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The 10 Best Farmers Markets in Connecticut!

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Lyme Farmers Market, Lyme, CT

Taking place on Saturdays from early June until early October, stop by Bill Hill Road for this farmers market in the picturesque rolling hills of Lyme. Browse the stalls and purchase grass-fed beef,…
Taking place on Saturdays from early June until early October, stop by Bill Hill Road for this…

The Best Candy Shops in Connecticut!

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Chocolate Shell, Old Lyme, CT

This candy and chocolate store is certainly on-trend with their chocolate beer bottle caps, chocolate covered pretzels, Coffee Crisp, and Fika spreads. Also available are old favorites like Abba…
This candy and chocolate store is certainly on-trend with their chocolate beer bottle caps,…

The 6 Best Theme Bars in Connecticut!

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The Side Door, Old Lyme, CT

Located within the beautiful Old Lyme Inn, the Side Door is an intimate jazz bar that attracts numerous popular jazz musicians. The events schedule is always loaded and has included performers such…
Located within the beautiful Old Lyme Inn, the Side Door is an intimate jazz bar that attracts…

6 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Connecticut!

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Saigon City Restaurant, Old Saybrook, CT

Saigon City Restaurant serves up a unique blend of Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Fresh, crisp vegetables create a healthy foundation for all of their dishes. Plan your next meal out and choose from a…
Saigon City Restaurant serves up a unique blend of Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Fresh, crisp…

The 10 Best Parks in Connecticut!

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Nehantic State Forest, Lyme, CT

Nehantic State Forest is a great natural park for outdoor activities. Featuring lakes for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming, all those interested in water sports will find a fun activity.…
Nehantic State Forest is a great natural park for outdoor activities. Featuring lakes for canoeing,…

10 Best Italian Restaurants in Connecticut!

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La Marea Ristorante, Old Saybrook, CT

If you want variety in your dinner, grab your crew and head to La Marea Ristorante. This popular spot in Old Saybrook is known for its fantastic family style trays, but you can’t go wrong with…
If you want variety in your dinner, grab your crew and head to La Marea Ristorante. This popular…

The 9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Connecticut!

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Hawk’s Nest Beach, Old Lyme, CT

With 47 vacation cottage rentals, Hawk’s Nest Beach provides week-long getaway packages for families of all sizes. Activities at Hawk’s Nest Beach revolve around the coastline, with…
With 47 vacation cottage rentals, Hawk’s Nest Beach provides week-long getaway packages for…

The 9 Best Places for Dessert in Connecticut!

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Dagmar’s Desserts, Old Saybrook, CT

Traveling to another European destination, Dagmar’s takes us to Germany with traditional Bavarian pastries and desserts. In store, you can savor specialty stollen, which are traditional holiday…
Traveling to another European destination, Dagmar’s takes us to Germany with traditional…

The 9 Coolest (and Most Unique Hotels) in Connecticut!

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Saybrook Point Inn and Spa, Old Saybrook, CT

Saybrook Point Inn and Spa offers 81 luxurious guestrooms as well as guesthouses and a one-of-a-kind lighthouse suite. The Lighthouse Suite offers complete privacy surrounded by unobstructed views of…
Saybrook Point Inn and Spa offers 81 luxurious guestrooms as well as guesthouses and a…

The 9 Best Caterers in Connecticut!

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Coffee’s Country Market, Old Lyme, CT

Dine on fresh lobster, a savory backyard barbecue, or creative culinary delight when working with Coffee’s Country Market for your special event. Custom catering and prix-fixe menus are both…
Dine on fresh lobster, a savory backyard barbecue, or creative culinary delight when working with…
Best Things In & Around Old Lyme, CT
6 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Connecticut!

Saigon City Restaurant, Old Saybrook, CT

Featured in 6 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Connecticut!
Saigon City Restaurant serves up a unique blend of Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Fresh, crisp vegetables create a healthy foundation for all of their dishes. Plan your next meal out and choose from a… Read More
10 Best Italian Restaurants in Connecticut!

La Marea Ristorante, Old Saybrook, CT

Featured in 10 Best Italian Restaurants in Connecticut!
If you want variety in your dinner, grab your crew and head to La Marea Ristorante. This popular spot in Old Saybrook is known for its fantastic family style trays, but you can’t go wrong with… Read More
The Best Candy Shops in Connecticut!

