East Lyme, Connecticut Is One Of The Best Towns In America To Visit When The Weather Is Warm
By Lisa Sammons|Published April 26, 2022
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
When the weather starts warming up, people’s minds turn towards planning a vacation. Whether you like to go during spring break or wait until summer is in full force, many of us love to take a vacation during the warmer months. It can be tough to pick a vacation in Connecticut, especially if you’re a fan of beach towns. We have so many great beach towns in Connecticut! One of our favorites is East Lyme. We went ahead and did the hard work for you and chose a few spots that you might find worth visiting, check them out:
Niantic Boardwalk, 30 Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
Niantic Boardwalk, 30 Main St, Niantic, CT 06357, USA
Niantic is a little village within East Lyme and it's got one of our favorite boardwalks in Connecticut. You can't beat the views here! Whether you're looking to sip a coffee while sitting on a bench or prefer to stroll the length of the boardwalk, this place is heaven.
Rocky Neck State Park: 244 W Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach, Old Lyme, CT 06371, USA
When it comes to book stores in Connecticut, it doesn't get much bigger or better than Book Barn. This enormous used book store has multiple locations in Niantic and has over 500,000 books. It's a day trip in and of itself!
Samuel Smith Farmstead: 82 Plants Dam Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333
Samuel Smith Farmstead, 82 Plants Dam Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333, USA
The Samuel Smith Farmstead is open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It's a colonial-era home that is in the midst of a restoration to make it as historically accurate as possible. This is a great way to learn more about the state's fascinating history.
Niantic Children's Museum: 409 Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
Niantic Children's Museum, 409 Main St, Niantic, CT 06357, USA
The Children's Museum in Niantic is one of the best museums in Connecticut. The 5,000-square foot facility boasts indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and even offers $1 admission on certain days.
Have you taken a day trip in Connecticut to East Lyme? Or do you have any other recommendations for spots visitors should stop in this great city? Share your suggestions and experiences in the comments!
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