Studio FOUR Guidebook for Old Lyme and the surrounding CT River Valley

Susan
Studio FOUR Guidebook for Old Lyme and the surrounding CT River Valley

Food scene

Breakfast and Lunch on the Lieutenant River in downtown Old Lyme, minutes away from our home. Great food, wonderful service and a wonderful view.
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The Hangry Goose
11 Halls Rd
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Breakfast and Lunch on the Lieutenant River in downtown Old Lyme, minutes away from our home. Great food, wonderful service and a wonderful view.
A great place to dine, and enjoy a cocktail in the heart of the historic district in Old Lyme. Across from the Lyme Art Association and the Florence Griswold Museum. A great menu and excellent atmosphere. Side Door Jazz Club is also here.
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Old Lyme Inn
85 Lyme St
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A great place to dine, and enjoy a cocktail in the heart of the historic district in Old Lyme. Across from the Lyme Art Association and the Florence Griswold Museum. A great menu and excellent atmosphere. Side Door Jazz Club is also here.
The best sandwiches and gourmet to go. Pick up Coffees and take it to our private dock association on the CT River at Lords Cove and Goose Island (pass required) or to White Sands Beach (we have beach pass for our guests). A perfect way to enhance your day!
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Coffees Country Market
169 Boston Post Rd
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The best sandwiches and gourmet to go. Pick up Coffees and take it to our private dock association on the CT River at Lords Cove and Goose Island (pass required) or to White Sands Beach (we have beach pass for our guests). A perfect way to enhance your day!
On the grounds of the Florence Griswold Museum, this seasonal restaurant is the perfect place to take in the beauty of the historic Old Lyme art scene on the Lieutenant River. Sit in the Adirondack chairs riverside, relax and enjoy!
Cafe Flo
96 Lyme Street
On the grounds of the Florence Griswold Museum, this seasonal restaurant is the perfect place to take in the beauty of the historic Old Lyme art scene on the Lieutenant River. Sit in the Adirondack chairs riverside, relax and enjoy!
Always a favorite spot to get ice cream after a day on the beach. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Lobster Rolls and Friend Clams too! Great outdoor seating area. A local favorite!!!
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Hallmark Drive In
113 Shore Rd
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Always a favorite spot to get ice cream after a day on the beach. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Lobster Rolls and Friend Clams too! Great outdoor seating area. A local favorite!!!
A night out for dinner and drinks at Saybrook Point Inns Fresh Salt. Located on the waterfront, good food and great cocktails make this a vacation must.
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Fresh Salt
2 Bridge St
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A night out for dinner and drinks at Saybrook Point Inns Fresh Salt. Located on the waterfront, good food and great cocktails make this a vacation must.
Best food in the area, amazing craft cocktails, attentive service and amazingly talented chefs. A splurge, but it is a scene.
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The Essex
247 Main St
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Best food in the area, amazing craft cocktails, attentive service and amazingly talented chefs. A splurge, but it is a scene.
On the CT River!! Amazing food and incredible atmosphere. A MUST SEE for sure. You will feel like you are on vacation!!
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Marker 37
72 Railroad Avenue
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On the CT River!! Amazing food and incredible atmosphere. A MUST SEE for sure. You will feel like you are on vacation!!
Yummy all around!! Foodie paradise! Make sure to order the Date Pudding! TRUST ME!
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River Tavern
23 Main St
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Yummy all around!! Foodie paradise! Make sure to order the Date Pudding! TRUST ME!
The sister restaurant to River Tavern in Chester. Otto is for pizza. Hip, fresh and yummy. Excellent fennel salad too!
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Otto
69 Main St
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The sister restaurant to River Tavern in Chester. Otto is for pizza. Hip, fresh and yummy. Excellent fennel salad too!
MOLTO BENE!!!! A treat! A gem! Go there! Also consider dining at their restaurant in Chester, Grano Arso.
Gargano Pasta & Italian Market
75 Main Street
MOLTO BENE!!!! A treat! A gem! Go there! Also consider dining at their restaurant in Chester, Grano Arso.
The best Italian fine dining in the area. Also stop by at their Italian Market in Old Saybrook Gargano Pasta & Italian Market.
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Grano Arso
6 Main St
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The best Italian fine dining in the area. Also stop by at their Italian Market in Old Saybrook Gargano Pasta & Italian Market.
