Sill Lord House Local Favorites
Activities
Mini-Golf at Saybrook Point
154 College StBlack Hall Outfitters
132 Shore Rd
The Sea Mist Thimble Islands Cruise
4 Indian Point RoadA wonderful way to get on the water and see the Thimble Islands.
Working cider mill perfect for Fall visitors.
58 locals recommend
Clyde's Cider Mill (seasonal) opens sept. 1st
129 N Stonington RdWorking cider mill perfect for Fall visitors.
The first Saturday of every month (seasonal so check their website) they do free live music 3:00-7:00 and serve hot pizza, sushi and other surprises. They also have a farm stand that is usually open on Wednesday (check website).
White Gate Farm
83 Upper Pattagansett RdThe first Saturday of every month (seasonal so check their website) they do free live music 3:00-7:00 and serve hot pizza, sushi and other surprises. They also have a farm stand that is usually open on Wednesday (check website).
Sweet Treats
The local homemade ice cream shop, walking distance to the apartment.
10 locals recommend
Old Lyme Ice Cream Shoppe and Café
34 Lyme StThe local homemade ice cream shop, walking distance to the apartment.
The Chocolate Shell
16B Lyme StThe local coffee shop and penny candy stop that both kids and adults love.
New England style counter service restaurant and ice cream shop.
16 locals recommend
Hallmark Drive In
113 Shore RdNew England style counter service restaurant and ice cream shop.
Honeycone Craft Ice Cream
29 Main StFood scene
Cocotte @ James Pharmacy
323 Main StreetCounter service Italian, but very high end and delicious. Also a great place to grab bread and charcuterie for a picnic.
Gargano Pasta & Italian Market
75 Main StreetCounter service Italian, but very high end and delicious. Also a great place to grab bread and charcuterie for a picnic.
The Connecticut style lobster roll is a must.
11 locals recommend
Liv's Shack "Lobster Rolls & More.."
26 Bridge StThe Connecticut style lobster roll is a must.
The Griswold Inn
36 Main StSavour Cafe & Bakery
90 Main StA cute little cafe with the most delectable treats.
Fromage Fine Foods & Coffees
873 Boston Post RdPerfect spot for all things picnic.
No hassle prepped food that can be reheated on the property. Individual and family sized portions.
17 locals recommend
Pasta Vita Inc
225 Elm StNo hassle prepped food that can be reheated on the property. Individual and family sized portions.
Seasonal - the restaurant is called Cafe Flo. The most gorgeous setting, right on the Lieutenant River and tucked amongst showstopping gardens. They have a wonderful gift shop too.
65 locals recommend
Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme StSeasonal - the restaurant is called Cafe Flo. The most gorgeous setting, right on the Lieutenant River and tucked amongst showstopping gardens. They have a wonderful gift shop too.
Sal's Pizza & Pasta
29 Spencer Plains RdGrab and go style food, quick market setting. Barista bar for coffee beverages and everyone loves their sandwiches. Small town vibe and it is worth mentioning no indoor seating.
20 locals recommend
Coffees Country Market
169 Boston Post RdGrab and go style food, quick market setting. Barista bar for coffee beverages and everyone loves their sandwiches. Small town vibe and it is worth mentioning no indoor seating.
Perfect for coffee and a pastry and connected to the train station. Play area for children.
28 locals recommend
Ashlawn Farm Coffee
455 Boston Post RdPerfect for coffee and a pastry and connected to the train station. Play area for children.
Sift Bake Shop Mystic
5 Water StThe best sweet treats and in the off season you can walk the Niantic Boardwalk across the street along the water free if you go to the end and under the bridge.
Sift Bake Shop Niantic
The best sweet treats and in the off season you can walk the Niantic Boardwalk across the street along the water free if you go to the end and under the bridge.
The Village Bistro
Sightseeing
Harkness Memorial State Park
275 Great Neck RdThe most gorgeous gardens!
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdRocky Neck State Park
244 W Main StBusy beach, but wonderful nature paths.
Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State ParkTheater/Live Music
Goodspeed Opera House
6 Main StThe Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
300 Main StIvoryton Playhouse
103 Main StOld Lyme Inn
85 Lyme StLive Jazz
It can loud, so plan accordingly. I recommend making reservations to eat and be done eating before the music starts and then catch some music after dinner.
49 locals recommend
The Griswold Inn
36 Main StIt can loud, so plan accordingly. I recommend making reservations to eat and be done eating before the music starts and then catch some music after dinner.
Visual Art
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
84 Lyme StLyme Art Association
90 Lyme StStudio 80 + Sculpture Grounds
80 Lyme StreetFlorence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme StRiverside views with glorious gardens and outdoor cafe.