- Our list of the best things to do in Old Lyme, Connecticut, features the top 324 nearby activities — including 146 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
 - Old Lyme, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
 - The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Old Lyme, CT , followed by 313 popular activities in nearby cities, including Groton, New London, Mystic, Greenport, Sag Harbor, Cutchogue, Middletown, Waterford, Norwich, Clinton, East Haddam, Old Saybrook, Niantic, Guilford, Mashantucket, Stonington, Madison, Essex, East Hampton, Branford, Westbrook, Uncasville, Westerly, Colchester, Wallingford, Watch Hill, East Lyme, Ivoryton and Bridgehampton
 
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            With horseback riding lessons offered on site, Ray of Light Farm presents an opportunity for visitors to interact with rescued farm animals. The farm also offers wagon rides around the barn during school field trips.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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                20-A Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, CT 6413
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            Enjoy a great day of shopping at the Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut. Its most popular stores including designer clothing boutiques, home goods vendors and beauty supply stores.        
    
    
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            Providing direct access to the Indian River, Town of Clinton Small Boat Ramp has a wooden pavilion for visitors to enjoy the scenery from. The boat launch is for smaller boats and kayaks.        
    
    
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            With direct access to Hammonasett River, Port Clinton Marina LLC has 140 slips for visitors to dock their boats in. From the marina, visitors can take in views of Cedar Island and the passing boats.        
    
    
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            The Indian River Marina offers kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals for tourists who get out onto the water and exercise. The business also hosts special events, including team-building exercises, family reunions, and birthday parties.        
    
    
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                58 Commerce Street, Clinton, CT 06413
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            A marina located at the convergence of three rivers, Indian River Marina & Kayak Rentals offers rentals and sales of kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and canoes. The marina also offers off-season storage as well as transportation services.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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                264 Town Street, East Haddam, CT 06423
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            Celebrating life in lower Connecticut, East Haddam Historical Society Museum offers several exhibits that feature photographs and artifacts from local businesses, residents and families. It further includes a gift shop where memorabilia and souvenirs can be purchased.        
    
    
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            Visitors can enjoy horseback riding lessons and horse shows at Sweetwater Farm Feed & Equpment. The farm also offers training and boarding, pony rides, and is available to host birthday parties.