I mean, have you even visited Old Lyme and the shoreline if you haven't gone to Pasta Vita!? Gourmet To Go....and a wonderful selection. I have a friend who's 2 year old said only 6 words, 2 of them being "Pasta Vita" haha. True story.
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Pasta Vita Inc
225 Elm St
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I mean, have you even visited Old Lyme and the shoreline if you haven't gone to Pasta Vita!? Gourmet To Go....and a wonderful selection. I have a friend who's 2 year old said only 6 words, 2 of them being "Pasta Vita" haha. True story.
On the CT River at The Goodspeed Opera House.
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Gelston House
8 Main St
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On the CT River at The Goodspeed Opera House.
Quintessential NewEngland Lobster Rolls. Enough said.
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Lobster Landing
152 Commerce St
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Quintessential NewEngland Lobster Rolls. Enough said.
This place is legendary. Oldest Historic Inn in the country. Restaurant & bar & destination! Sea Chanty night on Mondays....it's a whole vibe. Classic comradery. You'll be singing too!
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The Griswold Inn
36 Main St
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This place is legendary. Oldest Historic Inn in the country. Restaurant & bar & destination! Sea Chanty night on Mondays....it's a whole vibe. Classic comradery. You'll be singing too!
A complimentary ferry ride takes you across the river inlet to this gem. You cannot help but feel transported.
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Siren Kitchen & Bar
11 Ferry St
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A complimentary ferry ride takes you across the river inlet to this gem. You cannot help but feel transported.
Main Street, Old Saybrook. Great Oysters and cocktails.
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Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant
166 Main St
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Main Street, Old Saybrook. Great Oysters and cocktails.
Casual, yummy, New England Summer on the half shell. (sister restaurant to Liv's Oyster Bar on Main Street Old Saybrook)
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Liv's Shack "Lobster Rolls & More.."
26 Bridge St
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Casual, yummy, New England Summer on the half shell. (sister restaurant to Liv's Oyster Bar on Main Street Old Saybrook)
Mussels and Frites. Cocktails....a treat!
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Café Routier
1353 Boston Post Rd
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Mussels and Frites. Cocktails....a treat!
For the late night eating and social scene. Good elevated bar food.
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Monkey Farm
571 Boston Post Rd
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For the late night eating and social scene. Good elevated bar food.
Where your Farm Coffee comes from. Next to the Old Saybrook Train Station. Amazing lattes and baked treats. Internet access and cafe tables.
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Ashlawn Farm Coffee
455 Boston Post Rd
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Where your Farm Coffee comes from. Next to the Old Saybrook Train Station. Amazing lattes and baked treats. Internet access and cafe tables.
A taste of France, in downtown Old Saybrook. Breakfast and lunch are served here. We love the crepes. Bon Appetit!
Cocotte @ James Pharmacy
323 Main Street
A taste of France, in downtown Old Saybrook. Breakfast and lunch are served here. We love the crepes. Bon Appetit!
This gem has just reopened under new management. A converted mill, turned restaurant. Walk over the covered bridge and waterfall to your next favorite dining destination. The architecture alone is a treat. A true dining experience.
The Brushmill by the Waterfall
129 West Main Street
This gem has just reopened under new management. A converted mill, turned restaurant. Walk over the covered bridge and waterfall to your next favorite dining destination. The architecture alone is a treat. A true dining experience.
Fine food, cheeses and delicacies make this a true gem. Perfect place to curate a picnic spread, or an appetizer to compliment your evening cocktail at Studio Four.
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Fromage Fine Foods & Coffees
873 Boston Post Rd
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Fine food, cheeses and delicacies make this a true gem. Perfect place to curate a picnic spread, or an appetizer to compliment your evening cocktail at Studio Four.
Incredible food, great dining atmosphere, a local treasure!
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La Marea Ristorante
732 Middlesex Ave
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Incredible food, great dining atmosphere, a local treasure!
Sushi at its finest!
Nori
Sushi at its finest!
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The Little House Brewing Co
16 Main St
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Long River Local Farm Market & Cafe
Sip Wine Bar
Amazing waterfront location on the CT River. Solid food scene with amazing tapas and entrees.
Noah's at 63 Main
Amazing waterfront location on the CT River. Solid food scene with amazing tapas and entrees.

