Guidebook for Ledyard
Food Scene
Their menu is fresh and interesting with local ingredients. Known for their gourmet burgers & large selection of unique beers on tap. Go early for their boozy brunch or expect to put your name in and walk around town for an hour + wait. They don't take reservations unless you are a party of 6+ but we always call ahead to check on the wait time. The environment is open kitchen with a large bar so at peak hours it can be loud. There is also seating on the deck.
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Engine Room
14 Holmes StTheir menu is fresh and interesting with local ingredients. Known for their gourmet burgers & large selection of unique beers on tap. Go early for their boozy brunch or expect to put your name in and walk around town for an hour + wait. They don't take reservations unless you are a party of 6+ but we always call ahead to check on the wait time. The environment is open kitchen with a large bar so at peak hours it can be loud. There is also seating on the deck.
Everything on their menu is fantastic. Eat upstairs for the classic Inn dining experience or eat downstairs in the tavern with the locals. After 9pm live music starts and the tavern becomes more of a "bar". The full menu is available downstairs, but only the fancier menu is available upstairs. Expect a wait unless you eat early - put in your name and take a walk by the water, but stay close, they will call your cell phone when your table is ready!
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Captain Daniel Packer Inne
32 Water StEverything on their menu is fantastic. Eat upstairs for the classic Inn dining experience or eat downstairs in the tavern with the locals. After 9pm live music starts and the tavern becomes more of a "bar". The full menu is available downstairs, but only the fancier menu is available upstairs. Expect a wait unless you eat early - put in your name and take a walk by the water, but stay close, they will call your cell phone when your table is ready!
Great for families. Dine in or take out. Their buffalo chicken or classic "grandma" pizza is the stuff dreams are made of. They have gluten free crust and pasta so almost anything on the menu is available. We restrain ourselves to eating here once a week. It's really close to home and they do have delivery but it's not the quickest.
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Valentino's Restaurant
725 Colonel Ledyard HwyGreat for families. Dine in or take out. Their buffalo chicken or classic "grandma" pizza is the stuff dreams are made of. They have gluten free crust and pasta so almost anything on the menu is available. We restrain ourselves to eating here once a week. It's really close to home and they do have delivery but it's not the quickest.
Love all their food - and you can even order sushi delivered to your table from the sushi bar across the hall! Thai iced tea and specialty tea selections and cocktails are a treat. Our go-to order is the simple "drunken noodles" a spicy, tasty classic.
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Lazy Leopard Thai Cafe
45 Bank StLove all their food - and you can even order sushi delivered to your table from the sushi bar across the hall! Thai iced tea and specialty tea selections and cocktails are a treat. Our go-to order is the simple "drunken noodles" a spicy, tasty classic.
Brunch. Always call ahead and make a reservation or you will be waiting in a line out the door! Fresh popovers on Sunday morning are usually sold out by 10am. The kitchen is magic. The specials are always good - especially seafood. They also are phenomenal for lunch or dinner. Great wine selection. Top notch favorite place. Street parking can be tricky so give yourself some time to find a spot or there is a public lot down the side street - look for signs.
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Noah's
136 Front StBrunch. Always call ahead and make a reservation or you will be waiting in a line out the door! Fresh popovers on Sunday morning are usually sold out by 10am. The kitchen is magic. The specials are always good - especially seafood. They also are phenomenal for lunch or dinner. Great wine selection. Top notch favorite place. Street parking can be tricky so give yourself some time to find a spot or there is a public lot down the side street - look for signs.
Excellent cold brew or any coffee / tea items. Food menu is limited but on point. Owned by professional chefs, all meats are roasted in house, sauces and dressings made in house. Duck egg breakfast sandwich or tacos anytime of day. A local favorite.
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Washington Street Coffee House
13 Washington StExcellent cold brew or any coffee / tea items. Food menu is limited but on point. Owned by professional chefs, all meats are roasted in house, sauces and dressings made in house. Duck egg breakfast sandwich or tacos anytime of day. A local favorite.
Homemade pasta. Classic Italian favorites. Simple, casual dining. Tucked away - local favorite!
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Paul's Pasta Shop
223 Thames StHomemade pasta. Classic Italian favorites. Simple, casual dining. Tucked away - local favorite!
Northern Indian / Tibetan chef with good regional menu. They also do catering and large parties. Sit by the front if you can for good people watching. Try the tea.
