retreat!
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Old Saybrook
Old Saybrook is the quintessential New England Shoreline town. Walkable and with many sites such as an outdoor market, shops and restaurants. With two public beaches, Town Beach and Harvey's Beach, just a five minute drive, as well as a multitude of outdoor recreational activities, as well as opportunities for cultural exploring, it is the perfect place for a summer retreat!