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Old Saybrook, Connecticut
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Old Saybrook is
located on the coast, on a point where the Connecticut River flows into
Long Island Sound. It is nearly surrounded by scenic coves and
beaches. This charming quaint historic town is an ideal vacation
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Location
I-95 between New Haven and New London
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Museums
Childrens' Museum of Southeast Connecticut
(nearby)
Connecticut River Museum (nearby)
Florence Griswold Museum (nearby)
General William Hart House Museum
Historic home museums (several in the area)
Nautilus Museum (nearby)
Other features
Antique shops
Art galleries
Beaches
Bed and breakfast inns
Bicycle rentals and scenic coastal bike loop
Cafes and restaurants
Campgrounds and RV parks nearby
Check
Woodall's guide
Canoeing
Churches
Coffee house (with entertainment)
Cruises (several on Long Island Sound and on the
Connecticut River, including some dinner cruises)
Fine shops
Gas-lit main street
Golf course
Horse-drawn carriage rides
Hotels and vacation rentals near Old Saybrook
Ice skating pond
Lighthouses
Marina
Miniature golf
Old fashioned soda fountain (May-August)
Scenic cove
Spas
State Parks (several in the area)
Tennis
Theatres/playhouses (several in the area)
Walking tour of historic structures
Waterfront
Wineries/vineyards (several in the area)
(also see nearby Old Mystic and Essex)
Hours
Old House Museum: June-August and December
Festival
October:
Haunted Hayride
(Sponsored
by the volunteer fire department)
www.OldSaybrookFire.com
Recommended stay
1-2 days (longer to include Essex, Old
Mystic, Gillette Castle, and the other nearby attractions)
Tourist information
Chamber
of Commerce:
www.OldSaybrookCT.com
Connecticut
Office of Tourism
www.CTbound.org
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This page was last updated on 11/02/2006
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