Chocolate Shell, Old Lyme, CT

Featured in The Best Candy Shops in Connecticut!
This candy and chocolate store is certainly on-trend with their chocolate beer bottle caps, chocolate covered pretzels, Coffee Crisp, and Fika spreads. Also available are old favorites like Abba… Read More
The 10 Best Neighborhood Bars in Connecticut!

Smokey O’Grady’s, East Lyme, CT

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Smokey O’Grady’s is a popular spot among younger residents of East Lyme and the surrounding towns. Smokey’s has a great selection of beers on tap as well as a full bar and good bar… Read More
10 Best Craft Fairs in Connecticut!

Niantic Lions Art & Craft Show, Niantic, CT

Featured in 10 Best Craft Fairs in Connecticut!
Showcasing New England’s top best artisans and crafters, the Niantic Lions Art & Craft Show takes place each July on the East Lyme Town Hall grounds. This two-day outdoor event features a… Read More
The 14 Best Family-Friendly Attractions in Connecticut!

Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, Niantic, CT

Featured in The 14 Best Family-Friendly Attractions in Connecticut!
This fun little children’s museum is really well suited for toddlers and elementary school children. Young engineers can build until their heart’s content in the cool imagination station,… Read More
The 9 Best Places for Dessert in Connecticut!

Dagmar’s Desserts, Old Saybrook, CT

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Dessert in Connecticut!
Traveling to another European destination, Dagmar’s takes us to Germany with traditional Bavarian pastries and desserts. In store, you can savor specialty stollen, which are traditional holiday… Read More
The 9 Coolest (and Most Unique Hotels) in Connecticut!

Saybrook Point Inn and Spa, Old Saybrook, CT

Featured in The 9 Coolest (and Most Unique Hotels) in Connecticut!
Saybrook Point Inn and Spa offers 81 luxurious guestrooms as well as guesthouses and a one-of-a-kind lighthouse suite. The Lighthouse Suite offers complete privacy surrounded by unobstructed views of… Read More
10 Best Tacos in Connecticut!

East Coast Taco, Niantic, CT

Featured in 10 Best Tacos in Connecticut!
East Coast Taco is serving up jaw-dropping, made-to-order Tex-Mex tacos that will knock your socks off! Revel in the freshness of the ingredients brought from the East Coast straight to your plate.… Read More
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Events around Old Lyme, CT
Dec
08

Exhibition - An Artist’s Eye: The Lukas Charles Collection

10:00 AM
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, Old Lyme, CT
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Dec
08

Exhibition - Annual Train Show

10:00 AM
Connecticut River Museum, Essex, CT
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Dec
08

North Pole Express

4:00 PM
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, Essex, CT
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Dec
08

Mary Fahl

8:00 PM
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook, CT
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Dec
09

Exhibition - An Artist’s Eye: The Lukas Charles Collection

10:00 AM
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, Old Lyme, CT
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Dec
09

Exhibition - Annual Train Show

10:00 AM
Connecticut River Museum, Essex, CT
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Dec
09

North Pole Express

2:00 PM
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, Essex, CT
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Old Lyme News

Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Honor Roll - Quarter 1 2023-24

From: Lyme Old Lyme Schools
December 6, 2023
High Honors Grade 8: Kaitlyn Ackerman, Lillian Acosta, Lauren Belval, Anna Bjornberg, Scarlett Blatter, Vivian Boller, Lana Brunza, Naomi Cameron, Gabrielle Clark, Nathaniel Condon, Colin Discordia,… Read More

Lyme-Old Lyme High School Honor Roll - Quarter 1 2023-24

From: Lyme Old Lyme Schools
December 6, 2023
High Honors Grade 12: Peighton Andrews, Beatrice Barnett, Emma Bayor, Oliver Berry, Alis Bicic, Elliot Bjornberg, Henry Boller, Drew Brackley, Natalie Buckley, Jackson Bullock, Nicholas Cheesman,… Read More

American Red Cross Disaster Response - August 10, 2023

August 10, 2023
These disasters are happening right now... Disaster Update Support Disaster Relief Now James, Already this week, destructive wildfires have spread across Hawaii, flooding has… Read More

