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East-Lyme
is located in New London County in eastern Connecticut. The population is approximately 18,000. Two villages lie within the town of East Lyme: the village of Flanders and the village of Niantic. Many people refer to the town of East Lyme as "Niantic," because this is the beach side of town that's very popular with tourists, especially in the summer months. The population of Niantic almost doubles during the beach season, whereas the Flanders side of town is quiet and known for its' apple orchards and forest. Then, in turn, the village of Niantic includes the beach communities of Attawan Beach, Black Point, Crescent Beach, Giants Neck Beach, Giants Neck Heights, Oak Grove Beach, Old Black Point, Pine Grove, and Saunders Point. So, here we see several "communities" located within a village that's located within a town! Aside from tourism, the main industry in town is fishing, so lots of great seafood restaurants can be found in East Lyme. Other attractions include casinos, the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut and Rocky Neck State Park, which offers swimming, fishing, camping and picnicking. The Niantic Bay Boardwalk is accessed from the town's Hole-in-the-Wall Beach and is a great place to walk and enjoy the views.
Surrounding areas: Niantic, Connecticut (3.3 mi), New London, Connecticut (6.5 mi), Old Lyme, Connecticut (6.6 mi), Essex, Connecticut (8.7 mi), Old Saybrook, Connecticut (9.3 mi), Deep River, Connecticut (11.0 mi), Groton Long Point, Connecticut (11.8 mi)
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East Lyme Vacation Rentals
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East Lyme Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Days Inn | 265 Flanders Rd | Niantic, CT | | (860) 739-6921 | | Motel Six | 269 Flanders Rd | Niantic, CT | | (860) 739-6991 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 5 King Arthur Dr | Niantic, CT | 1.0 mi. | (860) 739-1994 | | Best Western Hilltop Inn | 239 Flanders Rd | Niantic, CT | 1.1 mi. | (860) 739-3951 | | Niantic Inn | 345 Main St | Niantic, CT | 3.4 mi. | (860) 739-5451 | | Red Roof Inn | 707 Colman St | New London, CT | 5.6 mi. | (860) 444-0001 | | Springhill Suites By Marriott | 401 North Frontage Rd | Waterford, CT | 5.6 mi. | (888) 287-9400 | | New London Lodgings | 380 Bayonet St | New London, CT | 5.7 mi. | (860) 442-0631 | | Bee & Thistle Inn | 100 Lyme St | Old Lyme, CT | 6.0 mi. | (860) 434-1667 | | Coleman Lodge | 14 Colman St | New London, CT | 6.1 mi. | (860) 443-1723 | | Old Lyme Inn | 85 Lyme St | Old Lyme, CT | 6.1 mi. | (860) 434-2600 | | Queen Anne Inn | 265 Williams St | New London, CT | 6.3 mi. | (860) 497-2600 | | Holiday Inn | I-95 Frontage Rd | New London, CT | 6.5 mi. | (860) 442-0631 | | Old Lyme Motel | 236 SHR Rd | Old Lyme, CT | 6.5 mi. | (860) 434-5320 | | Radisson Hotel | 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd | New London, CT | 6.6 mi. | (860) 443-7000 | | Thames Harbour Inn | 193 Thames St | Groton, CT | 7.3 mi. | (860) 445-8111 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 1954 Norwich New London Tpke | Uncasville, CT | 7.5 mi. | (860) 367-0880 | | Best Western Olympic Inn | 360 Rt 12 | Groton, CT | 7.7 mi. | (860) 445-8000 | | Econolodge Inn & Suites | 605 Goldstar Hwy | Groton, CT | 7.7 mi. | (860) 445-1986 | | Super 8 Motel | 173 Rt 12 | Groton, CT | 7.7 mi. | (860) 448-2818 | | Chesterfield Country Lodge | 1596 Hartford Rd | Oakdale, CT | 7.7 mi. | (203) 442-0039 | | Comfort Inn | 100 Essex Rd | Old Saybrook, CT | 7.8 mi. | (Inv) ali-dInp | | Benham Motel | 107 Benham Rd | Groton, CT | 7.9 mi. | (860) 449-5700 | | Knights Inn | 425 Bridge St | Groton, CT | 