Savor serenity in Old Lyme

in the coastal town of Old Lyme

Leave your cares behind as you relax in the tranquility and charm of Old Lyme, Connecticut. With its ready-to- explore parks, cozy boutiques, quaint art galleries and al fresco sea-to-table restaurants, this breathtaking New England hideaway is the perfect escape-it-all destination for spring!

Find inner peace in the idyllic village of Old Lyme! The quiet springtime months before this popular destination’s busy summer season are the perfect time to marvel at the lush gardens, sparkling river and rocky seaside vistas that inspired the works of American Impressionist artists at the turn of the 20th century.

Start your day by hopping aboard the historic Essex Steam Train for a guided tour through the Connecticut river valley to Deep River Landing. There, you’ll board the open-air decks of the

Becky Thatcher riverboat and sail past historic sites like the Gillette Castle and Haddam Swing Bridge before returning to the train.

After you’ve taken in the breathtaking scenery, enjoy fresh beer-battered fish ’n’ chips at the waterfront restaurant, Fresh Salt—voted one of the state’s most delicious outdoor dining spots by Connecticut Magazine.

End your day by enjoying a wine tasting from the deck of Sunset Hill Vineyard as you watch the moon rise over flourishing grape vines.