Quarter 3 Honor Roll 2022-23 for Lyme-Old Lyme Middle and High School

From: Lyme Old Lyme Schools
May 10, 2023
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Quarter 3 Honor Roll 2022-23 High Honors Grade 12: William Barry, Callie Bass, Livie Bass, Jillian Beebe, Jordan Beebe, Cooper Bowman, Jamie Bucior, Sarah Burnham,… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Wrong-Way Driving Public Awareness Campaign

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 11, 2023
WATCH: Video of “One Wrong Move” television advertisement Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on March 10th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on Senate Vote Confirming Justice Kahn to the U.S. Court of Appeals

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 11, 2023
Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the vote on March 9th, by the U.S. Senate confirming Connecticut Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Araújo… Read More

Governor Lamont Extends Coverage Period for Deliverable Fuel Assistance Under the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program to March 31

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 11, 2023
HARTFORD, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on March 10th, announced that he has directed the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to extend the coverage period for households receiving… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - March 9, 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 10, 2023
Hartford, CT –As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of… Read More

Governor Lamont Nominates Robert Shea, Jr. As Claims Commissioner

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 9, 2023
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on March 8th, announced that he is nominating Robert F. Shea, Jr. of West Hartford to serve as claims commissioner. Shea is being nominated to fill the… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on the Passing of Common Cause President Karen Hobert Flynn

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 6, 2023
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the passing of Karen Hobert Flynn, president of Common Cause: “Karen made a lasting impact on Connecticut… Read More

Lamont Commemorates International Open Data Day 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 6, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is marking International Open Data Day, which is celebrated this year on March 5, 2023, by recognizing the transparency and openness of Connecticut’s… Read More

Governor Lamont and Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce Connecticut Program on Reducing Student Absenteeism Featured as National Best Practice

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 6, 2023
WATCH: Video from the Collaborative for Student Success on Connecticut’s LEAP initiative HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut State Department of Education Commissioner… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - March 2, 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 3, 2023
Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of… Read More

Governor Lamont Directs State Office Buildings Closed to the Public Tuesday February 28th, Due to Winter Storm

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 28, 2023
Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 27th, announced that he is ordering all executive branch state office buildings closed to the public on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, due to the winter… Read More

Governor Lamont Nominates Bryan Cafferelli as Consumer Protection Commissioner

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 27, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 27th, announced that he is nominating Bryan Cafferelli to serve as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. “Bryan has… Read More
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Old Lyme Midsummer Festival

Old Lyme Midsummer Festival
, Old Lyme, CT
Our celebration of art, music, food and family fun is back! Read More

The Bowerbird

The Bowerbird
46 Halls Road, Old Lyme, CT
The Bowerbird was established in 1989, The Bowerbird in Old Lyme, Connecticut represents the quintessential family shopping experience. Owners, Chr... Read More

Florence Griswold Museum

Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT
Where art, history ,and landscape come together in one remarkable place. Located on an 11-acre site in the historic village of Old Lyme, the Floren... Read More

Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT
Our Mission:The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center exists to present a diverse repertoire of cultural and performing arts, to provide education... Read More

Weekend Kitchen

Weekend Kitchen
6 North Main Street, Essex, CT
Weekend Kitchen was founded in 2005 by David and Nancy Smith who bring their unique sense of style to the shop.  The environment is eclectic a... Read More

Tova's Vintage Shop

Tova's Vintage Shop
1330 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
Tova's Vintage Shop is located on the Connecticut shoreline in Old Saybrook. We specialize in everything fabulous from the late 1800's to the 1970'... Read More

Connecticut River Museum

Connecticut River Museum
67 Main Street, Essex, CT
Our MissionTo deepen appreciation of the River’s history and to inspire its stewardship by providing unique educational and recreational expe... Read More

Essex Steam Train and Riverboat

Essex Steam Train and Riverboat
1 Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT
The Valley Railroad Company The Valley Railroad Company – operating the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat – has been serving the lower... Read More

Sankow's Beaver Brook Farm

Sankow's Beaver Brook Farm
139 Beaver Brook Road, Old Lyme, CT
Sankow's Beaver Brook Farm has been home to the Sankow family since 1917. Situated on one hundred and seventy-five acres in Lyme, CT, it was origin... Read More
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