Swad Tandoori
150 State StNorthern Indian / Tibetan chef with good regional menu. They also do catering and large parties. Sit by the front if you can for good people watching. Try the tea.
You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. House made sweet tea. For this southern transplant it's a little taste of home right around the corner. You can dine in and look at all the wall kitsch or order to go and take it for a picnic at one of the many local parks or beaches! Get extra wet naps & sauce at the tea counter.
Chester's Barbecue
943 Poquonnock RdYou can't go wrong with anything on the menu. House made sweet tea. For this southern transplant it's a little taste of home right around the corner. You can dine in and look at all the wall kitsch or order to go and take it for a picnic at one of the many local parks or beaches! Get extra wet naps & sauce at the tea counter.
It's worth the beautiful country drive for this locally famous ice cream. In late summer and fall the fields all around are full of sunflowers and you can see the cows. Seems like they add 5 new flavors every year and no matter how busy they are - they have lots of service windows. They don't advertise this well, but you can always add one topping for free!
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Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream
473 Shetucket TurnpikeIt's worth the beautiful country drive for this locally famous ice cream. In late summer and fall the fields all around are full of sunflowers and you can see the cows. Seems like they add 5 new flavors every year and no matter how busy they are - they have lots of service windows. They don't advertise this well, but you can always add one topping for free!
Winery, pick your own & year round farm market. Check their website to see whats growing and definitely stop by! Adult corn maze this year! Find the wine hidden in the maze :)
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Holmberg Orchards & Winery
1990 Orchard LnWinery, pick your own & year round farm market. Check their website to see whats growing and definitely stop by! Adult corn maze this year! Find the wine hidden in the maze :)
Winner of Food Network's America's Best Baker!! French pastry shop with expertly crafted baked goods, tortes and quiche. If like early morning coffee, croissant & people watching - you want to start your day here. Limited outdoor seasonal seating. If it is crowded, there are plenty of benches along the river walk.
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Sift Bake Shop Mystic
5 Water StWinner of Food Network's America's Best Baker!! French pastry shop with expertly crafted baked goods, tortes and quiche. If like early morning coffee, croissant & people watching - you want to start your day here. Limited outdoor seasonal seating. If it is crowded, there are plenty of benches along the river walk.
It doesn't get any closer to home. Literally for us and also for the cooking. Classic home style restaurant with a small town feel. Parkes recently moved to this location from Preston but it's like they have always been here!
Parkes place
678 Colonel Ledyard HwyIt doesn't get any closer to home. Literally for us and also for the cooking. Classic home style restaurant with a small town feel. Parkes recently moved to this location from Preston but it's like they have always been here!
Get the chorizzo fundito and thank us later. Wash it down with a margarita, tequila or cocktail of your choice. Lots of menu options with classic and creative Mexican fusion faire. Around 9:00 on weekends the bar is hopping as they have live solo or duet performers usually singing & playing country or Mexican inspired music. Take a walk around town after dinner to see what else is happening! Or come for brunch - you can't go wrong with their huevos rancheros.
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Amigos Taqueria Y Tequila
2 Canal StGet the chorizzo fundito and thank us later. Wash it down with a margarita, tequila or cocktail of your choice. Lots of menu options with classic and creative Mexican fusion faire. Around 9:00 on weekends the bar is hopping as they have live solo or duet performers usually singing & playing country or Mexican inspired music. Take a walk around town after dinner to see what else is happening! Or come for brunch - you can't go wrong with their huevos rancheros.
Great little pop-up restaurant that just won best in New London County! Located in the old El-n-gee Club, their menu is always changing, so check out their website to see whats on the boards!
RD86 Space
86 Golden StGreat little pop-up restaurant that just won best in New London County! Located in the old El-n-gee Club, their menu is always changing, so check out their website to see whats on the boards!
Drinks & Nightlife
Most of the bars in Mystic are great. They either have live music, spectacular river views or sometimes both! There is a bar out there for everyone from high end & classy to hole-in-the wall local spots.
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Mystic
Most of the bars in Mystic are great. They either have live music, spectacular river views or sometimes both! There is a bar out there for everyone from high end & classy to hole-in-the wall local spots.
All the outlet shopping, bar hopping, clubbing, signature restaurants and gambling you could want! They also always have a show going on - surprisingly big national acts come through. Remember where you park, this place is massive with 4+ parking garages.
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Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line BlvdAll the outlet shopping, bar hopping, clubbing, signature restaurants and gambling you could want! They also always have a show going on - surprisingly big national acts come through. Remember where you park, this place is massive with 4+ parking garages.
