Peter's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Ocean Beach Park
98 Neptune AveTennis courts and ball fields along with a lovely ocean trail for those mornings runs!
They have free Concerts Wednesday Nights 6:30-8:00pm. For more information visit http://thedayimag.com/waterfordpr/summer2021/
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Waterford Beach Park
317 Great Neck RdTennis courts and ball fields along with a lovely ocean trail for those mornings runs!
They have free Concerts Wednesday Nights 6:30-8:00pm. For more information visit http://thedayimag.com/waterfordpr/summer2021/
Public boat launch and beach area. In the winter time enjoy ice fishing on the frozen lake.
Gardner Lake State Park
208 Old Colchester RdPublic boat launch and beach area. In the winter time enjoy ice fishing on the frozen lake.
Outdoor shopping area with food, drinks and small shops.
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Olde Mistick Village
27 Coogan BlvdOutdoor shopping area with food, drinks and small shops.
Mystic Aquarium
A kids favorite!
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveGroton Long Point South Beach
Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
20 Killingworth TurnpikeMajor outlet venue
10 minute stroll from where you are staying. This is the best kept secrete on the CT shoreline, beautiful FREE beach with bathrooms, outside showers to rinse off and sometimes a food truck or two.
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Town Beach
County Rd 4810 minute stroll from where you are staying. This is the best kept secrete on the CT shoreline, beautiful FREE beach with bathrooms, outside showers to rinse off and sometimes a food truck or two.
Fees
There is a daily parking fee for non-residents.
State Park/Forest Fees - Season & other Park Passes
Only campers & fisherman w/ passes may enter the park after sunset. In the off-season, the gates are open from 8 a.m. - sunset daily.
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Rocky Neck State Park
244 W Main StFees
There is a daily parking fee for non-residents.
State Park/Forest Fees - Season & other Park Passes
Only campers & fisherman w/ passes may enter the park after sunset. In the off-season, the gates are open from 8 a.m. - sunset daily.
Fees
There is a daily parking fee for non-residents.
State Park/Forest Fees - Season & other Park Passes
Only campers & fisherman w/ passes may enter the park after sunset. In the off-season, the gates are open from 8 a.m. - sunset daily.
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Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdFees
There is a daily parking fee for non-residents.
State Park/Forest Fees - Season & other Park Passes
Only campers & fisherman w/ passes may enter the park after sunset. In the off-season, the gates are open from 8 a.m. - sunset daily.
https://eltownhall.com/visitors-recreation/sites-of-interest/beaches/
MCCOOK POINT PARK & BEACH
8-10 Atlantic Street
Niantic, CT 06357
*Non-resident Day Pass Weekday $40.00
*Non-resident Day Pass Weekend $50.00
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McCook's Beach
https://eltownhall.com/visitors-recreation/sites-of-interest/beaches/
MCCOOK POINT PARK & BEACH
8-10 Atlantic Street
Niantic, CT 06357
*Non-resident Day Pass Weekday $40.00
*Non-resident Day Pass Weekend $50.00
Waterfront center showcasing permanent & rotating exhibitions in 4 galleries, plus studio classes.
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Mystic Museum of Art
9 Water StWaterfront center showcasing permanent & rotating exhibitions in 4 galleries, plus studio classes.
Kids attraction
40+ life-sized dinosaurs over 60 acres, with nature trails, a splash pad & a dino-themed playground.
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Dinosaurplassen
1650 Hartford-New London TurnpikeKids attraction
40+ life-sized dinosaurs over 60 acres, with nature trails, a splash pad & a dino-themed playground.
Food scene
Ocean Pizza Restaurant and Seafood House
88 Ocean AveSeafood and Pizza
One of our favorite takeout Pizza Restaurants. The unfortunately do not deliver but pick up your order and head over to Fox Farm Brewery for a drink!
The Plum Tomato, Salem, CT
1 New London RdOne of our favorite takeout Pizza Restaurants. The unfortunately do not deliver but pick up your order and head over to Fox Farm Brewery for a drink!
Absolute must go here for a fabulous homemade Italian pasta dish. One of my favorite restaurants to go to in the area and has been in business for many years.
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Paul's Pasta Shop
223 Thames StAbsolute must go here for a fabulous homemade Italian pasta dish. One of my favorite restaurants to go to in the area and has been in business for many years.
Great bar food, conveniently located off of I 95 and in Old Mystic Village.