7.9 mi. | (860) 445-6550 | | Quality Inn | 404 Bridge St | Groton, CT | 7.9 mi. | (860) 445-8141 | | Groton Inn & Suites | 99 Gold Star Hwy | Groton, CT | 8.1 mi. | (860) 445-9784 | | Morgan Inn And Suites | 135 Gold Star Hwy | Groton, CT | 8.1 mi. | (860) 448-3000 | | Liberty Inn | 55 Springbrook Rd | Old Saybrook, CT | 8.2 mi. | (860) 388-1777 | | Clarion Inn | 156 Kings Hwy | Groton, CT | 8.3 mi. | (860) 446-0660 | | Hampton Inn | 300 Long Hill Rd | Groton, CT | 8.4 mi. | (860) 405-1585 | | Howard Johnson Express Inn | 580 Poquonnock Rd | Groton, CT | 8.5 mi. | (860) 445-0220 | | Old Saybrook Motor Hotel | 7 North Main St | Old Saybrook, CT | 9.3 mi. | (860) 388-3463 | | Days Inn | 1430 Boston PO Rd | Old Saybrook, CT | 9.5 mi. | (860) 388-3453 | | Heritage Motor Inn | 1472 Boston PO Rd | Old Saybrook, CT | 9.5 mi. | (860) 388-3743 | | Saybrook Motor Inn | 1575 Boston PO Rd | Old Saybrook, CT | 9.5 mi. | (860) 399-5926 | | Saybrook Point Inn | 2 BRG St | Old Saybrook, CT | 9.5 mi. | (860) 395-2000 | | Super 8 Motel | 43 Spencer PLNS Rd | Old Saybrook, CT | 9.5 mi. | (860) 399-6273 | | Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa | 625 North Rd | Groton, CT | 10.2 mi. | (866) 449-7390 | | Riverwind Inn | 209 Main St | Deep River, CT | 10.9 mi. | (860) 526-2014 | | Holiday Inn Norwich | 10 Laura Blvd | Norwich, CT | 11.2 mi. | (860) 889-5201 |
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| Deacon Timothy Pratt Bed & Breakfast | 325 Main St | Old Saybrook, CT | 9.6 mi. | (860) 395-1229 | | Applewood Farms Inn Bed & Breakfast | 528 Colonel Ledyard Hwy | Ledyard, CT | 12.4 mi. | (860) 536-2022 |
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East Lyme Weather & Climate
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Southeast Connecticut lies within the transition zone of humid subtropical and a humid continental. Although the seasonal extremes are slightly moderated by Long Island Sound, the primary weather pattern flow is offshore, from the colder landmasses to the north and west. A large number of air-mass fronts pass over this region during a year: cold, dry air pouring down from sub arctic North America, warm, moist air streaming up from the Gulf of Mexico, and cool, damp air moving in from the North Atlantic. Thunderstorms occur on an average of 20 to 30 days per year. Aside from infrequent tornadoes and hurricanes, coastal storms or "northeasters" are the most serious weather hazard in Connecticut. They generate very strong winds and heavy rain and produce the greatest snowstorms in the winter.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
37°F |
20°F |
4.39 in. |
36°F |
| February |
39°F |
21°F |
3.54 in. |
35°F |
| March |
47°F |
29°F |
4.46 in. |
38°F |
| April |
56°F |
38°F |
4.23 in. |
44°F |
| May |
66°F |
47°F |
3.79 in. |
52°F |
| June |
74°F |
56°F |
3.67 in. |
60°F |
| July |
80°F |
62°F |
3.31 in. |
69°F |
| August |
79°F |
62°F |
4.46 in. |
70°F |
| September |
72°F |
54°F |
4.06 in. |
68°F |
| October |
62°F |
43°F |
3.98 in. |
60°F |
| November |
52°F |
35°F |
4.51 in. |
57°F |
| December |
42°F |
25°F |
4.32 in. |
52°F |
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East Lyme Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Francis S Gabreski airport (FOK) located about 41 miles southwest of East Lyme in Westhampton Beach, New York, the Quonset State airport (OQU) located approximately 44 miles east of East Lyme in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located roughly 46 miles northwest of East Lyme in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and finally the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located around 60 miles northwest of East Lyme in Westfield, Massachusetts.