Perks & Corks
62 High StLive music and fun! The place is always packed.
I think Im remembering correctly that they have over 100 beers and ciders on tap. Im not sure how many exactly but its a LONG wall of taps! They have a good basic food menu of burgers and salads - no complaints but nothing spectacular to write about. Lots of seating options for different sized groups including lounge furniture.
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The Social Bar + Kitchen
208 Bank StI think Im remembering correctly that they have over 100 beers and ciders on tap. Im not sure how many exactly but its a LONG wall of taps! They have a good basic food menu of burgers and salads - no complaints but nothing spectacular to write about. Lots of seating options for different sized groups including lounge furniture.
Foxwood's big (unrelated) brother Mohegan Sun is definitely fun town. Check out their website for events, shows and games. They often have summer events outside on the top story of one of the parking garages. High end restaurants (and chain places) with shopping, clubbing and gambling to your hearts content. There are free live music shows in "the wolf den" that are really fun tribute bands, people who used to be a lot more famous (like MC Hammer), Current "B" level bands or up and coming artists. Free seats are first come first served.
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Mohegan Sun Arena
1 Mohegan Sun BlvdFoxwood's big (unrelated) brother Mohegan Sun is definitely fun town. Check out their website for events, shows and games. They often have summer events outside on the top story of one of the parking garages. High end restaurants (and chain places) with shopping, clubbing and gambling to your hearts content. There are free live music shows in "the wolf den" that are really fun tribute bands, people who used to be a lot more famous (like MC Hammer), Current "B" level bands or up and coming artists. Free seats are first come first served.
Do the tasting and buy a growler of your favorite to take home as the best souvenir ever. They can be busy and there are not many places to sit there to enjoy a drink, so once you know what you like from the tasting, take it to go and enjoy at home or order it when you're out to dinner at various local spots.
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Beer'd Brewing Company
22 Bayview AveDo the tasting and buy a growler of your favorite to take home as the best souvenir ever. They can be busy and there are not many places to sit there to enjoy a drink, so once you know what you like from the tasting, take it to go and enjoy at home or order it when you're out to dinner at various local spots.
Arts & Culture
Rotating exhibits on the whaling city of New London. They also maintain local lighthouses and have collections on them. Friendly and helpful docent will give you a personal tour or tell you whatever piece of history you are interested in hearing about. Beautiful granite building designed by Robert Mills.
Custom House Maritime Museum - New London Maritime Society
150 Bank StRotating exhibits on the whaling city of New London. They also maintain local lighthouses and have collections on them. Friendly and helpful docent will give you a personal tour or tell you whatever piece of history you are interested in hearing about. Beautiful granite building designed by Robert Mills.
At the heart of the local blossoming art movement, this gallery is a great place to begin gallery hopping. Friendly and helpful staff will let you know what local shows are happening. The adjacent Art Park also hosts movie nights, music, theatre and more!
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Hygienic Art gallery
79 Bank StAt the heart of the local blossoming art movement, this gallery is a great place to begin gallery hopping. Friendly and helpful staff will let you know what local shows are happening. The adjacent Art Park also hosts movie nights, music, theatre and more!
America's museum of the sea! You could easily spend all day or all weekend here. They have many collections and exhibits. Check ahead to see if they have any events going on - they host the Wooden Boat Show and many other events through the summer. Take a ride on the steam ship Sabino, watch a blacksmith working iron or tour the restoration of the Mayflower!
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Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveAmerica's museum of the sea! You could easily spend all day or all weekend here. They have many collections and exhibits. Check ahead to see if they have any events going on - they host the Wooden Boat Show and many other events through the summer. Take a ride on the steam ship Sabino, watch a blacksmith working iron or tour the restoration of the Mayflower!
Google them to check for current hours of operation. It is a fascinating trip for any woodworker, machine enthusiast or history buff. Its worth an hour or two even if you're not really interested in a water powered vertical saw mill! The rest of the property has some exhibits too.
Ledyard Up-Down Sawmill
172 Iron StGoogle them to check for current hours of operation. It is a fascinating trip for any woodworker, machine enthusiast or history buff. Its worth an hour or two even if you're not really interested in a water powered vertical saw mill! The rest of the property has some exhibits too.
Check their website to see who is in town while you are here. You might be surprised to see well known, national acts, comedians, musicians, dance groups, orchestras, off broadway and much more. They do film series festivals too where you can watch classics or sundance films on their big screen. Beautiful historic building with loads of character. Lots of options for dinner downtown. Often street parking is available near by - try that before going to the garage.