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Jealous Monk
27 Coogan BoulevardGreat bar food, conveniently located off of I 95 and in Old Mystic Village.
Flanders Donut & Bake Shop
327 Flanders RdBest donuts in Connecticut!
Great Food.
https://www.recoveryroomnewlondon.com/menu
(860) 443-2619
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Recovery Room Restaurant
4502 445 Ocean AveGreat Food.
https://www.recoveryroomnewlondon.com/menu
(860) 443-2619
Great Food, one of our favorites! Delivers locally.
https://www.jasminethainewlondon.com/menu.aspx
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Jasmine Thai Restaurant
470 Bank StGreat Food, one of our favorites! Delivers locally.
https://www.jasminethainewlondon.com/menu.aspx
On The Waterfront Restaurant
250 Pequot AveGreat Food, nice bar with outside seating.
Great burgers, hotdogs, clam rolls, onion rings, fried pickles, ice cream, picnic tables by the water
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Fred's Shanty Restaurant
272 Pequot AveGreat burgers, hotdogs, clam rolls, onion rings, fried pickles, ice cream, picnic tables by the water
Tony D's
92 Huntington StGreat food and bar!
Great hot or cold lobster rolls, full lobster dinners, steamers, hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream.
Outside, picnic tables, tent , near the water views of downtown, trains & marina
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Captain Scott's Lobster Dock
80 Hamilton StGreat hot or cold lobster rolls, full lobster dinners, steamers, hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream.
Outside, picnic tables, tent , near the water views of downtown, trains & marina
Red 36
2 Washington StSailing themed restaurant in Mystic
Bravo Bravo
19 E Main StFine dining in Mystic
Lillian's Cafe
374 Main StGreat for lunch with a nice outside patio area.
Michael's Dairy
629 Montauk AveLocal ice cream spot!
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
2 W Main StGreat ice cream in Mystic!
Rustic-chic eatery offering New American comfort food, plus craft beers & a large bourbon selection.
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Engine Room
14 Holmes StRustic-chic eatery offering New American comfort food, plus craft beers & a large bourbon selection.
By far my absolute favorite place to go for ice cream!!!
Seasonal, window-serve operation since 1988 whipping up homemade ice cream in many original flavors.
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Salem Valley Farms Ice Cream
20 Darling RdBy far my absolute favorite place to go for ice cream!!!
Seasonal, window-serve operation since 1988 whipping up homemade ice cream in many original flavors.
Love their food! Go for happy hour or for dinner & reservations are a must.
https://www.shipwrightsdaughter.com/
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The Shipwright's Daughter
20 E Main StLove their food! Go for happy hour or for dinner & reservations are a must.
https://www.shipwrightsdaughter.com/
Great views. Play corn hole on the dock and get a cocktail. Very long lines in the summer.
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Dog Watch Cafe
194 Water StGreat views. Play corn hole on the dock and get a cocktail. Very long lines in the summer.
Cozy lobster–centric seafood shack with patio–only seating, water views & a laid-back vibe. BYOB.
They don’t take reservations so expect a long wait in the summer. Great lobster & seafood.
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Ford's Lobsters
15 Riverview AveCozy lobster–centric seafood shack with patio–only seating, water views & a laid-back vibe. BYOB.
They don’t take reservations so expect a long wait in the summer. Great lobster & seafood.
Entertainment
Casino, Entertainment events
Great place to go and enjoy your favorite standup comedian or just to escape for a few hours. There is fine dining and shopping available as well.
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Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line BlvdGreat place to go and enjoy your favorite standup comedian or just to escape for a few hours. There is fine dining and shopping available as well.
This is a 10 minute stroll from where you are staying!
Enjoy live music, tennis courts, open fields for activities, bathrooms and food trucks during events.
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Waterford Beach Park
317 Great Neck RdThis is a 10 minute stroll from where you are staying!
Enjoy live music, tennis courts, open fields for activities, bathrooms and food trucks during events.
Brewery
Beer, Wine & Distillery
Fox Farm Brewery
62 Music Vale RdGreat beer, fun atmosphere and I must see!
Outer Light Brewing Company
266 Bridge StGreat local brewery
Really nice property. Great for families and pet friendly. Wine tasting is reasonably priced.
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Stonington Vineyards
523 Taugwonk RdReally nice property. Great for families and pet friendly. Wine tasting is reasonably priced.
Near the banks of the Connecticut River, this inn dating from 1776 is a 2-minute walk from the Connecticut River Museum and 15 miles from Gillette Castle State Park.
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The Griswold Inn
36 Main StNear the banks of the Connecticut River, this inn dating from 1776 is a 2-minute walk from the Connecticut River Museum and 15 miles from Gillette Castle State Park.
Grocery store
Costco Wholesale
284 Flanders RdStop & Shop
155 Boston Post RdSaeed's International Market
464 Ocean AveMarket that has wonderful hummus, feta, olives, pita etc
Salem Prime Cuts
12 New London RdLocal favorite for sandwiches and butcher
Walmart
665 Boston Post RdConvenient place to shop when in the Gardner Lake area
Spa
The Spa at Norwich Inn
607 W Thames StIf you are looking for a Spa Day, this is the place!