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East Lyme Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 6.5 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 27.6 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 43.0 mi. | | | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 48.1 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 52.5 mi. | | | Boomers Family Fun Center | Medford | NY | 55.5 mi. | | | Country Fair Entertainment Park | Medford | NY | 55.5 mi. | | | Kid's Kingdom | Medford | NY | 55.5 mi. | | | Sports Plus Entertainment Center | Lake Grove | NY | 58.4 mi. | | | Bayville Amusements | Bayville | NY | 76.4 mi. | | | Adventureland | Farmingdale | NY | 77.3 mi. | | | Playland Park | Rye | NY | 80.5 mi. | | | Glen Island Park | New Rochelle | NY | 87.0 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 87.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 20.3 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 20.6 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 38.4 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 38.6 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 60.9 mi. | | | Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 82.3 mi. | | | Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 87.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Cedar Ridge Golf Course | East Lyme | CT | | | | Birch Plain Golf Course & Driving Range | Groton | CT | 8.1 mi. | | | Shennecossett Golf Club | Groton | CT | 8.1 mi. | | | Norwich Golf Club | Norwich | CT | 13.3 mi. | | | Fox Hopyard Golf Club | East Haddam | CT | 13.5 mi. | | | Banner Lodge Country Club | Moodus | CT | 14.8 mi. | | | Chanticlair Golf Club | Colchester | CT | 15.0 mi. | | | Pequot Golf Club | Stonington | CT | 17.0 mi. | | | Islands End Golf & Country Club | Greenport | NY | 19.6 mi. | | | Elmridge Golf Club | Pawcatuck | CT | 20.5 mi. | | | Blackledge Country Club | Hebron | CT | 20.8 mi. | | | Tallwood Country Club | Hebron | CT | 20.8 mi. | | | Shelter Island Country Club | Shelter Island Heights | NY | 20.9 mi. | | | Weekapaug Golf Club | Westerly | RI | 21.0 mi. | | | Winnapaug Golf Course | Westerly | RI | 22.4 mi. | | | Westmoreland Golf Club | Westmoreland | NY | 23.2 mi. | | | Guilford Lakes Golf Course | Guilford | CT | 24.4 mi. | | | Willimantic Country Club | Willimantic | CT | 24.9 mi. | | | Miner Hills Family Golf | Middletown | CT | 25.7 mi. | | | Portland Golf Club | Portland | CT | 25.7 mi. | | | Quarry Ridge Golf Club | Portland | CT | 25.7 mi. | | | Sag Harbor Golf Club | Sag Harbor | NY | 25.9 mi. | | | Montauk Downs State Park | Montauk | NY | 26.8 mi. | | | Fenner Hill | Hope Valley | RI | 27.0 mi. | | | Lyman Orchards Golf Club | Middlefield | CT | 27.0 mi. | | | Richmond Country Club | Hope Valley | RI | 27.4 mi. | | | Indian Springs Golf Club | Middlefield | CT | 27.6 mi. | | | Cedars Golf Club | Cutchogue | NY | 28.0 mi. | | | Skungamaug River Golf Course | Coventry | CT | 28.1 mi. | | | Twin Hills Country Club | Coventry | CT | 28.1 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 37.4 mi. | | | Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 52.5 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 61.3 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 65.9 mi. | | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 72.3 mi. | | | Thunder Ridge | Patterson | NY | 72.3 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 72.5 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 76.8 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 81.9 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 87.4 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 93.0 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 93.2 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 100.2 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 103.8 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 103.8 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 104.8 mi. | | | Mount Peter | Warwick | NY | 111.1 mi. | | | Craigmeur | Newfoundland | NJ | 117.1 mi. | | | Hunter Mountain | Hunter | NY | 118.