Road Trips in CT : Route 156 – Old Lyme to Niantic

July 9, 2020 amazingct 0 Comments

Road trips have always been the most revered outdoor activity in summer and more so during the month of July. As the summer is at its peak and people have started moving outside and started enjoying some of the amazing road trips here are some of the compilations from AmazingCT to help you plan for your day trips during the weekends.

The trip starts from Old Lymeand ends at Niantic. This 14-mile trip is a small and refreshing trip that you can plan during the weekdays as well.

1. Rocky Neck:

Rocky Neck State Park is a public recreation area situated on Long Island Sound in the town of East Lyme, Connecticut. This park boasts a tidal river, a broad salt marsh, white sand beaches, rocky shores. A large stone pavilion dating from the 1930s can be seen here. It is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

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You can find a lot of birds here and also can have a quiet time from your daily work and a serene place to enjoy your evening.

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Location : Rocky Neck State Park, East Lyme, Connecticut

Phone : +1 860-739-5471

Website : http://www.ct.gov/deep/rockyneck

2. The Book Barn at Niantic :

If you love books you are surely going to love this unique book store in CT. Many of the books are donated by people from CT and you will find some of the vintage books which you may never find anywhere else at this book store. The Book Barn stores are open from 9am to 9pm every day of the week.

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They buy used books for store credit every day. The entire inventory is made up of books that other people have either donated or sold. The mystery and thriller section books over here are the most famous and many people love the mystery and thriller section of this book store.

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Location : 41 W Main St, Niantic, Connecticut

Phone : +1 860-739-5715

Website : http://bookbarnniantic.com

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3. The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina :

Even if you are tired from the trip or just want to spend some time away from home and at amazing place over the weekend, there can’t be a better place that “The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina” as it is one of the best in CT. The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina Bed & Breakfast is an award-winning, beautifully restored, 16-room inn, and a proud member of Select Registry and Distinctive Inns of New England. The inn is located on the southeastern Connecticut shoreline and is situated on a hill overlooking boats in the marina. This is just walking distance to the many shops, restaurants, bars and cafés on Main Street in the downtown village of Niantic.

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This place is just a short walk to the town’s mile-long Boardwalk which overlooks Long Island Sound, and three local beaches.

The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina has won numerous awards over the years including:

Voted “Best Inn” for an “Overnight” stay by Connecticut Magazine Sept 2016
“Top 10 Most Romantic Inns” award in 2016 by ILoveInns.com
“Certificate of Excellence” and “Hall of Fame” recipient in the 2015 Trip Advisor
“Top Ten US Bed & Breakfast” award winner in 2014 by BedandBreakfast.com
“Top Ten New England Bed and Breakfast” by TheTravelChannel.com
Voted “Connecticut Fan-Favorite Destination” in 2013 by the State of CT Office of Tourism