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The Garde Arts Center, Inc.
325 State StCheck their website to see who is in town while you are here. You might be surprised to see well known, national acts, comedians, musicians, dance groups, orchestras, off broadway and much more. They do film series festivals too where you can watch classics or sundance films on their big screen. Beautiful historic building with loads of character. Lots of options for dinner downtown. Often street parking is available near by - try that before going to the garage.
Slater Museum has some of the last plaster casts of original Michelangelo and other famous sculptors before conservators in the victorian era realized that the casts were damaging the original stones and outlawed it. While you are in town, drive or walk along Broadway, and Broad Streets to see amazing residential architecture in "the rose of Connecticut". If you are an architecture buff you really should take the time for a walk or you will be dangerous behind the wheel - agape at the truly incredible homes.
Norwich Free Academy
305 BroadwaySlater Museum has some of the last plaster casts of original Michelangelo and other famous sculptors before conservators in the victorian era realized that the casts were damaging the original stones and outlawed it. While you are in town, drive or walk along Broadway, and Broad Streets to see amazing residential architecture in "the rose of Connecticut". If you are an architecture buff you really should take the time for a walk or you will be dangerous behind the wheel - agape at the truly incredible homes.
The 1678 Joshua Hempsted House in New London is one of New England’s oldest and most well documented dwellings. Adjacent to the Joshua Hempsted House is a rare stone house built in 1759 by Nathaniel Hempsted. Both structures survived the 1781 burning of New London and stand today as testaments of 17th and 18th-century daily life. Check website for hours of operation and to take a tour.
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Hempsted Houses
11 Hempstead StThe 1678 Joshua Hempsted House in New London is one of New England’s oldest and most well documented dwellings. Adjacent to the Joshua Hempsted House is a rare stone house built in 1759 by Nathaniel Hempsted. Both structures survived the 1781 burning of New London and stand today as testaments of 17th and 18th-century daily life. Check website for hours of operation and to take a tour.
This historic mill was converted into an artists hub. Go during open studio hours to meet the artists or watch them at work. See the current exhibits on display and stop into bee'rd brewing too! (same building) Check out the website for events
Velvet Mill
22 Bayview AveThis historic mill was converted into an artists hub. Go during open studio hours to meet the artists or watch them at work. See the current exhibits on display and stop into bee'rd brewing too! (same building) Check out the website for events
Shopping
Locally made, handcrafted items! Great selection of cards and useful gift items such as dish towels, cutting boards, artful children's clothing and more!
The Freckled Fox
749 Colonel Ledyard HighwayLocally made, handcrafted items! Great selection of cards and useful gift items such as dish towels, cutting boards, artful children's clothing and more!
This place is worth the drive. A unique used book shopping experience. The place is quirky, funky, fun and affordable. They have a few resident cats in the main building. If you love books & cats, plan to spend hours here and end up trying to rationalize how you can transport more books home!
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The Book Barn
41 W Main StThis place is worth the drive. A unique used book shopping experience. The place is quirky, funky, fun and affordable. They have a few resident cats in the main building. If you love books & cats, plan to spend hours here and end up trying to rationalize how you can transport more books home!
The New England classic Ocean State Lob Lot is the odd lot store all the locals frequent for deals and unique finds. You never know if they will have copper pans, fancy yarn or gallons of olive oil but its fun to check out. They regularly have in-season essentials like bathing suits, towels, water shoes, toys, sunscreen etc. so its a great alternative to Walmart.
Ocean State Job Lot
941 Poquonnock RdThe New England classic Ocean State Lob Lot is the odd lot store all the locals frequent for deals and unique finds. You never know if they will have copper pans, fancy yarn or gallons of olive oil but its fun to check out. They regularly have in-season essentials like bathing suits, towels, water shoes, toys, sunscreen etc. so its a great alternative to Walmart.
This is a local favorite spot (September - December) with fresh, hot apple cider doughnuts that are so good people just stand around the yard eating them out of the white paper bags. Check their website to see when they have scheduled cider making demonstrations with the steam powered cider mill. If you're over 21 you MUST sample their hard cider and take home a jug or two. They have many varieties - most are excellent. Our favorite is the Lucky Lion - aged in whiskey barrels. Inside the main shop they also sell non-alcoholic cider and lots of other locally made jams, sauces, syrups, honey and fresh baked goods.