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Rocky Neck State Park | | CT | 4.7 mi. | | | Harkness Memorial State Park | | CT | 7.5 mi. | | | Fort Griswold State Park | | CT | 7.6 mi. | | | Minnie Island State Park | | CT | 9.2 mi. | | | Devils Hopyard State Park | | CT | 9.3 mi. | | | Selden Neck State Park | | CT | 9.7 mi. | | | Hopemead State Park | | CT | 9.9 mi. | | | Stoddard Hill State Park | | CT | 10.7 mi. | | | Gillette Castle State Park | | CT | 10.8 mi. | | | Bluff Point State Park | | CT | 11.1 mi. | | | Fort Shantok State Park | | CT | 11.2 mi. | | | Haley Farm State Park | | CT | 11.9 mi. | | | Brainard Homestead State Park | | CT | 13.8 mi. | | | Day Pond State Park | | CT | 15.9 mi. | | | Haddam Meadows State Park | | CT | 16.3 mi. | | | Orient Beach State Park | | NY | 16.5 mi. | | | Haddam Island State Park | | CT | 17.0 mi. | | | Hammonasset State Park | | CT | 18.4 mi. | | | George Dudley Seymour State Park | | CT | 18.7 mi. | | | Chatfield Hollow State Park | | CT | 19.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Company of Fifers and Drummers -- The Museum of Fife and Drum | Ivoryton | CT | 11.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystic | CT | 13.4 mi. | (History) | | Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House | Stonington | CT | 16.6 mi. | (History) | | Railroad Museum of Long Island | Greenport | NY | 19.6 mi. | (Technology) | | Ballard Istitute and Museum of Puppetry | Storrs | CT | 30.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Lutz Childrens Museum | Manchester | CT | 32.1 mi. | (Children's) | | Wadsworth Atheneum | Hartford | CT | 36.3 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Historical Society | Hartford | CT | 36.3 mi. | (History) | | Yale Center for British Art | New Haven | CT | 36.8 mi. | (Art) | | The Ladd School Virtual Museum | Exeter | RI | 38.4 mi. | (History) | | South County Museum | Narragansett | RI | 40.5 mi. | (History) | | Somers Mountain Museum of Natural History and Primitive Technology | Somers | CT | 44.2 mi. | (Science) | | Mattatuck Museum | Waterbury | CT | 44.8 mi. | (History) | | Railroad Museum of New England | Waterbury | CT | 44.8 mi. | (Technology) | | Malbone Estate | Newport | RI | 48.0 mi. | (History) | | Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport History | Newport | RI | 48.0 mi. | (History) | | Newport Art Museum | Newport | RI | 48.0 mi. | (Art) | | Timexpo Museum | Middlebury | CT | 48.1 mi. | (Technology) | | Heritage Harbor Museum History and Education Center | Providence | RI | 52.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Museum of Natural History & Cormack Planetarium | Providence | RI | 52.5 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 13.4 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 52.5 mi. | | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 52.8 mi. | | | Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 81.3 mi. | | | New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 91.0 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 91.0 mi. | | | Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park | Bronx | NY | 92.7 mi. | | | Queens Wildlife Center | Flushing | NY | 92.8 mi. | | | Bergen County Zoological Park | Paramus | NJ | 100.7 mi. | | | New York Aquarium | Brooklyn | NY | 102.9 mi. | | | Prospect Park Wildlife Center | Brooklyn | NY | 102.9 mi. | | | Central Park Wildlife Center | New York | NY | 103.3 mi. | | | Staten Island Zoo | Staten Island | NY | 114.4 mi. | |
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