Local Activities
Sightseeing
You can take your car across the ferry to Chester, CT. This is close to Gillette's Castle so you could see the castle and then go to Chester for dinner.
Hadlyme Ferry Boat Launch
89B Ferry RdYou can take your car across the ferry to Chester, CT. This is close to Gillette's Castle so you could see the castle and then go to Chester for dinner.
Gillette's Castle was built by William Gillette who played Sherlock Holmes. The castle is beautiful and quirky. There are tours at certain times of the year and it has hiking trails all around the castle.
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Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State ParkGillette's Castle was built by William Gillette who played Sherlock Holmes. The castle is beautiful and quirky. There are tours at certain times of the year and it has hiking trails all around the castle.
Goodspeed Airport-42B
15 Lumber Yard RoadAsk about their Discovery Tours. They’ll take you for a flight on a seaplane.
Cultural
Goodspeed holds three shows per year and they are always spectacular.
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Goodspeed Opera House
6 Main StGoodspeed holds three shows per year and they are always spectacular.
The Florence Griswold Museum has local artists, art classes, events, and is located near the Lyme Art Association.
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Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme StThe Florence Griswold Museum has local artists, art classes, events, and is located near the Lyme Art Association.
Lyme Art Association features the best local artists. Many pieces are for sale. It’s a great opportunity to invest while in Connecticut. Tip: There is a Jazzy Brunch across the street on Sundays.
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Lyme Art Association
90 Lyme StLyme Art Association features the best local artists. Many pieces are for sale. It’s a great opportunity to invest while in Connecticut. Tip: There is a Jazzy Brunch across the street on Sundays.
Outdoor Activities
Day Pond State Park
Day Pond RoadDay Pond is a tiny but beautiful beach with plenty of hiking trails.
Machimoodus is a gorgeous park with trails that lead you to the "lookout" which features gorgeous views of the Connecticut River. There is a small pond but it's not for swimming.
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Machimoodus State Park
128 Leesville RdMachimoodus is a gorgeous park with trails that lead you to the "lookout" which features gorgeous views of the Connecticut River. There is a small pond but it's not for swimming.
Beautiful hiking trails of varying difficulty.
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Parc d'État de Devil's Hopyard
366 Hopyard RdBeautiful hiking trails of varying difficulty.
Hurd State Park
74 Hurd Park RoadMany different hiking trails with beautiful views.
Recreation
Gallery Cinemas
396 Old Hartford RdA small movie theater is perfect for a movie night.
Black Birch Golf Course
10 Banner RoadA small, local golf course
Lakeside Dan's
Kayaking on the lake and food!
Salmon River Kayak Rentals. This is the best kayaking on the beautiful Salmon River. Very calm waters for a relaxing experience.
Echo Farm Road
Echo Farm RoadSalmon River Kayak Rentals. This is the best kayaking on the beautiful Salmon River. Very calm waters for a relaxing experience.
Nichols Field Disc Golf Course
178 Falls RdA disc golf course
You can do just the steam train, just the riverboat or both. Great activities for both adults and children including Thomas the Train around the holidays. Don't miss out on Rail biking. It's such a unique experience!
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Train à vapeur et bateau Essex
1 Railroad AveYou can do just the steam train, just the riverboat or both. Great activities for both adults and children including Thomas the Train around the holidays. Don't miss out on Rail biking. It's such a unique experience!
There are different themed cruises throughout the year. You can also do a cruise/train combo.
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Lady Katharine Cruises
1 Railroad AvenueThere are different themed cruises throughout the year. You can also do a cruise/train combo.
Historical
Nathan Hale was a school teacher in town. You can visit his school house a few times per year.
Nathan Hale Schoolhouse East Haddam
29 Main StNathan Hale was a school teacher in town. You can visit his school house a few times per year.
This is a great place to learn all about our local history and get recommendations on where to visit!
East Haddam Historical Society Museum
264 Town StThis is a great place to learn all about our local history and get recommendations on where to visit!