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Clyde's Cider Mill (seasonal) opens sept. 1st
129 N Stonington RdThis is a local favorite spot (September - December) with fresh, hot apple cider doughnuts that are so good people just stand around the yard eating them out of the white paper bags. Check their website to see when they have scheduled cider making demonstrations with the steam powered cider mill. If you're over 21 you MUST sample their hard cider and take home a jug or two. They have many varieties - most are excellent. Our favorite is the Lucky Lion - aged in whiskey barrels. Inside the main shop they also sell non-alcoholic cider and lots of other locally made jams, sauces, syrups, honey and fresh baked goods.
Essentials
You need a quarter to get a cart but the prices and fresh vegetable selection is worth it... and you get your quarter back when you return the cart! Bring bags if you can, or you have to buy them. Use their cardboard boxes for free. They surprisingly have a decent gluten free and organic selection. I generally go there for foods when entertaining or for snack foods - they have lots of cheeses, cured meats, hummus, pestos, chips, fancy crackers and fresh veggies & fruits etc.
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ALDI
688 Long Hill RdYou need a quarter to get a cart but the prices and fresh vegetable selection is worth it... and you get your quarter back when you return the cart! Bring bags if you can, or you have to buy them. Use their cardboard boxes for free. They surprisingly have a decent gluten free and organic selection. I generally go there for foods when entertaining or for snack foods - they have lots of cheeses, cured meats, hummus, pestos, chips, fancy crackers and fresh veggies & fruits etc.
This is both a Grocery & Convenience Store. It's what you might expect of a small town grocery store - open 6am to 9pm. There won't be too many options but they have mostly everything. Limited gluten free section. There is also a gas station, car wash and vacuum which I frequently use after taking friends to the beach. Jon loves their pre-made breakfast sandwiches on the convenience side.
Ledyard Village Market
733 Colonel Ledyard HwyThis is both a Grocery & Convenience Store. It's what you might expect of a small town grocery store - open 6am to 9pm. There won't be too many options but they have mostly everything. Limited gluten free section. There is also a gas station, car wash and vacuum which I frequently use after taking friends to the beach. Jon loves their pre-made breakfast sandwiches on the convenience side.
In CT stores that sell liquor, beer & wine are called "Package Stores" or "The Packey". This one is a little local one convenient if you are coming up from I-95 before you turn up Colonel Ledyard Highway. Not a huge selection - just the basics.
Old Mystic Wine Cellar
In CT stores that sell liquor, beer & wine are called "Package Stores" or "The Packey". This one is a little local one convenient if you are coming up from I-95 before you turn up Colonel Ledyard Highway. Not a huge selection - just the basics.
Parks & Nature
Unless there is an event, free parking and sandy beach access, shaded grassy picnic area with grills and tables, swimming. Bath house with bathrooms and rinse area. No lifeguard on duty. Recommend water shoes for swimming as there are small rocks not just sand.
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Esker Point Beach
Groton Long Point RdUnless there is an event, free parking and sandy beach access, shaded grassy picnic area with grills and tables, swimming. Bath house with bathrooms and rinse area. No lifeguard on duty. Recommend water shoes for swimming as there are small rocks not just sand.
Boardwalk, sandy beach, swimming & waterpark. Classic New England coastal experience. You do have to pay for parking but there are restaurants and plenty to do for the whole day here.
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Ocean Beach Park
98 Neptune AveBoardwalk, sandy beach, swimming & waterpark. Classic New England coastal experience. You do have to pay for parking but there are restaurants and plenty to do for the whole day here.
Nature lover's paradise. "The 1,013-acre Barn Island Wildlife Management Area is the State's single largest coastal property managed for wildlife conservation. The property provides a diversity of ecosystem and habitats including hilly uplands, agricultural/open fields, mixed hardwood forests and salt, brackish and freshwater tidal wetlands. The site is a popular hiking, wildlife observation and hunting area. *Deer hunting is allowed in-season at this site. Hikers are reminded to exercise caution when using the site during hunting season. Please check the CT DEEP Wildlife Division website for details."
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Barn Island Wildlife Management Area
Nature lover's paradise. "The 1,013-acre Barn Island Wildlife Management Area is the State's single largest coastal property managed for wildlife conservation. The property provides a diversity of ecosystem and habitats including hilly uplands, agricultural/open fields, mixed hardwood forests and salt, brackish and freshwater tidal wetlands. The site is a popular hiking, wildlife observation and hunting area. *Deer hunting is allowed in-season at this site. Hikers are reminded to exercise caution when using the site during hunting season. Please check the CT DEEP Wildlife Division website for details."