Sightseeing

The perfect way to see the CT Shoreline by train or by boat. They have rail trail bikes as well. A must see while you are here. A true gem!
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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
1 Railroad Ave
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The perfect way to see the CT Shoreline by train or by boat. They have rail trail bikes as well. A must see while you are here. A true gem!
Kayak and SUP rentals on the Black Hall River in Old Lyme. INCREDIBLE experience. Guided tours available. Unspolied wildlife and nature. Sunset tours are a must do. Have fun! Insta worthy.
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Black Hall Outfitters
132 Shore Rd
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Kayak and SUP rentals on the Black Hall River in Old Lyme. INCREDIBLE experience. Guided tours available. Unspolied wildlife and nature. Sunset tours are a must do. Have fun! Insta worthy.
If it's good enough for Sherlock Holmes, then it's good enough for you. CT River vistas. Take the Hadlyme-Chester Ferry over to Chester to make this a nice day trip excursion.
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Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State Park
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If it's good enough for Sherlock Holmes, then it's good enough for you. CT River vistas. Take the Hadlyme-Chester Ferry over to Chester to make this a nice day trip excursion.
Thankful to Miss Florence for providing housing all those years ago for the now famous Hudson River Painters group of artists. The hallmark of the birthplace of impressionism, right in the beautiful town of Old Lyme. *seasonal dining at Cafe Flo (see review in guidebook)
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Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme St
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Thankful to Miss Florence for providing housing all those years ago for the now famous Hudson River Painters group of artists. The hallmark of the birthplace of impressionism, right in the beautiful town of Old Lyme. *seasonal dining at Cafe Flo (see review in guidebook)
Interesting history of the Connecticut River. Essex is a great walking town, with lots to do.
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Connecticut River Museum
67 Main St
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Interesting history of the Connecticut River. Essex is a great walking town, with lots to do.
This place is hands down amazing! Free admission, excellent sculpture art on the Lieutenant River in downtown Old Lyme adjacent to Lyme Art Academy. A treasure.
Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds
80 Lyme Street
This place is hands down amazing! Free admission, excellent sculpture art on the Lieutenant River in downtown Old Lyme adjacent to Lyme Art Academy. A treasure.
Beach pass available for guests at Studio Four. We provide beach chairs, umbrella, and beach towels too.
White Sands Beach
Beach pass available for guests at Studio Four. We provide beach chairs, umbrella, and beach towels too.
a wonderful walking trail in Old Lyme with a scenic vista on the CT River. A great birdwatching vantage point.
Elizabeth B. Karter Watch Rock Preserve
a wonderful walking trail in Old Lyme with a scenic vista on the CT River. A great birdwatching vantage point.
Great hiking trails and picnic areas. The waterfall is pretty and you can splash about in the shallow pools. Covered bridge also makes a nice photo opp!
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Devil's Hopyardin osavaltion puisto
366 Hopyard Rd
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Great hiking trails and picnic areas. The waterfall is pretty and you can splash about in the shallow pools. Covered bridge also makes a nice photo opp!
A wonderful sightseeing adventure. See the CT River Valley from the CT River vantage point. Spot Osprey, Swallows and Eagles. Absolutely a gorgeous experience.
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Lady Katharine Cruises
1 Railroad Avenue
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A wonderful sightseeing adventure. See the CT River Valley from the CT River vantage point. Spot Osprey, Swallows and Eagles. Absolutely a gorgeous experience.
Take in a show at The Kate! Downtown Old Saybrook. A celebrated art and culture scene.
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The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
300 Main St
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Take in a show at The Kate! Downtown Old Saybrook. A celebrated art and culture scene.
Quaint theater offering off-broadway productions. We have seen some marvelous shows here!
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Ivoryton Playhouse
103 Main St
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Quaint theater offering off-broadway productions. We have seen some marvelous shows here!
Take in a show, take in the magnificent beauty of this landmark destination on the CT River next to the historic swing bridge.
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Goodspeed Opera House
6 Main St
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Take in a show, take in the magnificent beauty of this landmark destination on the CT River next to the historic swing bridge.
This place is groovy! Located at the Old Lyme Inn. Make a night of it...dinner and a show!
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The Side Door
85 Lyme St
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This place is groovy! Located at the Old Lyme Inn. Make a night of it...dinner and a show!
Casino located about a 30 minute drive from Old Lyme. Sporting events, Restaurants (Pepe Pizza, Ballo Italian), nightclub & bars, shopping, big name concerts. Of course, try your luck and play the slots too.
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Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd
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Casino located about a 30 minute drive from Old Lyme. Sporting events, Restaurants (Pepe Pizza, Ballo Italian), nightclub & bars, shopping, big name concerts. Of course, try your luck and play the slots too.
John Lohmann CT River Preserve MUST SEE!!! Our neighborhood Nature Preserve!! 42 acres. Lovely terraced fields and stone walls with trail leading to Whaleback Point and frontage on Lords Cove in the CT River. Incredible vistas. Small rustic picnic area, take out what you bring in.
33 Coult Ln
33 Coult Lane
John Lohmann CT River Preserve MUST SEE!!! Our neighborhood Nature Preserve!! 42 acres. Lovely terraced fields and stone walls with trail leading to Whaleback Point and frontage on Lords Cove in the CT River. Incredible vistas. Small rustic picnic area, take out what you bring in.
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
100 Lyme Street

Spa and Wellness

Located on Lyme Street in downtown Old Lyme. Vitality offers Spa services. Wonderful massages and a great menu of facials. Treat yourself to wellness.
Vitality Spa
14 Lyme St

Fitness

Located at the Old Saybrook Train Station. Offers a wide variety of workout classes and yoga. We have yoga mats you can borrow. Purchase a class pass and try their many options. Great instructors. Clean environment.
Saybrook Soul Sweat
455 Boston Post Road

Antiquing

Incredible curated home decor, an estate sale and treasure trove of fabulous home decor finds.
Treasures
95 Halls Rd
The Little Shop by Nora Murphy Country House
Maximus Antiques
Treasure hunting at its finest! Lots of booths and curiosities.
The Trove
1353 Boston Post Rd
Treasure hunting at its finest! Lots of booths and curiosities.

Farmers Market

Sundays in season
Local vendors, it’s a total scene! Take the Ferry over for the full experience. Make sure you get the “crack” bread from Simons Marketplace and pop into all the shops! Support local!
Chester Farmers Market
Local vendors, it’s a total scene! Take the Ferry over for the full experience. Make sure you get the “crack” bread from Simons Marketplace and pop into all the shops! Support local!