- Our list of the best things to do in East Lyme, Connecticut, features the top 308 nearby activities — including 139 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- East Lyme, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 3 things to do within the city of East Lyme, CT , followed by 305 popular activities in nearby cities, including Westerly, Groton, New London, Mystic, Greenport, Waterford, Clinton, East Haddam, Sag Harbor, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Niantic, Guilford, Mashantucket, Old Lyme, Stonington, Madison, Essex, Westbrook, East Hampton, Uncasville, Montauk, Watch Hill, Colchester, Misquamicut, Willimantic, Middletown and Ivoryton
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Located on the Niantic River, Niantic Bay Marina Boat Valet is a marina offering a number of amenities for boat owners to enjoy. Indoor rack storage for boats, a repair facility, and a marine store are among the amenities available.
3.6 Miles
Featuring a surface area of 260 acres, Rogers Lake is situated along wooded terrain and borders Hains Park on its southern end. The lake can be used for boating and for fishing brook and rainbow trout.
4.3 Miles
Racing fans come to the Waterford Speedbowl to satisfy their need for speed. Ample bleacher seating, tasty concessions and a fast track make for a day at the races not easily forgotten.
4.6 Miles
A popular spot for swimming and fishing in a natural surrounding, Uncas Pond is stocked with trout by the Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Department. The pond is also a good spot for flatwater paddling and canoeing.
5.1 Miles
An off-leash dog park, Stenger Farm Park maintains separate areas for large and small dogs. It is a largely open area with limited shady spots, and visitors need to bring their own water.
5.4 Miles
Old Lyme, Connecticut is home to the Florence Griswold Museum, an institution that preserves artwork and promotes artistic and historical education. The museum's largest and most important collections emphasize American art.
5.4 Miles
Pleasure Beach is a small strip of soft powdery sand along the Long Island Sound. The beach is favored for relaxation and enjoying the sights and sun and offers swimming, premier bird watching and beautiful scenery.
5.4 Miles
The Lyme Historical Society's mission is to preserve, celebrate, and disseminate the history and culture of the Old Lyme area. In the interest of this mission, the society purchases and restores old buildings, sponsors programs, and maintains archives.
5.5 Miles
Waterford's Family Bowl is a bowling alley and indoor amusement facility that features traditional as well as duckpin bowling. The alley hosts cosmic bowling in the evenings, as well as rock'n'bowl.
5.7 Miles
Soundview Beach is a public beach that is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. The beach is also adjacent to a number of businesses, including restaurants, bars, and doughnut shops.