Great, wide 5k trail well maintained with bathrooms (not wonderful but when you gotta go...) . It's a popular destination for runners, bikers, horseback riders, families, dog walks etc. Generally busy on a nice day. Fishing and sunbathing along the beaches, small public boat launch etc.
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Bluff Point, Groton, Ct
Depot RoadGreat, wide 5k trail well maintained with bathrooms (not wonderful but when you gotta go...) . It's a popular destination for runners, bikers, horseback riders, families, dog walks etc. Generally busy on a nice day. Fishing and sunbathing along the beaches, small public boat launch etc.
This 2.4 acre Town park on the Thames River offers a handicapped accessible walkway, benches, and picnic tables. Car top boat unloading area - kayak & canoe launch.
Ledyard Parks & Recreation
12 Van Tassel DriveThis 2.4 acre Town park on the Thames River offers a handicapped accessible walkway, benches, and picnic tables. Car top boat unloading area - kayak & canoe launch.
Located off of Brook street in Noank, this approximately 200 acre park is located next to Palmer Cove. Originally a 17th century farm, the property has diverse plant and wildlife communities. Recreational opportunities include bicycling, running, walking and picnicking. There is a small public parking lot at the park’s entrance. State-owned.
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Haley Farm State Park
24 Haley Farm LnLocated off of Brook street in Noank, this approximately 200 acre park is located next to Palmer Cove. Originally a 17th century farm, the property has diverse plant and wildlife communities. Recreational opportunities include bicycling, running, walking and picnicking. There is a small public parking lot at the park’s entrance. State-owned.
Pachaug State Forest is the largest State Forest in Connecticut encompassing 24,000 acres, in 5 towns. There are two areas, the Chapman Area and the Green Falls Area. Come explore the many miles of roads and trails available for the hiker, snowmobiler, motorcyclist, and equestrian at Pachaug State Forest. Look up each area before you go to determine where you should park (remember it covers 5 towns). We have friends who love to take their motorcycles up there and stop for ice cream at Buttonwoods on the way home!
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Pachaug State Forest
Pachaug State Forest is the largest State Forest in Connecticut encompassing 24,000 acres, in 5 towns. There are two areas, the Chapman Area and the Green Falls Area. Come explore the many miles of roads and trails available for the hiker, snowmobiler, motorcyclist, and equestrian at Pachaug State Forest. Look up each area before you go to determine where you should park (remember it covers 5 towns). We have friends who love to take their motorcycles up there and stop for ice cream at Buttonwoods on the way home!
The most beautiful curving, sandy beach facing the Atlantic Ocean. Perfect for walking & swimming. Views of the Watch Hill Point Lighthouse. Go early (8-9am) or plan to circle for street parking. This is a free public beach that is less crowded because it requires walking through a parking area, past the yacht club, past the private cottage / cabanas, and over the large dune that separates it from Watch Hill Cove. You are not supposed to park in the lot unless you are shopping at the stores, lot attendants will have you towed. There is another free public beach on the other side of Watch Hill, but parking is just as tricky and it is usually very crowded.
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Napatree Point
The most beautiful curving, sandy beach facing the Atlantic Ocean. Perfect for walking & swimming. Views of the Watch Hill Point Lighthouse. Go early (8-9am) or plan to circle for street parking. This is a free public beach that is less crowded because it requires walking through a parking area, past the yacht club, past the private cottage / cabanas, and over the large dune that separates it from Watch Hill Cove. You are not supposed to park in the lot unless you are shopping at the stores, lot attendants will have you towed. There is another free public beach on the other side of Watch Hill, but parking is just as tricky and it is usually very crowded.
Entertainment & Activities
A classic family favorite! The aquarium is great for a date or families.
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Mystic Aquarium
A classic family favorite! The aquarium is great for a date or families.
Recently remodeled luxury theatre with big reclining easy chairs. Make sure to plan ahead for rainy days or for new releases - their remodel sacrificed the number of available seats for comfort - so get tickets on Fandango or call ahead.
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Regal Waterford 9
123 Cross RdRecently remodeled luxury theatre with big reclining easy chairs. Make sure to plan ahead for rainy days or for new releases - their remodel sacrificed the number of available seats for comfort - so get tickets on Fandango or call ahead.